David Miller Knihy

Výpravná obrazová publikace o námořní taktice, konstrukci, vybavení a výzbroji jednotlivých tříd letadlových a bitevních lodí, doprovodných hladinových plavidel i ponorek na přelomu 80. a 90. let minulého století. Obsáhlé samostatné části autoři zaměřili na námořní techniku a taktiku, nejvíce prostoru dostalo třiačtyřicet abecedně uspořádaných kategorií plavidel a ponorek vojenského námořnictva Spojených států, Sovětského svazu, Velké Británie, Francie a dalších zemí. Někoho více zaujme konstrukce, pohon, zbraňové systémy a detekční zařízení na moderních lodích, jiného vývoj taktiky námořních bitev, nasazení námořního letectva či prostředky pro obtížný boj s nebezpečnými ponorkami. Technická data a popis charakteristických typů plavidel doplňují velké názorné kresby a fotografie.

Uspořádání této knihy je stejné jako u předešlých svazků úspűšné série, k níž patří i tato kniha. Společně s knihami Moderní vzdušný boj, Moderní vojenské vrtulníky, Moderní námořní boj a Moderní válečné ponorky, předcházejícími tituly této řady, poskytuje kniha "Moderní pozemní boj" informace o současné technice, zbraních a taktice, používaných ve všech hlavních oblastech činnosti dnešních ozbrojených sil. Nejdůležitější zbraní na pozemním bojišti zůstává tank. Parametry dalších kategorií obrněných vozidel se však v posledních desetiletích značně zvýšily a dokonce i lehká obrněná vozidla dnes disponují mohutnou palebnou silou. S pokračujícím vývojem obrněné techniky se dále vyvíjejí i protitankové zbraně.

Příručka shrnuje základní informace o vývoji, konstrukci, technickém vybavení a výzbroji moderních válečných ponorek.

Dílo o historických a moderních zbraních z celého světa je komplexní a rozsáhle doplněné fotografiemi, vše vešlo do jediného svazku. Představuje zbraně z světových válek i osobních soubojů, které zaujmou sběratele různých zaměření a finančních možností. Obsahuje jednoduché lovecké zbraně i vysoce sofistikované modely pro soutěžní střelbu, jednoranové pistole použitelné jako palice i malé rychlopalné zbraně skryté pod oděvem speciálních jednotek. Zahrnuje zbraně s různým dostřelem, od několika kroků po modely schopné zasáhnout cíl na stovky metrů. Prezentovány jsou výrobky renomovaných firem jako Colt, Winchester, Walther či Beretta, ale i hrubě zpracované kusy z malých dílen. Publikace se zaměřuje na vojenské nadšence, od těžkých kulometů po diskrétní pistole. Obsahuje pistole, pušky, brokovnice, samopaly a další, a to jak masově vyráběné, tak prototypy. Na 304 stránkách je představeno více než 1000 zbraní s technickými údaji a zajímavými fakty o jejich vývoji a použití, doplněné převážně barevnými fotografiemi od renomovaných fotografů. Tato encyklopedie je nepostradatelnou publikací pro nadšence a badatele v oboru palných zbraní a může se stát vyhledávanou sběratelskou komoditou.

Kniha obsahuje jednak samostatná hesla o filosofech, historicích, právnících, sociolozích a ekonomech, kteří zásadním způsobem přispěli k politické teorii, jednak rozsáhlá souhrnná hesla o hlavních obdobích politického myšlení (řecké politické myšlení, renesanční politické myšlení atd.) a o hlavních ideově politických proudech (liberalismus, konzervatismus, marxismus atd.). Encyklopedie je určena jak vysokoškolským a středoškolským studentům, tak široké laické veřejnosti se zájmem o politické dění....

Rozšířené vydání popisuje elitní vojenské jednotky nejrůznějších armád - informace o výzbroji, bojovém vybavení, technikách výcviku. V některých případech je stručně popsán i způsob použití těchto složek v bojových operacích.

Covering every major warship type from the American ironclads of the 1860s through today's super-sophisticated aircraft carriers, this fact-filled directory describes more than 200 fighting vessels, providing technical specifications along with development and service histories. Intricately detailed full-color drawings vividly bring the warships to life, while contemporary photographs depict the vessels at sea and in combat.

Encompassing the whole spectrum of the history and theory of politics from Socrates to Rawls, this is the most comprehensive and scholarly reference work available on the subject. The 350 entries, written by a team of 120 international specialists, are a balanced blend of full-length survey articles and shorter definitions. Key concepts in political thought are defined and analyzed, and ideologies are considered in relation both to historical context and to contemporary politics. All articles are cross-referenced and indexed.

When Dad is sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit, Hanna, Ned and Jik know there's only one place to discover the truth. But deep in the Borneo jungle an evil predator awaits . . .

160 pages of informative text and superb color illustrations featuring the methods and equipment used in one of the deadliest aspects of naval combat today.

During the summer of 2018, numerous members of the Labour Party were accused of anti-Semitic behaviour by their detractors. The controversy reached fever pitch amid claims that the Labour Party had become 'institutionally racist' under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, and that the prospect of a Corbyn-led government posed an 'existential threat' to Jewish life in Britain. Shrouded in confusion, hyped by the media, whether these accusations were true or not got lost in the mix. This book clears the confusion by drawing on deep and original research on public beliefs and media representation of antisemitism and the Labour Party, revealing shocking findings of misinformation spread by the press, including the supposedly impartial BBC, and the liberal Guardian. Bringing in discussions around the IHRA definition, anti-Zionism and Israel/Palestine, as well as including a clear chronology of events, this book is a must for anyone wanting to find out the reality behind the headlines.

Peter Cushing was an unforgettable presence in cult cinema of the fifties, sixties and seventies, and remains one of Britain's best-loved film stars. Cushing made a huge impact in the groundbreaking television adaptation of Nineteen Eighty-Four, and went on to find international fame as Baron Frankenstein and Doctor Van Helsing in the most acclaimed films from the Hammer studio. During his lengthy career, Cushing also played Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes and Grand Moff Tarkin, the villain of the original Star Wars.Author David Miller has written a definitive guide to the stage and screen career of a legendary star, drawing upon conversations with Cushing's friends and colleagues, archive material held by the BBC and Hammer Film Productions, and previously unpublished correspondence with Cushing himself. This in-depth research forms the basis for a revealing re-assessment of the career and achievements of this much admired and very private actor.

"Effectively manage the security information and events produced by your network with help from this authoritative guide. Written by IT security experts, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Implementation shows you how to deploy SIEM technologies to monitor, identify, document, and respond to security threats and reduce false-positive alerts. The book explains how to implement SIEM products from different vendors, and discusses the strengths, weaknesses, and advanced tuning of these systems. You'll also learn how to use SIEM capabilities for business intelligence. Real-world case studies are included in this comprehensive resource"--

Fishes have a unique evolutionary history that stretches back in time more than 450 million years. They are incredibly ancient -- older than the dinosaurs -- and include the ancestors of all limbed vertebrates living on land, even humans.In Discovering Fossil Fishes, John Maisey traces the evolution of fishes over the course of nearly half a billion years, describing the discovery of their extraordinary fossil remains and explaining what these ancient animals tell us about our own place in the history of life. Combining current scientific information with entertaining tales about historic and contemporary fieldwork, Maisey brings to life the development of armored fishes, monster sharks, and fishes with arms as he reveals the subtleties of evolution's greatest success story. More abundant and more diverse than their air-breathing cousins, fishes today dominate the seas and freshwaters of Earth. Through outstanding full-color photographs of their fossils, fossil reconstructions by artists David Miller and Ivy Rutzky, and informative charts, diagrams, and drawings, we discover a staggering history in which lie our own watery origins.

For over twenty-five years, the media have portrayed the conflict in Northern Ireland as an irrational confrontation -- a war that was not called a war and had no objective social basis. 'Terrorism' caused 'the Troubles'; the British Army kept the peace. The conflict was effectively marginalised in the minds of the public at large. In Don't Mention the War , David Miller chronicles the propaganda and (mis)information management which did so much to distort and impoverish media reporting of the conflict. Given unprecedented access to senior officials, as well as the key spokespersons for all the major political groupings in Northern Ireland, Miller paints a disturbing picture of the success of the media managers in manipulating public perceptions of the issues, and breaks new ground in exploring the complex relationships between propaganda, public opinion and power.

This reference work details the world's most important military (and paramilitary) special forces, their organization, their training, their uniform and equipment and their specially developed weapons. Action photographs and detailed artwork are also included.

One of the most controversial of twentieth-century philosophers, especially for his devastating criticisms of Plato and Marx and for his uncompromising rejection of inductive reasoning, Sir Karl Popper relentlessly challenged both the authority and the appeal to authority of the most fashionable philosophies of our time. His own philosophy of critical rationalism is distinctive in its emphasis on the way in which we learn through the making and correcting of mistakes-on the role played by imagination in proposing new possibilities, and by reason in exposing and eliminating the errors among them. David Miller, once Popper's research assistant and now a leading expositor and critic of his work, has chosen thirty excerpts from Popper's non-technical writings in the theory of knowledge, the philosophy of science, metaphysics, and social philosophy. Together they illustrate the breadth, profundity, and originality of Sir Karl's contribution to human learning.

Collects and introduces some of the most important and insightful essays written in the past century by philosophers, political theorists and other thinkers who have reflected on the nature of liberty.

If our planet is going to survive the climate crisis, we need to act rapidly. Taking cues from progressive cities around the world, including Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Oslo, Shenzhen, and Sydney, this book is a summons to every city to make small but significant changes that can drastically reduce our carbon footprint. We cannot wait for national governments to agree on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage the average temperature rise to within 1.5 degrees. In Solved, David Miller argues that cities are taking action on climate change because they can – and because they must. The updated paperback edition of Solved: How the World’s Great Cities Are Fixing the Climate Crisis demonstrates that the initiatives cities have taken to control the climate crisis can make a real difference in reducing global emissions if implemented worldwide. By chronicling the stories of how cities have taken action to meet and exceed emissions targets laid out in the Paris Agreement, Miller empowers readers to fix the climate crisis. As much a "how to" guide for policymakers as a work for concerned citizens, Solved aims to inspire hope through its clear and factual analysis of what can be done – now, today – to mitigate our harmful emissions and pave the way to a 1.5-degree world.

Examines the operations of the various systems, both individually and in combination, that make up modern naval warfare design, and discusses the evolution of naval tactics and the current practice in surface, anti-submarine, air, and mine warfare.

"Of all the transcendent powers that shape our modern lives, propaganda is the most powerful and insidious. This brilliant, original book reveals the secret truth about so-called public relations and should be required reading on every curriculum."---John PilgerThis book charts the relentless rise of the public relations industry and how it has transformed our society. Revealing the roots of the PR movement in the years leading up to the First World War, it shows how it became a key tool in the struggle to subordinate democracy to corporate rule. It is the first book to offer a history of the emergence of corporate propaganda on both sides of the Atlantic during the 20th century.The authors show how the origins of PR were always covertly political. Spin has been around for a long time and its anti-democratic potential is well known to all those who have made use of it. Based on extensive use of original archival material, the book presents a clear chronology of PR's development, including a detailed account of how US capitalists mobilized to tame FDR's New Deal and joint US-UK efforts to push for the deregulation of global markets.

This Very Short Introduction presents essential concepts such as political authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Written for those with no prior knowledge, it encourages clear and critical thinking about contemporary political questions. The author begins by addressing fundamental ethical inquiries like "how should we live together in society?" He examines political authority, the necessity of politics, its limitations, and whether certain aspects of life should remain outside political governance. The connection between political authority and justice is explored, emphasizing how social justice can regulate a market economy rather than undermine it. Additionally, the author discusses nations as natural units of government and contemplates the impact of multiculturalism and transnational cooperation on this dynamic, ultimately questioning the possibility of a world government. Combining authority with wit and accessibility, this series introduces readers to intriguing topics, showcasing contemporary thought on central issues across various fields, from philosophy to science.

David Miller makes a comprehensive analysis of an economy in which market mechanisms retain a central role, but in which capitalist patterns of ownership have been superceded. He provides a clear, coherent statement of the theoretical basis of market socialism, and justifies it as a viable political option.

Focusing on the Business and Technology Relationship Model (BTRM), this book presents a conceptual management system that redefines service quality, alignment, agility, and governance. It critiques traditional management methods and advocates for a democratized approach to enterprise technology governance, facilitating process automation. By emphasizing value creation and delivery, it outlines how BTRM can drive continuous change amid evolving technologies. The book also explores the potential for real-time insights and the application of AI in self-managing systems, offering guidance for implementation.

160 pages with over 150 photos; more than 70 submarine classes; full details of boats, weapons, and tactics

An Illustrated Examination of Advanced Technology Warfare - hardcover

Based on valuable customer feedback, Doctors Yanoff and Duker have refined their best-selling reference to focus on the clinical answers needed for daily practice. Most basic science and anatomy content has been moved to a companion website, making it easily accessible alongside the book's entire contents. This new edition offers comprehensive guidance on nearly every ophthalmic condition and procedure, incorporating the latest advancements in the field, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), new pharmacologic therapies, updated oculoplastic techniques, and the latest in refractive surgery. As an Expert Consult title, this meticulously updated edition provides online access to the complete contents, additional basic science information, searchable resources, surgical video clips, quarterly updates, and a downloadable image library for presentations. It covers all aspects of ophthalmology with 2250 full-color illustrations depicting various techniques and disorders, presented in a streamlined format for easy access to clinically actionable information. Key topics include OCT, glaucoma testing, advances in molecular biology, and enhanced cataract coverage. It also offers guidance on the latest drug therapies and treatment options for corneal disorders. Your purchase includes online access until the next edition is published or the current edition is no longer available.

Die Rache des Seewolfs Das Abenteuer ruft! Ned und Jik wollen die sagenhafte Mondperle auf der kleinen Big Pig-Insel im Sulu-Meer finden, der piratenverseuchtesten Ecke überhaupt. Nichts ahnend kommt Hanna mit. Doch dann werden die drei in ihrer kleinen Jolle auf offenem Meer von einem Taifun überrascht und das Boot wird zerstört. Hanna und Jik können sich retten, aber von Ned fehlt jede Spur …

Die Geschwister Hanna und Ned verbringen mit ihren Eltern tolle Urlaubswochen auf der malaysischen Tropeninsel Kaitan. Aus dem einsamen Urlaubsparadies wird ein Albtraum, als Piraten die Insel stürmen und die Eltern entführen. Die Kinder machen sich ganz auf sich gestellt auf die Suche. Ab 11.

Hanna und Ned sind verzweifelt - ihr Vater wurde wegen des angeblichen Mordes an seinem Freund zum Tode verurteilt! Bis zur Vollstreckung bleiben ihnen nur 28 Tage Zeit, um den wahren Täter zu finden. Zusammen mit ihrem Freund Jik begeben sie sich auf eine gefahrvolle Reise in den Dschungel. Band 3

Hanna (13) und Ned (10) verbringen zusammen mit ihren Eltern traumhafte Wochen auf der winzigen malaysischen Tropeninsel Kaitan. Doch der Urlaub hat ein jähes Ende, als eines Nachts ein kleines Motorboot auf der Insel landet. Von Bord springen bewaffnete Piraten. Sie stürmen die Insel – und kurz darauf sind die Eltern von Hanna und Ned verschwunden. * Kinderbuch des Monats September 2011, kinderbuch-couch.de

Mit über 100 nicht rezeptpflichtigen Arzneimitteln aus Schulmedizin, Homöopathie und Anthroposophie und vielen Ernährungstipps!Die Beratung schwangerer Frauen hinsichtlich einer Arzneimitteltherapie stellt für das Fachpersonal eine besondere Herausforderung dar. Viele bekannte Arzneistoffe sind kontraindiziert oder ungenügend geprüft.Das Handbuch "Arzneimittelempfehlungen in der Schwangerschaft" greift alle wichtigen Indikationen auf und informiert ausführlich über Therapiemöglichkeiten, insbesondere aus dem naturheilkundlichen Bereich. Das Buch unterstützt das Fachpersonal bei der Arzneimittelberatung von Schwangeren und deren Angehörigen und gibt wertvolle Tipps bei der Wahl der geeigneten Arzneimittel und deren Dosierung.Das Handbuch enthält über 100 nicht rezeptpflichtige Arzneimittel aus Allopathie, Homöopathie und Anthroposophie, sowie viele Ernährungstipps.Der praktische Leitfaden richtet sich besonders an Apotheker, Ärzte und PTA sowie an Pharmaziestudierende, Heilpraktiker und Hebammen.David Miller ist Apotheker und befasst sich intensiv mit alternativen (Natur-)Heilverfahren, wobei die Anthroposophische Medizin einen besonderen Stellenwert einnimmt. Neben seiner Tätigkeit als Filialleiter einer Offizin-Apotheke ist er Referent bei verschiedenen pharmazeutischen Fortbildungsangeboten.