Miriam B. Kahn, "Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries"
English | 2012 | ISBN: 083891151X | PDF | pages: 178 | 14.1 mb
Fire, water, mold, construction problems, power-outages―mishaps like these can not only bring library services to a grinding halt, but can also destroy collections and even endanger employees. Preparing for the unexpected is the foundation of a library's best response. Expert Kahn comes to the rescue with this timely update of the best step-by-step, how-to guide for preparing and responding to all types of library disasters. This completely revised third edition offers

Dirty Tricks or Trump Cards: U.S. Covert Action and Counterintelligence By Roy Godson
2000 | 384 Pages | ISBN: 0765806991 | PDF | 30 MB
Contrary to popular misconceptions and public branding as "dirty tricks," covert action and counterintelligence can have considerable value. Democracies, while wary of these instruments, have benefited significantly from their use, saving lives, treasure, and gaining strategic advantage. As liberal democracies confront the post-Cold War mix of rogue states and non-state actors, such as criminals and terrorists, and weapons of mass destruction and mass disruption, these clandestine arts may prove to be important tools of statecraft, and perhaps trump cards in the twenty-first century. Godson defines covert action as influencing events in other parts of the world without attribution, and counterintelligence as identifying, neutralizing, and exploiting the secret activities of others. Together they provide the capability to resist manipulation and control others to advantage. Counterintelligence protects U.S. military, technological, and diplomatic secrets and turns adversary intelligence to U.S. advantage. Covert action enables the United States to weaken adversaries and to assist allies who may be hampered by open acknowledgment of foreign support. Drawing on contemporary and historical literature, broad-ranging contacts with senior intelligence officials in many countries, as well as his own research and experience as a longtime consultant to the U.S. government, Godson traces the history of U.S. covert action and counterintelligence since 1945, showing that covert action works well when it is part of a well-coordinated policy and when policy makers are committed to succeeding in the long-term. Godson argues that the best counterintelligence is an offensive defense. His exposition of the essential theoretical foundations of both covert action and counterintelligence, supported by historical examples, lays out the ideal conditions for their use, as well as demonstrating why they are so difficult to attain. This book will be of interest to students and general readers interested in political science, national security, foreign policy, and military policy.

Telita Snyckers, "Dirty Tobacco: Spies, Lies and Mega-Profits"
English | 2020 | ISBN: 0624088936, 0624091538 | EPUB | pages: 306 | 1.7 mb
What is more profitable than cocaine, heroin, marijuana or guns? Illegally trafficked cigarettes . . . Reputable tobacco companies have - for decades - been complicit in cigarette smuggling. In this gripping exposé, former SARS lawyer Telita Snyckers uncovers the dark underbelly of the tobacco industry.

Charles Oliver, "Dinner at Buckingham Palace"
English | ISBN: 1786065169 | 2019 | 288 pages | EPUB | 6 MB
Lovingly curated by Charles Oliver, who was born into the royal household as the son of a royal servant, this book features exclusive photographs, recipes, anecdotes and menus that span across three generations of royal dining. Oliver grew up with the Royal Family, spending over 60 years in their service. Over that time, he developed an interest in royal eating habits, having been witness to the meals of Queen Victoria, George V and Queen Mary, and Elizabeth II. This compilation offers a never-before-seen glimpse into the intimate affair of afternoon tea in the Royal Household, as well as the more formal proceedings of a state supper, alongside a brief insight into the history of royal cooking. Featuring a selection of menus used at actual royal events, alongside a series of exclusive private photographs of the Royal Family, this new insight into the world of royal dining will give you the inspiration you need to create exquisite dishes and craft decadent desserts which are fit for a king or queen!

M. Morris Mano, Michael Ciletti, "Digital Design: With an Introduction to the Verilog HDL, VHDL, and SystemVerilog"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 0134549899 | ASIN: B0BRQSFBWM | PDF | pages: 1476 | 17.2 mb
For introductory courses on digital design in an Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science department.

Moi Hoon Yap, "Diabetic Foot Ulcers Grand Challenge: Third Challenge, DFUC 2022, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2022, Singapore, Septe"
English | ISBN: 3031263537 | 2023 | 135 pages | PDF | 15 MB
This book constitutes the Third Diabetic Foot Ulcers Grand Challenge, DFUC 2022, which was held on September 2022, in conjunction with the 25th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2022 in Singapore. The 8 full papers presented together with 5 challenge papers and 3 post-challenge papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions.