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  • Military Power

    Explaining Victory and Defeat in Modern Battle

    In war, do mass and materiel matter most? Will states with the largest, best equipped, information-technology-rich militaries invariably win? The prevailing answer today among both scholars and policymakers is yes. But this is to overlook force employment, or the doctrine and tactics by which materiel is actually used. In a landmark reconception of battle and war, this book provides a systematic ... Leer más

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  • Nonstate Warfare

    The Military Methods of Guerillas, Warlords, and Militias

    How nonstate military strategies overturn traditional perspectives on warfareSince September 11th, 2001, armed nonstate actors have received increased attention and discussion from scholars, policymakers, and the military. Underlying debates about nonstate warfare and how it should be countered is one crucial assumption: that state and nonstate actors fight very differently. In Nonstate Warfare, ... Leer más

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    Nonstate Warfare

    The Military Methods of Guerillas, Warlords, and Militias

    Narrado por Danny Campbell ...

    Completo

    17 hora 9 minutos

    Since September 11th, 2001, armed nonstate actors have received increased attention and discussion from scholars, policymakers, and the military. Underlying debates about nonstate warfare and how it should be countered is one crucial assumption: that state and nonstate actors fight very differently. In Nonstate Warfare, Stephen Biddle upturns this distinction, arguing that there is actually ... Leer más

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  • The Coconut

    Botany, Production and Uses

    Series series Botany, Production and Uses
    The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) is one of the world's most important palms, and contributes significantly to the income and livelihood of many people in tropical countries. Widely referred to as the 'tree of life', coconut has been used as a source of food, drink, oil, medicine, shelter and wood for around 500 years. Every part of the coconut palm can be utilized. The demand for coconut fruit ... Leer más

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  • Biddle in the Middle

    Ilustraciones de Stephen Adams ...
    Biddle is a middle child; he has an older brother and a younger brother and finds himself in the middle almost all the time. He is growing up and finding out things about his self and learning that being the middle child or in the middle of things is not so bad after all. This book will help you journey with Biddle in the Middle on his adventures. ... Leer más

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  • The Art of Maneuver

    Maneuver Warfare Theory and Airland Battle

    The Art of Maneuver shows how true maneuver-warfare theory has been applied in campaigns throughout history. With a genius for apt analogy the author shows how our obsession with fighting and winning set-piece battles causes us to overlook an enemy’s true vulnerabilities. But as low-intensity conflicts promise to become the dominant warfare of the future, the importance of maneuver in attacking an ... Leer más

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  • Dinner with Darwin

    Food, Drink, and Evolution

    A "delectably erudite" study of how natural selection has shaped the foods we eat: "This intricate scientific banquet is a marvelous read: bon appétit." — NatureWhat do eggs, flour, and milk have in common? They form the basis of waffles, of course, but these breakfast staples also share an evolutionary function: eggs, seeds (from which we derive flour by grinding), and milk have each evolved to ... Leer más

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  • Who Was George Washington?

    Ilustraciones de True Kelley ...
    Series series Who Was?
    In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, ... Leer más

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  • Of Courage and Determination

    The First Special Service Force, "The Devil's Brigade," 1942–44

    In the dark, early days of the Second World War, the Allies found themselves with their backs against the wall. With their armies, tactics, doctrine, and equipment in tatters, the Allies turned to special operations forces to carry the fight to the Axis enemy until their conventional forces could be built up once again. Specially selected and trained, these forces struck fear into the hearts of ... Leer más

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  • Crop Post-Harvest: Science and Technology, Volume 3

    Perishables

    International trade in high value perishables has grown enormously in the past few decades. In the developed world consumers now expect to be able to eat perishable produce from all parts of the world, and in most cases throughout the year. Perishable plant products are, however, susceptible to physical damage and often have a potential storage life of only a few days.Given their key importance in ... Leer más

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  • Casting Light on the Shadows

    Canadian Perspectives on Special Operations Forces

    Special Operations Forces (SOF) have never been an integral element of Canada's military capability. Although units have existed periodically throughout the country's history, they have always been in the shadows. However, the terrorist attack in the United States on September 11, 2001, changed that. In the aftermath of 9/11, SOF became the force of choice. Casting Light on the Shadows consists of ... Leer más

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  • What Was the Underground Railroad?

    Ilustraciones de Lauren Mortimer ...
    Series series What Was?
    No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from--there were no trains or tracks, only "conductors" who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about "passengers" on the "Railroad," this book chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a ... Leer más

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