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The world of book publishing has been undergoing a number of changes of late. E-books and the Internet have taken a toll on the great publishing giants of New York, though there are some bastions specialty publishing that still exist. One of these is the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) Press of Annapolis Maryland. Closely aligned with the Naval Academy, USNI Press produces a number of volumes specifically tailored to the interests and needs of professional naval personnel, along with those who have personal/professional interests in naval affairs.  One of their most impressive books, which they publish every few years, is COMBAT FLEETS OF THE WORLD. Edited by Eric Wertheim, COMBAT FLEETS is generally considered to be the finest such reference volume in the world today. it lists literally every ship, submarine, aircraft, and weapon system used by navies in the world today, and is a must-have book for anyone seriously involved in trying to understand the world's naval forces. To learn more about this impressive v