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The book challenges the preconceptions behind three of Great Britain’s primary military leaders: Churchill, Montgomery and Mountbatten. Although their achievements during and immediately after the Second World War are widely celebrated, this book offers a new perspective, suggesting that most accounts ignore the darker side of each of these wartime leaders. It makes the case that a great deal of Churchill’s, Montgomery’s, and Mountbatten’s reputation was built on contrived results, deception and dishonesty. It examines the influence and impediment of class on the performance of the British Army in World War II, and puts forward an argument frequently proposed by the Americans, that there was unwillingness among the British to base officer promotion on effectiveness rather than on social background; conforming was more important than performing. At the same time, Montgomery feared and was jealous of Patton, whose rate of advance was nearly always twice that of Monty’s.The author presents the argument that the services of Field Marshals Wavell and Auchinleck, two of Britain’s finest commanders of the war, were largely lost to Britain because of Churchill’s consistent interfering in field matters, and a desire to stay in power after the fall of Singapore.Arnold includes the bizarre case of Major-General Dorman-Smith, one of Britain’s most brilliant original thinkers, often overlooked after his sacking by Churchill. Dorman-Smith was the tactician who had produced Britain’s victory over Rommel at the first battle of Alamein, but his crime seems have been overachievement; an unforgivable sin in some eyes. Mountbatten’s fumbling in India is also realistically examined in these pages, fundamentally questioning the “man for the century’s” embellished reputation.

Imperial Atrocities: Skeletons in Colonial Closets does not expose the total colonial story, but this eye-opening book does present a selection of some of the worst excesses perpetrated by Colonials throughout the world.In two cases, those of Ireland and India, native populations were allowed to starve. Their Colonial masters did nothing to either assist or provide food that was available.Colonial empires dominated the globe for just over 200 years, from about 1750 to 1960. The settings span various parts of Africa, the Middle East, India, and Asia. In these locales, native peoples were starved, exploited, or ignored, as the Empires were allowed to rule totally unchallenged.Says the author, "I lived in West Africa for six years, from 1958 to 1964, and then in Malaysia for the next sixteen years. Whilst in Malaysia, my job involved much travelling throughout Asia, and this book is the culmination of experiences and observations during those years. Everything that I have written about is documented fact."(About the Author)Born and raised in the south of England, Michael Arnold is now a retired businessman living in Sydney, Australia. This is his fourth book.

EARLY TREATMENT IS THE KEYAre you or a loved one vulnerable to COVID-19? Are you unable (or unwilling) to take the vaccines? Do you live in fear of this disease?This is knowledge about the prevention and treatment of Covid that may make you and your loved ones much safer.Inside this book you will learn: The Four Key Supplements for preventing COVID-19.The inexpensive, incredibly effective prescription medicine that usually stops COVID-19 in its tracks.How to know exactly when to go to the hospital. (If you go too soon, they just send you home.)The reason people don't know all of this. (Hint: Follow the Money.)

A rhyming picture book about two brothers who should be asleep but one of them turns into a monster... Uh oh.. Mom is awake An engaging tale of imagination and monsters. A delightful addition to any bedtime story bookshelf

"In the middle of the night, when you should be in bed, Did you just hear a noise? Or was it all in your head? There are things that go "Bump "When the moon's shining bright And sometimes things happenin the middle of the night... " An engaging tale of imagination and monsters. A delightful addition to any bedtime story bookshelf

A rhyming picture book about two brothers who should be asleep but one of them turns into a monster... Uh oh.. Mom is awake An engaging tale of imagination and monsters. A delightful addition to any bedtime story bookshelf

A fun, colorful rhyming book that's fun to look at, fun to read and fun to listen to. It's a party in a book where cartoon animals and all of their friends are having fun until the morning sun Tell your friends and spread the news and don't forget your dancing shoes because there's music in the air and folks are singin' everywhere This is the place you want to be, it's Jumping Jack's Jitterbug Jamboree

'The lost world of the ancient Britons is vividly and memorably recreated' The TimesThe old ways are dying, and a mighty empire is reaching out across the sea.Britannia, 42AD. The wild island at the fringe of the known world is in chaos.Cunobelin, High King of the Britons, is dead. His heirs, warrior princes Togodubnos and Caratacos, have spurned the careful alliances that kept the irresistible might of the Roman Empire from Britannia’s shores for so long.In this land of warriors, druids and kings, riven by conflict, orphan boy Cullen must fight for survival within a tribe he despises. Captured by the Catuvellauni after a brutal raid on his own Atrebates tribe, he must find his purpose swiftly if he is to avoid the murderous attentions of the chief druid.As the Britons turn inward, jostling for dominion, avaricious eyes look on from across the Narrow Sea. The mighty legions gather…This is the epic story of Britain on the cusp of the Roman conquest, of a clash of civilisations and the last cries of resistance from a doomed way of life.Praise for The Savage Isle 'There are several dawns in the history of these British Isles, but the dark before each one was never so impenetrable as that which preceded the Roman invasion of AD 43. Michael Arnold has shone a fascinating light on this period, capturing perfectly the anxiety, the high stakes and the conflicting interests of the moment. A warrior coming-of-age story unlike any I’ve ever read, with prose that sings like a druidic bard. Authentic, poetic, powerful. An epic overture to this savage isle's history' Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea'The Savage Isle tells the story of Iron Age Britain on the cusp of the Roman invasion. The evocation of the land of Ancient Britannia and the customs and way of life of the Ancient Britons is vividly and imaginatively brought to life' Alex Gough, author of Caesar's SoldierMichael Arnold’s rich imagining of the island of Britain on the eve of the Roman invasion is lyrical and powerfully evoked but delicately described and packed with authentic human emotion... Simply masterful... will have you turning the pages long into the night' Angus Donald, author of The Last Berserker

'The lost world of the ancient Britons is vividly and memorably recreated' The TimesThe old ways are dying, and a mighty empire is reaching out across the sea.Britannia, 42AD. The wild island at the fringe of the known world is in chaos.Cunobelin, High King of the Britons, is dead. His heirs, warrior princes Togodubnos and Caratacos, have spurned the careful alliances that kept the irresistible might of the Roman Empire from Britannia’s shores for so long.In this land of warriors, druids and kings, riven by conflict, orphan boy Cullen must fight for survival within a tribe he despises. Captured by the Catuvellauni after a brutal raid on his own Atrebates tribe, he must find his purpose swiftly if he is to avoid the murderous attentions of the chief druid.As the Britons turn inward, jostling for dominion, avaricious eyes look on from across the Narrow Sea. The mighty legions gather…This is the epic story of Britain on the cusp of the Roman conquest, of a clash of civilisations and the last cries of resistance from a doomed way of life.Praise for The Savage Isle 'There are several dawns in the history of these British Isles, but the dark before each one was never so impenetrable as that which preceded the Roman invasion of AD 43. Michael Arnold has shone a fascinating light on this period, capturing perfectly the anxiety, the high stakes and the conflicting interests of the moment. A warrior coming-of-age story unlike any I’ve ever read, with prose that sings like a druidic bard. Authentic, poetic, powerful. An epic overture to this savage isle's history' Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea'The Savage Isle tells the story of Iron Age Britain on the cusp of the Roman invasion. The evocation of the land of Ancient Britannia and the customs and way of life of the Ancient Britons is vividly and imaginatively brought to life' Alex Gough, author of Caesar's SoldierMichael Arnold’s rich imagining of the island of Britain on the eve of the Roman invasion is lyrical and powerfully evoked but delicately described and packed with authentic human emotion... Simply masterful... will have you turning the pages long into the night' Angus Donald, author of The Last Berserker

The Romans have landed in Britain. The invasion is over, but the war has just begun.The legions march inland, but progress is slow, hampered by vast, ancient forests, swamps and treacherous rivers that must be crossed. But, guided by traitorous Celts blinded by self-interest, progress they do.Marshalling the fractious tribes, Caratacos plans the first major battle for the only fording point of the mighty Vaga River.Meanwhile, Cullen, now a warrior of renown, is dispatched by Aoife the Dread to seek out a mystic religious totem — the Whetstone of the smith god, Gobannos — which could help unite the bickering clans; a secret weapon of sorts.But will he be able to find the stone and return it to Aoife before the two great armies clash?The compelling second novel in the Savage Isle series, from the author of the Stryker Civil War novels.

Assassin's Reign, the fourth in The Civil War Chronicles, Michael Arnold's acclaimed series of historical thrillers, sees battle-scarred hero Captain Stryker, 'the Sharpe of the Civil War', in the fight of his life.'Stands in comparison with the best of Cornwell' Yorkshire PostThe forces of King Charles are victorious; their Parliamentarian enemies in deep crisis. In the west, the crucial port city of Bristol has fallen, and Royalist eyes fall quickly upon neighbouring Gloucester. Its walls are weak, its garrison under strength, and its governor - Sir Edward Massie - suspected of harbouring sympathy for the King.Stryker and his men are with the army as it converges on Gloucester, still reeling from the loss of a close friend at the bloody Battle of Stratton. Ordered to infiltrate the rebel city on a mission to discover whether Massie will indeed surrender, Stryker reluctantly embarks upon his most desperate mission yet. But Gloucester's defenders are more resolute than any had imagined, and catastrophe soon befalls him. With his life seemingly forfeit, Stryker is spared by an unlikely saviour; Vincent Skaithlocke, his former commander. The mercenary has returned to England to fight for Parliament, and offers Stryker his protection. As old friends adjust to life fighting for opposing sides, Stryker begins to question his own loyalties . . . but a chance discovery makes him realise that all in Gloucester is not what it seems, for a hidden menace threatens his own life, and that of King Charles himself.

Warlord's Gold, the fifth novel in The Civil War Chronicles, Michael Arnold's acclaimed series of historical thrillers, sees battle-scarred hero, Captain Stryker, 'the Sharpe of the Civil War' on a quest to recover lost treasure.Autumn,1643. As an increasingly bitter war rages across England, Captain Innocent Stryker leaves Oxford with orders to recover a lost treasure, vital to the success of the Royalist cause. But a seemingly simple mission to the remote Scilly Isles is soon jeopardised, for enemies lie in wait. A formidable Parliamentarian agent has been sent ahead of Stryker's force, intent on defeating Royalist plans. Feared by ally and enemy alike, he is a man whose determination is only matched by his hatred for Stryker.The quest for the gold takes Stryker across storm-ravaged seas, through enemy territory and finally to the Royalist stronghold of Basing House. And it is there that Stryker will face his most dangerous challenge yet.

The Sixth in The Civil War Chronicles featuring Major Stryker - 'the Sharpe of the Civil War'FIVE ARMIES FORTY-SIX THOUSAND MEN ONE CROWNTHE BIGGEST BATTLE OF THE AGE2 July 1644. Five armies converge outside York. It will be a battle for honour, glory, and the fate of three kingdoms. And it will pit two great leaders - Oliver Cromwell and Prince Rupert - directly against one another for the first time. It is a day that will change the course of history.Into the cannon fire and musket smoke marches Major Innocent Stryker, battle-scarred hero of the Royalist cause. He must not only lead his men through the bloody horror and outwit his Parliamentary enemies, but uncover foul treachery on his own side. He will need every shred of experience and determination to survive.Marston Moor will be the decisive turning point in the British Civil Wars.This is the thrilling and shocking story of that battle.

Die Histochemie hat ein fast unübersehbares Arsenal von Methoden zur Stoff­ ortung im histologischen Präparat bereitgestellt. Die histochemische Grundlagen­ forschung entwickelt in rascher Folge weitere spezielle Verfahren, die für die topo­ chemische Analyse licht- und elektronenmikroskopischer Objekte eingesetzt werden können. Die beeindruckenden Möglichkeiten histochemischer Gewebsuntersuchung haben zu breiter Anwendung auf den verschiedensten Gebieten, vor allem auch in der klinischen Medizin, geführt. Dies hat zur natürlichen Folge, daß häufig histochemisch zunächst unerfahrenes technisches Hilfspersonal mit der Präparatherstellung befaßt ist und daß auch die wissenschaftliche Interpretation der Ergebnisse oft auf unzu­ reichenden Erfahrungsgrundlagen erfolgt. So erklärt es sich, daß so viele histoche­ mische Befunde veröffentlicht werden, die der Kritik nicht standhalten. Aus vielfältigen Erfahrungen bei der Zusammenarbeit auf dem Gebiet der ange­ wandten Histochemie ergibt sich, daß insbesondere der Mediziner vielen z. T. elemen­ taren Schwierigkeiten gegenübersteht. Das exakte Nacharbeiten von Methoden anhand der ausgezeichneten Werke, die für diesen Zweck bereits zur Verfügung stehen, genügt offensichtlich nicht, die histochemische Praxis auf eine sichere Grund­ lage zu stellen. Von dem Gedanken ausgehend, daß Verständnis für den Mechanismus der einzelnen speziellen histochemischen Reaktionen zwar selbstverständlich notwendig, aber allein nicht ausreichend ist, daß vielmehr Einsicht in die allgemeinen Grund­ prinzipien histologisch-histochemischer Arbeitsweisen geweckt werden müsse, wurde das vorliegende Werk konzipiert. Der Akzent der Darstellung liegt auf der Behand­ lung der methodischen Grundmöglichkeiten. DerenSystematisierung führt zu einer Methodologie im eigentlichen Sinn, in deren Rahmen jede spezielle Methode die Wertigkeit einer Anwendung oder eines Beispiels hat.

Megalodon - alleine dieser Name reicht aus, um Menschen weltweit hellhörig werden zu lassen. Obwohl diesen Giganten fast jeder kennt, ihn aber nie jemand sah, ist er der große Unbekannte der Meere. Mit beeindruckenden Körpermaßen und Gewichten hat er das Zeug dazu, Menschen zu faszinieren, Neugierde zu wecken und vor allem Ängste zu entfesseln. Aber wer ist Megalodon wirklich? Wie verhält sich ein solcher Hai der so lang wie ein Omnibus ist in verschiedenen Situationen seines Lebens? Wie vermehrt er sich und was geschieht, wenn er z.B. in Fresslaune auf einen Artgenossen trifft? Gibt es ihn überhaupt noch? Diese und viele andere Fragen, werden in diesem Werk nach neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen leicht verständlich für jedermann ab 12 Jahren beantwortet. Im gleichen Stil werden 16 weitere Haiarten, deren Verwandtschaft, Vermehrung, Verbreitung, Jagdverhalten etc. vorgestellt. Es wird die spannende Frage geklärt werden, ob der Mensch sich zu Recht vor Haien fürchten muss oder sogar der mächtige Hai vom Menschen bedroht wird. Wer Tiere mag, wird dieses Buch lieben und es nicht wieder vergessen..

This dissertation describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of an audio watermarking algorithm on the basis of a statistical mathematical model. The design of the basic audio watermarking method, relying on hypothesis testing, is motivated by a discussion of possible application scenarios determining algorithmic parameters. To permit an exhaustive evaluation of the method in terms of quality of the watermarked audio tracks, both subjective listening tests and objective measurement standards have been applied to the watermarked tracks in order to verify the obtained quality. A general approach for a risk analysis of watermarking applications is presented, analyzing possible attacks and countermeasures during the deployment of watermarking methods.