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The story of the wreck of the British merchant brig Isabella on the Falkland Islands in 1812, the rescue of whose passengers was complicated by the outbreak of war between Britain and the United States, telling of the adventures which befell citizens of both countries before the passengers were restored to their native shore.
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Written by a technical expert who has fired many of the guns featured, this book includes wide and varied assemblage of weapons from each of the world's major manufacturing countries.
The Illustrated Directory series provide readers with a fully illustrated, comprehensive reference book packed with timelines, historical facts, and images designed to inform and excite. At 512 pages packed with information and photographs, this book is a necessary...
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This compelling new study of the Battle of the River Plate concentrates on Kapitn zur See Hans Langsdorff, the commander of the German pocket battleship Graf Spee it is written from his point of view. The story of his mission at the start of the Second World War to prey on merchant shipping is graphically retold, and Langsdorff’s command decisions are the primary focus of David Millers gripping narrative. He considers in vivid detail the factors...
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David Miller elegantly and provocatively reformulates critical rationalism-the revolutionary approach to epistemology advocated by Karl Popper-by answering its most important critics. He argues for an approach to rationality freed from the debilitating authoritarian dependence on reasons and justification. "Miller presents a particularly useful and stimulating account of critical rationalism. His work is both interesting and controversial... of interest...
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Considered the father of all lagers, continental pilsener changed the course of brewing around the world. Noted author and brewer David Miller examines each country's version of pilsener, including ingredients and brewing stages. The Classic Beer Style Series, from Brewers Publications, examines individual world-class beer styles, covering origins, history, sensory profiles, brewing techniques and commercial examples.
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A captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most influential and legendary names in gunsmithing history.
John M. Browning was born in Ogden, Utah, in 1855, into a world of gunsmithing. His father was a gunsmith who was already well known, for a number of innovations in the field. As a young boy, John spent hours in his father's shop and allegedly knew the name of every part of a gun before he could read. It's hardly surprising...
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Young Dave has been struggling in the classroom. His teacher notices he has been squinting and not able to see the chalkboard easily. The teacher sends a note back home with Dave for his parents, describing what he has noticed regarding Dave's inability to see clearly at a distance.
When Dave's parents read the note, they realized the book Dave's father just published was surprisingly well timed.
This book you are about to read is for the...
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The media has told us for over twenty five years that the conflict in Northern Ireland is irrational and has 'no objective social basis'. The role of the British Army in Northern Ireland is still described as a peacekeeping one: the cause of the 'troubles' as 'terrorism'. Yet, even in the light of the peace initiatives, many people in Britain and abroad know little about the war that has not been called a war. Why is this so?
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In a wonderfully nostalgic book, David Miller recaptures the heady days of summer 1966 when England won the World Cup in front of their own euphoric fans. Nearly fifty years on, he evokes the eager anticipation with which Britain awaited the arrival of the world's best footballers; how the England team and its tactics took shape in the run up to the competition; the new 'wingless' formation and the widespread criticism from the press and the public....
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A complete compendium of rifles and shotguns through the ages.
A "rifled" firearm is one in which the projectile is made to spin as it travels up the bore. The term "rifle," however, was originally applied to muskets to differentiate them from the earlier smoothbore weapons and is used today to designate the infantryman's personal weapon, fired from the shoulder or the hip, or, in some modern weapons, from a bipod. The rifle has also been used by...
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In The Cold War: A Military History, David Miller, a preeminent Cold War scholar, writes insightfully of the historic effects of the military build-up brought on by the Cold War and its concomitant effect on strategy. Bringing together for the first time newly declassified information, Miller takes readers inside the arsenals of the superpowers, describing how intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-based missiles, strategic bombers, and conventional...
12) Playing Politics
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Playing Politics is a very thought provocative book unusually written with a very unordinary perspective. A combination of subject matter containing and referring to our forefathers, the Constitution, the Bible, the Roman Empire, medieval scholars and science woven like a thread through time on up to our time today. Showing the undeniable verity of the Bible's place throughout history. A must-read book for anyone seriously concerned about the economic...
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The Ultimate Collector's Guide to 500 Handguns in Full Color!
Ultimate Handguns brings together five hundred classic examples, organized from A-Z by country and gunmaker's name, of handguns of all types, from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century, which makes it a serious reference book for collectors, enthusiasts, and sportsmen alike. It shows the different types of handgun which the world has used to wage war, break and defend its laws, and...
14) Through the Ages
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It's darkest before the dawn, but is it darker than a vampire's soul?For 400 Years Saito Izumi Has Struggled with What It Means to be Kyuuketsuki--A Japanese Vampire!In Feudal Japan, during an attack on Kumamoto Castle from a horde of swarming yōkai- mythical creatures born from the darkest depths of Japanese folklore-the samurai Saito Izumi will be forever changed. By morning's dawn, Saito will be kyuuketsuki, a Japanese vampire!Join Saito in Feudal...
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Many books have been written about Second World War special forces operations in Europe and the Middle East. Much less has been said about such operations in South-East Asia those launched against the Japanese in Sumatra and the Andaman Islands, and the Germans in Goa. These operations, and the exceptional men who took part in them, have been almost forgotten. David Miller, in this gripping account, sets the record straight. His book is based on extensive...
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This book charts the relentless rise of the public relations industry and how it has transformed our society. Revealing the roots of the PR movement in the years leading up to the First World War, it shows how it became a key tool in the struggle to subordinate democracy to corporate rule. It is the first book to offer a history of the emergence of corporate propaganda on both sides of the Atlantic during the 20th century.
The authors show how...
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This Very Short Introduction introduces listeners to the key concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessible and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it encourages the listener to think clearly and critically about the leading political questions of our time.
Miller first investigates how political philosophy tackles basic ethical questions...
18) Dropshipping
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Build your dream business and achieve financial freedom with this ultimate drop shipping guide!
Do you want to take advantage of the incredibly lucrative world of drop shipping? Want to generate tons of passive income, create a versatile business, and achieve financial freedom and security? Are you looking for a step-by-step guide to kickstart your drop shipping career? Then this is the audiobook for you.
Whether you want to build a full-time job,...
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Project Brevis was an ambitious endeavor, a groundbreaking experiment, but it went terribly wrong. And when the fate of the Universe was in the balance, there arose a team of brilliant scientists, one courageous soldier, and one very special child.
In the year 2046, two physicists have devised Brevis to open a portal through fourth dimensional hyperspace. The younger, Joseph Koenig is frustrated because they have had no success. But his more experienced...
20) Tribulation
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Follow the stories of a televangelist, a militant rebel, a college student and a disillusioned teenager as they navigate their way through a quickly changing world and their struggle to adapt. As the old way of life passes away, and the new order is ushered in, will these men and women stick to their old convictions, or will they turn over and change as the rest of the world starts to leave them behind?