Jane's Warships Recognition Guide is a condensed version of the larger and more expensive "Jane's Guide" which has long been the standard book for identifying Naval ships around the world.  At present, the Navy's of the world are in a period of adjustment.  The threats of the Cold War seem to have past, and newer ships utilizing stealth technology reflect the need to operate in an anti-terrosit environment rather than a major blue ocean battle.  Included in this edition are full-color photographs, up-to-date comprehensive coverage on all types of warships, technical data, key recognition features and detailed line drawings.  This book is 384 pages.  The author is Anthony J/ Watts.  Edition published in 2006.