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The Flower Class Corvette Agassiz

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Publisher: Naval Institute Press 1994 | 160 Pages | ISBN: 1550680846 | PDF | 77 MB The subject of this book is a Flower class corvette built in Vancouver and commissioned in January 1941. Agassiz (pronounced Aga-see) in her as-built, short forecastle configuration differed considerably from the common conception of the long-forecastle 'Flower', such as the museum ship I1MCS Sackville in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or the Greek corvette Kriezis (ex-Coreopsis) which represented HMS Compass Rose in the film The Cruel Sea, or 1/72 scale models from the popular Matchbox/Revell kit.

U.S. Aircraft Carriers in action, Part 1

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Publisher: Squadron/Signal Publications 1991 | 51 Pages | ISBN: 0897472659 | PDF | 35 MB The U.S. Navy had shown considerable interest in aviation as it emerged as a reliable technology at the end of the first and the beginning of the second decade of this century. But. in the U.S. Navy, as in other navies interested in aviation, there was a great deal of controversy over the best way to employ this new capability.

The Frigate Diana

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Publisher: Conway Maritime Press 2003 | 120 Pages | ISBN: 0851779670 | PDF | 46 MB The "Anatomy of the Ship" series provides documentation of individual ships and ship types, accompanied by line drawings with descriptive keys, technical details and a record of the ship's service history. The frigate Diana, built in 1793, is typical of many that fought in the Napoleonic Wars. .

U.S. Battleships in action, Part 1

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Publisher: Squadron/Signal Publications 1980 | 52 Pages | ISBN: 0897471075 | PDF | 31 MB Old, slow and ungainly, they had little 'glamor'. They escorted convoys and bombarded shores, leaving the headline-making battles for their newer sisters. So, at least, it seemed from reading those headlines. Yet the reality was quite different. That they were old was undeniable. The newest of them was already 18 years old when WW II broke out, the oldest was an antique 29.

Edwards: Home of the Right Stuff (Superbase 12)

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Osprey Publishing | 1990 | ISBN: 0850459281 | 129 pages | PDF | 37.55 MBSuperbase 12 The Osprey Superbase series takes the enthusiast behind the scenes on the world's major air bases. This up-front series features spectacular, exclusive colour photography from aviation's camera sharpshooters. If you want to get inside the perimeter fence to see combat aircraft in their natural habitat, the Superbase series is literally where it's at.

Douglas A-4A/B Skyhawk in Navy Service (Naval Fighters Series No 49)

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Trojca 13 - KV-1 KV-2

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Trojca 08 - Polski Wrzesien 1939 (vol.1)

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Trojca 11 - Polski Wrzesien 1939 (vol. 2)

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The Royal Air Force Handbook : The Definitive MoD Guide

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Conway | 2006 | ISBN: 1857533844 | 210 pages | PDF | 58.14 MB The Royal Air Force Handbook provides the only official definitive guide to the structure of the RAF of today and the future. From the front-line fast-jet forces, tankers, transport, and helicopter forces, to the training squadrons, Search-And-Rescue squadrons, the RAF Regiment and reserve forces, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Red Arrows aerobatic display team this is the complete work of reference for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

The A to Z of the Discovery and Exploration of Australia

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Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc. 2009-06-28 | 370 Pages | ISBN: 0810868105 | PDF | 1 MB This engaging reference examines the history of, the search for, and the discovery of Australia, taking full account of the evidence for and the speculation surrounding possible earlier contacts by the Ancient Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese seamen. Day brings the expeditions to life, expressing the desires that drove great sea captains deeper into turbulent waters searching for caches of spice, silks, and precious metals.

African Traditional Religion (World Religions)

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Chelsea House Publications | May 30, 2009 | PDF | ISBN: 1604131039 | 144 pages | 4.4mb The African continent is home to more than 6,000 different ethnic and cultural groups, each with its own religious customs. Yet, these many traditions have common foundations, including an almost universal belief in a Supreme Being, a close interconnection between the sacred and the nonsacred, and a rich oral tradition that passes religious and ethical teachings down through the generations.

Our Schubert: His Enduring Legacy

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The Scarecrow Press | August 28, 2009 | PDF | ISBN: 0810869268 | 332 pages | 2.5mb MUSICOLOGISTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO WRITE dispassionately about their subjects, but this does not always appen. Of course we write about the composers we select because we feel passionately about them, and I have certainly done that in the past with Haydn, Mozart, and Berg. Schubert, though, can have a mysterious effect on those who play or listen to his music, whether professionals or amateurs, taking us far beyond the normal response of excitement or love one may have for a composer’s works.

Native American Religions (World Religions)

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Chelsea House Publications | English | 2009-05-30 | ISBN: 160413111X | 144 pages | PDF | 6,2 MB Native American religions consist of a set of basic attitudes that relate people to their natural surroundings. Ceremonies that include stories, songs, chants, magic formulas, and prayers are intended to help the faithful focus on the essential, yet often ignored, things in life, such as the forces of nature, natural resources, and birth and death.

Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity (World Religions)

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Chelsea House Publications | English | 2009-05-30 | ISBN: 1604131063 | 144 pages | PDF | 4,1 MB "Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, Third Edition" traces Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity from their roots in early Christian churches to the way these religions are observed today. Recounted here is the historical passage of the Catholic and Orthodox faiths, from the original teachings of Jesus Christ to the early separation of the Eastern and Western Churches to recent attempts at reconciliation.

Planetary Motion (Science Foundations)

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Publisher: Chelsea House Publications 2009-05 | 117 Pages | ISBN: 1604130172 | PDF | 3.8 MB Thousands of years ago, people looked at the sky in wonder, fascinated by the motions of a few wandering 'stars'. Nobody understood where these wandering objects - now named Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn - came from, why they moved, or what drove their motions through the sky. Today, people know these objects are planets, but the quest to reach this understanding took thousands of years, and the consequences were profound.

Islam, 4th Edition (World Religions)

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Chelsea House Publications | English | 2009-05-30 | ISBN: 1604131098 | 144 pages | PDF | 5,2 MB With a growing awareness of the presence of Islamic societies around the world and the varying Islamic religious bodies that play such a key role, Islam has emerged in the forefront of today's religious discussions. "Islam, Fourth Edition" dispels many of the myths and mysteries surrounding this major world religion, providing readers with an up-to-date understanding of the relationship between religion and politics in today's society.

The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783

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Dodo Press | English | 2008-03-07 | ISBN: 140654616X | 480 pages | PDF | 1,7 MB Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was a United States Navy officer, geostrategist, and educator. His ideas on the importance of sea power influenced navies around the world, and helped prompt naval buildups before World War I. Despite his success in the Navy, his skills in actual command of a ship were not exemplary, and a number of vessels under his command were involved in collisions.

U.S. Army Weapons Systems 2010

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Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing 2010 | 370 Pages | ISBN: 1602397252 | PDF | 29 MB Dear Reader: We work for the Soldier. To make the Army Strong… we make Soldiers Strong. Our mission, in its broadest terms, is to equip and sustain the world’s most capable, powerful, and respected Army. Our top priority is to provide Warfighters with the decisive edge. This handbook describes how we are accomplishing our mission.

U.S. Subs in Action

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Publisher: Squadron/Signal Publications 1983 | 51 Pages | ISBN: 0897470850 | PDF | 32 MB The war in the Pacific during World War II, to this day, raises heroic images of Marines storming the seawall at Tarawa or Dauntlesses pushing over against the Japanese carriers at Midway. Few would state that American submarines were decisive in that effort. Yet not only were the submarines a decisive element, the argument can be made that they were the decisive element.