Is Vladimir Putin nuts? Has he drunk too much Russian vodka? Does he truly hate America? Do the people he presides over truly hate America? This book analyzes modern anti-Americanism in Russia during the era of Vladimir Putin. The main objective is to evaluate Vladimir Putin's anti-Americanism and the domestic political implications of Putinist anti-Americanism within Russia. Contents: Putin's Evolving Anti-Americanism Putin's Hybrid-authoritarian Machine Implications of Russians' Anti-Ame...

“Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.” “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?” “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer. I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can affor...

Fighting techniques of the forerunners of the NAVY SEALSDuring World War 2 it became clear to the Navy that a group of covert raiders would need to be trained to clear the way for amphibious landings in both Europe and the Pacific. With not much more than swim shorts, mask, fins and explosives these commandos were sent in advance of major landings on beach recon missions or to clear underwater obstacles and booby traps. These soldiers were always at high ri...

Discover the incredible combat machines that have graced the skies, land, and sea of the world's most famous conflicts. A fascinating account of the history and development of dozens of legendary military vehicles -- from the German Tiger tanks of the Second World War and the nuclear-powered submarine to the high-tech fighter jets of today and the military technology of the future -- Visual History of Combat Machines details the facts and figures of these incredible machines. Featuring com...

Vladimir Putin: Authoritarianism and Anti-Americanism gathers analytical perspectives on the ideological, strategic, and rhetorical foundations of contemporary Russian power. Framed by questions of authoritarian governance, nationalist legitimacy, and opposition to American influence, the volume examines how Putin-era politics have reshaped domestic institutions and international alignments. Its style is policy-oriented yet scholarly, combining historical interpretation, strategic assessme...

The purpose of this textbook is to present the elements of applied aerodynamics and aeronautical engineering which relate directly to the problems of flying operations. All Naval Aviators possess a natural interest in the basic aerodynamic factors which affect the performance of all aircraft. Due to the increasing complexity of modern aircraft, this natural interest must be applied to develop a sound understanding of basic engineering principles and an appreciation of some of the more adva...

U.S. Navy Diving ManualThe US Navy first provided a diving manual for training and operational guidance in 1905, and the first book titled Diving Manual was published in 1916. Since then the U.S. Navy Diving Manual evolved over the decades to be regarded as an essential and ultimate resource for modern recreational, commercial and military divers.There have been several published versions, each one updating the content of the previous version. Revision 7 Change A is the lat...

In the latter part of March, 1917, a message from the Navy Department came to me at Newport, where I was stationed as president of the Naval War College, summoning me immediately to Washington. The international atmosphere at that time was extremely tense, and the form in which these instructions were cast showed that something extraordinary was impending. The orders directed me to make my visit as unostentatious as possible; to keep all my movements secret, and, on my arrival in Washingto...

From 1962 when the first SEAL teams were commissioned to present day, Navy SEALs have distinguished themselves as an individually reliable, collectively disciplined and highly skilled maritime force. Because of the dangers inherent in Naval Special Warfare, prospective SEALs go through what is considered by many military experts to be the toughest training in the world.” -U.S. NavyOnce used only by authorized SEALs, U.S. Navy SEALs Sniper Training Program is now ...

Hello, Stone! Hello, Bob! By George, but I'm glad to see you! "Hello, Glass, you old sinner, I can just imagine you've led those dear old aunts of yours a lively life the last two weeks." "You'll win, Stone, but you ought to get them to tell you about it; ha, ha, ha! the dear old ladies never dropped once." Explosively enthusiastic greetings were exchanged between three stalwart young men in the Union Station, Chicago, on the twentieth of September, of the year nineteen hundred and somethi...

The Story of Putin offers a compact yet consequential study of political biography, strategic culture, and the making of modern authoritarian power. Drawing on documentary, analytical, and institutional modes of writing, the volume situates Vladimir Putin within the post-Soviet transformation of Russia, the legacy of security-state governance, and the geopolitical pressures that reshaped relations between Russia and the West. Its significance lies in connecting personal narrative to broade...

The Story of Putin is a compelling compilation that intricately weaves the narrative of Vladimir Putin's influence on modern geopolitics through a diverse range of literary styles. From detailed policy analyses to gripping historical recounts, this anthology offers readers a multifaceted examination of Putin's regime, exploring its complex dynamics and far-reaching effects. Readers are offered a broad spectrum of insights—from the nuances of international relations to the authoritarian mec...