Ak-47: The Weapon That Changed the Face of War, Paperback

No single weapon has spread so much raw power to so many people in so little time--and had such a devastating effect--as the AK-47 assault rifle. This book examines the legacy of this world-changing weapon, from its creation as means of fighting the Nazis to its ubiquity today in every kind of conflict, from civil wars in Africa to gang wars in L.A.

Larry Kahaner is an award-winning journalist and former Washington staff correspondent for "BusinessWeek" magazine. He is the author of eight books, including the groundbreaking "Competitive Intelligence," and has been a guest expert on many shows, including "Larry King Live," NPR's "All Things Considered," and CBS "Evening News."