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Those of you who fought in Nam… did you ever have a buddy disappear in a firefight but his body was never found? Did you ever think you had the enemy cornered when they suddenly disappeared? Did you ever sweep a village clean, and then have the VC suddenly appear where they weren’t before?Most of you know what I’m talking about. But most of you might not know that these disappearances – including your buddy’s body – were just the enemy trying to mess with your head.This 15,000 word short story digs into the details of how they did it through a system of underground passageways some of which were three levels deep and stretched up to 100 miles in length. A vast network of tunnels that was virtually under your feet! Not many of you would believe that back at your base of security eight feet down under your hooch the enemy could be resting in his coffin-sized hole reading in the flickering light of a bottle lamp. But those bases that were over-run in the middle of the night by their suicide squads might wonder how the hell all of those crazies got through their perimeter defenses without triggering a firefight!This is about how the Vietnamese built and maintained those black tunnels and who our brave Tunnel Rats were who went down into those deadly traps to fight them. It was the stuff of nightmares. It is said by those who know that of all the U.S. servicemen in Vietnam, only the Long Range Reconnaissance Teams (LRPS) and helicopter pilots had such close brushes with mortal danger and consistently enjoyed that reputation. Tunnel Rats that were good at what they did, and were able to survive did so because they were extremely lucky. Hot, dirty, and gasping for breath, a rat squeezed his body through narrow and shallow openings on all fours, never knowing whether the tunnel might collapse behind him or what he might find ahead around the next turn; getting a jolt of adrenaline at every sound.They were loners who gained respect from the men they soldiered with because they took on missions no other soldier would even consider doing. But once you read this you will know what kind of special bravery it took to do what these men volunteered to do.If the tunnel rat had any experience at all he knew that there might also be booby traps that could be set off merely by touching a concealed wire in the darkness as they fumbled their way along; or perhaps in the darkness sat one or more of the armed enemy just waiting for them. While our rats were concerned about turning on a hand light for fear it might make them an instant target, not lighting that light was also a hazard. In the dark they could bump into all kinds of trouble, not to mention enemies of another kind: Real rats, ants, scorpions, deadly vipers and something as simple as a fine copper wire attached to a hand grenade’s pin that had already been pulled most of the way out.All it took was one touch on that wire and you would never even hear the explosion. Dead and buried and who you were carefully noted because you always left your dog tags behind!But you readers are lucky. You get to go where only the very brave Rats go to do their deadly thing – or not – and all of you will – I promise – come back in one piece…but I can’t do anything for that hammering heart you might have.

If you want to discover the captivating history of Iran, then keep reading...Five captivating manuscripts in one book:Achaemenid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the First Persian Empire Founded by Cyrus the Great, and How This Empire of Ancient Persia Fought Against the Ancient Greeks in the Greco-Persian WarsParthian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Enemy of the Roman Republic and Roman EmpireSasanian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Neo-Persian Empire that Ruled Before the Arab Conquest of Persia and the Rise of IslamThe Safavid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Persian Empire That Fought Against the Ottomans in the Ottoman–Safavid WarThe Afsharid and Qajar Dynasty: A Captivating Guide to Two Iranian Dynasties Who Ruled Persia from 1736 to 1925In part 1 of this book, you will:Discover how the Achaemenid Empire got its start, as well as the conditions that allowed their culture to grow and prosperLearn how Cyrus the Great came to power and the remarkable ways in which he and his successors ruled the empireGet insights into the Achaemenid style of warfare, including rituals, strategies and tactics they used to conquer their foes as well as how they protected themselves against intrudersLearn about the roles and obligations of the people, who and how they worshipped, including their beliefsAnd much, much more!In part 2 of this book, you will:Learn about the origins of the Parthian empireDiscover the rise of the Parthian empireGain startling knowledge about the Roman–Parthian WarsBe able to visualize the powerful military tactics that the Parthians used - tactics that gradually became the standard method of warfare in the Roman empire as wellAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:The Rise of the Sasanian EmpireThe First Sasanian DeclineThe Golden Age and the End of the Sasanian EmpireSasanian Government and MilitaryArt and Culture of the Sasanian EmpireLife and Society of the SasaniansReligion in the Sasanian StateAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:Religious Beginnings: Ismail IForeign Relations: TahmaspShort and Bloody: Ismail IICultural Consolidation: Abbas ISaru Taqi: Shah SafiInterlude: Shah Abbas IIInternal Decay: SulaymanFall: Sultan HusaynAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 5 of this book include:Geography and Ancient History of PersiaModern History of Persia and the Afsharid DynastyThe Persian Empire under the Qajar DynastyModern Persian SocietyCulture of Modern PersiaAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of Iran, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of Russia, then keep reading...Four captivating manuscripts in one book:Russian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and MoreIvan the Terrible: A Captivating Guide to the First Tsar of Russia and His Impact on Russian HistoryThe Russian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the February and October Revolutions and the Rise of the Soviet Union Led by Vladimir Lenin and the BolsheviksThe Cambridge Five: A Captivating Guide to the Russian Spies in Britain Who Passed Information to the Soviet Union During World War IIRussia, or the Russian Federation as it is officially known, is the world’s largest country and covers almost a sixth of the global landmass. The country is often associated with harsh climates and autocratic government. The shadow of communism and the Cold War continues to influence global attitudes towards Russia. This new captivating history book serves as an overview of Russian history over the span of more than a millennium, from the foundation of the Russian state by the Viking prince Rurik in 862 AD until the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:The Foundation of RusThe Christianization of RusThe Fragmentation and Subjugation of RusThe Rise of MuscovyOverthrowing the Tatar yokeGathering the Russian LandsThe Birth of a DynastyThe Road to ReformImperial MajestyEnlightened DespotismReform and ReactionWar and RevolutionTerror and UpheavalThe Great Patriotic WarCold WarReform and CollapseAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:Russia Before the First TsarA Lineage of HeroesThe Birth of an EmperorAssassinationBecoming TerribleThe Coronation of the First TsarAn Ambitious Young RulerBooks and CathedralsDeath in the FamilyBetrayalRevengeThe Failure of the OprichnikiTwo KillingsThe Legacy of Ivan “The Terrible”And much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:Twilight of the TsarsThe Midnight TrainDual PowerReturn from exileThe July DaysThe abortive coupTen Days that Shook the WorldPeace, Land, and BreadDefending the RevolutionSome of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:The Undeniable Attraction of MarxismStudents of PrestigeAnthony Blunt: Teacher, Lover, RecruiterBurgess: A Mole Within the BBCMaclean and the Spanish Civil WarWorld War II: Espionage Between AlliesEnigma, Bombe, and ColossusEspionage and the Battle of KurskProject VenonaAllied Insurgents in AlbaniaThe Downfall of the Cambridge FiveAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of Russia, click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Victorian Era, then keep reading...When Queen Victoria stepped onto the throne of Great Britain and Ireland in 1837, gone were the days when the monarch had supreme authority over the kingdom. Victoria ruled at the head of a government with which she was meant to converse, debate, and ultimately guide, and it was a job she sometimes struggled to perform. Victoria described herself as an emotional creature and blamed her gender for what she believed were her shortcomings as a monarch.The queen suffered emotionally during her childhood and also in the early part of her rule, but despite a few dramatic scandals at court, Victoria came to be loved and respected by the majority of her subjects across the vast British Empire. An unprecedented number of important social and economic changes occurred during Victoria’s 63-year reign, and that span of time has come to signify Britain’s coming of age into modern history. One of the most important changes experienced by Great Britain between 1837 and 1901 was the population explosion. When Victoria was crowned, there were about 13.9 million Britons; by the time she died, there were an estimated 32.5 million. The sharp increase has been related to modernized methods of medical treatment, sanitation, and social welfare, but each of those industries was far from perfection during the 19th century. Nevertheless, the birth rate increased and the mortality rate fell. In The Victorian Era: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Queen Victoria and an Era in the History of the United Kingdom Known for Its Hierarchy-Based Social Order, you will discover topics such asAn Unexpected HeiressThe AccessionA Palace, A Groom, and Two ScandalsRats, Fleas, and Other Victorian PestsThe Cholera Epidemic of 1846-1860The Sanitation RevolutionA Queen in MourningAnatomy, Medicine, and the Body SnatchersFrankenstein, Horror, and Science FictionEgyptomania, Scientific Racism, and the Suez CanalCults and the Church of EnglandA Letter from ChinaThe Industrial RevolutionHomelessness and PovertyVictorian Spirits and SpiritualityA Victorian ChristmasThe Victorians on EvolutionMadness, Hysteria, and MasturbationEmpress of IndiaJack the RipperThe 20th CenturyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Victorian Era, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Barbarians, then keep reading...Seven captivating manuscripts in one book: Celts: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Celtic History and Mythology, Including Their Battles Against the Roman Republic in the Gallic Wars The Vandals: A Captivating Guide to the Barbarians That Conquered the Roman Empire During the Transitional Period from Late Antiquity to the Early Middle Ages The Gallic Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Military Campaigns that Expanded the Roman Republic and Helped Julius Caesar Transform Rome into the Greatest Empire of the Ancient World Sarmatians and Scythians: A Captivating Guide to the Barbarians of Iranian Origins and How These Ancient Tribes Fought Against the Roman Empire, Goths, Huns, and Persians The Goths: A Captivating Guide to the Visigoths and Ostrogoths Who Sacked Rome and Played an Essential Role in the Fall of the Western Roman Empire Attila the Hun: A Captivating Guide to the Ruler of the Huns and His Invasions of the Roman Empire Anglo-Saxons: A Captivating Guide to the People Who Inhabited Great Britain from the Early Middle Ages to the Norman Conquest of England In part 1 of this book, you will: Who Were the Celts? The Celtic Migrations The Many Celtic Tribes of Europe The Celtiberians The Gallic Wars The Insular Celts Celtic Warriors And much, much more! In part 2 of this book, you will: Origins of the Vandals From the Danube to Africa And much, much more! In part 3 of this book, you will: Ancient Gaul Gaius Julius Caesar The Helvetii Celts The Helvetian War Ariovistus, the German King Battle of the Sabis And much, much more! In part 4 of this book, you will: Origins of the Scythians and Sarmatians Art, Culture, and Religion Economy and Society And much, much more! In part 5 of this book, you will: Who Were the Goths? Names, Origins, and Early Settlements History of the Goths: Relations with Romans, Gothic Kingdoms And much, much more! In part 6 of this book, you will: The Origins of Attila and the Huns The Wars of the Huns Before Attila An Alliance Between the Huns and the Romans And much, much more! In part 7 of this book, you will: Anglo-Saxons Arrive Early Anglo-Saxons: Origins and Pre-Settlement History The Culture of Anglo-Saxons: Religion, Customs, Social Hierarchy, Early Christianity Everyday Life of Anglo-Saxon England: Jobs and Division of Labor, Food and Drink, Clothes, Architecture, Travel, Wars, Gender and Age Norms, Art, Written Works And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about history of the Barbarians, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Escaping the Horochów ghetto was just the beginning for twelve-year-old Musia Perlmutter. Alone, starving, freezing at times, and running and hiding for her life, Musia sought refuge in the forest for two years while Holocaust death camps loomed nearby. Child of the Forest is based on the true story and tribulations of Shulamit "Musia" Perlmutter, born in 1929 to Simcha and Fruma Perlmutter, and stands as a memorial to her extraordinary courage.

This book is your AutoCAD 2018 Instructor. The objective of this book is to provide you with extensive knowledge of AutoCAD, whether you are taking an instructor-led course or learning on your own. AutoCAD 2018 Instructor maintains the pedagogy and in-depth coverage that have always been the hallmark of the Leach texts. As the top-selling university textbook for almost a decade, the AutoCAD Instructor series continues to deliver broad coverage of AutoCAD in a structured, easy-to-comprehend manner. AutoCAD 2018 Instructor is command-oriented, just like AutoCAD. Chapters are structured around related commands, similar to the organization of AutoCAD s menu system. The sequence of chapters starts with fundamental drawing commands and skills and then progresses to more elaborate procedures and specialized applications. The writing style introduces small pieces of information explained in simple form, and then builds on that knowledge to deliver more complex drawing strategies, requiring a synthesis of earlier concepts. Over 2000 figures illustrate the commands, features, and ideas. AutoCAD 2018 Instructor is an ideal reference guide, unlike tutorial-oriented books where specific information is hard to relocate. Because these chapters focus on related commands, and complete coverage for each command is given in one place, the commands, procedures, and applications are easy to reference. Tabbed pages help locate tables, lists, appendices, and the comprehensive index. Table of Contents 1. Getting Started 2. Working with Files 3. Draw Command Concepts 4. Selection Sets 5. Helpful Commands 6. Basic Drawing Setup 7. Object Snap and Object Snap Tracking 8. Draw Commands I 9. Modify Commands I 10. Viewing Commands 11. Layers and Object Properties 12. Advanced Drawing Setup 13. Layouts and Viewports 14. Printing and Plotting 15. Draw Commands II 16. Modify Commands II 17. Inquiry Commands 18. Text and Tables 19. Grip Editing 20. Advanced Selection Sets 21. Blocks, DesignCenter, and Tool Palettes 22. Block Attributes and Data Links 23. Internet Tools and Collaboration 24. Multiview Drawing 25. Pictorial Drawings 26. Section Views 27. Auxiliary Views 28. Dimensioning 29. Dimension Styles and Variables 30. Xreferences 31. Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) 32. Advanced Layouts, Annotative Objects, and Plotting 33. 3D Basics, Navigation, and Visual Styles 34. User Coordinate Systems 35. Solid Model Construction 36. Solid Model Editing 37. Creating 2D Drawings from 3D Models Appendices Index Chapter Exercise Index

SummaryA fun and imaginative way for kids and other beginners to take their first steps programming on a Raspberry Pi.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyThe Raspberry Pi is a small, low-cost computer invented to encourage experimentation. The Pi is a snap to set up, and using the free Python programming language, you can learn to create video games, control robots, and maybe even write programs to do your math homework!About the BookHello Raspberry Pi! is a fun way for kids to take their first steps programming on a Raspberry Pi. First, you discover how to set up and navigate the Pi. Next, begin Python programming by learning basic concepts with engaging challenges and games. This book gives you an introduction to computer programming as you gain the confidence to explore, learn, and create on your own. The last part of the book introduces you to the world of computer control of physical objects, where you create interactive projects with lights, buttons, and sounds.What's InsideLearn Python with fun examplesWrite games and control electronicsUse Pygame for video game sounds and graphicsLoaded with programming exercisesAbout the ReaderTo use this book, you'll need a Raspberry Pi starter kit, keyboard, mouse, and monitor. No programming experience needed.Table of ContentsPART 1 GETTING STARTED 1Meet Raspberry PiExploring PythonPART 2 PLAYING WITH PYTHONSilly Sentence Generator 3000: creating interactive programsNorwegian Blue parrot game: adding logic to programsRaspi's Cave AdventurePART 3 PI AND PYTHON PROJECTSBlinky PiLight Up Guessing GameDJ RaspiAPPENDIXESRaspberry Pi troubleshootingRaspberry Pi ports and legacy boardsSolutions to chapter challengesRaspberry Pi projects

Warning: This is a short story based on true events and actual people. Its 6,000 words may take you more than a couple coffee breaks to read. But who knows? May take you the whole pot of coffee! In which case – enjoy.The reason it is short is because it deals with subjects that some people need not know about. They involve the CIA and Special Forces missions designed to take out bad guys in the Middle East. Watching them is like watching a magician pull off the impossible trick. We gawk. We gasp. We exclaim. But we never get all the details of how it is done. But who cares? It’s all high tech anyway. It’s the magic that enthralls us! So it is here.I provide only the highlights of how the CIA works its magic but I do tell you a few tidbits they shared that will knock your hat off and make you proud it’s us and not that other team reaping those benefits.Also, the snipers I discuss here include some classics such as Juba who operated at such close range that he refused to use a conventional snipers’ rifle. The key to his 2005 success might have been learned from the success of our close range Beltway Sniper in 2002. Like most of our greats, legendary snipers never die. They live forever. Enjoy the magic of the word and their memory. Also, keep a soft spot in your heart for that Syrian fellow who calls himself Sniper Moscow. Seriously, he needs all the help he can get. They all do.

Melting the Stone is the personal story of the son of the actor and director who was generally regarded as "the best in the world." This book is also the story of thousands of men around world grappling with the Father. It tells of the rending and healing, or melting, of the hardened heart by coming to terms with a father as impossible and important as Sir Lawrence Olivier.

Rhythm can be a wonderful route for children and adults to relate to one another on a musical plane. This delightful, colorful book, by one of the most influential children's performers in American music, includes rhythmic songs and chants with words, music, and chord symbols. Dozens of color illustations by Garrian Manning demonstrate the many faces of rhythm. Each book includes two rhythm sticks so kids can start "practicing" and enjoying rhythm right away. This Is Rhythm is a musically therapeutic book aimed at elementary school grades, perfect for use by teachers, parents, recreation workers, and musical therapists.