Command and Control : What is it that makes a good leader?

Great Military Leaders from Washington to the Twenty-First Century [Modern Scholar]



Recorded Books (December 7, 2010) | English | ISBN: 1449808051 | MP3@96 kbps | 7 hrs 32 mins | 313.32 MB
Professor Mark R. Polelle examines great military leaders in history, beginning with George Washington and moving on to Napoleon, U.S. Grant, Pershing, MacArthur, and Schwarzkopf, among others. The course also addresses the politics of military history and leadership and illustrates the circumstances that enable the rise of great leaders. Perhaps most importantly, Professor Polelle raises and answers that essential question: What is it that makes a good leader?

Lecture 1 The Politics of Military History and Military Leadership
Lecture 2 Washington: The Indispensable Man
Lecture 3 Napoleon: The First Modern General
Lecture 4 U.S. Grant and the Art of War in the Industrial Era
Lecture 5 Sherman and the Advent of Total War
Lecture 6 The Great Southern Hope: Robert E. Lee
Lecture 7 Moltke and the German Way of War
Lecture 8 Pershing and the American Expeditionary Force in World War I
Lecture 9 Eisenhower and World War II
Lecture 10 Patton and the Romance of War
Lecture 11 MacArthur: The American Caesar?
Lecture 12 Curtis LeMay and Generalship During the Cold War
Lecture 13 "Stormin' Norman" Schwarzkopf and Desert Storm: Remaking the American Military after Vietnam
Lecture 14 Lessons of Military Leadership


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Boys and Girls Learn Differently!: A Guide for Teachers and Parents

92 pages | Jossey-Bass | English | ISBN-10: 0787964859 | PDF
Despite feminism and efforts to desexualize teaching, boys and girls persistently exhibit different learning styles. Based on two decades of research in 30 cultures around the world and the observations made at the Michael Gurian Institute at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, this book explores the reasons for those differences in processing information and learning. Part 1 examines research on the brain that indicates physical differences, such as male brains being larger and female brains maturing earlier. Part 2 offers practical, grade-level-appropriate advice for developing learning environments that accommodate boys' and girls' differing learning styles.

The book notes the fundamental differences--boys are more active and physical, girls more verbal and social--but cautions against stereotyping children and neglecting the individuality of specific kids. It outlines the components of the "ultimate classroom," one that supports both sexes in learning, and illustrates with actual classroom experiences. Helpful tables outline different strategies, and the book encourages teaching teachers to "mentor both aggression and empathy." Useful for parents and teachers alike

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All New Electronics Self-Teaching Guide 3rd Edition

2008 | 426 Pages | PDF | English | 2.6 Mb
For almost 30 years, this book has been a classic text for electronics enthusiasts. Now completely updated for todays technology with easy explanations and presented in a more user-friendly format, this third edition helps you learn the essentials you need to work with electronic circuits. All you need is a general understanding of electronics concepts such as Ohms law and current flow, and an acquaintance with first-year algebra. The question-and-answer format, illustrative experiments, and self-tests at the end of each chapter make it easy for you to learn at your own speed.

* Easily master the mathematical calculations that help you to understand the operation of electronic circuits
* Review the concepts and equations you need to design basic circuits using direct current and alternating current
* Understand the principles of the transistor, a key building block of modern electronics
* Calculate the values of currents, voltages, and resistances in circuits that use transistors as switches or amplifiers
* Discover methods for filtering electronic signals to reduce noise or enhance the signal
* Explore the concepts and equations governing oscillators and power supplies, including step-by-step procedures for designing an oscillator and a power supply circuit
* Gain an understanding of the currents, voltages, and principles and calculations that allow you to select components for circuits

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Wine For Dummies, 4th Edition

432 pages | For Dummies (October 9, 2006) | English | ISBN-10: 0470045795 | PDF | 9 MB
Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been extensively updated! If you’re a connoisseur, Wine For Dummies, Fourth Edition will get you up to speed on what’s in and show you how to take your hobby to the next level. If you’re new to the world of wine, it will clue you in on what you’ve been missing and show you how to get started. It begins with the basic types of wine, how wines are made, and more. Then it gets down to specifics:

• How to handle snooty wine clerks, navigate restaurant wine lists, decipher cryptic wine labels, and dislodge stubborn corks
• How to sniff and taste wine
• How to store and pour wine and pair it with food
• Four white wine styles: fresh, unoaked; earthy; aromatic; rich, oaky
• Four red wine styles: soft, fruity, and relatively light-bodied; mild-mannered, medium-bodied; spicy; powerful, full-bodied, and tannic
• What’s happening in the “Old World” of wine, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, and Greece
• What’s how (and what’s not) in the New World of Wine, including Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa
• U.S. wines from California, Oregon, Washington, and New York
• Bubbling beauties and medieval sweets: champagne, sparkling wines, sherry, port, and other exotic dessert wines

Authors Ed McCarthy, CWE, who is a regular contributor to Wine Enthusiast and The Wine Journal and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, MW, who owns the International Wine Center in New York, have co-authored six wine books in the For Dummies series. In an easy-to-understand, unpretentious style that’s as refreshing as a glass of Chardonnay on a summer day, they provide practical information to help you enjoy wine, including:

• Real Deal symbols that alert you to good wines that are low in price compared to other wines of similar type, style, or quality
• A Vintage Wine Chart with specifics on numerous wines
• Info on ordering wine from out of state, collecting wine, and more

Wine For Dummies, Fourth Edition is not just a great resource and reference, it’s a good read. It’s full-bodied, yet light…rich, yet crisp…robust, yet refreshing….

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Computer Power User - March 2011 (True PDF)

English | True PDF | 112 Pages
Computer Power User is a monthly print publication aimed at people who breathe, eat, and sleep technology. The kind of person who gets his kicks upgrading graphics cards and smashing benchmarks. The type of person who re installs Windows at 2 a.m. because his system keeps crashing while he's encoding video.


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