Weapons and equipment

The possibility that Iran will acquire a nuclear weapons capability poses a significant threat to the stability of the Middle East and a potential challenge to the long-term viability of the nuclear non-proliferation regime.

Entering service in early 1941, the Dornier Do 217 was designed as an improved version of the ‘Flying Pencil’, the Do 17 bomber.

This study of the evolving uniforms and personal equipment used by US ground forces in the Korean War features new full-color artwork and previously unpublished photographs.

A history of the Royal Navy's FAA since 1945, featuring a survey of the aircraft flown, the conflicts fought, and the daily life of those in service.

Cryptic Concrete explores bunkered sites in Cold War Germany in order to understand the inner workings of the Cold War state.

Cryptic Concrete explores bunkered sites in Cold War Germany in order to understand the inner workings of the Cold War state.

Gives readers a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how those affected by the weapons would be treated Teaches the reader to recognize the symptoms of each biological weapon and understand the threat these weapons pose Concentrates on the weapons considered the greatest threats by the CDC such as Anthrax, Botulism, Smallpox, Ricin toxin, Ebola, Plague, and Viral encephalitis Provides a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how to recognize the symptoms of those affected by the weapons as well as how they would be treated Includes case studies, chapter review questions, and the instructor s supplemental materials include PowerPoint presentations, a Test Bank, and suggestions for student projects Begins with a primer on microbiology, the human immune system s response to these biological agents, and the defense agencies involved with protecting the public against these agents

Gives readers a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how those affected by the weapons would be treated Teaches the reader to recognize the symptoms of each biological weapon and understand the threat these weapons pose Concentrates on the weapons considered the greatest threats by the CDC such as Anthrax, Botulism, Smallpox, Ricin toxin, Ebola, Plague, and Viral encephalitis Provides a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how to recognize the symptoms of those affected by the weapons as well as how they would be treated Includes case studies, chapter review questions, and the instructor s supplemental materials include PowerPoint presentations, a Test Bank, and suggestions for student projects Begins with a primer on microbiology, the human immune system s response to these biological agents, and the defense agencies involved with protecting the public against these agents

Learn how to assess and prevent biosecurity threats to protect public health and national security With contributions from experts in all facets of biosecurity, this book explains the fundamental elements of biosecurity as well as the related concepts of biosafety and biosurety, detailing how all three concepts fit within the framework of biodefense.

Learn how to assess and prevent biosecurity threats to protect public health and national security With contributions from experts in all facets of biosecurity, this book explains the fundamental elements of biosecurity as well as the related concepts of biosafety and biosurety, detailing how all three concepts fit within the framework of biodefense.

This fully illustrated book assesses the trial of strength between US Navy PT boats and Japanese destroyers operating in the Solomon Islands during 1942 43.

CNBC anchor Trish Regan takes you behind the scenes of America's thriving pot industry, to show readers things only drug dealers know about this secret world.

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The little-known history of U.

A theoretical analysis and historical investigation of the Cold War nuclear arms race that challenges the nuclear revolution.

A theoretical analysis and historical investigation of the Cold War nuclear arms race that challenges the nuclear revolution.

Highlights the threats posed by nuclear weapons and shows a way to denuclearization through the application of international law.

This book uses formal models to explore the conditions under which nuclear agreements are credible.

This book uses formal models to explore the conditions under which nuclear agreements are credible.

The book brings together cutting-edge scholarship from the United States and Europe to address political and cultural responses to the arms race of the 1980s.

An examination of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons within the contemporary nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament security architecture.

An examination of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons within the contemporary nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament security architecture.

Highlights the threats posed by nuclear weapons and shows a way to denuclearization through the application of international law.

A narrative history of the nuclear tests conducted by the United States in the Marshall Islands from 1946 to 1958.

A narrative history of the nuclear tests conducted by the United States in the Marshall Islands from 1946 to 1958.

How two British World War I-era planes came to be found many decades later in India and returned to their former glory.

Analyses the expansion of the nuclear arms control regime, evaluating Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty negotiations and preparations for on-site inspections.

Analyses the expansion of the nuclear arms control regime, evaluating Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty negotiations and preparations for on-site inspections.

Springing from 50 years'' experience in forensic seismology research, this book charts the development of seismic data analysis.

Springing from 50 years'' experience in forensic seismology research, this book charts the development of seismic data analysis.

Situated close to the South Coast, on flat land to the north of Chichester in West Sussex, lies Goodwood Aerodrome.

This book explains how and why the nuclear nonproliferation regime has been successful, even without the characteristics usually seen in effective institutions.

This book explains how and why the nuclear nonproliferation regime has been successful, even without the characteristics usually seen in effective institutions.

Exploration of the top four mega-dangers facing humankind and plots a hopeful path to dealing with them through global governance.

Exploration of the top four mega-dangers facing humankind and plots a hopeful path to dealing with them through global governance.

chers lecteurs, comme tout ce qui est créé, ce livre est soumis au principe du wabi-sabi et ne peut éclairer toutes les facettes et caractéristiques de ce vaste pan des traditions japonaises.

When asked to conjure an impression of the 'typical fighter pilot', you may be inclined to think of the confident, extroverted, gregarious type, rallying his men and flying in the pursuit of victory.

The 1970s were an event-filled and action packed decade for the Royal Air Force.

The 1970s were an event-filled and action packed decade for the Royal Air Force.

This highly illustrated new study tells the full story of the German light Panzers in World War II.

A fully illustrated account of the World War 2 combat career of the Fairey Swordfish torpedo-bomber, one of the Royal Navy's most resilient and effective aircraft of the period.

The Katana, a symbol of Japanese culture and martial arts, is not merely a simple sword but a reflection of Japan's history, philosophy, and craftsmanship.

"e;I recommend The Rescue Ships and the Convoys to any person desiring an account of the Battle of the Atlantic told from a little known and unique perspective.

When Second World War Spitfire pilot John Gillespie Magee penned his poem 'High Flight', little did he know that his words would inspire legions of aspiring aviators who had a similar wish to fly their 'eager craft through footless halls of air'.

Frank Dell’s experience as a Second World War pilot with the Royal Air Force’s Light Night Striking Force takes an even more dramatic turn when his Mosquito is shot down over Germany on the night of 14/15 October 1944.

As a teenager ‘Tich’ Palliser became ‘hooked on this flying game’ and aspired to take to the skies.