This book examines two-dimensional light fields (sinc-beams, Airy beams, Hankel beams, and Bessel beams with fractional order), in which the reverse energy flow is formed near isolated intensity nulls. That is, near those points where the energy (power) density is zero. A reverse canonical energy flow has also been found in three-dimensional nonparaxial vector light fields with linear, azimuthal, and hybrid polarizations. The reverse energy flow is formed in the near field, in the presence...

"Photographs (p77-216) offers visual details of the vehicles as well as extensive captions about the vehicle or the photo itself." – Historical Miniatures Gaming Society Among all the branches of the Red Army during the Second World War, self-propelled artillery is probably the most overlooked and misinterpreted. Attention has focused on the tanks the Red Army deployed against the Germans on the Eastern Front, the T-34 in particular; the self-propelled guns, which played an increasingly im...

'Fortresses must carry out the same tasks as the fortresses of old….They must allow themselves to be surrounded and thus tie down as many enemy forces as possible.' So Hitler directed in March 1944 and, in so doing, sealed the fate of Ternopol', Kovel', Poznan and Breslau, cities in the Ukraine and Poland that were in the path of the Red Army's advance towards Nazi Germany. German forces, under orders to resist at all costs, adopted all-round defence and struggled to hold out while waiting...

Description: "Sea Dreams: Adventures of the Little Sea Girl" is a captivating tale of exploration and discovery set against the backdrop of the vast ocean. Follow the journey of Emily, a young girl with an insatiable thirst for adventure, as she embarks on an extraordinary voyage aboard an ancient ship.Driven by her boundless curiosity and longing for the unknown, Emily sets sail into uncharted waters, encountering mystical sea creatures, navigating treacherous storms, and discover...

Description: "Arctic Adventures" invites young readers to embark on an enchanting journey through the icy landscapes of the Arctic, where a cast of lovable animal characters awaits. In this captivating collection of stories, children will discover the magic of friendship, resilience, and the wonders of the natural world.From the frosty plains inhabited by majestic polar bears to the icy waters teeming with playful seals and graceful whales, each chapter of "Arctic Adventures" bring...

"A fresh look at what is perhaps the most famous battle of the Russo-German War from the Soviet perspective." — The NYMAS ReviewMuch has been written about the Battle of Stalingrad, the Soviet victory that turned the tide of the Second World War. Yet our knowledge and understanding continues to evolve, and this engrossing account by Alexey Isaev brings together previously unpublished Russian archive material—strategic directives and orders, after-action rep...

Future-proof your applications with best practices and design patterns in KotlinKey FeaturesUnderstand traditional and modern design patterns to improve the design of your applicationCombine the benefits of object-oriented, functional, reactive, and concurrent programmingChoose the best microservices architecture and frameworks for your web applicationBook DescriptionThis book shows you how easy it can be...

"Forgotten Ages: Journey into the World of Dinosaurs" is a captivating exploration of the prehistoric era, focusing on the enigmatic creatures that once ruled the Earth - dinosaurs. Through the eyes of our main characters, readers are transported back in time to encounter these colossal beings in their prime.The narrative unfolds as the protagonists embark on a thrilling adventure, delving into the mysteries surrounding the extinction of dinosaurs while unraveling the fascinating c...

Solve complex business problems by understanding users better, finding the right problem to solve, and building lean event-driven systems to give your customers what they really wantKey FeaturesApply DDD principles using modern tools such as EventStorming, Event Sourcing, and CQRSLearn how DDD applies directly to various architectural styles such as REST, reactive systems, and microservicesEmpower teams to work flexibly with improved services a...

What happens to your body after you die? Ask forensic medical examiner Alexey Reshetun. For more than twenty years he has spent every day with the newly dead, conducting autopsies and searching for the cause—or causes—of their death. In layman’s terms—and with some dark humor from time to time—he explains what forensic medical examiners do, how they differ from pathologists, how an autopsy is carried out, and what happens to organs after they are removed.Along the way he gives a bri...

Master malware analysis to protect your systems from getting infected Key FeaturesSet up and model solutions, investigate malware, and prevent it from occurring in futureLearn core concepts of dynamic malware analysis, memory forensics, decryption, and much moreA practical guide to developing innovative solutions to numerous malware incidentsBook DescriptionWith the ever-growing proliferation of technology, the risk of encoun...

Confiscation, appropriation, nationalisation; this book digs deeply into Nationalization in Modern Russia: Economic and Political ConsequencesSince 2022, Russia has seen a resurgence of nationalization policies, driven by internal political interests, economic sanctions, and the need to mobilize resources for defence and social development. Historically, Russia has led large-scale nationalization efforts, with parallels to post-revolutionary policies of the Soviet era. However, today's cir...