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The Chasseurs of the Guard had its origins in the Guides raised by General Bonaparte during his Italian Campaign of 1796. Not only did the Chasseurs prove to be excellent soldiers, but they also served as Napoleon's immediate escort whenever he went on campaign. This book provides an overview of the regimental history of the corps, profiling some of its most memorable personalities, including Jean-Baptise Bessières, Marshal of France, and Prince Eugene de Beauharnais, Commander of the Chasseurs à cheval. The uniforms, guidons and standards of the Consular Guard, later renamed the Imperial Guard, are illustrated throughout the book.

This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of George Washington’s Army. The chronology of the American Revolution is summarised, and its major personalities introduced. Uniforms are shown in full illustrated detail.

In 1921, Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Gerald Peake formed the Arab Legion as a police force in the former British protectorate of Transjordan. The Legion's main roles were to keep order among Transjordian tribes and safeguard the villagers from Bedouins. In subsequent years, under the leadership of Glubb Pasha, the Arab Legion was transformed into the best-trained of all Arab armies. This richly illustrated book examines the history of the Arab Legion, detailing the infantry, supporting arms and services, and air, sea, police and national guard forces. It also profiles leaders, like Pasha, who were influential in the evolution of this force.

An eye-opening introduction to one of the most audacious special operations forces of World War Two, written by a man who led them into battle. An ideal book for people who enjoyed SAS: Rogue Heroes and Band of Brothers. In the aftermath of the disastrous Battle of France and evacuation from Dunkirk, Winston Churchill told his military chiefs of staff that "Enterprises must be prepared, with specially trained troops of the hunter class, who can develop a reign of terror down on these coasts, first of all on the 'butcher-and-bolt' policy... leaving a trail of German corpses behind them." By the end of the month the Commandos had been formed from volunteers and were already implementing their hit-and-run tactics that would make them famous. Only the best recruits were sent; they had to be young, absolutely fit, able to drive motor vehicles, and unable to be seasick. One of the conditions of service, clearly laid down, was that any many might voluntarily return to his unit after an operation. Few ever asked to do so. Peter Young, who volunteered shortly after returning from Dunkirk, rose to become commander of the 1st Commando Brigade by the end of the war. In Commando he charts the development of this unique fighting force from its emergence through the course of its major operations, including: Lofoten, Spitzbergen and Vaagso in Norway, the invasion of Italy, the St. Nazaire and Dieppe raids on the French coast, along with numerous other operations. 'it reads like an adventure story; for that is what the Commandos engaged in - a series of grim adventures from which a high number did not return. Their adventures not only raised the alarm along the occupied coast line - they raised the morale of the Allied sympathisers everywhere, progressively, as the scope and the range of their operations spread from Europe to the Mediterranean coastlines.' Brigadier Anthony Farrar-Hockley Peter Young's Commando should be essential reading for all looking to learn more about this intrepid Second World War fighting force.

This book provides the non-technical reader with the insight and information necessary to understand those areas of the electronics industry that will be most affected by advances in electronic components and systems. The author reviews the general axioms of business and shows how and where they relate to the electronics industry. He examines new market opportunities brought about by changes in society and identifies fundamental trends which will affect future product and service offerings. The electronics industry, including the various steps in the production process, components, and the subcontract assembly business are explained. Individual chapters profile development opportunities in the areas of telecommunications, automation, instrumentation, medical electronics, and navigation/location systems. Finally, Young concentrates on investment opportunities and the role of the venture capitalist in the future growth of the electronics industry.

Thomas Conner is the classic underdog. But he doesn't know who he is competing against. Unsung and humiliated, Thomas begins his freshman year of college on the bench. Determined to prove everyone wrong, he's obsessed with becoming the next Larry Bird.When Thomas falls in love with Jenae, the beautiful and altruistic volleyball player, a whole new world opens up to him. She introduces him to Ray, a middle aged alcoholic struggling to stay sober and off the streets. Thomas tries to help, giving him purpose beyond basketball.But Thomas still dreams of greatness. When he punches a dirty opponent, he jeopardizes his career and his relationship with Jenae. Ray returns to the bottle and it feels like Thomas' life is spiraling out of control.About to lose everything, Thomas has to figure out who he is competing against and why.Pick up your copy of The Blue Team, Book 1 in the Thomas Conner Series, today.

What would you do if someone you loved was falling under the spell of a cult leader?Thomas Conner is a hard working college basketball head coach who is driven to succeed. He's also a devoted husband to Jenae, and father to a son with another child on the way. Life is good.But when Jenae's pregnancy is compromised, the life of her unborn child is endangered. Desperate for answers and comfort, Jenae turns to her father's best friend, an eccentric outdoorsman named Uncle Lewis. But his affable personality hides the fact he's a manipulative narcissist who is slowly brainwashing Jenae.With the life of his child and his marriage hanging by a thread, Thomas must act decisively.In his long awaited sequel to The Blue Team, Peter Young returns to what he knows best-using the backdrop of college basketball to tell captivating stories about love, family, and the power of faith.Literary fiction and sports fiction team up this gripping page turner. The Thomas Conner Series continues with Book 2, The Wardrobe Of The Wolf.Buy now.

A collection of essays, lecture transcripts, and unpublished writings from former animal liberation prisoner Peter Young. Breaking into farms and labs. Researching ALF targets. Fugitive stories of being hunted by the FBI. History of ALF lab raids. How to liberate animals from farms (and more). Prison survival for activists. Anecdotes and lessons from being targeted law enforcement. The outlaw's guide to security culture. The "seven laws of militance." Actionable lessons and tactics from the Animal Liberation Front. ...and more. From personal accounts of moving from protest to liberation, to facing a life sentence for freeing animals, to becoming a federal fugitive, to prison and beyond. Liberate contains over 30 essays, transcripts, and interviews on the principles and tactics of animal liberation above the law. This is the most comprehensive collection of writings and speeches ever assembled from within the secretive world of "America's number one domestic terrorist threat."

The Blueprint compiles decades of fur farm data and analysis to form the first complete guide for activists working to end the fur industry.The Blueprint contains hundreds of mink & fox fur farm addresses, fur farm photos, detailed notes on fur farms, and the top six weaknesses in the US fur industry to form a concise guide to end mink & fox farming forever.In 2009, The original Blueprint - a PDF and a limited run print edition - compiled the largest-ever collection of fur industry address and intelligence.Exhaustively researched & updated for the 2020s, the new Blueprint offers fully updated data on fur industry targets: Over 100 newly discovered farms, updated list of closures, and 17 pages of analysis on the top 6 weaknesses in the industry (vaccines, melatonin implants, more).For anyone wishing to strike a death blow against the cruel fur industry, The Blueprint is the guide.

The reputation of the oak is based not on superlatives but on personality. In human terms, it is not a celebrity, but a reliable citizen. Its enduring legacy is evident in place- and surnames, in landmarks and buildings and as a sturdy staple of engineering material.More than any other tree, the oak has been a symbol of strength and durability. Venerated in pagan societies, elements of its worship were absorbed by other religions: Celtic mythology, for example, where it is believed to be a gateway between worlds; or Norse, where it is sacred to Thor, god of thunder, as the tree most often struck by lightning. The oak has been adopted by many countries as a national symbol, particularly in western Europe and the United States. Several individual oaks are of great historical importance, such as the Royal Oak within which King Charles II of England hid to escape the Roundheads, and the Charter Oak in Hartford, Connecticut, which became a symbol of American independence.In Oak, Peter Young illuminates and examines this magnificent and ubiquitous tree, tracing its biological history in its many manifestations, natural and cultural. Much-loved internationally, the oak is to be found in works of art, folk-tales, poems and songs. Oak narrates the biography of the tree that since time immemorial has been a symbol of loyalty and strength, generosity and renewal.

A detailed and atmospheric study of the decisive battle of the First English Civil War: Naseby 1645. Ideal for readers of John Barratt, Peter Ackroyd and Christopher Hibbert, and for everyone interested in military history and the English Civil Wars. On 14 June 1645 General Sir Thomas Fairfax led his New Model Army to victory over King Charles I at the Battle of Naseby. His triumph won the First English Civil War for Parliament and signalled the end of the Royalist Army's hopes of military victory. In this book Brigadier Peter Young provides a complete account of the course of the battle and of the campaign which preceded it. He conjures up in telling detail the dramatic atmosphere of the early summer of 1645, when the fate of England hung in the balance; and in reconstructing the course of the battle moment by moment he brings to bear his own unique experience and understanding of military realities. In addition, valuable first-hand accounts reveal how the fighting unfolded on the field of Naseby during one of the most crucial battles in British military history. This highly readable book is part of a series on battles which became turning points in history and is a must-have volume for every military historian.

An expert overview of the men who made Napoleon's Grande Arm e one of the greatest fighting forces ever assembled. Perfect for fans of Andrew Roberts, Bernard Cornwell and Tim Blanning. Napoleon Bonaparte was indisputably one of the greatest military generals to have ever lived, yet no man can rule an army alone. Was Napoleon's choice of commanders worthy of his military genius? The renowned military historian Peter Young uncovers the lives of the twenty-six Marshals of France, stripping back the glamourization, tradition and preconceived notions surrounding men like Murat, Ney, Berthier, and Bernadotte, to provide an engaging picture of the Grande Arm e's leaders. Young delves into the original sources to provide accurate accounts of the marshals' careers, their personal lives and relationships, their moments of victory and failure. What emerges is a surprisingly varied group of men drawn from every class of society who had fought their way to the fore in the wars of the Revolution and the Empire. Napoleon's Marshals is a fascinating examination of these remarkable figures written by a master of military history.

An unforgettable personal account of fighting with the Commandos in World War Two. An ideal book for fans of Andy McNab, Robert O'Neill or Marcus Luttrell. For Peter Young the Second World War was a truly global conflict. From Norway to Northern France, Italy to Burma, Young rose through the ranks of the commandos to become a brigadier, commanding the 1st Commando Brigade by the end of the war. Storm from the Sea charts Young's journey through World War Two, with captivating accounts of the raids at Lofoten, Vaagso and Dieppe with the famous 3 Commando. Young uncovers how the Commandos with their impeccable training and camaraderie were able to overcome Nazi forces in Sicily and Italy before they joined with the 1st Special Service Brigade for the liberation of France. Peter Young's memoir is an enthralling, first-hand account of his time spent fighting with the Commandos during World War Two. It should be essential reading for all interested in one of the most important special forces in military history. "readers interested in a combat narrative will find that Storm from the Sea makes a welcome addition to their libraries." Maj. James Gates, USAF, Air & Space Power Journal "As Storm from the Sea reveals, Peter was in his element in the Commandos during the Second World War. ... Apart from battlefield courage to an unusual degree, he had the rare ability to think quickly - as if from first principles - in military situations. That intelligence and common sense, together with his bravery, robustness, sense of humour and personality, live again in these stirring pages." John Adair

An eye-opening memoir of service with the Arab Legion in the tense world of the Middle East. An ideal book for fans of T.E. Lawrence, Andy McNab and Nathaniel Fick. In the aftermath of his time spent serving with the Commandos in the Second World War, Peter Young became frustrated with the mundaneness of peacetime duties, and so in 1953 he joined the Arab Legion under the command of Sir John Glubb. Although the First Arab-Israeli War had ended four years before, tensions were still high between Israel and its neighbours by the time that Young entered the region. Over the course of the next three years Young saw the Jordanian Arab Legion grow to a substantial force with modern training and equipment, developing into a powerful counterweight to the rising strength of Israel. Bedouin Command provides fascinating insight into this remarkable Arabian army which collaborated with its large number of British officers to maintain peace in the Middle East. Yet, Young also explains how this happy relationship ended due to nationalist sentiments rising among the Jordanians leading to the dismissal of Young and his fellow senior officers. Young's book is a fascinating memoir of one British officer's time spent serving in the Middle East. He writes compassionately about his men, who he saw as excellent soldiers, and although he was eventually removed from his position Young's admiration for the Arab world is clear throughout the book. "The personal account of a regimental commander in the Arab Legion from 1953 to 1956." Foreign Affairs

Tower Vortx Digital Air Fryer Oven Cookbook for UK 2022Air fryer can reduce added fat by 75% compared to deep fried foods, this incredible air fryer cookbook will empower you to cook healthy foods or meals without sacrificing the flavor of your fried food This is a great way to cook as it allows you to prepare foods like fried chicken, french fries, bacon, and other fried foods without all the calories and fat that come with using oil.In this book, you'll learn: What is Tower Air Fryer Oven, and how it worksBenefits of Tower Air Fryer OvenBreakfast recipesLunch and Dinner recipes and much moreThis cookbook is designed so that everyone can use it with ease. Anyone from beginners to advanced cooks can have a go with these recipes. You don't have to be an experienced chef to create delicious family meals that are low in fat and high in flavor

Tortoise is the first cultural history of these long-lived and intriguing creatures, which have existed for more than 200 million years. The book covers tortoises worldwide, in evolution, myth and reality, ranging across palaeontology, natural history, myth, folklore, art forms, literature, veterinary medicine and trade regulations.The tortoise has been seen as an Atlas-like creature supporting the world, as the origin of music and as a philosophical paradox. Peter Young examines the tortoise in all these guises, as well as a military tactical formation, its exploitation by mariners and others for food, as ornament (in tortoiseshell), as a motif in art, and in space research. He looks at the movement away from exploitation to conservation and even the uses of the tortoise in advertising. As well as examples of species, illustrations from around the world include monuments, sculptures, coins, stamps, objets d’art, drawings, cartoons, advertisements and X-rays.The book will appeal not only to tortoise lovers but also to readers of cultural histories around the world.

Let’s Dance: A Celebration of Ontario’s Dance Halls and Summer Dance Pavilions is a nostalgic musical journey, recapturing the unforgettable music of youth and lasting friendships, the days when the live mellow sounds of Big Bands wafted through the air – Louis Armstrong, the Dorsey Brothers, Bert Niosi, Art Hallman, Johnny Downs, Mart Kenney, Bobby Kinsman, Ronnie Hawkins … Throughout the 1920s to the ’60s, numerous legendary entertainers drew thousands of people to such memorable venues as the Brant Inn in Burlington, Dunn’s Pavilion in Bala, the Stork Club at Port Stanley, to the Club Commodore in Belleville and the Top Hat Pavilion in North Bay – and the hundreds of other popular dance venues right across Ontario. From the days of jitney dancing through the introduction of jazz and the Big Bands era to the sounds of some of Ontario’s best rock groups, people of all ages came to dance and some to find romance on soft summer nights.

These notes describe how to average and fit numerical data that have been obtained either by simulation or measurement. Following an introduction on how to estimate various average values, they discuss how to determine error bars on those estimates, and how to proceed for combinations of measured values. Techniques for fitting data to a given set of models will be described in the second part of these notes. This primer equips readers to properly derive the results covered, presenting the content in a style suitable for a physics audience. It also includes scripts in python, perl and gnuplot for performing a number of tasks in data analysis and fitting, thereby providing readers with a useful reference guide.