The MiG-29: Russia's Legendary Air Superiority, and Multirole Fighter, 1977 to the Present (Grning Andy)(Pevná vazba)

The MiG-29: Russia's Legendary Air Superiority, and Multirole Fighter, 1977 to the Present (Grning Andy)(Pevná vazba)

This book presents the development and operational use of the Soviet/Russian Mikoyan MiG-29. The MiG-29 was the Soviet response to the new generation of air-superiority fighter aircraft fielded by NATO, such as the American F-15 and F-16. The aircraft entered service with the Soviet Air Force in

The Great Bear at War: The Russian and Soviet Army, 1917-Present (McNab Chris)(Pevná vazba)

The complete and illustrated history of Russia's armed forces from the Russian Revolution until the present day, covering both their involvement in pivotal historical events and in current controversial conflicts. From the chaos of the civil war to the political maneuvering of the Cold War,

Mitsubishi Zero: Japan's Legendary Fighter (Smith Peter C.)(Pevná vazba)

The Mitsubishi Zero is one of the great legendary fighter aircraft ever to have graced the skies. Symbolic of the might of Imperial Japan, she represented a peak of developmental prowess in the field of aviation during the early years of the Second World War. Engineered with maneuverability in

The Precious Present (Johnson Spencer)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the precious present and find yourself A simple story, engagingly told, The Precious Present does more than capture the heart; it is a valuable gift for anyone seeking a deeper level of fulfillment and personal happiness. Telling a story of vital significance in today's fast-paced,

The Dress (Fogg Marnie)(Pevná vazba)

Through 100 groundbreaking dresses, The Dress traces the past and present influences and reinterpretations in clothing design. From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood's mini-crini of 1985, from Herve Leger's 1985 bandage dress to Christopher Kane's 2006 neon version, each landmark dress

Spitfire Manual 1940 (Sarkar Dilip)(Paperback)

How to fly the legendary fighter plane in combat using the manuals and instructions supplied by the RAF during the Second World War. An amazing array of leaflets, books and manuals were issued by the War Office during the Second World War to aid pilots in flying the Supermarine Spitfire, here for

New Silk Roads - The Present and Future of the World (Frankopan Peter)(Pevná vazba)

The Compatriots: The Brutal and Chaotic History of Russia's Exiles, migrs, and Agents Abroad (Soldatov Andrei)(Pevná vazba)

The authors of The Red Web examine the shifting role of Russian expatriates throughout history, and their complicated, unbreakable relationship with the mother country--be it antagonistic or far too chummy. The history of Russian espionage is soaked in blood, from a spontaneous pistol shot that

Lavi: The United States, Israel, and a Controversial Fighter Jet (Golan John W.)(Pevná vazba)

The Lavi fighter program, the largest weapons-development effort ever undertaken by the State of Israel, envisioned a new generation of high-performance aircraft. In a controversial strategy, Israel Aircraft Industries intended to develop and manufacture the fighters in Israel with American

The Scottish Experience in Asia, C.1700 to the Present: Settlers and Sojourners (Devine T. M.)(Pevná vazba)

Introduction: The Scottish Experience in Asia, c.1700 to the Present: Settlers and SojournersT. M. Devine and Angela McCarthy A Scottish Empire of Enterprise in the East, c.1695-1914 T. M. Devine Scottish Orientalists, Administrators and Missions: A Distinctive Scottish Approach to Asia? John M

The Return of Holy Russia: Apocalyptic History, Mystical Awakening, and the Struggle for the Soul of the World (Lachman Gary)(Pevná vazba)

A history of how mystical and spiritual influences have shaped Russia's identity and politics and what it means for the future of world civilization - Examines Russia's spiritual history, from its pagan origins and Eastern Orthodox mysticism to secret societies, Rasputin, Roerich, Blavatsky, and

Russia's Food Policy and Globalization (Wegren Stephen K.)(Pevná vazba)

The post-Soviet period has witnessed Russia's increasing interdependence with other nations in its food trade, as in the economy as a whole. President Putin has repeatedly identified international integration as an economic necessity if Russia is to share in the benefits of globalization. In

The Making of the Modern World: 1945 to the Present: Education, Poverty, and Inequality (Perritano John)(Pevná vazba)

To Break Russia's Chains: Boris Savinkov and His Wars Against the Tsar and the Bolsheviks (Alexandrov Vladimir)(Pevná vazba)

A brilliant examination of the enigmatic Russian revolutionary about whom Winston Churchill said 'few men tried more, gave more, dared more and suffered more for the Russian people,' and who remains a legendary and controversial figure in his homeland today. Although now largely forgotten outside

Nature's Mutiny - How the Little Ice Age Transformed the West and Shaped the Present (Blom Philipp)(Pevná vazba)

Slybirds: A Photographic Odyssey of the 353rd Fighter Group During the Second World War (Cross Graham)(Pevná vazba)

The distinctive black and yellow chequered markings of the 353rd Fighter Group, the 'Slybirds', made them one of the USAAF 'Mighty' 8th Air Force's most colourful fighter groups. Flying P-47D Thunderbolts and later P-51D Mustangs the 353rd's appearance in the skies over occupied Europe witnessed

The Moorad Choudhry Anthology: Past, Present and Future Principles of Banking and Finance (Choudhry Moorad)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive and timeless guide to the principles of banking and finance, addressing and meeting the challenges of competition, strategy, regulation and the digital age. Moorad Choudhry Anthology compiles the best of renowned author Professor Moorad Choudhry's incisive writings on financial

The Incal: Psychoverse - Mark Russell

Prepare to enter...the Psychovesre! In a shocking and explosive prequel to the legendary and best-selling saga, The Incal which is soon to be a major motion picture from Academy Award-winning director Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, JoJo Rabbit)The world of the Incal, the Matterverse, is full of

Space Weather: Physics and Effects (Bothmer Volker)(Pevná vazba)

The editors present a state of the art overview on the Physics of Space Weather and its effects on technological and biological systems on the ground and in space. Beginning with a general introduction and historical review, the book summarizes important milestones in observation and understanding

Haunted West: Legendary Tales from the Frontier (Fleeman Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The images are ingrained into the American psyche: cowboys and Indians, gunslingers and stagecoach robbers, lassos and saddles, six guns and nooses. It's a time when freedom seemed as vast as the prairie -- and violence and death loomed behind every ridge. In Haunted West, we look at the ghosts and

Tragedy and Postcolonial Literature (Quayson Ato)(Pevná vazba)

This book examines tragedy and tragic philosophy from the Greeks through Shakespeare to the present day. It explores key themes in the links between suffering and ethics through postcolonial literature. Ato Quayson reconceives how we think of World literature under the singular and fertile rubric

The Legendary Cuisine of Persia (Shaida Margaret)(Pevná vazba)

The Legendary Cuisine of Persia is an original and fascinating cookery book which will provide stimulation to all the senses. The book won the Glenfiddich award and was first published by Grub Street in 2000, since when it has never been out of print, and is justly regarded as a classic. It is now

Nendo (Nendo)(Pevná vazba)

The ultimate monograph on one of the world's most creative, prolific, and legendary multidisciplinary design

Spies and Scholars: Chinese Secrets and Imperial Russia's Quest for World Power (Afinogenov Gregory)(Pevná vazba)

The untold story of how Russian espionage in imperial China shaped the emergence of the Russian Empire as a global power.From the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, the Russian Empire made concerted efforts to collect information about China. It bribed Chinese porcelain-makers to give up trade