Hidden Weapons

Author : Basil Collier
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2006-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844153671

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Hidden Weapons by Basil Collier Pdf

In his Foreword, Professor Jones writes 'Mr Collier takes the opportunity to review the contributions of all forms of Intelligence, and the use and misuse that was made of them, in all the major phases of World War II. His task has required very wide reading of the great volume of original documents and derivative literature now available, and I admire the judgement that is evident throughout the book. Within the limits of treating the widest aspects of Intelligence in World War II in a small compass, Mr Collier has told the whole truth, fortunately without it turning out to be very unfavorable; and in the lessons to be drawn from it we indeed have one element of security if properly applied'.Basil Collier throws fresh light on the low priority given to Intelligence between the wars; the tendency of ministers and senior officials to rely less on intelligence reports than their own individual hunches; the failure to foresee the invasion of Norway; why, even with the aid of Enigma it was impossible to turn the scales in Crete, and why the Americans, though privy to some of Japans most closely guarded secrets, allowed the Pearl Harbor attack to take them by surprise.

Author : Thomas Eisner,Maria Eisner,Melody Siegler
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780674024038

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Secret Weapons by Thomas Eisner,Maria Eisner,Melody Siegler Pdf

Mostly tiny, infinitely delicate, and short-lived, insects and their relatives—arthropods—nonetheless outnumber all their fellow creatures on earth. How lowly arthropods achieved this unlikely preeminence is a story deftly and colorfully told in this follow-up to the award-winning For Love of Insects. Part handbook, part field guide, part photo album, Secret Weapons chronicles the diverse and often astonishing defensive strategies that have allowed insects, spiders, scorpions, and other many-legged creatures not just to survive, but to thrive. In 69 chapters, each brilliantly illustrated with photographs culled from Thomas Eisner’s legendary collection, we meet a largely North American cast of arthropods—as well as a few of their kin from Australia, Europe, and Asia—and observe at firsthand the nature and extent of the defenses that lie at the root of their evolutionary success. Here are the cockroaches and termites, the carpenter ants and honeybees, and all the miniature creatures in between, deploying their sprays and venom, froth and feces, camouflage and sticky coatings. And along with a marvelous bug’s-eye view of how these secret weapons actually work, here is a close-up look at the science behind them, from taxonomy to chemical formulas, as well as an appendix with instructions for studying chemical defenses at home. Whether dipped into here and there or read cover-to-cover, Secret Weapons will prove invaluable to hands-on researchers and amateur naturalists alike, and will captivate any reader for whom nature is a source of wonder.

Author : Henry Stevens
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781935487623

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Hitler's Suppressed and Still-Secret Weapons by Henry Stevens Pdf

Now we know what spooked the Allies in the closing months of the war and why they were in such a panic to win quickly. The Allies assembled intelligence reports of supermetals, electric guns, and ray weapons able to stop the engines of Allied aircraft in addition to their worst fears of x-ray and laser weaponry. Then there were the bombs. Contained in this book are reports of structured bombs of nipolit, N-stoff bombs, cold bombs, oxygen bombs which destroyed all life, atomic bombs and rumors of the mysterious molecular bomb. The true history of the fuel-air bomb is revealed by our own military. There is even a probability that the SS black alchemists of the 3rd Reich were experimenting with red mercury bomb technology. This book documents very large mystery rockets under development in Germany, far beyond the V-2. Technological history is also examined. Guess who invented the computer, magnetic tape and computer programs? How about refining crude oil using sound waves or producing gasoline for 11 cents per gallon or the synthetic penicillin substitute, "3065"? Very exotic technologies are also discussed including German experiments in time, sustained fusion reactions, zero point energy and travel in deep space. Chapters include: The Kammler Group; German Flying Disc Update (Witness to a German Flying Disc); The Electromagnetic Vampire; Liquid Air; Synthetic Blood; German Free Energy Research; German Atomic Tests; "Project Hexenkessel" The Fuel-Air Bomb; Supermetals; Red Mercury; Means To Stop Engines; Magnetic Wave-Motorstoppmittel; "Death Rays"; Distillation of Crude Oil Using Sound Waves; What is Happening in Antarctica?; Large German Mystery Rockets; Experiments in Time; tons more.

Author : Don Cunningham
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462917051

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Secret Weapons of Jujutsu by Don Cunningham Pdf

Secret Weapons of Jujutsu is the first jujutsu book in English that deals with the full array of small hand weapons used by the Japanese samurai and constabulary. This martial arts manual includes a history of the weapons and discussions of hibuki (concealed weapons), improvised weapons, and traditional battlefield weapons such as: kansashi (a long, pointed metal hairpin worn by men and women) kokai and kudzuka (small utility knives) shoku (fire ax) shakuhachi (a bamboo flute — a particular favorite of monks) yawara (short wooden rod) manriki-gusari (weighted chain) suntetsu (short iron bar) lessen (iron war fan). Secret Weapons of Jujutsu discusses the weapons and demonstrates their use, in a series of clear, easy to follow photographs. Also included are historical photographs, as well as reproductions of paintings and line drawings, of these weapons and their bearers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Armor
ISBN : UCR:31210024761270

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Disguised Weapons by Anonim Pdf

Author : Basil Collier
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473814929

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Hidden Weapons by Basil Collier Pdf

In his Foreword, Professor Jones writes 'Mr Collier takes the opportunity to review the contributions of all forms of Intelligence, and the use and misuse that was made of them, in all the major phases of World War II. His task has required very wide reading of the great volume of original documents and derivative literature now available, and I admire the judgement that is evident throughout the book. Within the limits of treating the widest aspects of Intelligence in World War II in a small compass, Mr Collier has told the whole truth, fortunately without it turning out to be very unfavorable; and in the lessons to be drawn from it we indeed have one element of security if properly applied'.Basil Collier throws fresh light on the low priority given to Intelligence between the wars; the tendency of ministers and senior officials to rely less on intelligence reports than their own individual hunches; the failure to foresee the invasion of Norway; why, even with the aid of Enigma it was impossible to turn the scales in Crete, and why the Americans, though privy to some of Japans most closely guarded secrets, allowed the Pearl Harbor attack to take them by surprise.

Author : Brian J Ford
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472804730

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Secret Weapons by Brian J Ford Pdf

Deep in the bunkers of Nazi Germany, many of the world's top scientists worked to create a new generation of war winning super-weapons. A few of these, such as jet aircraft and the V2 rocket, became realities at the end of the war, others never made it off the drawing-board. Written by noted research scientist, Brian Ford, this exciting book charts the history of secret weapons development by all the major powers during the war, from British radar to Japanese ray-guns, and explains the impact that these developments eventually had on the outcome of World War II. Ford also takes a look at the weapons that never made it to development stage, as well as the more radical plans, such as the idea of turning Hitler into a woman with hormone treatment.

Author : Tim Trevan
Publisher : HarperCollins (UK)
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028792013

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Saddams Secrets by Tim Trevan Pdf

The author of this text, Tim Trevan, was a key British participant (1992-1995) in UNSCOM's investigation of Iraqi chemical and biological sites. In his narrative, he shows how UNSCOM dealt with Iraq's devious, despotic regime: the early frustrations encountered because of Iraq's lying and obstruction; the techniques and technologies inspectors employed; the personal difficulties and dangers of the job; and their ingenuity in tackling problems. The book also shows how the Commission maintained support in a divided UN Security Council long enough to achieve success, despite the ceaseless stream of international crises unleashed by Iraq to try and break the Commission.

Author : Alana Reneé
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781462822027

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Concealed Weapons by Alana Reneé Pdf

Compelling & dramatic coming of age stories for young readers

Author : Eric Heisserer
Publisher : Valiant Entertainment
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-13
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781682152300

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Secret Weapons TPB by Eric Heisserer Pdf

Eric Heisserer ? the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of ARRIVAL and Valiant?s upcoming HARBINGER and BLOODSHOT feature films ? joins Harvey Award-nominated visionary Ra?l All?n (WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR) for an all-new Valiant adventure? launching Livewire and an extraordinary new team of heroes into the fight of their lives! The government has dispatched Amanda McKee ? the technopath codenamed Livewire ? to investigate the ruins of a secret facility formerly run by Toyo Harada, the most powerful telepath on Earth and her former mentor. In his quest for world betterment at any cost, Harada sought out and activated many potential psiots like himself. Those who survived, but whose powers he deemed to have no value to his cause, were hidden away at this installation. But Livewire, having studied Harada?s greatest strengths and learned his deepest weaknesses, senses opportunity where he once saw failure. A young girl who can talk to birds? A boy who can make inanimate objects gently glow? To others, these are expensive disappointments. But, to Livewire, they are secret weapons?in need of a leader. Now, as a mechanized killer called Rex-O seeks to draw them out, Livewire and her new team of cadets will be forced to put their powers into action?in ways they never could have imagined? Collecting?SECRET WEAPONS #1-4

Author : Kiwi Joe
Publisher : GONBooks
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Most Secret Weapons of Nations Remote Viewed by Kiwi Joe Pdf

Nanotechnology in a shot Earthquakes Directed weather bombs Electromagnetic havoc over vast distances These are just four of today's fascinating and frightening weapon systems in development discovered over six years of investigation from 2012 to 2018 by Kiwi Joe, a seasoned remote viewer. The revised second edition of the fourth installment in Kiwi Joe's 'Remote Viewed' series is a shocking and compelling read. Ten countries. Ten weapons. Nine remain secret. At least two hidden in plain view. Our world has transformed into a global battlefield. Conventional wars are no longer the only domain of nations, and secret weapons are not solely aimed at military targets. You will find the book generously illustrated throughout with the original sketches from the remote viewing sessions. The author is a trained remote viewer, applying a learned skill with roots in psychic espionage and the groundbreaking research by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) in the 1970s. Delve into how the innate ESP present in each of us can be harnessed to unveil covert projects that silently shape our times. As the lines blur between military operations and global safety, this book seeks to uncover truths hidden from a global population that, while witnessing the aftermath, remains largely blind to the cause. Brace yourself for a revelation. A glimpse into the concealed realities exposed by remote viewing.

Author : Eric Heisserer
Publisher : Valiant Entertainment
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-07
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781682152720

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Secret Weapons Deluxe Edition HC by Eric Heisserer Pdf

The year?s best-selling independent limited series ??now in deluxe edition hardcover! Eric Heisserer, the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of ARRIVAL and Valiant?s upcoming HARBINGER and BLOODSHOT feature films, joins the Harvey Award-nominated art team of Ra?l All?n & Patricia Mart?n (WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR) for an all-new Valiant adventure?launching Livewire and an extraordinary new team of heroes into the fight of their lives! The government has dispatched Amanda McKee ? the technopath codenamed Livewire ? to investigate the ruins of a secret facility formerly run by Toyo Harada, the most powerful telepath on Earth and her former mentor. In his quest for world betterment at any cost, Harada sought out and activated many potential psiots like himself. Those who survived, but whose powers he deemed to have no value to his cause, were hidden away at this installation. But Livewire, having studied Harada?s greatest strengths and learned his deepest weaknesses, senses opportunity where he once saw failure. A young girl who can talk to birds? A boy who can make inanimate objects gently glow? To others, these are expensive disappointments. But, to Livewire, they are secret weapons?in need of a leader. Now, as a mechanized killer called Rex-O seeks to draw them out, Livewire and her new team of cadets will be forced to put their powers into action?in ways they never could have imagined? Collecting SECRET WEAPONS #1?4.

Author : Ian V. Hogg
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781510703681

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German Secret Weapons of World War II by Ian V. Hogg Pdf

Hitler’s regime was notorious for its many experiments and its various secret ploys, weapons, and technological developments. But typically, the term “secret German weapons” only turns up images of the V-1 and V-2 missiles that played a part in bombing London in 1944. But truth be told, there were many more unheard of weapons behind the Third Reich. Many of these weapons have been unknown to the general public. Here, Ian V. Hogg, one of the world’s leading experts on weaponry, reveals the sheer magnitude of Hitler’s secret weapon projects, from the V-3 and the V-4 missiles, to the Schmetterling, to the German nuclear bomb, to the question of nuclear war and more. This detailed account of the myths surrounding secret German weapons examines the various fields the Germans concentrated on during their weapon development process and discusses difficulties that arrived in the process and how, in many cases, the ideas were exploited by other nations. German Secret Weapons of the Second World War draws comparisons between similar Allied projects and narrates the deeper purpose behind many of these projects. Many of these developments were not completed before the end of the war, but have created a solid foundation for many of today’s great military developments. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : William B. Breuer
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780470256527

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Secret Weapons of World War II by William B. Breuer Pdf

Critical Acclaim for Secret Weapons of World War II "Breuer has produced yet another collection of rip-roaring tales. . . . A delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out." -Publishers Weekly "It is Breuer's portrayal of the competition for technological superiority between the Allies and the Nazis that grabs the reader and shows the significance of each wartime discovery and invention." -State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois In the fast-paced, suspenseful Secret Weapons of World War II, noted military historian William Breuer chronicles the clandestine battle that occurred between the brilliant scientists and codebreakers of the Allies and the Axis powers. Re-creating the covert missions, hoaxes, spying, conspiracies, and electronic sleuthing, Breuer deftly uncovers the spectacular feats of the fascinating men and women who determined the outcome of the war-providing an unprecedented look at the least-known operations and plots conducted by both sides.

Author : Don Cunningham
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462907496

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Samurai Weapons by Don Cunningham Pdf

Unlock the secrets of the legendary weapons of the samurai While the samurai is well known as the military nobility of medieval Japan, their range of weapons, which went far beyond the katana, bow, and spear, is lesser known. For instance, some weapons, like the tesson, or iron fan, were used in secret where samurai swords were not allowed. Others were improvised, with warriors using whatever fighting tool was at hand. In Samurai Weapons, readers will follow the story of Zenigata Heiji, among others, who developed an uncanny ability to use heavy coins as dangerous weapons by throwing them like bullets. Author Don Cunningham, who held ranks in judo, jujutsu, and kendo, including a second dan license from the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, gives us a historical look at these ancient arms in a way that's useful for novices and samurai experts alike. Chapters cover such rich details as: Japanese martial arts culture Hidden weapons Sensu, truncheons, and polearms Learn how and why samurai weapons included not only the sword of popular lore, but also a variety of others. Cunningham describes the society of Japan, how the samurai class arose, and the place in society that samurai held through the centuries, focusing in particular on the various weaponry they used, how they used it, and why. Samurai Weapons highlights how these weapons and fighting styles have influenced various schools of Japanese martial arts.