Operation Mercury, the German airborne assault on the island of Crete in May 1941, was the first strategic use of airborne forces in history.The assault began on 20 May, with landings near the island's key airports, and reinforcements the next day allowed the German forces to capture one end of the runway at Maleme. By 24 May, the Germans were being reinforced by air on a huge scale and on 1 June Crete surrendered.This book describes how desperately close t...

Operation Mercury, the German airborne assault on the island of Crete in May 1941, was the first strategic use of airborne forces in history.The assault began on 20 May, with landings near the island's key airports, and reinforcements the next day allowed the German forces to capture one end of the runway at Maleme. By 24 May, the Germans were being reinforced by air on a huge scale and on 1 June Crete surrendered.This book describes how desperately close t...

Military and defense organizations are a vital component to any nation. In order to maintain the standards of these sectors, new procedures and practices must be implemented. Emerging Strategies in Defense Acquisitions and Military Procurement is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the present state of defense organizations, examining reforms and solutions necessary to overcome current limitations and make vast improvements to their infrastructure. Highlighting ...

"A Short History of Greek Philosophy" by J. Marshall offers a comprehensive overview of the key philosophical ideas and figures that shaped ancient Greek thought. The book delves into the contributions of prominent philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, exploring their theories and the historical context in which they developed. Marshall's engaging narrative style makes complex ideas accessible, allowing readers to appreciate the evolution of philosophical inquiry and its las...

How can we intervene in the systemic bureaucratic dysfunction that beleaguers the public sector? De Jong examines the roots of this dysfunction and presents a novel approach to solving it. Drawing from academic literature on bureaucracy and problem solving in the public sector, and the clinical work of the Kafka Brigade-a social enterprise based in the Netherlands dedicated to diagnosing and remedying bureaucratic dysfunction in practice, this study reveals the shortcomings of conventional...

"THE DRAGON AND THE RAVEN" - Popular Classic Novels included Free AudioBook Links, NEW illustrations, Clickable Table of Contents for both the list of included books and their respective chapters.The text and chapters are perfectly set up to match the layout and feel of a physical copy, rather than being haphazardly thrown together for a quick release.The Dragon and the Raven, or The Days of King Alfred is a historical fiction nove...

Pro iOS Persistence explains how to build apps in Objective-C and Swift that persist and use data most effectively including the popular Core Data framework. Covering common and advanced persistence patterns, this book prepares any iOS developer to store and retrieve data accurately and efficiently.This book starts by giving you a solid grounding in Core Data, providing a foundation for the rest of the book. With this knowledge, you'll have all you need to...

Defending Life is arguably the most comprehensive defense of the pro-life position on abortion - morally, legally, and politically - that has ever been published in an academic monograph. It offers a detailed and critical analysis of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey as well as arguments by those who defend a Rawlsian case for abortion-choice, such as J. J. Thomson. The author defends the substance view of persons as the view with the most explanatory power. The substance view en...

The inimitable Francis Brennan shares his philosophy for life: spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place Have you ever wondered which fork to use when dining out? Or how to make the perfect cup of tea? If you've ever wanted to learn the correct etiquette for weddings, funerals and christenings, this is the book for you! Covering everything from gracefully handling office politics to what gifts to bring to a dinner party, this book will advise you on everything you nee...

Updated and revised, this classic work is a must-read for every student of wildlife management and every professional seeking to become a better manager.Wildlife professionals can more effectively manage species and social-ecological systems by fully considering the role that humans play in every stage of the process. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management provides the essential information that students and practitioners need to be effective problem solv...

'Dead Men Tell No Tales is a gripping seafaring thriller by E. W. Hornung. Down-on-his-luck Dick, desperate for money, signs on with a band of smugglers plotting to rob a ship of its mysterious cargo. What begins as a reckless bid for quick cash turns sinister when he discovers the "goods" are actually kidnapped sailors held for ransom in the hold. As suspicions grow among the crew-fueled by nervous questions about their course and secretive talk of cargo-tensions with the touchy captain e...