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Martin J Dougherty
Kirjat ja teokset yhdessä paikassa: 45 kirjaa, julkaisuja vuosilta 2007–2027, suosituimpiin kuuluu Battles of the Crusades. Vertaile teosten hintoja ja tarkista saatavuus suomalaisista kirjakaupoista.
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45 kirjaa
Kirjojen julkaisuvuodet: 2007–2027.
With more than 300 black-&-white illustrations of combat scenarios, punches, blocks and ducks, and with expert easy-to-follow text, Extreme Unarmed Combat guides you through everything you need to know about what to do when you canâ??t escape trouble. This book could save your life.
There is no clear start point for Hinduism, no single prophet or messiah who taught people how to worship and the forms to follow. Nor is there a single text containing the universal truths; instead, there are many different practices and innumerable variants of common myths and tales. From the ancient Sanskrit texts of the Upanishads, Vedas, Mahabharata and Ramayana, the characters, gods and narratives of Hinduism emerged to demonstrate the moral precepts, duties and correct behaviour of Hinduism. Learn about Vedic cosmology, which is divided into four cyclical Yugas, or epochs, and which has no beginning or end; or the creation myth of Varaha, a powerful boar who saved the earth from primordial waters; or the legend of Rama, who against great odds rescues his love Sita from the demon-king Ravana; or Vishnu, the greatest god in the Hindu Trimurti (triad), who takes the form of nine different avatars and stops the earth from being destroyed through preserving Atman, the unchanging ultimate reality. Illustrated with 120 photographs and artworks, Hindu Myths is an accessible, engaging and highly informative exploration of the complex mythology underlying one of the world’s oldest and most influential religions.
Ireland holds a special place in people’s hearts – even for many who haven’t been there. To some the appeal is its natural beauty, to others it’s the history; to some it’s the country’s strong folk tradition, to others it even seems to be a mystical place. Ireland presents more than 200 outstanding photographs celebrating the island’s most evocative and beautiful places, whether in nature or man-made, from the miles of near empty beaches to the Mourne Mountains in County Down, from the pretty fishing towns of County Cork to Dublin’s elegant Georgian streets. Featuring images from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, the book ranges widely across landscapes and history, from rugged cliffs and rolling hills to mysterious stone circles, magnificent cathedrals and ruined abbeys; and from medieval forts and castles to grand Victorian follies and villages abandoned during the Potato Famine. While some images such as the striking basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway may be familiar, others you may know only from Game of Thrones and the Star Wars films but never realized that they, too, are in Ireland. Presented in a handy pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Ireland is a stunning collection of images celebrating the island’s natural beauty, culture and history.
With a new world order emerging in the early 21st century, Chinese ground forces have been consistently improved and geared towards quality for costly main battle tanks, while still maintaining a huge number of cheaper AFVs. With 7,450 vehicles, China has today by far the largest number of armoured fighting vehicles of any army in the world. ModernChinese Tanks explores the main battle tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, self-propelled guns and missile-launching platforms in service since 1945, with an emphasis on the latest technology deployed by the PLA. Organised historically by type, the entries include the Type 98 and 90 tanks, the Type 80/85/88 held in reserve, and the Type 99 used by elite battalions. In addition, there is the YW-306 self-propelled rocket launcher and the PLA PL0 100mm assault gun. Illustrated with expert colour profile artworks for each entry and completed with technical specifications, ModernChinese Tanks is a detailed reference guide for modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in modern military technology.
With the aid of superb line artworks, Unarmed Combat demonstrates to the reader how special forces soldiers are taught to excel in hand-to-hand fighting: how they maximise bodyweight, and the use of various strikes, throws, locks and constrictions to defeat opponents. It explains how different martial arts have been combined by military units to create hand-to-hand combat systems for defence against multiple assailants, for fighting on the ground, for dealing with edged and impact weapons, what works against attackers with firearms and – more importantly – what doesn’t. With tips and techniques from unarmed combat experts, the book is divided into two main sections. The first covers the mental preparation needed to be ready to defend yourself. The second covers the physical techniques needed to defend yourself, and if necessary, strike back to temporarily incapacitate your attacker and escape. With more than 300 easy-to-follow artworks and handy pull-out lists of key information, Unarmed Combat is the definitive guide for anyone wanting to be ready for anything - it could save your life.
Unarmed Combat: Hand-To-Hand Fighting Skills from the World's Most Elite Military Units
Martin J. Dougherty
Amber Books
2019
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With the aid of superb line artworks, Unarmed Combat demonstrates to the reader how special forces soldiers are taught to excel in hand-to-hand fighting: how they maximise bodyweight, and the use of various strikes, throws, locks and constrictions to defeat opponents. It explains how different martial arts have been combined by military units to create hand-to-hand combat systems for defence against multiple assailants, for fighting on the ground, for dealing with edged and impact weapons, what works against attackers with firearms and - more importantly - what doesn't. With tips and techniques from unarmed combat experts, the book is divided into two main sections. The first covers the mental preparation needed to be ready to defend yourself. The second covers the physical techniques needed to defend yourself, and if necessary, strike back to temporarily incapacitate your attacker and escape. With more than 300 easy-to-follow artworks and handy pull-out lists of key information, Unarmed Combat is the definitive guide for anyone wanting to be ready for anything - it could save your life.
From the unguided Mk 82 bomb used by U. S. forces to the Russian-Indian Brahmos supersonic cruise missile, Modern Air-Launched Weapons is a detailed guide to the complex world of aircraft munitions. It shows how combinations of various weapons and pods are loaded onto major aircraft types such as the F-15, B-1B, Su-30 and EF2000 Typhoon, and how these combinations work together in the heat of battle. Arranged by type of aircraft, the book’s annotations, numbered diagrams, top and side view artworks and photographs help to explain the terminology and systems employed in modern warfare, providing an excellent overview of modern offensive and defensive weapons systems. Featuring specially commissioned computer-generated colour illustrations and an extensive directory of weapons, Modern Air-Launched Weapons is an expertly written, essential reference work read for anyone interested in modern military aviation.
Duck punch, cover block and knee strike. Boxing, wrestling and Ju-Jitsu. Gameplan, lines of attack and final disengagement. If taking flight isn't an option, fighting is a necessity. Extreme Unarmed Combat is the authoritative handbook on an immense array of close combat defense techniques, from fistfights to headlocks, from tackling single unarmed opponents to armed groups, from stance to maneuvering. Presented in a handy pocketbook format, Extreme Unarmed Combat's structure considers the different fighting and martial arts skills an individual can use before having to consider at the areas of the body to defend. It teaches how to attack without getting hurt, and how to incapacitate an opponent. With more than 120 black-&-white illustrations of combat scenarios, punches, blocks and ducks, and with expert easy-to-follow text, Extreme Unarmed Combat guides you through everything a person need to know about what to do when escaping trouble isn't an option. This book can save lives.
KingsQueens of the Medieval World explores the captivating stories of monarchs from all across Europe. Arranged thematically, this lively and accessible history from Charlemagne to Ferdinand and Isabella groups these dynastic rulers by their achievements - military leaders, law-makers, religious reformers, or patrons of the arts.
La guerra de las Rosas: El conflicto que inspiró Juego de Tronos
Martin J. Dougherty
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2017
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La derrota en la batalla de Ricardo III en 1845 pavimento el camino para la relativa paz y prosperidad de inglaterra bajo el reinado de los Tudor y termin con una amarga y violenta guerra civil de m s de 30 a os. Con complots, rebeliones, asesinatos, traici n, batallas feroces y cortesanos maquinadores, la Guerra de las Rosas desgarr a la Inglaterra del siglo XV. Desde el rey loco Enrique VI en el campo de batalla hasta las misteriosas desapariciones de los "Pr ncipes de la Torre" y la verdad acerca de la deformaci n de Ricardo III. La Guerra de las Rosas es un v vido y muy ilustrado relato sobre los ltimos reyes de Inglaterra medieval, lo cual no sorprende que una historia tan cargada de drama inspirara la obra de fantas a Juego de tronos.
In this accessible book, the whole narrative of the Viking story is examined from the eighth to the 11th century. Beginning in 789 A. D., the Vikings raided monasteries, sacked cities and invaded western Europe. They looted and enslaved their enemies. That is only part of their story. In long boats they discovered Iceland and America and also sailed up the Seine to Paris. They settled from Newfoundland to Russia, founded Dublin and fought battles as far afield as the Caspian Sea. A thousand years after their demise, traces of the Vikings remain all the way from North America to Istanbul. They traded walruses with Inuits, brought Russian furs to Western Europe and took European slaves to Constantinople. Their graves contain Arab silver, Byzantine silks and Frankish weapons. Arranged thematically, this narrative examines the Norsemen from exploration to religion to trade to settlement to weaponry to kingdoms to their demise and legacy. Today, questions remain: what prompted the first Viking raids? What stopped their expansion? How much of the tales of murder, rape, and pillage is myth? Give your readers the answers.
The stories of Thor, Odin and Loki are familiar to most of us. Many people know that the Norse gods fought against giants and were ultimately betrayed by Loki the trickster. The end of the world and the death of the gods in a grim battle called Ragnarok has also found its way into popular culture. Ideas taken from Norse mythology are frequently found in modern fantasy and science fiction – such as elves, dwarfs and undead warriors rising from an unquiet grave, for example. Norse mythology is rich in adventure and ideas about creation, death and the afterlife. Norse Myths takes a wide-ranging approach, examining the creation stories of the Norse world, the monsters and the pantheons of the deities, including such figures as Heimdall, Freya and Baldr. It looks at the sagas and the Prose and Poetic Eddas, which tell of real and imagined people, featuring both heroic tales and humorous escapades. The book also examines how Norse myths were interpreted in a Christianized Europe and how their motifs influenced medieval German writers and, in turn, were used in the modern world in very different ways, by the likes of composer Richard Wagner and in the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien. Illustrated with 180 colour and black-&-white artworks and illustrations, Norse Myths is an engaging and highly informative exploration of a rich mythology that still resounds today.
Small weapons that can be fired by one person have been in use for centuries and remain an integral part of modern warfare. This resource showcases handguns, rifles, and more through 3D digital modeling that allows readers to see each weapon from every angle. Each weapon's features and safety measures are fully explained, and accompanying text provides the history of its use, complete with fascinating war stories.
In the last century, there have been some pretty amazing advances in naval technology. This visually arresting reference guide profiles several dozen warships. The naval vessels featured include submarines, amphibious landing craft, aircraft carriers, and destroyers. Both historically significant ships from the past and today's newest high-tech vessels have their moments in the spotlight. The book features amazing images of the vessels profiled, which were created in 3D then rendered as elevations. This one is sure to delight anybody who has an interest in the military, history, technology, or the ocean.
Of all the weapons ever invented, none has the mystique of the sword. It remains a symbol of authority and strength even today, long after its day on the battlefield has passed. Swords feature in figures of speech, in statues and monuments, and in company logos. They are used in solemn ceremonies and hung on walls as decoration. The sword remains a potent symbol of authority, strength and power. Yet the word ‘sword’ can mean entirely different things to different people; the Roman gladius, the Scottish claymore and the rapier are all swords, and they are all quite different from each other. In this book, Martin Dougherty uses his familiarity with historical European swords to take the reader through the background behind each of these weapons and techniques for their use. This is an invaluable guide for all those interested in historical swordsmanship.
Readers are privy to profiles of an array of the most sophisticated small arms devices developed since the end of the Cold War. Each weapon is featured in a spread with an easy to follow diagram or chart, which shows full specifications and detail. Here the reader can compare the key details of each weapon side by side. In addition, this title is filled with custom charts, graphs, and photographs, and accompanied by an accessible explanation of the key characteristics of each weapon type.