Blood, fire and iron: An unforgettable portrait of the most feared soldiers of World War Two

In the closing years of the 1930s, German agent-provocateurs worked in secrecy. These crack units of elite soldiers paved the way for the invasions of Czechoslovakia and Poland, the spark that would ignite a war across Europe. In time, they would go on to shape the conflict with terrifying ferocity and skill.

The mysteries of German special forces are revealed here, with incisive analysis of naval, military and aerial operations, and vivid descriptions of suicide pilots, human torpedoes and explosive motor boats.

James Lucas delivers one of the fullest and most accessible ever accounts of the elite troops known as Kommandos, across both their achievements and failures to stave off impending military defeat.

This is war at its toughest, most harrowing and most extreme.

Dawn on Sunday 22 June 1941 saw the opening onslaughts of Operation Barbarossa as German forces stormed forward into the Soviet Union. Few of them were to survive the five long years of bitter struggle.

A posting to the Eastern Front during the Second World War was rightly regarded with dread by the German soldiers. They were faced by the unremitting hostility of the climate, the people and even, at times, their own leadership. They saw epic battles such as Stalingrad and Kursk, and yet it was a daily war of attrition which ultimately proved fatal for Hitlers ambition and the German military machine.

In this classic account leading military historian James Lucas examines different aspects of the fighting, from war in the trenches to a bicycle-mounted anti-tank unit fighting against the oncoming Russian hordes. Told through the experiences of the German soldiers who endured these nightmarish years of warfare, War on the Eastern Front is a unique record of this cataclysmic campaign.

The generals that defined the Nazi War

James Lucas, military historian and British Army veteran, spoke with many veterans of both Axis and Allied armies, digging deeper into the question of what it is that makes a good soldier. His studies of German forces are some of the most insightful and significant ever undertaken, showing why they were such formidable foes.

Here he has selected fifteen of the leading players in Hitler's war effort, including men at or near the top, and describes their role in the German military hierarchy and their performance at strategic or battlefield level.

They had, Lucas suggests, an extra dimension, an additional quality-administrative skill, the ability to motivate, great tactical awareness, originality of thought-which set them apart from others of equal rank. Here his subjects include iconic names like Kesselring, von Manstein, Model, Nehring and Rommel in a riveting book about command, control, military tactics and the hard realities of soldiering.

Perfect for readers of Max Hastings or Ian Kershaw.

The year the once all-conquering German army was finally defeated.

By the summer of 1944, Germany was in crisis. The Allied landings had forced another battle arena upon an army already fighting on the vast Eastern front. The July bomb plot attempt on Hitler's life made the dictator even more paranoid and suspicious of his own military commanders.

In this absorbing study, James Lucas examines the army's changing structure and weaponry throughout this final year of war, and reveals the often surprising measures taken to confront a situation Hitler had never contemplated, and never really accepted.

From D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge and on to the Fall of Berlin, the author examines the last battles fought by the German army - which had by no means given up its struggle - as the Allies swept across Europe, charting the very unique experiences of a military force moving from dominance to defeat.

Perfect for readers of Antony Beevor and Max Hastings.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Medical theory and practice of the 1700s developed rapidly, as is evidenced by the extensive collection, which includes descriptions of diseases, their conditions, and treatments. Books on science and technology, agriculture, military technology, natural philosophy, even cookbooks, are all contained here.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT114123Bath: printed and sold by S. Hazard: sold also by Cadell and Davies, London; Creech at Edinburgh; Brush and Reid at Glasgow; Holmes at Leeds; Bulgin at Bristol; and all other booksellers, 1800. viii,356p., tables; 12

An Adventure with ED the AED is a fun book written to educate children about the safe and easy usage of AED's (Automated External Defibrillators') - it is the first in a series of books about first aid and other life saving skills. Fact: An estimated 456,000 people died last year from sudden cardiac death - nearly 2,000 of those were children with heart defects that had not been detected - an AED could have possibly saved their lives This book gives children and adults training through its easy step by step format with simple to understand instructions on the use of an AED and hands only CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation). This book helps to not only empower adults but children of any age to feel confident to help save a life - it is a powerful tool to help anyone over come fear that might otherwise keep them from getting involved in a life and death emergency. An Adventure with ED the AED helps to dispel many myths surrounding safety issues regarding the use of an AED - the AED will not shock anyone that is not in cardiac arrest (V-FIB or Pulse-less V-Tach). Our book helps to create an awareness of the location of AED's as well as clear and concise instructions on hands only CPR. It is relevant training for children in health class and a perfect tool to aid schools in their compliance for Legislative Actions across the U.S. and other countries for the training of all children including Kindergarten through 12th grade in this life saving skill. Fact: Anyone... yes even a child can save a life This is a psychological and cultural shift that is long overdue Please help us to train, educate and empower our new generation - our future - to embrace how easy it is to save a life without any hesitation at all The books overall message is simple: KEEP CALM & TURN THE AED ON The AED will tell you exactly how to do hands only CPR and deliver the life saving shock that could make all the difference between tragedy or triumph Did you know that even children who have had their hearts screened by doctor's can still go into sudden cardiac arrest during their sleep, during physical activity such as sports or during a time of excitement? It is true and wouldn't you want an AED to be right there if you needed one? We want that for all children and all people all over the world. Our Hero in our book is Jeff Lucas who is the beloved brother of James Lucas - the co-author of this book and Jeff Lucas was a Navy Seal who was determined to never fail. Jeff was tragically killed during a rescue mission of other Navy Seals in the Afghan mountains June 28, 2005. We choose Jeff as our hero in this book because he was a true hero in life - and we wanted to honor his memory and never forget that he gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and peace - always wanting to help others and serve others to the ultimate level. Please visit the memorial web site in memory of Jeff Lucas to learn more at http: //www.jefflucasmemorial.com/warrior.html. A portion of proceeds will go to this foundation for the purchase and donation of AED's and scholarships for children. We hope you enjoy our first book in a series of books we are working on for release soon Our other topics will address different types of AED's as well as First Aid and many other health and EMS related topics for children of all ages If you need to order printed books for your use please contact us at indy@indytraininginc.com or through our various web sites to place a request: Indy Training, Inc. Web site: indytraininginc.com or Twitter: https: //twitter.com/indytraininginc or Facebook for ED The AED: https: //www.facebook.com/pages/ED-the-AED/110356232494688. An Adventure with ED the AED is protected by copyright and intellectual property of this book, concept, idea and future toy are protected by trademark & patent of the ED the AED concept by USPTO 2013. Please help support all families who have lost children or others to sudden cardiac death

Today's managers and leaders are faced with paralyzing challenges. There is never enough time or resources to get everything accomplished, and every organization is constantly being pulled in multiple directions. Every decision has consequences--some immediate, some longer-term. Add to these challenges the politics of corporate culture, where issues of power, influence, and authority are constantly in play. Whether you are a CEO, business owner, department head, team leader, or in any other managerial position, you need to learn how to navigate these treacherous shoals--to be flexible and decisive, supportive and commanding, tactical and strategic. In this fascinating analysis of business life, James Lucas identifies over a dozen fundamental paradoxes of leadership and demonstrates how the greatest leaders embrace, rather than avoid, them. From exercise authority and share power to encourage cooperation and encourage conflict, Lucas shows readers how to pursue seemingly incompatible goals simultaneously and thrive in a world of ambiguity. Whether you are formally in charge or find yourself in a position of de facto influence, this book will open your mind to new ways of solving problems, overcoming inertia, and turning uncertainty into opportunity. For more information and resources, please visit www.paradoxbasedleadership.com.

Today's leaders are faced with paralyzing challenges. There is never enough of anything to get everything accomplished. Every decision has consequences--some immediate, some longer-term, all serious. Every organization is constantly being pulled in multiple directions, and our frustration can swell as we see value in all of them. One authority instructs us to take charge, while another tells us to empower our employees. We're instructed to challenge our people with high expectations, and to allow for human error; to tightly align our organizations, and to open them organizations up to all possibilities. We face one crippling dilemma after another. Are we going to do A or B? The answer is yes, we're going to do it all. We're going to have high expectations and high tolerance; strong leadership that takes a back seat; crisp alignment with anarchic creativity. Whether you are a CEO, division or department head, team leader, or entrepreneur, you're going to learn how to navigate these treacherous shoals--to be flexible and decisive, supportive and commanding, tactical and strategic. For more information and resources, please visit www.paradoxbasedleadership.com.

Great leaders understand that leadership is a both/and, not an either/or game. In this groundbreaking book, James Lucas demonstrates how to pursue seemingly incompatible goals and thrive in a world of ambiguity. You'll see that, while a paradox seems to require irreconcilable actions, it is only an apparent contradiction. The value comes from seeing through the illusion. You will explore twenty fundamental paradoxes of leadership, culture, talent management, and strategy. You'll learn how to embrace, rather than avoid, these unavoidable paradoxes, examine both sides find practical techniques for avoiding common pitfalls, and ultimately discover creative solutions that reconcile apparently conflicting priorities. Whether you are formally in charge or find yourself in a position of de facto influence anywhere in your organization, this book will open your mind to new ways of thinking and allow you to turn uncertainty into opportunity. You've always sensed that these paradoxes were there. With this book, you'll be able to bring them into the light and make them work for you.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
Medical theory and practice of the 1700s developed rapidly, as is evidenced by the extensive collection, which includes descriptions of diseases, their conditions, and treatments. Books on science and technology, agriculture, military technology, natural philosophy, even cookbooks, are all contained here.
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Bath: printed and sold by S. Hazard: sold also by Cadell and Davies, London; Creech at Edinburgh; Brush and Reid at Glasgow; Holmes at Leeds; Bulgin at Bristol; and all other booksellers, 1800. viii,356p., tables; 12

The Teen CEO is a series to help teenagers become a successful CEO of their own company. In doing this they will learn many financial and life skills required in an ever increasing complex world. The books that you will require to become a Teen CEO are: 1. Business Ideas; 2. My Business Plan; 3. Company Constitution; 4. Running a Company; 5. Financial Records.

Intellectually ambitious and culturally engaged, these poems speak of Sartre, Zola and Jackson Pollock, of Western Australia's firewatch trees and Dubbo's gibbons, of the poet-batsman Stevie Smith, of youth and age. Ranging in form, James Lucas's poems ask to be reread rather than assented to, and are written in the belief that poetry is both solvent and fresh lick of paint.