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Progressive Management:
For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people.
Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News.
Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are.
The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust.
Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people.
Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News.
Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are.
The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust.
Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
Books
U.S. Air Force Aerospace Mishap Reports: Accident Investigation Board Report on May 2018 Crash with Fatalities of WC-130H Hercules Airlift Cargo Airplane at Savannah Hilton Head Airport, Georgia
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 31,350.
Language:
English.
Published: December 3, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics
Air Mobility Command released the results of its investigation into the WC-130H Hercules crash near Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Savannah, Georgia, May 2, that killed all nine Airmen on board.
U.S. Air Force Aerospace Mishap Reports: Accident Investigation Board Report on April 2018 F-22A Raptor Fighter Aircraft Landing Incident at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada Caused by Pilot Error
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 20,270.
Language:
English.
Published: December 3, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation
The pilot was not operating the aircraft in accordance with set procedures and prematurely retracted the landing gear. The AIB president further found by a preponderance of the evidence that organizational factors contributing to this mishap were significant in influencing and shaping the pilot's actions.
U.S. Air Force Aerospace Mishap Reports: Accident Investigation Board Report on 2018 Crash of Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron F-16CM Fighting Falcon Fighter Aircraft at Nellis AFB, Nevada
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 22,250.
Language:
English.
Published: December 3, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics
The cause of the mishap was the MP's G-LOC and associated states of absolute and relative incapacitation. During these states, the MP was unable to apply appropriate flight control inputs to avoid the MA's impact with the ground or attempt an ejection.
U.S. Air Force Aerospace Mishap Reports: Accident Investigation Board Report on 2018 Crash of HH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopter in Uninhabited Desert Area Near Al Qaim, Iraq with Seven Fatalities
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 21,440.
Language:
English.
Published: December 2, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics
An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter struck a galvanized steel cable and subsequently impacted an uninhabited desert area near Al Qaim, Iraq, March 15, 2018, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report.
U.S. Air Force Aerospace Mishap Reports: Accident Investigation Board Report on February 2018 F-16CM Fighting Falcon Fighter Aircraft Engine Fire on Takeoff from Misawa Air Base (AB), Japan
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 22,370.
Language:
English.
Published: December 2, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics
The mishap aircraft (MA) experienced an engine fire shortly after take-off from runway (RWY) 28 at Misawa Air Base (AB), Japan because an obsolete turbine frame forward fairing on the mishap engine (ME) failed during takeoff.
U.S. Air Force Aerospace Mishap Reports: Accident Investigation Board Report on T-38C Talon Supersonic Jet Trainer Aircraft Crash With Pilot Fatality Near Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas in 2017
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 28,560.
Language:
English.
Published: December 2, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics
Headquarters Air Education and Training Command released its Accident Investigation Board report from the T-38C Talon mishap, which occurred near Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 20, 2017.
U.S. Air Force Aerospace Mishap Reports: Accident Investigation Board Report on 2017 RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV Drone Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Mid-Air Breakup Near Lone Pine, California
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 17,310.
Language:
English.
Published: December 1, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation
According to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board (AIB) report an RQ-4B Global Hawk that crashed June 21, 2017, near Lone Pine, California, broke up mid-air after experiencing issues with one of its navigational data devices/ navigators.
U.S. Air Force Aerospace Mishap Reports: Accident Investigation Board Report on 2017 Loss of General Atomics UAV Drone MQ-9A Reaper Aircraft from 361st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 19,020.
Language:
English.
Published: December 1, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics
An MQ-9A crashed May 6, 2017 in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility after the ground control station lost downlink from the aircraft on final approach, according to an Air Combat Command Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report.
2018 Report of the Electromagnetic Defense Task Force (EDTF) - New Evaluation of EMP Threat from Nuclear Weapons and Solar Storms, Urgently Needed Protection of the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$8.99 USD.
Words: 23,840.
Language:
English.
Published: December 1, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Weapons, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Electrical
This vital late 2018 report covers the serious threat posed by EMP and electromagnetic spectrum attacks. On 20-22 August 2018, the Electromagnetic Defense Task Force (EDTF) hosted an inaugural summit in the National Capital Region (NCR). The summit was designed to aid and encourage actions to recover footing where our technological lead in EMS is being challenged.
U.S. Air Force Aerospace Mishap Reports: Accident Investigation Board Report - McKinley Climatic Laboratory Fire 2017 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida - Facility for Tests on Aircraft and Systems
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 19,320.
Language:
English.
Published: November 29, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics
Contractor workers were performing structural repairs when a fire broke out on July 5, 2017 resulting in an estimated $30 million in damage to an air-mixing facility at the McKinley Climatic Laboratory, located at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., according to a recently released Air Force Materiel Command Ground Accident Investigation Board report.
U.S. Air Force Aerospace Mishap Reports: Accident Investigation Board Report on F-16C Aircraft Midair Collision over Georgia in 2016 - Pilot Failure to Ensure Flight Path Deconfliction and Separation
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 25,030.
Language:
English.
Published: November 28, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics
Two F-16Cs collided head-on and crashed during training at Bulldog Military Operation Area near Louisville, Georgia., June 7, 2016, after a pilot failed to ensure flight path deconfliction and separation of aircraft, according to the Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report.
The Once and Future Air Support Operations Center (ASOC): A Critical Reflection on Developments in Air-to-Ground Command and Control - Close Air Support (CAS) History and Current Joint Doctrine
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 31,110.
Language:
English.
Published: November 28, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Weapons
In response to U.S. Army reorganization and lessons learned from Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan, the Air Force and Army agreed to realign the Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) with the Army division instead of the corps. Implementation has since stalled because of funding reductions and command-level disagreements.
Complete Guide to Military Base Closures and BRAC: Authoritative Compilation of Six Official Documents - Changes at Military Bases - Community Planning Challenge, Marketing Strategies for Base Reuse
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$8.99 USD.
Words: 60,340.
Language:
English.
Published: November 28, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Government
Reports included in this complete guide to military base closures and BRAC:
Community Guide to Base Reuse - One: Roles in Base Reuse - Assuming Responsibility * Reuse Overview - Understanding the Process * Local Redevelopment Authorities - Organizing for Success * Base Redevelopment Plan - Charting a Course for Economic Recovery * Implementation - Working for a Sustainable Reuse
Base Redevelopment Planning for BRAC Sites - Military Base Closure Surplus Property Determination, Outreach to State and Local Government, Non-profits, and Homeless Assistance Providers
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 20,510.
Language:
English.
Published: November 25, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Economic policy
A military base closure, while initially a source of significant local economic impacts, also represents the single most important opportunity for a community to make a dramatic, positive change in the local economy, especially in response to the loss of jobs.
Converting Military Airfields to Civil Airports - Base Closing BRAC Redevelopment Planning for Civilian Aviation Usage, NPIAS Army, Navy, Air Force Base Facilities Conversion
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 21,690.
Language:
English.
Published: November 25, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics
When a base closes, the former military property often presents the affected community with the single greatest asset for overcoming the job losses and other local impacts. Former military airfields often include runways that can accommodate the largest civil aircraft as well as ready-to-use land, buildings, and equipment.
Guidebook on Military Base Reuse and Homeless Assistance - BRAC Base Closure Redevelopment Planning, Continuum of Care, HUD Reviews and Community Group Support
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 23,730.
Language:
English.
Published: November 25, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » Social Science » Human Services
For more than four decades, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has closed or realigned military installations to reduce overhead, enhance readiness and modernization, and adjust to the realities of changing international relations. The resulting impact on surrounding communities is often dramatic.
Responding to Change: Communities and BRAC - Military Base Realignment and Closure Local Impacts and Response, Organization, Outreach, Redevelopment Planning, Property Disposal, Plan Implementation
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 19,140.
Language:
English.
Published: November 24, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Public affairs
Economic recovery does not occur without decisive and effective local leadership, and a genuine partnership between the Military Departments and the affected communities. To assist you in gaining perspective OEA prepared this publication which contains practical advice for local and State officials responding to the community changes caused by BRAC.
Community Guide to Base Reuse: Military Base Closure Economic Readjustment, Local Redevelopment Authorities, Planning, and Implementation, Comprehensive List of Assistance Sources and Agencies
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 31,060.
Language:
English.
Published: November 24, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Public affairs
The Department of Defense (DoD) has been closing military bases and assisting Defense-impacted communities through its Defense Economic Adjustment Program for more than 35 years. Over this period of time, experience has shown that the primary responses to a closure must be community-based.
The Final Frontier: News Media's Use of Commercial Satellite Imagery During Wartime - Technology and History of Imaging, Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Issues, Big Brother is Watching
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 19,590.
Language:
English.
Published: November 22, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Space Science
The purpose of this research paper is to explore how the mass media uses satellite imaging to gather information during wartime and determine what impact this technology has had, and will have, on advancing the art of news telling during armed conflict. Does satellite imagery impact the U.S. military's ability to effectively wage war in Afghanistan and Iraq?
Postpartum Policies for Military Mothers: Their Impact on Retention of Female Air Force Officers - Literature Review and Interviews about Work and Family Balance Issues, USAF Policies and Career Priorities
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 21,460.
Language:
English.
Published: November 21, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States
While there is no one reason that women are separating, work-family balance issues have often been noted as a cause. Recently, the Air Force released multiple policies that could help increase the retention of women in the military including increased maternity leave, increased post-partum deployment deferment, increased exemption time for post-partum fitness assessment, and more.
A Historical Look at Close Air Support (CAS): Case Studies of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm to Afghanistan; Training, Doctrine, Trust, and Dialogue for Effective Combined Arms Operations
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 31,790.
Language:
English.
Published: November 21, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Vietnam War
Throughout the history of close air support (CAS) there exists a consistent theme of friction and interservice rivalry. There are periods where close coordination and cooperation led to extremely effective CAS. Experiences in North Africa during World War II proved to be a harbinger of CAS throughout the twentieth century.
Cleared to Engage: Improving Joint Close Air Support Effectiveness - CAS Mission Most Difficult for Air Platform in Today's Battlefield, High Levels of Integration with Ground Force and Indirect Fires
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 22,140.
Language:
English.
Published: November 21, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States
The importance of close air support (CAS) has markedly increased over the last five years in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Ground forces have increasingly relied on the effects that airpower provides and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.
Air Force Future Operating Concept - A View of the Air Force in 2035: Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power with Operational Agility in Air, Space, and Cyberspace, Global Precision Strike Vignettes
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 32,480.
Language:
English.
Published: November 20, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics
Air Force Future Operating Concept broadly portrays how the future Air Force will conduct its five core missions as part of a joint, interagency, or multinational force, or independently in support of national security objectives. The central idea is this: In 2035, AF forces will leverage operational agility as a way to adapt swiftly to any situation or enemy action.
The Mediterranean Crucible, 1942-1943: Did Technology or Tenets Achieve Air Superiority? World War II Africa and Operation Torch, Tunisian Campaign and Operation Husky, Radar and Air Intelligence
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 37,310.
Language:
English.
Published: November 19, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / World War II, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation
By means of a historical analysis of the first two major US operations in the Mediterranean theater, Operation TORCH (November 1942 - May 1943) and Operation HUSKY (July 1943 - September 1943), the author examines the role of air superiority and how it was obtained by the British Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces in a coalition of Allied air powers.
Complete Guide to Operation Anaconda in the Afghanistan War: Air Power Close Air Support Case Study, Air and Ground Doctrine Lessons, Long-Distance Leadership Criticisms, Lessons for Joint Operations
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$9.99 USD.
Words: 93,390.
Language:
English.
Published: November 18, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Afghan War (2001-), Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Strategy
Four important reports about Operation Anaconda during the Afghanistan War are reproduced: Criticisms Associated With Operation Anaconda - Can Long Distance Leadership Be Effective? * Operation Anaconda: Lessons for Joint Operations * Operation Anaconda: Lessons Learned, or Lessons Observed? * An Air Power Perspective
Operation Anaconda: An Air Power Perspective - Unique Case Study in Application of Force, Lessons on Joint Warfare in Afghanistan, Planning for Operations, Persistent Close Air Support (CAS)
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 46,320.
Language:
English.
Published: November 18, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Afghan War (2001-), Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States
One of the most crucial joint combat operations in Afghanistan was Operation ANACONDA, designed and executed to remove the last remaining organized Taliban resistance. Operation ANACONDA generated lessons involving many aspects of the art of joint warfare.
Operation Anaconda: Lessons Learned, or Lessons Observed? Looking at Inconsistencies and Omission in Joint and Service Doctrine, Suggested Modifications to Air and Ground Component Doctrine
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 29,390.
Language:
English.
Published: November 17, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Afghan War (2001-), Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Strategy
Operation Anaconda, a subordinate operation to Operation Enduring Freedom in 2002, was notable for difficulties in integrating US air and ground forces in order to bring combat power to bear on a stronger than originally anticipated foe.
Operation Anaconda: Lessons for Joint Operations - Analysis of Complex Afghanistan War Battle, Problems in First Days, Intelligence Estimates, Integrating Air-Ground Operations, Rules of Engagement
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 44,080.
Language:
English.
Published: November 16, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Afghan War (2001-), Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Strategy
Operation Anaconda, conducted in the Shahikot Valley of Afghanistan during early March 2002, was a complex battle fought in rugged mountainous terrain under difficult conditions. The battle ended as an American victory at the cost of eight U.S. military personnel killed and more than 50 wounded.
Criticisms Associated With Operation Anaconda - Can Long Distance Leadership Be Effective? Planning and Execution Errors, CENTCOM Long-Distance Command and Control Structure Shortfalls and Benefits
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 16,240.
Language:
English.
Published: November 16, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Afghan War (2001-), Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Strategy
Although Anaconda was successful in achieving its objective of clearing al Qaeda fighters out of the Shah-i-Kot Valley, the planning and execution errors associated with this operation have provided a wealth of valuable lessons for the United States military. This paper reviews the events of Anaconda and through a detailed analysis, examines the various criticisms it received.
Anything But: Joint Air-Ground Training at the U.S. Army Ground Combat Training Centers - Thorough History of Close Air Support (CAS), Army and Air Force Cultures, Preventing Fratricide Events
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 35,510.
Language:
English.
Published: November 15, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States
Since the United States Army acquired its first Wright flyer and integrated the airplane into battle, the role of airpower has been a constant source of friction between ground and air forces. Army and Air Force cultures, doctrines, shared experiences, and fratricide involving close air support (CAS) have all helped shape the tenuous relationship between the two Services.
From Winning to Losing: ISIS's Behavioral Consistency and Inconsistency Since Zarqawi - Evolution of Islamic State Terrorist Organization Behavior and Doctrine, Violence and Islamist Apocalypticism
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 33,700.
Language:
English.
Published: November 14, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Islamic militancy, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Terrorism
Terrorist groups in the Middle East continue to pose a challenge to U.S. interests and a threat to the security of the United States and its allies. It is important to understand what factors drive the behavior of these groups and how they adapt to certain challenges.
Ending the Cycle: A History of Rohingya Persecution, Analysis of Potential for Radicalization, and a Method for Attaining a Peaceful Resolution - Myanmar Muslim Minority Group Driven to Bangladesh
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 34,400.
Language:
English.
Published: November 13, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Asian » Asia / Southeast Asia
In August 2017, the forced mass migration of the Rohingya, a Muslim minority group in Myanmar, became world news after the country's military began to drive thousands from their homes. Within months, an estimated 671,000 Rohingya had left the country.
Why Rebels Govern: Explaining Islamist Militant Governance and Public Goods Provision - Studies of Hezbollah, Hamas, and al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Legitimacy and Territorial Control
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 38,140.
Language:
English.
Published: November 13, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Middle East, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Islamic militancy
Rebel groups and insurgencies have been an important topic of study for several decades, particularly with the rise and success of groups like Hezbollah, al-Qaeda, Hamas, and the Islamic State. When rebel groups are discussed in the media and in popular culture, they are generally portrayed purely as violent organizations bent on imposing strict religious doctrines on an unwilling population.
Lessons in Ideology: A Study of the Relationship Between Formal Education, Socialization, and Violent Extremism - Islamic Salafi Schools in Indonesia, Muhammadiyah Schools, Beyond Bali Education
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 46,340.
Language:
English.
Published: November 12, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Islamic militancy, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Terrorism
Western governments have invested considerable resources in counter-violent extremism (CVE) programs in an effort to reduce the spread of terrorism both domestically and internationally. One approach, formal education, holds potential as a long-term strategy for preventing violent extremist ideologies from taking hold in a community.
Douglas MacArthur: Strategic Influences and Military Theories - Exploration of Life and Military Career, Roles as West Point Superintendent and Army Chief of Staff, Three Levels of Warfare Theory
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 52,050.
Language:
English.
Published: November 11, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / World War II, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Strategy
How did Douglas MacArthur's experiences throughout his career influence his strategic methodology and shape his potential theories on the conduct of war? This thesis explores MacArthur's life and military career to determine the foundation behind the man and identify critical areas.
Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami - 3.11 and Public Opinion of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (SDF): Trending Toward Normalization? Disaster Leading to Improvement in Civil-Military Relations in Japan
by Progressive Management (compiler)
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$6.99 USD.
Words: 38,200.
Language:
English.
Published: November 11, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Asian » Asia / Japan, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » World politics
When the largest earthquake ever recorded in Japan's modern history struck on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 (3.11), the resulting tsunami and nuclear disaster contributed to the crisis quickly spinning out of control.
Cyber Security for Critical Energy Infrastructure - Enhancing Electrical Grid Security, Attacks on Ukrainian and Western Energy Sectors, Critical Infrastructure Management, Safeguards, Mitigation
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 32,250.
Language:
English.
Published: November 10, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Computers & Internet » Security, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Power Resources / Electrical
The United States power grid is a logical target for a major cyber attack because it connects all of the nation's critical infrastructures with electricity. Attackers consistently exploit vulnerabilities of the bulk power system and are close to being able to disrupt electrical distribution.
No Country an Island: Iceland's Contributions to NATO Since 1949 - Alliance Pivot Back to the North Atlantic to Counter Russia and Putin, Big Power of Small States, Alarm at Aggressive Kremlin
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 27,810.
Language:
English.
Published: November 10, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » History » Russian
The United States and its Allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) shifted their collective focus away from the North Atlantic in the early 1990s because Russia was no longer a dominant threat to Western security as it had been during the Cold War.
AFD'S Rise: The Historical Significance and Impact on German Politics - Alternative fur Deutschland Right-Wing Party, Legacy of National Socialism, History of Federal German Government and Politics
by Progressive Management (compiler)
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$6.99 USD.
Words: 42,750.
Language:
English.
Published: November 10, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Germany, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » World politics
Germany's newest right-wing party, Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD), burst on to Germany's political stage in 2013 and has achieved more success than any German right-wing party since 1949. The resurgence of the German right wing has caused concern for many who still remember the legacy of National Socialism, and the wave of right-wing populism that has swept Europe has exacerbated those fears.
A Nation Offside: An Analysis of the Disparity Among East and West German Soccer Teams and Players Following Unification - Return of Identity Politics and Populist Nationalist Sentiments
by Progressive Management (compiler)
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$6.99 USD.
Words: 26,420.
Language:
English.
Published: November 9, 2018
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Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Germany, Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Football & rugby » Soccer (association football)
Support of a soccer club has become a cultural cornerstone for a significant portion of European society, yet a major portion of the German population has been denied this opportunity to root for a home team or even a local player. The cultural significance of soccer in the region may also have helped fuel societal divisions.
Call to Duty: Video Game Effects on the Military - Potential for Violent, Aggressive Behavior, Positive Effect on Cognitive Ability and Learning Environment, Good for Military Recruitment and Training
by Progressive Management (compiler)
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$6.99 USD.
Words: 31,010.
Language:
English.
Published: November 8, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Computers & Internet » Games, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States
Video games are a very popular form of media and entertainment—though not without controversy. This thesis seeks to understand the effects of video games on those who play them, because the U.S. Armed Forces have begun to adopt video games as training tools.
Demonstrations in America: An Assessment of the Factors Motivating Non-Violence at the Million Man March in 1995 and Violence at Unite the Right Rally 2017 in Charlottesville, Improper Police Response
by Progressive Management (compiler)
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$6.99 USD.
Words: 31,810.
Language:
English.
Published: November 5, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Activism, Nonfiction » Social Science » Violence in Society
Demonstrations have brought awareness to issues of healthcare, civil rights, women's rights, and the environment. While most of these demonstrations have been peaceful, some have resulted in injury and death. This thesis attempts to develop an understanding of the factors motivating non-violence and violence at demonstrations by examining the 1995 Million March and the 2017 Unite the Right rally.
An Analysis of the Primary Driver for China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) - Security Versus Economics - Maritime Silk Road, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Infrastructure Network Project
by Progressive Management (compiler)
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$6.99 USD.
Words: 31,860.
Language:
English.
Published: November 5, 2018
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Nonfiction » History » Asian » China, Nonfiction » History » Asian » India & southern Asia
China portrays the Belt and Road Initiative - an interconnected network of rail lines, oil and gas pipelines, roads, bridges, and port facilities designed to connect China with Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe - as an effort aimed at regional economic integration with win-win outcomes for every country involved.
The Homegrown Jihadi Terrorist: The Threat of ISIS-Inspired Radicalization in the United States - American Foreign Fighters for Violent Islamist Extremism, Minnesota Cluster and Game Theory Analysis
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 40,040.
Language:
English.
Published: November 4, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Terrorism, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Islamic militancy
As this study establishes, the influence of Islamist extremists has expanded into the United States. The terrorist organization known as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has attracted many U.S. citizens to support its radical perspective of Islam.
Through the Seams of the Iron Curtain: Clandestine NGO Support to Christian Religious Minorities in Communist-Controlled Eastern and Central Europe, and Russia, 1960-1989, Bible Smuggling Operations
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 44,550.
Language:
English.
Published: November 3, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Ministry / Evangelism, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christianity
In the same Cold War context in which the CIA's Book Program covertly sent Western literature behind the Iron Curtain into the Communist world, Christian missionaries also used covert (and some overt) methods to smuggle Bibles to the Underground Churches of the Eastern Bloc.
NASA's Management and Utilization of the International Space Station - 2018 Report Exposing Obstacles to Privatization of the ISS, Lack of Emergency Deorbiting Capabilities, and Health Research Goals
by Progressive Management (compiler)
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$6.99 USD.
Words: 28,020.
Language:
English.
Published: October 29, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Space Science
Released in July 2018, this report by the NASA Office of Inspector General, Office of Audits, assessed NASA's progress in maximizing utilization of the ISS to accomplish its human exploration objectives and evaluated the options and challenges associated with a transition to commercial operation, potential extension, and the Station's eventual retirement.
Detecting Deception: A Bibliography of Counterdeception Across Time, Cultures, and Disciplines - Valuable Information for Intelligence Professionals to Reduce Vulnerability to Strategic Surprise
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 233,140.
Language:
English.
Published: October 28, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Government
This is an impressive and comprehensive bibliography by Dr. Barton Whaley on the theory and practice of "Counterdeception." Dr. Whaley has been an avid researcher and teacher of military-political deception studies and theories for nearly four decades.
2018 Complete Guide to Regulation of Cryptocurrency Around the World: Survey of 130 Countries and Organizations - Bitcoin, Virtual Currencies, Digital Money, Blockchain Technologies Laws and Policies
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$7.99 USD.
Words: 74,250.
Language:
English.
Published: October 26, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Money & monetary policy, Nonfiction » Computers & Internet » Security / cryptography
This report surveys the legal and policy landscape surrounding cryptocurrencies around the world. While not dissimilar in form to the 2014 Law Library of Congress report on the same subject, which covered forty foreign jurisdictions and the European Union, this report is significantly more comprehensive, covering 130 countries as well as some regional organizations that have issued laws.
K-12 School Shooting Database: Research Methodology - Criteria Used in Creating a Centralized Compendium of School Shootings, Establishing Definitions for Comprehensive Review of Violence Issue
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 17,210.
Language:
English.
Published: October 26, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » True Crime » Murder » General, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Violence & harassment
The current landscape of publicly available information compiled on school shootings comes from a wealth of sources including, but not limited to, peer-reviewed studies, government reports, archived newspapers, mainstream media, non-profit enquiries, private websites, personal blogs, and crowd-sourced lists. Individually, however, these platforms fail to capture the magnitude of the problem.
Iranian Natural Gas: Opportunities and Risks - Exploration of U.S. Strategic Political Scenarios of Cooperation, Confrontation, and Hybrid Approach, Impact of JCPOA Withdrawal by Trump Administration
by Progressive Management (compiler)
Price:
$6.99 USD.
Words: 36,480.
Language:
English.
Published: October 26, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Middle East, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Power Resources / Fossil Fuels
This thesis investigates the Islamic Republic of Iran's current natural gas sector and explores the opportunities to monetize its proved natural gas reserves. According to BP statistics, Iran owns the world's second-largest proved natural gas reserves, totaling 33.2 trillion cubic meters, or 17.2% of the world's total proved reserves.
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