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Luftschiffe. Hightech in Patenten: Von den Gebrüdern Montgolfier, Georg Baumgarten, Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin bis heute Deutsch | 2025 | ISBN: 3662697238 | 117 Pages | PDF (True) | 15 MB Als Luftschiffe kennt man die Zeppeline. Aber die Zeppeline waren nur der Endpunkt einer technischen Entwicklung von Fahrzeugen der Lüfte, die zu Ihrer Zeit zum absoluten Hightech gehörten. In diesem Buch wird dem Leser anhand der Patentanmeldetätigkeit der Pioniere der Luftschifffahrt ein plastisches Bild vermittelt, wie sich das Ringen um die technologische Entwicklung der Luftschifffahrt in der Praxis darstellte. Das Unglück des Zeppelins „Hindenburg" 1937 in Lakehurst, New York, kennzeichnet das jähe Ende der beispiellosen Erfolgsgeschichte der Luftschiffe. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/96ab34f26f5849703fb5b4b8005e8ab2/egdwq.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/1h5be04recxj/egdwq.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/4upeu3j3pcsw/egdwq.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/cA9NdSsZ1x/egdwq.7z.html

Robert Retsch, "Luckiest Engineer: From Farm Boy to Skunk Works and Beyond" English | ISBN: 1705400698 | 2020 | 290 pages | EPUB | 4 MB What does it take to design and build the world's most sophisticated aerospace hardware? The coordinated efforts of thousands of people at all levels of design, fabrication, manufacturing, and test. In this memoir, a farm boy-turned-engineer relates with humor and aplomb 40 years of work in the aerospace industry.Specializing in rescuing troubled efforts that were over budget and behind schedule, he relates his own stories of pulling a project's bacon out of the fire while sharing insights about growing up in a values-driven Western Pennsylvania community and working his way through technical school and college. He reflects on life's idiosyncrasies, the knowledge he's collected, and struggles with spirituality. As an added bonus, the story illustrates the humorous side of aerospace engineering, with hilarious personal anecdotes coloring the pages.Aspiring engineers, seasoned professionals, and anyone fascinated by the history of aerospace will find this enjoyable memoir both inspirational and informative. Read more Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/0b2bb5fa64f44ec532b523586c08f702/785oc.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/xu9wwdtppfo6/785oc.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/caoqdym1h7es/785oc.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/HR5sJIG5Hq/785oc.7z.html

Loyalty Programs and the Currency Effect: A Comprehensive Guide to Realizing the Power of Points English | 2025 | ISBN: 3031788486 | 313 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 2.3 MB In this new book, de Boer and Chin turn the tables and introduce the concept of the Currency Effect. They unravel the secrets behind running the world's most successful loyalty currencies and provide hands-on practical guidance on how to reap the full benefits from your own. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/11924b765695f999a036f4fb77b4ff54/rvhcl.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/d7xhez6ghv78/rvhcl.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/idkmrs1a328j/rvhcl.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/PZLkh1vPLy/rvhcl.7z.html

Lower: Igniting Spiritual Awakening Through Radical Humility by Zach Meerkreebs English | January 14, 2025 | ISBN: 1546007512 | 256 pages | EPUB | 3.37 Mb In this inspiring account, a pastor shares how radical humility ignited a sixteen-day revival on a small college campus-and why it is an essential tool for building a closer relationship with God. As Zach Meerkreebs ended his sermon on the campus of Asbury University, he challenged, "Do not leave here until you experience the love of God so that you can pour it out." Several students remained, praying and worshipping, and others joined them until a crowd formed that grew to over 65,000 and covered the campus and small Kentucky town. As the worshipping and praying continued, for sixteen days and nights, the media began reporting on what came to be called theAsbury Outpouring. In Lower, Zach shares his experiences at the Outpouring and answers his own question, what sparked this revival? Withpersonal stories, Scripture, testimonies from Asbury, wisdom from other Christian writers, and key insights he has received in quiet moments with Jesus, Zach shows readers the path to radicalhumility and deeper friendship with God. As we go lower in our pursuit of humility, we can steward spaces prepared for a move of God and shine Jesus to all those who are watching. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/28f7463bcf7692646a37090a454b0e57/hp3n4.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/v3qni02k4xme/hp3n4.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/cx2t5tvv9mi5/hp3n4.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/UNJpOaduHP/hp3n4.7z.html

Low-Code/No-Code: Citizen Developers and the Surprising Future of Business Applications by Phil Simon English | November 10, 2022 | ISBN: 8985814753 | 278 pages | EPUB | 2.02 Mb For decades, our relationship with workplace technology has been, in a word, complicated. The pandemic only made it more so. The stats are astonishing. Two in three employers cannot find qualified candidates to fill their open IT positions. By 2024, the deficit of software developers in the US alone will hit 500,000. Supply and demand for techies are out of whack and, most alarmingly, there's no end in sight. The effects of this labor market imbalance are profound and difficult to overstate. Nearly three in four technology leaders cannot focus on their strategic priorities. Countless other firms, departments, teams, and leaders have struggled because IT can't deliver the tools they so desperately need. Adding salt to the wound, business units now need new applications to address the logistical challenges posed by pervasive remote and hybrid work. Brass tacks: Organizations are at a crossroads. They need to solve these thorny tech problems. Now. But how? In Low-Code/No-Code: Citizen Developers and the Surprising Future of Business Applications, world-renowned workplace technology expert and award-winning author Phil Simon squares this circle. His thirteenth book deftly illustrates how, thanks to powerful new tools and a new breed of employees, organizations are finally fulfilling critical business needs and reducing their reliance on pricey software developers. Low-Code/No-Code is an invaluable treasure trove of insightful analysis, synthesis, examples, and advice that has arrived at the perfect time. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/be1a15e28673b2b68fe3cc26e0fff5d1/9uabi.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/j7oc7w2akndj/9uabi.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/9slvfzw23rd0/9uabi.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/l9FxHhHvro/9uabi.7z.html

Low Carb: Fact or Fiction? The Revolutionary Way to Rethink Your Plate by Isabelle A. Fraser English | December 30th, 2024 | ISBN: 9781456660444 | 220 pages | True EPUB | 0.64 MB Transform Your Meals and Your Life Dive into a world where each meal becomes a powerful ally in your journey to a healthier, more fulfilling life. Low Carb: Fact or Fiction? The Revolutionary Way to Rethink Your Plate offers a fresh perspective that challenges the conventional wisdom of dieting. Embark on a journey through the origins and allure of low-carb diets. With comprehensive insights into carbohydrate science, this book dismantles prevailing myths that have long clouded our understanding of nutrition. Discover how low-carb living can underpin heart health and efficient weight management, offering a blueprint for enhanced well-being. Imagine breaking free from energy crashes and persistent cravings. With chapters that delve into the health benefits and risks of low-carb eating, you'll gain confidence in your nutritional choices. Addressing everything from the notorious 'keto flu' to essential vitamin intake, the book empowers readers to tailor approaches to their unique lifestyles. Picture yourself navigating social gatherings and holiday feasts with effortless ease, all while maintaining your dietary objectives. This book provides a treasure trove of meal plans, shopping tips, and creative beverage ideas that make low-carb living not just feasible, but enjoyable. Uncover practical solutions for managing cravings, embracing mindful eating practices, and understanding the intricate relationship between carbohydrates and mental health. Your pathway to long-term health is illuminated with strategies to overcome plateaus and the nuances of low-carb for different lifestyles, including vegetarians and families. Packed with advice on maintaining balance in both macronutrients and micronutrients, Low Carb: Fact or Fiction? is your essential guide to thriving on a low-carb diet. Begin your transformation today and discover the lasting benefits of rethinking your plate. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/7f8ce0a26c465f693eb1245f0aedff05/brwlf.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/oq13553lyh0i/brwlf.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/vswi4o1yqscd/brwlf.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/7GMpBI7pwv/brwlf.7z.html

Low Back Pain and Sciatica: A New Pathogenetic Model and Treatment Principles English | 2025 | ISBN: 3031785339 | 116 Pages | PDF (True) | 10 MB Chronic benign "back pain ", with or without sciatica, is a descriptive diagnosis hiding the mechanisms leading to this symptom. The literature still refers to it as a "non-specific" disease. Not surprisingly, both conservative and invasive treatments are inconsistent and highly subjective. The book aims to highlight the main pathogenetic mechanisms leading to pain based on a thorough analysis of the lumbar spine anatomy and mechanics (including its vascular content) and a selection of published evidence converging towards an original integrated model. The result is a downgrading of back pain from a "non-specific" disease to a symptom and clarifying the underlying causes. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/b8cb53e4be3b55776a4451f452400965/qlncb.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/zedz1uxj3rjj/qlncb.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/xd536t344kzg/qlncb.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/AMVC0QzkfN/qlncb.7z.html

Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma: Skills, Hope, and Strength for Your Journey by Michelle D. Sherman, DeAnne M. Sherman English | January 21st, 2025 | ISBN: 142145050X | 280 pages | True EPUB | 2.21 MB A compassionate, interactive guide filled with practical skills and essential information for adults who love someone with a mental illness or history of trauma. Family members and friends of adults with a mental illness often navigate difficult journeys, filled with fear, heartache, frustration, helplessness, exhaustion, and guilt-feelings that may be intermingled with immense pride and hope. Suffering in silence can magnify confusion, isolation, and pain. Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma provides actionable strategies for these family members and friends who give so much but whose needs and sacrifices are often unappreciated. Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman and her mother, DeAnne Sherman, an advocate and educator, the book provides research-based recommendations, practical skills, up-to-date resources, inspiration from families with lived experience, and interactive activities to encourage personal reflection. This accessible guide teaches readers: * Tools to cope with difficult emotions * Strategies to empower loved ones, including how to navigate the mental health system * Communication and limit-setting skills * Approaches to supporting loved ones who have experienced trauma or have PTSD * Ways to manage common challenges, such as alcohol or drug misuse, and when a loved one declines professional help * Strategies to support children * Skills to build personal resilience and strengthen relationships Grounded in science, empowering, and hopeful yet realistic, this book is an invaluable resource for family members, friends, and mental health professionals. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/cf28857eadf3fee015d229a2fb0d0fdc/7hddz.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/b5c07mg1goxf/7hddz.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/h1x9bs7eewwc/7hddz.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/mKmycChjwP/7hddz.7z.html

Isabelle C. Hau, "Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education" English | ISBN: 1541703774 | 2025 | 336 pages | EPUB | 3 MB The most important aspect of early childhood in general and education in particular is the quality and care of the relationships a child forms. Love to Learn shows how to build and develop these relationships - and unlock every child's true potential. Early relationships are the key to healthy brain development, resilience, and lifelong flourishing. Children need to be loved, to be valued, to interact, and to be listened to. When children have the space and time to play and explore through nurturing positive relationships, then children learn. But loving relationships are precisely what so many children are missing, and modern factors are making it more difficult for children to build these necessary bonds. Read more Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/2012fcf13d787322b839e77b9306bcc2/7wurd.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/bygnrsnfjuaz/7wurd.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/apfkg44k9w9l/7wurd.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/tDZ56PKe2g/7wurd.7z.html

Love the Foods That Love the Planet: Recipes that Cool the Climate and Excite the Senses by Cathy Katin-Grazzini English | November 5, 2024 | ISBN: 0757325203 | 432 pages | MOBI | 56 Mb Love the Foods That Love the Planet features tantalizing low carbon dishes to help meet the urgent climate challenge. What we eat and how we produce it matters. We know our world is careening toward warming tipping points beyond which recovery may not be possible. Shifting the food supply away from animals to plants as much as possible can drastically lower greenhouse gases and buy us the time we need to prevent irreversible harm and devastating outcomes. A plant-based diet also prolongs life, vitality, strengthens immunity, and gains protection from chronic illness and infectious disease. A healthy body and a healthy planet are linked. We all have more agency than we think when it comes to climate change. Our food choices influence our social and family circles, which in turn collectively drive consumer demand and market response. For those who are concerned with the pressing climate crisis and who want to mitigate the growing threats of extreme weather, wildfires, loss of biodiversity, and food insecurity, Cathy Katin-Grazzini has carefully created and compiled a delicious medley of powerful plant-based recipes that help revitalize the health of our environment and our bodies. Love the Foods That Love the Planet is loaded with recipes that are packed with climate challenge insights, featuring both creative and traditional cuisine from around the world, and accompanied by eye popping photography by Giordano Katin-Grazzini. These recipes range from simple and quick for weekday suppers to special and celebratory for weekends and entertaining and all of them help save the planet. For all who are environmentally conscious and want to bring a mindful approach to their diet but don't want to skimp on taste, Love the Foods That Love the Planet provides an active solution for home cooks-from the newbie to the most experienced chef. Help is here, in this climate friendly cookbook. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/8422ed4791a2d37368bfd0a22f9c35ab/foavh.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/i6efvknnjdjz/foavh.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/mmfkisoui5cg/foavh.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/0RF6Vl5kll/foavh.7z.html

Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together by Dean Spade English | January 14, 2025 | ISBN: 164375646X | 352 pages | EPUB | 2.40 Mb In this inspiring self-help handbook, a trans activist dares us to be the change we want to see-both out in the world, and amongst our closest connections. Lifelong activist and educator Dean Spade dares us to decide that our interpersonal actions are not separate from our politics of liberation and resistance. Many activist projects and resistance groups fall apart because people treat each other poorly, trying desperately to live out the cultural myths about dating and relationships that we are fed from an early age. How do we divest from the idea that one romantic partner will be the solution to all our problems? How do we bring our best thinking about freedom and justice into step with our desires for healing and connection? Love in a F*cked-Up World is a resounding call to action and a practical manifesto for how to combat cultural scripts and take our relationships into our own hands, preparing us for the work of changing the world. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/611d2298bb69030a47ba882f6c32cb9c/prpy8.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/sdazfhydi6ma/prpy8.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/ixv2c6gpll7y/prpy8.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/0ODamOqgih/prpy8.7z.html

John Higgs, "Love and Let Die: Bond, the Beatles and the British Psyche" English | 2022 | ISBN: 1399600168 | EPUB | pages: 528 | 1.3 mb A deep-dive into the unique connections between the two titans of the British cultural psyche-the Beatles and the Bond films-and what they tell us about class, sexuality, and our aspirations over sixty dramatic years. The Beatles are the biggest band in the history of pop music. James Bond is the single most successful movie character of all time. They are also twins. Dr No, the first Bond film, and Love Me Do, the first Beatles record, were both released on the same day: Friday 5 October 1962. Most countries can only dream of a cultural export becoming a worldwide phenomenon on this scale. For Britain to produce two iconic successes on this level, on the same windy October afternoon, is unprecedented. Bond and the Beatles present us with opposing values, visions of the British culture, and ideas about sexual identity. Love and Let Die is the story of a clash between working class liberation and establishment control, and how it exploded on the global stage. It explains why James Bond hated the Beatles, why Paul McCartney wanted to be Bond, and why it was Ringo who won the heart of a Bond Girl in the end. Told over a period of sixty dramatic years, this is an account of how two outsized cultural phenomena continue to define American aspirations, fantasies, and our ideas about ourselves. Looking at these two touchstones in this new context will forever change how you see the Beatles, the James Bond films, and six decades of cross-Atlantic popular culture. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/18f81c8c69f012a628fc7ae7b0e330d3/6wjw3.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/nl57ucrk89sh/6wjw3.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/3u6c3x15661k/6wjw3.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/YY3ylt12VQ/6wjw3.7z.html

Erich von Manstein, "Lost Victories: The War Memoirs of Hitler's Most Brilliant General llustrated Edition" English | ASIN : B019ICTQIM | 2015 | 746 pages | AZW3 | 4 MB Illustrated with 24 plates of maps and diagrams and 13 photographs "Originally published in Germany in 1955, and in England and the United States in 1958, this classic memoir of WWII by a man who was an acknowledged military genius and probably Germany's top WWII general, is now made available again. Field Marshal Erich von Manstein described his book as a personal narrative of a soldier, discussing only those matters that had direct bearing on events in the military field. The essential thing, as he wrote, is to "know how the main personalities thought and reacted to events." This is what he tells us in this book. His account is detailed, yet dispassionate and objective. "Nothing is certain in war, when all is said and done," But in Manstein's record, at least, we can see clearly what forces were in action. In retrospect, perhaps his book takes on an even greater significance."-Print Ed. Read more Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/3a5bfd87ffbf65dedef15c1cf3ddf430/fam0y.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/4eiembvecbxn/fam0y.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/ijz1i8rzhmvh/fam0y.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/PQwfI6FXLi/fam0y.7z.html

Lost Loot: Cursed Treasures and Blood Money by Jim Willis English | October 22, 2024 | ISBN: 1578598559 | 320 pages | MOBI | 63 Mb Legendary treasures. Mythical robberies. Lost riches. Buried plunder and fabulous wealth. Hidden dangers. Ancient curses and deathbed jinxes. Captivating tales of lost fortunes, hidden caches, the eternal allure of wealth, and the heartbreak of mysterious curses! Read about the pursuit of riches turning to grief in this mesmerizing story collection! A thrilling exploration of the world's most intriguing and dangerous treasure hunts, Lost Loot: Cursed Treasures and Blood Money collects dozens of fascinating stories of reward, riches, greed, and ruin, including ...Curses, deaths, and centuries old treasure on Oak IslandSearchers hunted down and killed before finding a gangster's stolen richesThe eternal quest for D. B. Cooper and his hijack ransomElaborate booby traps protecting ill-gotten gainsCursed Aztec wealth lost as it journeyed to SpainMysterious caves holding secrets in the Grand CanyonMontezuma's revengeThe train-robbing Robin Hood myth of the Sam Bass GangJean Lafitte and the Galveston HoardThe lost Dutchman mineCivil War coins hurriedly stashed after a brutal reign of terrorThe missing Fabergé eggsJohn Dillinger's suitcaseKing Kamehameha's burial chamberCaptain Kidd's buried treasureAnd more stories of doomed pursuits of plundered riches. Tales of bewitching riches and hunts gone wrong, yet hope springs eternal. Lost Loot unfolds like a treasure map-but beware of the hidden, deadly obstacles! Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/6104175814eed57e5c9ae0036183df80/x0ak7.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/4v5xzy0tjbtn/x0ak7.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/gmuzq9x59vc0/x0ak7.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/9Ww5XwD1Zh/x0ak7.7z.html

Zena Hitz, "Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life" English | ISBN: 0691178712 | 2020 | 240 pages | MOBI | 709 KB An invitation to readers from every walk of life to rediscover the impractical splendors of a life of learning In an overloaded, superficial, technological world, in which almost everything and everybody is judged by its usefulness, where can we turn for escape, lasting pleasure, contemplation, or connection to others? While many forms of leisure meet these needs, Zena Hitz writes, few experiences are so fulfilling as the inner life, whether that of a bookworm, an amateur astronomer, a birdwatcher, or someone who takes a deep interest in one of countless other subjects. Drawing on inspiring examples, from Socrates and Augustine to Malcolm X and Elena Ferrante, and from films to Hitz's own experiences as someone who walked away from elite university life in search of greater fulfillment, Read more Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/d27969ee4ab806b1963bc332d3a4e58a/vpjzd.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/dfqbxddhlyuu/vpjzd.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/vqcyyawr6f6i/vpjzd.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/5QvA6nfyHE/vpjzd.7z.html

Christopher Jory, "Lost in the Flames: A World War II RAF Bomber Command novel" English | ISBN: 0857160788 | 2015 | 256 pages | AZW3 | 526 KB There have been many factual accounts of the bombing of Germany, yet the myths that surround it remain. Lost in the Flames is Chris Jory's acclaimed debut novel based on the experiences of his great-uncle, an RAF Bomber Command airman, it explores those myths and tells a story of a love that endured for 70 years. 'Lost in the Flames' is also a story of great courage and betrayal, exposing the personal dilemmas and moral controversies that have existed round the Bomber Command crews and their families from World War II to the present day. How will the nation remember them - as heroes or war criminals or something in between? Jacob grows up dreaming of being a pilot. Rose grows up dreaming of being with Jacob. By 1940 the country is on its knees and invasion looms. The war - and RAF Bomber Command - takes Jacob away and Jacob and his crew are thrown together in the bitter fight in the night skies over Germany. Can Jacob and his crew survive their tour of duty, and will Rose - the reason Jacob has to get through this war - ever see him again? Read more Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/b1254f25edf6be550b6680a7bbd94e79/exp93.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/8zfvtntyywev/exp93.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/bqw8hf8p7ulw/exp93.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/dxvy9OvUzo/exp93.7z.html

Mitchell Zuckoff, "Lost in Shangri-La" English | ISBN: 0061988359 | 2012 | 432 pages | AZW3 | 6 MB A New York Times bestseller, the extraordinary World War II mission to rescue survivors of a U.S. military plane crash in an isolated corner of the South Pacific, and the ancient indigenous tribe members that aided those stranded on the ground in this "Shangri-La." Award-winning former Boston Globe reporter Mitchell Zuckoffunleashes the exhilarating, untold story of an extraordinary World War IIrescue mission, where a plane crash in the South Pacific plunged a trio of U.S.military personnel into a land that time forgot. Fans of Hampton Sides' Ghost Soldiers, Marcus Luttrell's Lone Survivor, and David Grann's The Lost Cityof Z will be captivated by Zuckoff's masterfullyrecounted, all-true story of danger, daring, determination, and discovery injungle-clad New Guinea during the final days of WWII. Read more Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/2c1fe7659011b47b469a0c9881b246ac/4o8s9.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/lhxnbs1lbr7p/4o8s9.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/gqkw29ayk85c/4o8s9.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/CqscRs1vhH/4o8s9.7z.html

Lost Decade: The US Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power by Robert D. Blackwill, Richard Fontaine English | June 11, 2024 | ISBN: 0197677940 | 480 pages | MOBI | 4.66 Mb Lost Decade is an essential guide for understanding the historic shift to Asia-centric geopolitics and its implications for America's present and future. Across the political spectrum, there is wide agreement that Asia should stand at the center of US foreign policy. But this worldview, first represented in the Obama Administration's 2011 "Pivot to Asia," marks a dramatic departure from the entire history of American grand strategy. More than a decade on, we now have the perspective to evaluate it in depth. In Lost Decade, Robert Blackwill and Richard Fontaine―two eminent figures in American foreign policy―take this long view. They conclude that while the Pivot's strategic logic is strong, there are few successes to speak of, and that we need a far more coherent approach to the Indo-Pacific region. They examine the Pivot through various lenses: situating it historically in the context of America's global foreign policy, revealing the inside story of how it came about, assessing the effort thus far, identifying the ramifications in other regions (namely Europe and the Middle East), and proposing a path forward. The authors stress that the US has far less margin for foreign policy error today than a decade ago. As the international order becomes more unstable, Blackwill and Fontaine argue that it is imperative that policymakers fully understand what the Pivot to Asia aimed to achieve―and where it fell short―in order to muster the resources, alliances, and resolve to preserve an open order in Asia and the world. Crafting an effective policy for the region, they contend, is crucial for preserving American security, prosperity, and democratic values. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/fddccd84ebb97089ecb8615c3bf6c100/7p1sf.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/hzm7jx4plukf/7p1sf.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/mn8qzmkp4jmv/7p1sf.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/yfnagvtPqL/7p1sf.7z.html

Loreland Bestiary: An Illustrated Mythology of the World's Most Fantastical Creatures by Hope Christofferson English | November 5, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0CPWSJJCM | 181 pages | EPUB | 146 Mb Turn your gaze toward the skies Where wyvern, lung, and phoenix fly. As mermaids swim through oceans blue Under Arctic ice, past coral hues. Accounts arise from here and there, Of manticores in hidden lairs, And faeries dance 'round mushroom caps As brownies steal your fabric scraps. But beware the moon and mind the howls For many hungry beasts doth prowl. My dearest trav'lers, enjoy these pages Filled with creatures throughout the ages That wander 'cross the lands of lore Where few have dared to venture forth. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/c64772a14a908d225068c13072540745/x0wl1.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/j6vnhg0cc2h3/x0wl1.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/wuqwadb3p08o/x0wl1.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/dsyCuzBtNS/x0wl1.7z.html

Lords of Secrecy: The National Security Elite and America's Stealth Warfare by Scott Horton English | January 5, 2016 | ISBN: 9781568585178 | 272 pages | PDF | 2.97 Mb Forty years ago, a majority of Americans were highly engaged in issues of war and peace. Whether to go to war or keep out of conflicts was a vital question at the heart of the country's vibrant, if fractious, democracy. But American political consciousness has drifted. In the last decade, America has gone to war in Iraq and Afghanistan, while pursuing a new kind of warfare in Yemen, Somalia, Libya, and Pakistan. National security issues have increasingly faded from the political agenda, due in part to the growth of government secrecy. In lucid and chilling detail, journalist and lawyer Scott Horton shows how secrecy has changed the way America functions. Executive decisions about war and peace are increasingly made by autonomous, self-directing, and unaccountable national security elites. Secrecy is justified as part of a bargain under which the state promises to keep the people safe from its enemies, but in fact allows excesses, mistakes, and crimes to go unchecked. Bureaucracies use secrets to conceal their mistakes and advance their power in government, invariable at the expense of the rights of the people. Never before have the American people had so little information concerning the wars waged in their name, nor has Congress exercised so little oversight over the war effort. American democracy is in deep trouble. Lords of Secrecy explores the most important national security debates of our time, including the legal and moral issues surrounding the turn to private security contractors, the sweeping surveillance methods of intelligence agencies, and the use of robotic weapons such as drones. Horton looks at the legal edifice upon which these decisions are based and discusses approaches to rolling back the flood of secrets that is engulfing America today. Whistleblowers, but also Congress, the public, and the media, play a vital role in this process. As the ancient Greeks recognized, too much secrecy changes the nature of the state itself, transforming a democracy into something else. Horton reminds us that dealing with the country's national security concerns is both a right and a responsibility of a free citizenry, something that has always sat at the heart of any democracy that earns the name. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/dd128e32234636da33e301eaaf860389/wht3m.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/qs7bdmzpeo12/wht3m.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/qw2g1gy4t1mc/wht3m.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/wdxUVnz71o/wht3m.7z.html

Loot: How Israel Stole Palestinian Property by Adam Raz, Philip Hollander English | September 24, 2024 | ISBN: 1804295159 | 352 pages | PDF | 3.27 Mb Exiled in 1948, Palestinians were robbed of their private property when looting became weaponized During the 1948 War, Israeli fighters and residents alike plundered Palestinian homes, shops, businesses, and farms. This bitter truth was then suppressed or forgotten over the coming years. Tens of thousands took part in the pillage of Palestinian property, stealing the belongings of their former neighbours. The implications of this mass looting go far beyond the personality or moral fibre of those who took part. Plundering served a political agenda by helping to empty the country of its Palestinian residents. In this context, it was part of the prevailing policy during the war - one designed to crush the Palestinian economy, destroy villages, and to confiscate and sometimes destroy crops and harvests remaining in the depopulated zones. The parti[beeep]ting Jewish public became a stakeholder, motivated to prevent Palestinian residents from returning to the villages and cities they had left. These ordinary people were mobilized in the push for the segregation of Jews and Arabs in the early years of statehood. With painstaking original research into primary sources, Adam Raz has brought to light a tragic moment in the history of a conflict that roils the region and the wider world. As the details of the Nakba are understood and documented, redress for Palestinian grievances comes closer to reality. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/518583d8766de17da5f78fc207b478db/8dqu1.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/qsqiik3xnjke/8dqu1.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/dlw36sad0x03/8dqu1.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/vfsOetQ7vb/8dqu1.7z.html

Anthony Bedford, "Loose-Leaf for Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, 6th edition" English | ISBN: 0138034559 | 2023 | 1300 pages | PDF | 198 MB After many years of experience in our statics and dynamics classes developing explanations that resulted in smiles and nods of agreement instead of frowns, we decided to create books designed to present the material in the same way. Our emphasis was on visual learning, including the use of many sequences of figures to illustrate the step-by-step development of results. We tried to structure our examples, not only to illustrate the application of the theory, but also to teach students how to approach problems and evaluate results. In the fifth edition, we introduced integrated text and art, using expanded captions to make technical explanations easier to read and understand. We continue this approach in these new editions. New to This Edition * In response to suggestions by students and instructors, we have clarified our discussions of many topics, including units used to describe angles, friction in threads. the principle of work and energy, prin[beeep]l moments of inertia, and orbital mechanics. * We have added many new examples, continuing our use of the Strategy/Solution/Critical Thinking structure. * To supplement our coverage, we invited Professor Kenneth M. Liechti of the University of Texas at Austin to contribute a discussion of modern developments in dry friction in Chapter 9. * Thirty percent of the problems have been revised or replaced. Problems that are relatively lengthier or more difficult are marked with an asterisk. * Each section of the book now begins with "Questions to Consider," intended to encourage interest and curiosity in readers. Among the things addressed in the questions are what students should be looking for as they begin reading the section. How do the concepts to be described relate to the reader's own experience, and what everyday words and concepts are related to technical terms that will be introduced? * The appearance of the books has been updated, with new chapter openers, many new photographs in the text, examples, and problems, and the use of more prominent headings to make reading easier. The colors used have been analyzed and extensively revised from the standpoint of visual clarity. * The text and figures have been revised to address issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The results of an external review guided the revision. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/2c65bc3af12d332ca96660d5fd2e808e/6zf7z.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/bknd0nq3p0z5/6zf7z.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/c5dxjpzz3m1f/6zf7z.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/EEO9ifLW5N/6zf7z.7z.html

David Willoughby, "Loose Leaf for The World of Music Ed 8" English | ISBN: 0077720571 | 2016 | pages | PDF | 13 MB David Willoughby's approach has helped a generation of students appreciate music as it exists in the real world. The eighth edition brings The World of Music's inclusive approach into the twenty-first century. Listening experiences and classroom discussions are more personal to your students than ever before! Students who learn from The World of Music will be able to recognize different styles of music and appreciate their different functions, and will acquire a solid foundation for continued learning in areas that inspire them personally. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/60a35c9a8179cd12a22efaf7fcf451c8/4jc6g.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/qhvff8pxyzmh/4jc6g.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/5kigxgbri2ry/4jc6g.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/TA3kzu2lYb/4jc6g.7z.html

Looking at Fashion: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques by Debra N. Mancoff English | September 10, 2024 | ISBN: 1606068997 | 160 pages | MOBI | 60 Mb What is an epaulette? What is a hanbok? These clothing items-and hundreds more-are entertainingly explained and vividly illustrated in this accessible guide. Whether in art or life, fashion makes a statement. It gives form to the temper of the times and the motives of the moment, charting shifts in society, status, technology, and economy. Fashion is shaped by both high and popular culture and reveals the influence of individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Spanning the centuries and representing a global point of view, Looking at Fashion is a guide to the elements that make clothing practical, wearable, stylish, and distinctive. Created for scholars, students, fashionistas, and anyone who wants to expand their understanding of world culture through the history of dress, this book provides a rich and varied lexicon of the vocabulary that describes and explains the most essential components of garments and techniques of clothing construction. Ranging from basic pieces and their individual parts to structure, embellishments, and innovations, Looking at Fashion offers insights into the evolution of dress in terms of style, fit, and design. Gorgeous color illustrations, including paintings, photographs, historical garments, and custom drawings, reveal the interrelationship of fashion and art from antiquity to now. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/c0ea8d7ab1c4c72e3c043b6ef23edf6a/69f88.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/l4sm9fvx3yc9/69f88.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/jtz0b6dko3qi/69f88.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/x6Qnb33gl5/69f88.7z.html

Long-Term Economic Growth in the World's Smallest Economies: Historical, Political, and Economical Aspects English | 2025 | ISBN: 3031742117 | 344 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 15 MB This book investigates the historical, political, and economic circumstances of the world's smallest economies as key determinants influencing their economic growth and development. A historical survey of the global economy provides an introduction to the history of the world's smallest economies, which are examined based on their shared historical characteristics (colonialism, socialism and independence). In addition to historical factors, the reasons are sought in the political systems, especially the political regimes of the countries under study, as well as in the intensity of their integration with the global economy through membership in international organisations. The majority of the book is dedicated to economic aspects, which have been studied for nearly fifty years. This includes an investigation into the factors influencing GDP and GDP per capita fluctuations across all countries. To assess levels of socio-economic development and quality of life, the Human Development Index was employed as a means of assessment. Download Links RapidGator https://rg.to/file/d4545c5ac1f5f56f0837d7dddec9d586/ggv71.7z.html TakeFile https://takefile.link/f2ltlz50sycz/ggv71.7z.html Fileaxa https://fileaxa.com/b1chzn1xosmz/ggv71.7z Fikper https://fikper.com/xn3t4lPRYl/ggv71.7z.html