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Books with author Peter Ryan

  • Hunting New Zealand - Parts Unknown

    Peter Ryan

    Paperback (Bateman,, March 15, 2017)
    Based in New Zealand's stunning South Island, Peter Ryan's writing and images have been published around the world. In Hunting New Zealand - Parts Unknown he pays tribute to the game animals, people and places that have made New Zealand famous as one of the last great hunting adventures. It's a glimpse into the drama of roaring stags, tahr and chamois high in the haunting Southern Alps, and friendships made hunting game birds in stunning locations. With tales of adventure and nostalgia from some of the most talented people on the Kiwi hunting scene today, Hunting New Zealand is for those whose hearts belong in wild places.
  • How the Major Stock Indexes Work: From the Dow to the S&P 500

    Peter K Ryan

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, July 1, 2012)
    Introduces the country's major stock indexes, including the Dow and the S&P 500, describes how each index works and how advances in technology have changed how they function.
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  • Black Ops and Other Special Missions of the U.S. Air Force Combat Control Team

    Peter K Ryan

    Paperback (Rosen Central, Dec. 15, 2012)
    "First In, Last Out," is the motto of the U.S. Air Force Combat Control Team, and this elite group certainly lives by that slogan. Readers get a captivating look into this lesser-known branch of the special forces. Additionally, as-told-by accounts of clandestine missions offer a window into what it's really like to be the first ones in and the last ones out of war zones.
  • The Black River Emerald

    Peter Ryan

    Paperback (Berkley Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1987)
    Readers must prove themselves innocent of the theft and assist Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in finding the guilty party
  • Explorers and Mapmakers: 2

    Peter Ryan

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Jan. 30, 1990)
    Chronicles the efforts of early explorers to map the globe.
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  • How Venture Capital Works

    Peter K Ryan

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, July 1, 2012)
    Explains how the venture capital industry helps small start-up businesses become billion-dollar companies, using the success stories of Amazon and Facebook as examples, and discusses the economic growth dilemma.
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  • How the Gold Standard Works

    Peter K Ryan

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Discusses the history of the gold standard, how it affects the daily exchange rates and valuations of currency throughout the world, and the future of the gold standard in the world economy.
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  • Black Ops and Other Special Missions of the U.S. Air Force Combat Control Team

    Peter K Ryan

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Dec. 15, 2012)
    First In, Last Out, is the motto of the U.S. Air Force Combat Control Team, and this elite group certainly lives by that slogan. Readers get a captivating look into this lesser-known branch of the special forces. Additionally, as-told-by accounts of clandestine missions offer a window into what it's really like to be the first ones in and the last ones out of war zones.
  • SERVED RAW

    Pete Ryan

    eBook
    I like to think that every horror story reflects or questions our own outlook on life, who do we become when faced with death?It began with a simple premise, what if people were caught in nets like fish?...And so the story begins with two divers off the coast of Japan. Definitely not for the squeamish, this is a short story with a lasting impact.
  • Explorers and Mapmakers

    Peter Ryan

    Hardcover (Hamish Hamilton Ltd, Oct. 26, 1989)
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  • Powering Up a Career in Robotics

    Peter K Ryan

    Hardcover (Rosen Young Adult, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This intriguing book will pique the interest of all young people, regardless of whether they are technically inclined. The reason is that robots are all around us and will only gain in popularity. This title educates readers on the various careers in the robotics industry, from building robots to the back end work. Theres a place for everyone, from the mathematically inclined to the artistically gifted. With STEM being a major focus of todays educators, this book will surely be a hit with students and librarians alike.
  • Social Networking

    Peter K. Ryan

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Introduces readers to different types of online social networks, how they work, how people use them, and strategies for using them in a safe and responsible way.