Kirjahaku

The development of banners can be traced from the standards of ancient Greece and Rome. Fortescue states "Before the end of the 16th century the flags of infantry, from their diversity of hues, had gained the name of 'Colours'." In military organisations, the practice of carrying colours, standards or guidons are used both to act as a rallying point for troops or to mark the location of the commander. The Colours of the Infantry are a set of large flags, unique to each regiment, so that the ordinary soldier will be able to identify it straight away. This is invaluable information for the military student.The historical association of Regimental Colours and the fact that they embody the traditions of famous regiments ensure for them the interest, not only of service men, but of all interested in matters military."A standard book on this subject," writes Sir Gerald Wollaston, Inspector of Regimental Colours, in his Foreword, "has long been needed, a book of reference both for the initiated and the uninitiated giving information concerning the origin and meaning of Colours and the regulations that govern them."Here is a well documented book with authoritative statements which can be accepted as standard work on this important and interesting subject. The compilation of this book necessitated over thirty years' research, and it covers a wide range of kindred historical matters associated with Colours.

After RACINE betrays RAYJON, the head of the SKI MASK CARTEL, he and TEZ are forced to form their own cartel, but can they prosper with the threat of Rayjon retaliating against them with full force?The heat from the enemy's vengeance is so volatile and intense, Racine must find a way to get his money all the way up so he can move his family from the slums before they become targets. Will the burgeoning gangsta move quick enough to shelter those he love from the blood thirsty savages that are on his trail? Or will his family perish as a result of Racine's questionable decisions?On the road to prosperity, many lessons will be underlined with blood, pain, tears and regret. A bond that was once sealed with love will be fractured by bullets.

RACINE thought getting shot up was the worst pain he could ever experience until he watched his mother get viciously murdered. Still reeling from that brutal event, he must now deal with the kidnapping of his beloved daughter. His nemesis, RAYJON, demands an absurd ransom for the return on Racine's little princess, a sum that the new king of the Ski Mask Cartel will be hard pressed to come up with. Will Racine give in to his tormentor's demands? Or will he go after him with grit, guns and guile? Racine will do anything to get his baby girl back before it's too late, but to ensure her safe return, he must outwit Rayjon and survive the many killas that want his crew dead and gone. When the ski masks come off and true identities are revealed, who will be the baddest of the bad and live to tell the story of what jealousy and greed does to even the most invincible crew?

GREED and his family has survived the war against his brother, ENVY, and his violent mafia, now there's a new enemy on the rise and they're out to take over. In the process, this formidable foe vows to wipe Greed and his entire bloodline completely out. Greed is used to being the hunter, but this time he's the prey. Having no clue who is coming for his throne and leaving his family members dead in the streets, Greed strikes out at old enemies with a vengeance that's irrepressible. But every time he strikes, the hidden opposition retaliates with blood curling force. Meanwhile, RAYJON and AVERIE decide to flee to Miami to escape the bloodlust. While the couple seek a safe haven, where their love can blossom, the wolves have them marked for death. Will the couple outrun a deadly fate? Or will they fall victim to the sins of their past?Ultimately, who will reign supreme and wrest control of the BLOODY COMMAS that come with the game?

Born into a family that's deeply rooted in the drug trade, from the boroughs of New York to his native island of Cuba, TRISTAN is primed to command the powerful, rich and deadly Vega Cartel. But nothing is ever easy in the city of dreams, which quickly become a gruesome nightmare as The Chosen One inherits the throne.In order to remain THE KING OF NEW YORK, he will have to withstand a series of ruthless attacks. How he retaliates for these affronts to his power will become the Blueprints of a Legend.Amidst the horde of beautiful women and the glitz and glamour that surround his wealth and notoriety, Tristan must prove, over and over again, that his gangsta is ice cold. Murder is never a problem with Tristan, but even the best of the best eventually meet their match.

After losing his beloved son to killers' bullets that were meant for him, SHOWBIZ goes on a bloody rampage to avenge the death. With hot vengeance fueling his cold, calculating fury, he will stop at nothing until revenge is meted out on totality. Meanwhile, there's a war being waged for control of the Vegas Empire. The winner stands to inherit millions of dollars, along with glamour and prestige. With so much on the line, no one can be trusted or underestimated. In order to claim the throne, Showbiz must annihilate someone who is his own flesh and blood. Will the prince carry out this unthinkable task? Or will TRISTAN strike first? There can only be one true KING OF NEW YORK. Which brother will it be?

The dark, seedy, and grimy trenches of Harlem, New York is no playground. But KAMMRON and BONKERS are out to make it theirs by cooperation or force. Those that ride with them are offered prosperity in the game. Those that oppose them are facing death.When the money piles up, along with it comes street fame, notoriety, and a long line of enemies. Will Kammron and Bonkers be able to outwit the many treacherous thugs who thirst for the blood of the young COKE KINGS? Or will the unforgiving lifestyle of a kingpin bring them down to their knees?In the pursuit of hood riches, power, love, victory and dominance, happiness just might be more fleeting than it's worth.

After KAMMRON exposes his hand to SHANA, all hell breaks loose and YASMIN finds herself in the crossfire of Kammron's deadly rage. With precious seconds ticking away and Kammron's finger on the trigger, BONKERS must react swiftly, or watch the life of his first true love expire before him. His choice could prove deadly for Kammron.Meanwhile, JIMMY makes all of the right moves until he is able to bring the dream of the Coke Kings into fruition. But one double cross puts the entire movement under the gun and in the blink of an eye, it's all-out warfare. Lines are drawn in the sand, and lives are brutally lost. Will the Coke Kings be able to withstand this next level of adversity, or will they crumble and take Harlem down with them?

After the secret comes out about KAMMRON and YASMINE, BONKERS vows to get to the bottom of the betrayal. There are two sides to every story, and then there's the truth. Ultimately, who will Bonkers believe? What fate awaits the one who is deemed a liar? Before answers to his questions can come into fruition, the COKE KINGS find themselves under heavy attack, with seemingly no way out. The struggle for the throne of New York City's drug empire intensifies when one of the Kings goes down, and blood thirsty savages from Yonkers place their sights on Harlem, and look to enact a hostile takeover. But the Coke Kings refuse to roll over, or even share a piece of the pie. They vow to clap back with everything they have in order to stand firm, and alone, on top of the game. Meanwhile, there's a vicious war being waged amongst themselves. Will Harlem's most established, flamboyant and richest crew fall to their enemies or to their own self destruction? Or might they somehow escape a downfall and live to leave the game on their own terms?

KALEB'S world is spinning. BUDDY has forcibly snatched up RAYVEN, the woman closest to Kaleb's heart, and the game has just turned graveyard serious.Things are compounded by more treachery when others in Kaleb's family get kidnapped. With well strategized attacks threatening to end his reign, will the RISE TO POWER be worth the losses Kaleb will suffer?A'JANI comes to Kaleb's aid, bringing along a ruthless mentality, and a perceived loyalty that is much needed in the battle Kaleb faces to stay alive and in control. But is A'jani friend or foe? Is his loyalty real? Or does he have a hidden agenda?Kaleb must sift through the ashes of war and try his best to not be burned along with those that he has sworn to protect with his life. If he fails to navigate the many twist and turns on the road to survival in the world of crime, the result could be an ugly death.

After being ambushed by anonymous enemies, TJ is stretched out in a hospital bed fighting for his life. Surviving death's call is first on his mind, but revenge and murder runs a close second. Meanwhile, the worst thing imaginable has happened to the defenseless one that he has sworn to protect. Being the young savage that he is, should TJ recover from his injuries, the men who has killed his beloved will feel his bloody wrath.The pressure intensifies when more shooters come gunning to finish TJ off in the name of dirty money and street politics. TJ refuses to fold, and he claps back with heartless aggression. Meanwhile, SODI expresses her unconditional love, and begs for TJ to leave Chicago with her so that they can have a better life. But PUNKIN refuses to give him up without a fight and plots to break up the pair so she can have him all to herself. Will TJ survive the bloody wars on the relentless streets of Chicago, Illinois, and choose the right woman? Or will one wrong move cost him more than he ever fathomed?