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 Boeing. Planemaker to the World 
 Author: Robert Redding, Bill Yenne Boeing. Planemaker to the World Crescent Books 1983 Format: PDF Pages: 264 Language: English Size: 37.6 MB This book tells the Boeing story from its beginnings in a Lake Union boathouse, to its present status as the premier builder of commercial aircraft in the world. Trace the development from the first Boeing mailplanes to the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-29 Superfortress of WWII to the first jetliner, the 707, to today's mammoth 777. Also examines Boeing's manufacture of helicopters, hydrofoils, and aerospace technology. Includes 100 color and 250 b/w photographs.
The Jet Age - Forty Years of Jet Aviation
 Author: Walter J. Boyne, Donald S. Lopez The Jet Age - Forty Years of Jet Aviation Smithsonian Books 1981 Format: PDF Pages: 204 Language: English Size: 26 MB This compilation of the proceedings of the forty years of jet aviation is unique in that the primary contributors to the book were also seminal contributors to the fascinating forty years of progress. The brief biographical sketches which precede each chapter give but an inkling of the fundamental importance of the contribution of the authors. The articles themselves, however, convey the essence of the often revolutionary changes they imposed upon our life and times.
The Young Turk Legacy and Nation Building: From the Ottoman Empire to AtatA?rk's Turkey
 Author: Erik J. The Young Turk Legacy and Nation Building: From the Ottoman Empire to AtatA~1/4rk's Turkey (Library of Modern Middle East Studies) I. B. Tauris 2010 Pages: 368 ISBN: 184885272X Format: pdf Size: 10,9 mb Language: English Quality: Good The grand narrative of The Young Turk Legacy and Nation Building is that of the essential continuity of the late Ottoman Empire with the Republic of Turkey that was founded in 1923. Erik Jan Zurcher shows that Kemal's "ideological toolkit," which included positivism, militarism, nationalism and a state-centred world view, was shared by many other Young Turks. Authoritarian rule, a one-party state, a legal framework based on European principles, advanced European-style bureaucracy, financial administration, military and educational reforms and state-control of Islam, can all be found in the late Ottoman Empire, as can policies of demographic engineering. The book focuses on the attempts of the Young Turks to save their empire through forced modernization as well as on the attempts of their Kemalist successors to build a strong national state. The decade of almost continuous warfare, ethnic conflict and forced migration between 1911 and 1922 forms the background to these attempts and accordingly occupies a central position in this volume. This is a powerful history reflecting and contributing to the latest research from a leading historian of modern Turkey. It is essential for all readers interested in the history of the Ottoman Empire and Turkey, and for an understanding of a key player in the politics of the Middle East and Europe.
People of the Ice and Snow
 People of the Ice and Snow Author:Editors of :Time-Life Books Cahners Business Information, Inc THE AMERICAM INDIANS 1994 Language:English Format:pdf Size:22 mb Pages:192 A high-quality, comprehensive overview of the Aleut, Yupik, and Inuit cultures that's filled with luminous full-color photographs, reproductions, and maps. The text is divided into three long chapters: ``The Hunting Way of Life''; "`Never Weary of Laughter,'" which speaks of family and community life; and ``A Struggle to Preserve Tradition.'' Extensive information in each category provides even those new to the subject with solid, even-handed material delivered in a respectful tone. Six photo essays and many shorter photo-and-text treatments are interspersed throughout. Two teach about contemporary hunting experiences, and several illustrate modern adaptations in 20th-century Inuit culture. ``Contests of Strength and Dexterity'' highlights the annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympics held in Fairbanks each July. ``The Messenger Feast'' examines Kivgiq, a celebration being revived on Alaska's North Slope during the darkest, coldest months. In comparison, E.S. Burch's The Eskimos (Univ. of Oklahoma, 1988) offers a similarly well-illustrated overview for high school and adult readers. People of the Ice and Snow is an excellent source for YAs.
Mr. President: A Book of U.S. Presidents
 Author: George Sullivan Mr. President: A Book of U.S. Presidents Scholastic Inc. 1989 Format: PDF Pages: 164 Language: English Size: 64.2 MB Mr. President is a short book perfect for anyone who wants to know the basics of how one becomes president, as well as some good information on all of the presidents up to George Bush. For this type of book, Mr. Sullivan did a very good job, giving information in an easy-to-understand way. It's a fast read that gives more insight into major events through certain President's careers, fun facts about different Heads of State, and even sheds some light on certain "unknown" presidents that might not come up much.
Aviation Archive – British Jet Airliners
 Author: Martyn Chorlton Aviation Archive – British Jet Airliners Kelsey Publishing Group ISBN: 1909786071, 978-1909786073 2014 Format: PDF Pages: 100 Size: 79 MB Language: English Aeroplane Collectors’ Archive is a series of bookazines produced by a dedicated team of enthusiasts focusing on groups of aircraft from the history of aviation in a particularly close-up fashion. Featuring archive images alongside period cutaway diagrams, the intention is to take reader ‘inside’ the aircraft in the most literal sense.
The Fighting Israeli Air Force
 Author: Stanley Ulanoff, David Eshel The Fighting Israeli Air Force Arco Publishing 1985 Format: PDF Pages: 230 Language: English Size: 25.7 MB Fighting Israeli Air Force by Brig. Gen. Stanley M. Ulanoff, USAR. Illustrated throughout with photos, illustrations. Full number line. Sections include an overview, The 1948 War of Independence, The Sinai Campaign, The 1967 Six Day War, The 1973 Yom Kippur War, The 1976 Entebbe rescue, The Osirak Reactor, Lebanon 1982, Missions of the IAF, Zahal, Uniforms and Insignia, Commanders, Air Bases, Aircraft, Facts and Figures, and more.
The Vietnam War
 Author: Jeff T. Hay The Vietnam War Greenhaven Press 2004 ISBN: 0737711493 Format: PDF Size: 6,5 МБ Language: English Pages: 336 Alphabetical entries provide easy access to information on numerous topics including major battles and missions; significant persons such as generals, antiwar activists, leaders, and ambassadors; policies and initiatives; weapons; incidents; and more. Most articles range from a paragraph to a page but a number of topics are examined in longer entries (e.g., "Ho Chi Minh," "Battle of Hue," "Richard Nixon," etc.). Cross-references guide readers to related topics, helping to place the war within its larger historical and global context. Headings for articles are in bold type and there are guide words at the top of each page. Type size is generous. Average-quality, captioned black-and-white photos and maps throughout the book add interest and enhance understanding. An appended chronology begins with the year 1887 when France formed the Indochinese Union and ends with 1993 when the U.S. resumed formal diplomatic relations with Vietnam. A four-page annotated list for further reading includes both print and Web resources. Finally, there is a comprehensive index to further ease access to information.
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk: Attack and Close-Support Fighter Bomber
 Author: Jim Winchester Douglas A-4 Skyhawk: Attack and Close-Support Fighter Bomber Pen and Sword Aviation ISBN: 1844150852 2005 Format: EPUB Pages: 256 Size: 9 Mb Language: English The Skyhawk first entered service with the US Navy almost 50 years ago. It first flew 22 June 1954 and is still in service with various US units and remains the backbone of many of the air forces of those countries to which it has been exported. It was originally conceived as a carrier-borne fighter bomber, but as the aircraft has evolved it has taken on other roles. It is renowned for its strength and survivability in combat.
Ragged War - The Story of Unconventional and Counter-Revolutionary Warfare
 Author: Leroy Thompson Ragged War - The Story of Unconventional and Counter-Revolutionary Warfare Arms and Armour 1996 Format: PDF Pages: 232 Language: English Size: 32.3 MB Guerrilla warfare may well be seen as a 20th century development, although its origins go back to the dawn of warfare. It is probable that insurgency & counter-terrorist actions by superpowers & lesser nations will become the most likely use of military power in the coming decades. This study is an historical examination of the development of counter-insurgency & counter-terrorist warfare. As well as an assessment of the tactics that have been effective, the author emphasizes the importance of intelligence in these operations, reviews the weaponry used, & analyzes the training of 3 elite special warfare units. Unusual & interesting action photos.
World Military Aviation: Aircraft, Airforces and Weaponry
 Author: Nikolaus Krivinyi World Military Aviation: Aircraft, Airforces and Weaponry Arco Publishing 1973 Format: PDF Pages: 230 Language: English Size: 24.3 MB World Military Aviation is the complete and up-to-date record of all the world's current military aircraft, with every aeroplane detailed and illustrated with three-view scale drawings. All the service aircraft are described, from the latest Soviet MiG-25 interceptor (capable of a speed of Mach 3 at altitude) to the new American Grumman F-14A Tomcat', which is still undergoing trials, and to those World War 2 aeroplanes still used by less important nations throughout the world. World Military Aviation is divided into two sections: Airforces and airpower surveys 126 national airforces and details organisation, aircraft types and quantities, manpower, etc. Aircraft details over 320 military aeroplanes from interceptors and bombers to helicopters, light liaison craft and trainers. Information is provided on dimensions, performance, armament, and payload, production figures, types and variants, etc. Additional material covers the markings of the world's air forces (with 201 roundels and insignia), plus details of armament (cannon, air-to-ground missiles, air-to-air missiles, multiple rocket packs, bombs, and torpedos). World Military Aviation is a new and basic reference volume, containing the very latest information Over 800 individual drawings.
Battleship at War: The Epic Story of the USS Washington
 Author: Ivan Musicant Battleship at War: The Epic Story of the USS Washington Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers 1986 Format: PDF Pages: 404 Language: English Size: 50.4 MB Washington was the second of a new class of extremely fast and powerful battleships built after the collapse of the naval limitation treaty. The ship was laid in 1937, commissioned just seven months before Pearl Harbor, and decommissioned after seven very active years. Washington saw service in the North Atlantic, then in all the major campaigns of the Pacific. Musicant, using primarily the ship's log and interviews with dozens of crewmen, has put together an absorbing chronicle of naval war. This is shipboard history; anything that didn't happen on or to the Washington gets short shrift. Musicant is also the author of a history of armored cruisers. Highly recommended for naval buffs and subject collections.
The History of Ukraine. The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations
 The History of Ukraine. The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations Author: Paul Kubicek Greenwood Graduation Year: 2008 Language: English Format: Pdf Pages: 220 Size: 1,1 Mb Ukraine's struggle for a national identity plagued this former Soviet Union state long before the Cold War shook the world. Its central location between Eastern Europe and Western Asia invited many different cultures to settle the land, ultimately populating a powerful early medieval society known as Kievan Rus. However, readers will learn how Kievan Rus's Golden Age quickly crumbled with decades of Mongol invasions, Polish-Lithuanian occupation, and Russian empirical ruling. Explore how Ukraine flirted with independence in the early 20th century, only to be quickly taken over by harsh Soviet rule in 1922. Despite its independence from the USSR in 1991, devastating consequences of the socialist rule have allowed the world to witness Ukraine's ceaseless efforts to attain a stable government, struggling through the poisoning of Viktor Yushchenko, rigged elections, and the Orange Revolution. Kubicek's survey is comprehensive and concise-a perfect resource for high school students and undergrads, as well as general readers looking to further their knowledge of this up-and-coming nation.
The Road to Kitty Hawk
 Author: Valerie Moolman The Road to Kitty Hawk (The Epic of Flight) Time-Life Books 1980 Format: PDF Pages: 184 Language: English Size: 26.3 MB This particular volume covers the span of history and myth from around 11 BC up to and through the Wright brothers successful achievement of powered flight in the early 1900s. In the process, it discusses such diverse flying objects, and hoped-for flying objects, as kites; balloons; manned and unmanned gliders; tower jumpers paraphernalia; parachutes; and finally powered craft, both successful and unsuccessful.
The Cuban Missile Crisis
 Author:Laurie Collier Hillstrom The Cuban Missile Crisis (Defining Moments) 2015 Omnigraphics Format:pdf Size: 3 MB Pages:240 Language:English Provides users with a detailed and authoritative overview of events surrounding the harrowing 1962 confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union, telling the story of the tense thirteen-day standoff that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Includes biographies, primary sources, and more.
Iraq Full Circle (Osprey General Military)
 Author: Darron L. Wright Iraq Full Circle: From Shock and Awe to the Last Combat Patrol in Baghdad and Beyond Osprey Publishing Osprey General Military 2013 Format: PDF (e-book) Pages: 389 Size: 3 Mb Language: English From 2003 through 2010, more than 200,000 men and women were deployed in Iraq. For seven years, they fought ferociously in the blistering sands in the Land Between the Two Rivers. Some fought for pride or survival, some to bring democracy to a forsaken land that has known only tyranny and strife. Scores of books have been published about the war, most criticizing the strategies and execution. Some have been personal memoirs capturing the heroism and sacrifice.
Russian-German Special Relations in the Twentieth Century: A Closed Chapter?
 Russian-German Special Relations in the Twentieth Century: A Closed Chapter? Author: Karl Schlogel Berg 2006 Pages: 235 Format: PDF Size: 10 Mb Language: English Twentieth-century Europe, especially Central Eastern Europe, has been largely defined by Russia and Germany. In this century, cultural and economic exchanges between the two countries were as active as the fires of hatred intense. The smaller states in between, with their unstable borders and internal minorities, suffered from the powers' alliances and their antagonisms.
The Global Cold War: Third World Interventions and the Making of Our Times
 Author: Odd Arne Westad The Global Cold War: Third World Interventions and the Making of Our Times Cambridge University Press ISBN: 0521853648 2005 Format: PDF Size: 44,5 МБ Language: English Pages: 405 The Cold War shaped the world we live in today - its politics, economics, and military affairs. This book shows how the globalization of the Cold War during the last century created the foundations for most of the key conflicts we see today, including the War on Terror. It focuses on how the Third World policies of the two twentieth-century superpowers - the United States and the Soviet Union - gave rise to resentments and resistance that in the end helped topple one superpower and still seriously challenge the other. Ranging from China to Indonesia, Iran, Ethiopia, Angola, Cuba, and Nicaragua, it provides a truly global perspective on the Cold War. And by exploring both the development of interventionist ideologies and the revolutionary movements that confronted interventions, the book links the past with the present in ways that no other major work on the Cold War era has succeeded in doing.
Churchill - The Power of Words - His Remarkable Life Recounted Through His Writings and Speeches
 Author: Martin Gilbert Churchill - The Power of Words - His Remarkable Life Recounted Through His Writings and Speeches Da Capo Press 2012 Format: PDF Pages: 510 Language: English Size: 28.8 MB Winston Churchill knew the power of words. In public speeches and published books, in newspaper and magazine articles, he expressed his feelings and laid out his vision for the future. His wartime writings and speeches have fascinated generation after generation with their powerful narrative style and thoughtful reflection. This book contains one hundred extracts from his books, articles and speeches. They range from his memories of his schooldays, to his contributions to the debates on social policy and on war, his contributions in both world wars to the events and discourse, and his efforts after 1945 to see the world a better place. Martin Gilbert, Churchill's official biographer, has chosen passages that express to him the essence of Churchill's thoughts, and which describe—in his own inimitable words—the main adventures of his life, and the main crises of his career with Gilbert’s own introduction and interlinking text. They give, from first to last, an insight into his life and thought, how it evolved, and how he made his mark on the British and world stage.
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