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Supergod
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The Weapon Makers
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Weapons of War (Rebellion, #2)
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There Will Be War
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The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century
Explosive and provocative battles fought across the boundaries of time and space—and on the frontiers of the human mind.Science fiction's finest have yielded this definitive collection featuring ...stories of warfare, victory, conquest, heroism, and overwhelming odds. These are scenarios few have ever dared to contemplate, and they include:¸  "Superiority": Arthur C. Clarke presents an intergalactic war in which one side's own advanced weaponry may actually lead to its ultimate defeat. ¸  "Dragonrider": A tale of Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern, in which magic tips the scales of survival. ¸  "Second Variety": Philip K. Dick, author of the short story that became the movie Blade Runner, reaches new heights of terror with his post apocalyptic vision of the future. ¸  "The Night of the Vampyres": A chilling ultimatum of atomic proportions begins a countdown to disaster in George R. R. Martin's gripping drama. ¸  "Hero": Joe Haldeman's short story that led to his classic of interstellar combat, The Forever War. ¸  "Ender's Game": The short story that gave birth to Orson Scott Card's masterpiece of military science fiction.. . . as well as stories from Poul Anderson o Gregory Benford o C. J. Cherryh o David Drake o Cordwainer Smith o Harry Turtledove o and Walter John WilliamsGuaranteed to spark the imagination and thrill the soul, these thirteen science fiction gems cast a stark light on our dreams and our darkest fears—truly among the finest tales of the 20th century.Publishers WeeklyThe Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century, edited by Harry Turtledove with Martin H. Greenberg, musters 13 tales by such top brass of this popular subgenre as Orson Scott Card, David Drake, George R.R. Martin, Arthur C. Clarke and editor Turtledove, who provides an introduction. SF military addicts won't need a direct order to seize a copy of this one. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor
From The Publisher: For 4,000 Years Weapons, And The Warriors Who Used Them, Have Acted As The Cutting Edge Of History, Using Ax, Spear, Bow, Sword, Gun, And Cannon To Determine The Rise Of Kingdoms A...nd The Fall Of Empires. From The Stone Axes Of The Earliest Warfare To The Heavy Artillery Of Today's Modern Armies, This Awe-inspiring Book Portrays For The First Time The Entire Spectrum Of Weaponry. Foreword -- Introduction -- Ancient World (3000 Bce-1000 Ce) -- First Weapons -- Mesopotamian Weapons And Armor -- Ancient Egyptian Weapons And Armor -- Ancient Greek Weapons And Armor -- Great Warriors: Greek Hoplite -- Ancient Rome Weapons And Armor -- Great Warriors: Roman Legionary -- Bronze-and Iron-age Weapons And Armor -- Anglo-saxon And Frankish Weapons And Armor -- Viking Weapons And Armor -- Middle Ages (1000-1500) -- European Swords -- Japanese And Chinese Swords -- European Daggers -- European Staff Weapons -- Asian Staff Weapons -- Great Warriors: Mongol Warrior -- Longbows And Crossbows -- Weapons Showcase: Crossbow -- Aztec Weapons And Shields -- European Helms And Basinets -- European Jousting Helms, Barbutes, And Sallets -- Great Warriors: Medieval Knight -- European Mail Armor -- European Plate Armor -- Early Modern World (1500-1775) -- Two-handed Swords -- European Infantry And Cavalry Swords -- Great Warriors: Landsknecht -- European Rapiers --^ European Smallswords -- European Hunting Swords -- Weapons Showcase: Hunting Trousse -- Japanese Samurai Swords -- Weapon Showcase: Wakazashi Sword -- Great Warriors: Samurai -- Indian And Sri Lankan Swords -- European Daggers -- Asian Daggers -- European One-handed Staff Weapons -- European Two-handed Staff Weapons -- Indian And Sri Lankan Staff Weapons -- European Crossbows -- Asian Bows -- Matchlock And Flintlock Long Guns -- Weapon Showcase: Matchlock Musket -- European Hunting Guns 1600-1700 -- European Hunting Guns From 1700 -- Asian Matchlocks -- Combination Weapons -- European Pistols 1500-1700 -- European Pistols 1700-1775 -- European Tournament Armor -- European Tournament Helmets -- Asian Armor And Helmets -- Samurai Armor -- Revolutionary World (1775-1900) -- European Swords -- American Civil War Swords -- Ottoman Empire Swords -- Chinese And Tibetan Swords -- Indian Swords -- Indian And Nepalese Daggers -- European And American Bayonets -- Indian Staff Weapons --^ African Edged Weapons -- Great Warriors: Zulu Warrior -- Oceanian Clubs And Daggers -- North American Knives And Clubs -- North American Hunting Bows -- Australian Boomerangs And Shields -- Flintlock Pistols From 1775 -- Flintlock Pistols To 1850 -- Percussion Cap Pistols -- American Percussion Cap Revolvers -- Great Warriors: Us Civil War Infantryman -- British Percussion Cap Revolvers -- Brass Cartridge Pistols -- Weapons Showcase: Colt Navy Pistols -- Self-loading Pistols -- Flintlock Muskets And Rifles -- Weapon Showcase: Baker Rifle -- Percussion Cap Muskets And Rifles -- Weapons Showcase: Le Page Sport Gun -- Percussion Cap Breech Loaders -- Great Warriors: British Redcoat -- Sport Guns -- Ottoman Empire Firearms -- Single-shot Breech-loading Rifles -- Weapon Showcase: Enfield Rifle-musket -- Manually Loaded Repeater Rifles 1855-1880 -- Manually Loaded Repeater Rifles 1881-1891 -- Manually Loaded Repeater Rifles 1892-1898 -- Indian Firearms -- Asian Firearms --^ Multi-shot Firearms -- Ammunition Pre-1900 -- Indian Armor And Shields -- African Shields -- Oceanian Shields -- Modern World (1900-2006) -- African Edged Weapons -- Bayonets And Knives 1914-1945 -- Great Warriors: French Wwi Infantryman -- Self-loading Pistols 1900-1920 -- Self-loading 1920-1950 -- Self-loading Pistols From 1950 -- Revolver 1900-1950 -- Revolver From 1950 -- Manually Loaded Repeater Rifles -- Great Warriors: Red Army Infantryman -- Self-loading Rifles 1914-1950 -- Weapons Showcase: Ak47 -- Self-loading Rifles 1950-2006 -- Weapon Showcase: Sa80 -- Sport Guns -- Shotguns -- Sniper Rifles 1914-1985 -- Sniper Rifles 1985-2006 -- Recoil-operated Machine Guns -- Gas-operated Machine Guns -- Weapon Showcase: Mg43 -- Light Machine Guns 1914-1945 -- Light Machine Guns Since 1945 -- Submachine Guns 1920-1945 -- Weapon Showcase: Mp5 -- Submachine Guns Since 1945 -- Ammunition Since 1900 -- Man-portable Anti-tank Weapons -- Rifle-mounted Grenade Launchers --^ Stand-alone Grenade Launchers -- Great Warriors: Us Navy Seal -- Improvised Guns 1950-1980 -- Helmets From 1900 -- Index -- Acknowledgments. Includes Index.
The Science of Superheroes
If the planet Krypton had a gravitational field strong enough to account for Superman’s amazing strength, would it be possible to launch a rocket ship from the planet’s surface? Assuming tha...t the Flash could actually travel at the speed of light, would any villain ever stand a chance against him? Could evolution actually produce X-Men?The Science of Superheroes takes a light-hearted but clear-headed look at the real science that underlies some of the greatest superhero comic books of all time, including Spider-Man, Batman, the Fantastic Four, and many more. Each chapter presents the story of the origin of one or more superheroes and asks intriguing questions that lead to fascinating discussions about the limits of science, the laws of nature, and the future of technology.If gamma rays can’t turn a 128-pound weakling into the Incredible Hulk, what could? Are Spider-Man’s powers really those of a spider? Could a person ever breathe water like a fish? From telepathy to teleportation, from cloning to cosmic rays, this vastly entertaining romp through the nexus of science and fantasy separates the possible from the plausible and the barely plausible from the utterly ridiculous.You’ll discover the connection between black holes and green lanterns; what Galileo could have told Professor Pym about the stresses caused by shrinking and growing; and how many of Batman’s "inventions" anticipated actual technological developments such as the jet pack, unmanned aerial surveillance, and the optical laser. You’ll even learn how comic book writers use "technobabble" to create seemingly credible explanations of improbable superpowers and bizarre events.Packed with fascinating accounts of how these characters were developed, The Science of Superheroes celebrates the ingenuity and imagination of the writers and artists who created them and offers helpful suggestions on how the origin stories of certain characters could be made more believable. It offers immensely enjoyable and informative reading for anyone who loves science, superheroes, or both.
The Weapon Wizards: How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower
From Drones To Satellites, Missile Defense Systems To Cyber Warfare, Israel Is Leading The World When It Comes To New Technology Being Deployed On The Modern Battlefield. The Weapon Wizards Shows How ...This Tiny Nation Of 8 Million Learned To Adapt To The Changes In Warfare And Become The New Prototype Of A 21st Century Superpower, Not In Size, But Rather In Innovation And Efficiency—and As A Result Of Its Long War Experience. Sitting On The Front Lines Of How Wars Are Fought In The 21st Century, Israel Has Developed New Weapons And Retrofitted Old Ones So They Remain Effective, Relevant, And Deadly On A Constantly-changing Battlefield. While Other Countries Begin To Prepare For These Challenges, They Are Looking To Israel—and Specifically Its Weapons—for Guidance. Israel Is, In Effect, A Laboratory For The Rest Of The World. How Did Israel Do It? And What Are The Military And Geopolitical Implications Of These Developments? These Are Some Of The Key Questions Yaakov Katz And Amir Bohbot Address. Drawing On A Vast Amount Of Research, And Unparalleled Access To The Israeli Defense Establishment, This Book Is A Report Directly From The Front Lines.
Project Superpowers
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A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters
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