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"Sun Tzu's incisive blueprint for battlefield strategy is as relevant to today's combatants in business, politics, and everyday life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China. The art of war is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom, an essential tool for modern corporate warriors battling to gain the advantage in the boardroom and for anyone struggling to gain the upper hand in confrontations and competitions. Here...
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"An urgent, fascinating exploration of warfare--past. present, and future--and what we must do if we want to win today, from an 82nd Airborne Division veteran, former private military contractor, and professor of war studies at the National Defense University. War is timeless. Some things change--weapons, tactics, technology, leadership, objectives--but our desire to go into battle does not. We are living in the age of 'durable disorder'--a period...
3) The shortest history of war: from hunter-gatherers to nuclear superpowers- a retelling for our times
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"A history of war from its earliest origins up to the present age of atom bombs and algorithms"-- Provided by publisher.
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"From an esteemed military historian, a sweeping history of the revolutions in war-fighting that have shaped the modern world Heraclitus wrote that 'war is the father of all,' and it has formed much of the modern world. Although the fundamental nature of war has not altered over the centuries, constant change, innovation, and adaptation have repeatedly reshaped how wars are fought in the West. Revolutions in military practice cannot be separated from...
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"A new industrial revolution has begun. Like mechanization or electricity before it, artificial intelligence will touch every aspect of our lives--and cause profound disruptions in the balance of global power, especially among the AI superpowers: China, the United States, and Europe. Autonomous weapons expert Paul Scharre takes readers inside the fierce competition to develop and implement this game-changing technology and dominate the future"-- Provided...
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As in his bestselling The 48 Laws of Power, Greene puts a modern spin on wisdom that has stood the test of history, only this time his role model is Sun Tzu rather than Machiavelli. The argument is fairly standard: despite our most noble intentions, "aggressive impulses that are impossible to ignore or repress" make military combat a fitting metaphor for getting ahead in life. Greene's advice covers everything from steeling one's mind for battle to...
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During the dawn of the space program, Capt. Jim Hollenbeck (Guy Madison) elects to proceed with military experiments for the early air force. Despite the risks he must take, his wife (Virginia Leith) stands by his side while his superior, Maj. Ward Thomas (John Hodiak), pushes him to keep excelling for his future.
8) On war
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General Carl von Clausewitz's writings (translated from the original German by Colonel J.J. Graham) revolutionized military theory for generations to come. This edition of ON WAR includes the first edition's introduction (written after his death by his wife), von Clausewitz's notes and sketches toward two chapters left unfinished at the time of his death (compiled into "Book VII: The Attack" and "Book VIII: The Plan of War"), plus Col. Graham's notes...
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The book is arranged by age and details 100 weapons of history in a highly-illustrated format. Among these 100 weapons: the Roman gladius that helped establish the Roman Empire; the Japanese Katana, the sword of the Samurai warriors; the English longbow, used to defeat the French at the battle of Agincourt; the Maxim and Lewis guns of World War I, the Flying Fortress bomber of World War II - the epitome of US military superiority, the bomb on Hiroshima...
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"An exploration of the age-old complicity between skywatchers and warfighters, from the best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. In this fascinating foray into the millennia-long relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. "The overlap is strong, and it's a two- way street,"...
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"In this deep and incisive study, General David Petraeus, who commanded the US-led coalitions in both Iraq, during the Surge, and Afghanistan and former CIA director, and the prize-winning historian Andrew Roberts, explore over 70 years of conflict, drawing significant lessons and insights from their fresh analysis of the past. Drawing on their different perspectives and areas of expertise, Petraeus and Roberts show how often critical mistakes have...
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As the Fourth Great Ninja War rages on, the endless waves of Reanimated Shinobi take their toll as the Allied Shinobi Forces are forced to keep fighting their own fallen friends and comrades. Meanwhile, Naruto deepens his understanding of warfare, learning to sense the disguised White Zetsu sowing confusion and distrust among the Allied Forces. But all the effort and pain aren₂t for nothing, as Gaara and Ohnoki draw closer than ever to discovering...
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The fourth great ninja war rages on, and danger comes from every angle. Old comrades and enemies have risen from he grave under the control of kabuto to fight the allied forces. While some retain their calm, others must wrestle with their emotions. Naruto's training has made him more powerful, but some believe his possession of the nine tails makes him a liability. Meanwhile, sakura and the medical ninja dace unique danger, as an enemy may be in their...
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Captures all of the action and valor of the battlefield, as well as the trappings that go with it. Kids will browse eye-popping photographs and illustrations as they peruse fascinating facts and information about armor, weapon, uniforms, technology, military jets, battleships, military technology, top secret intellgence, and more. Topics include five ultimate battles, the greatest commanders of all time, and an entirely interactive chapter, in which...
16) Grunt
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"Grunt tackles the science behind some of a soldier's most challenging adversaries-panic, exhaustion, heat, noise-and introduces us to the scientists who seek to conquer them"--Contanier insert
17) Kill switch
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"What do you do when the power goes off? A terrorist group has acquired one hundred E-bombs. Each bomb's electromagnetic pulse is powerful enough to blow out all power and all technology from a major city. The terrorists plan to hit one hundred American cities in a campaign of destruction. Word has gotten out about the coming blackout and gangs, criminals and terrorist strike teams are poised to attack when the lights go out. Joe Ledger knows how...
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From the Publisher: A compelling subject, war is common to almost all known societies and almost all periods of history. The Cambridge History of Warfare is a comprehensive account of war in the West. The combined effort of seven leading experts, this book treats the history of all aspects of the subject: the development of warfare on land, seas, and air; weapons and technology; strategy and defense; discipline and intelligence; mercenaries and standing...
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