"e;A fascinating look into the aircrews used and the effect on those who had to live through this constant bombing"e; by the RAF during World War II (UK Historian).
Explosion and Blast-Related Injuries is an authoritative text that brings together diverse knowledge gained from both the experience of clinicians treating blast casualties and the insights of scientists obtained from research and modeling of blast exposures.
During the Second World War, the British movie industry produced a number of films concerning the war, all of which were, by necessity, heavily myth-laden and propagandised.
The dramatic history behind one of WWII's most powerful-and dangerous-planes, "e;spiced with many first-hand accounts, American and British"e; (Aeroplane).
Biosecurity and Bioterrorism is the first book to take a holistic approach to biosecurity with coverage of pathogens, prevention and response methodology.
From the International Booker Prize shortlisted author of The Order of the Day and The War of the Poor comes a searing account of a conflict that dealt a fatal blow to French colonialism.
The Corporate Security Professional's Handbook on Terrorism is a professional reference that clarifies the difference between terrorism against corporations and their assets, versus terrorism against government assets.
The North African campaign was one of the hardest fought episodes of the Second World War, yet the vital part played by the Italian Army - and in particular, its Folgore Parachute Division on behalf of the Axis Alliance - is frequently overlooked.
The Encyclopedia of Security Management is a valuable guide for all security professionals, and an essential resource for those who need a reference work to support their continuing education.
The Sunday Times bestselling edge-of-your-seat exploration of what would happen in the event of nuclear war, perfect for readers of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J.
The essential resource on military and political strategy and the making of the modern worldThe New Makers of Modern Strategy is the next generation of the definitive work on strategy and the key figures who have shaped the theory and practice of war and statecraft throughout the centuries.
Peacekeeping in the late 1990s is a complex and diverse task, in which civilian and military personnel are working together to a greater degree than ever before.
Paris 1940: Die Wehrmacht besetzt die französische Hauptstadt und der deutsche Physiker Wolfgang Gentner wird ans Collège de France beordert, um den Nazis neue Forschungserkenntnisse und Material für die Kernspaltung zu verschaffen.
*** BARACK OBAMA'S SUMMER READING LIST 2024 ****** One of the New York Times Top Ten Books of 2024 ****** NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ***'The story of Captain Cook s third voyage.
This book describes in detail how the Army trains to win in diverse situations and on different terrains, to overcome strenuous environments and avert all types of attacks.
Scharfe Spannung – knisterndes Verlangen – eine ungewöhnliche, heißkalte Liebe …Aufgewachsen auf einer kleinen Farm im Nirgendwo von Texas ist das Leben der kühlen, in sich gekehrten Prudence Winter von klein auf von harter Arbeit, den Hänseleien der Kleinstadtbewohner und dem Spott ihrer zahlreichen Brüder geprägt.
High-Rise Security and Fire Life Safety servers as an essential took for building architects, building owners and property managers, security and fire safety directors, security consultants, and contract security firms.
Military campaigns, pivotal battles and extraordinary leaders have collectively shaped the course of history and in this fascinating book, author Tom Quinn examines some of the most remarkable campaigns, incidents and characters from the earliest recorded histories to the second Gulf war.
A key section of his book displays available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales.
Introduction to Emergency Management, Second Edition is a practical reference for students and professionals covering disaster response planning and mitigation.
A comprehensive look at how violence has been used to manipulate competitive electoral processes around the world since World War IIThroughout their history, political elections have been threatened by conflict, and the use of force has in the past several decades been an integral part of electoral processes in a significant number of contemporary states.
Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction with Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to the problem of terrorism and to its solution, Homeland Security.
Written from a global perspective on risk, hazards, and disasters, Introduction to International Disaster Management provides practitioners, educators and students with a comprehensive overview of the players, processes and special issues involved in the management of large-scale natural and technological disasters.
Hospital Preparation for Bioterror provides an extremely timely guide to improving the readiness of hospitals or healthcare organizations to manage mass casualties as a result of bioterrorism, biological warfare, and natural disasters.
As the world moves into the Information Age, globalization continues to alter the customary relationships among peoples, societies, and nations that evolved during the Industrial Age.
Ein erschutterndes Dokument uber den Alltag im KriegKurz nach dem russischen Angriff auf die Ukraine beschlie t der Student Alexander Gertz, ins Heimatland seiner Mutter zu reisen.
Resilience in Emergency Management: Core Concepts and Practical Applications delivers essential knowledge and practical tools for navigating the complexities of emergency management and resilience.
Three Faces of Antifascism: Narrative of Resistance in Post-War Italian Political Culture tells the story of intertwining of Italian history, the antifascist paradigm, and the memory of the Resistance and the Shoah.
The acceleration of the digital transformation of critical infrastructure, government services, and military systems has profoundly changed the cyber threat landscape.
A gripping memoir of survival and resilience, sharing true stories of close calls and the lessons they revealed about living with purpose, character, and strength.
