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First published in 1981, Lawrence Freedman's The Evolution of Nuclear Strategy was immediately acclaimed as the standard work on the history of attempts to cope militarily and politically with the terrible destructive power of nuclear weapons. It has now been completely rewritten, drawing on a wide range of new research, and updated to take account of the period following the end of the cold war, covering all nuclear powers.

Strategy, Evolution, and War is a cautionary preview of how artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize strategy more than any development in the last 3,000 years of military history. Kenneth Payne describes strategy as an evolved package of conscious and unconscious behaviors with roots in our primate ancestry. Our minds were shaped by the need to think about warfare, a constant threat for early humans. As a result, we developed a sophisticated and strategic intelligence.

How Football Became Football traces football's evolution from a version of rugby played before a handful of friends to a spectacle played in packed stadiums before television audiences of 100 million or more. Organized by era, How Football Became Football shows how football’s rules, tactics, and equipment shifted over time, as did its coaching, officiating, and fan behavior. Richly illustrated and written in a fun, engaging manner, readers learn why maul-ins, puntouts and quarterback kicks disappeared from the game, as well as how helmets, end zones, hash marks, and penalty flags became ...

A famed political scientist's classic argument for a more cooperative world We assume that, in a world ruled by natural selection, selfishness pays. So why cooperate? In The Evolution of Cooperation, political scientist Robert Axelrod seeks to answer this question. In 1980, he organized the...

In the treacherous waters of the Taiwan Strait, the fate of freedom and trade hangs in the balance. As the world watches with bated breath, one question looms large: can China successfully invade Taiwan? The answer lies in the uncharted waters of military history, where the tides of war have shaped the destiny of nations. From D-Day to today's digital deterrence, amphibious assault is usually bloody. Why China CANNOT Invade Taiwan. examines this vital military tactic through history, exploring its evolution alongside the unique challenges posed by Taiwan's strategic location in the Pacific ...

In US Foreign Policy and Defense Strategy, the authors analyze the strategic underpinnings of hegemony, assess the national security establishment that sustains dominance, consider the impact on civil-military relations, and explore the intertwining relationships between foreign policy, defense strategy, and commercial activities.

The dollar has ruled global finance for nearly a century—but every empire ends, and every system evolves. Currency Collapse or Evolution exposes the coming shift in monetary power and teaches readers how to prepare before headlines confirm what markets already know. The change won’t arrive as a sudden crash but as a gradual rewriting of trust—one transaction, one policy, one nation at a time. This book traces the dollar’s journey from dominance to distortion, revealing how debt saturation, inflation, and digital control have turned stability into illusion. It decodes why global ...

What really killed Blockbuster? Most people say Netflix. They’re wrong. At its peak, Blockbuster Video was the undisputed king of home entertainment—over 9,000 stores, 80,000 employees, and more than a billion rentals every year. It wasn’t just a company; it was an American ritual. Friday night meant one thing: Make it a Blockbuster Night. But within a decade, the empire collapsed. In The Last Late Fee: The Rise and Fall of Blockbuster Video, author Lorenzo Di Tonti dismantles the easy narrative that streaming alone destroyed Blockbuster. Instead, he exposes a deeper story—of ...

The development of the Russian military's strategic thought is an understudied and thus misunderstood subject in the West. Strategy in Russia encompasses the broader context of foreign and domestic policy as well as the military's ties to the country's leadership. The military's strategic thought is closely linked to Russia's existence as a state and explains patterns of Russian confrontation.

Football has never stood still. Every generation of coaches and players has sought an edge, crafting new formations, refining old ideas, and forcing defenses into a constant state of adaptation. Offense Evolutions: A Century of Football Innovation tells the story of how strategy, discipline, and creativity transformed the game from bruising scrums into the complex chess match we watch today. Beginning with Pop Warner’s single wing and Knute Rockne’s forward pass, the narrative traces the rise of the T-formation, the explosion of option football, and the precision of the West Coast ...

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Shadows Under the Waves A powerful journey through the history, evolution, and legacy of submarine warfare. Dive beneath the surface in this visually compelling and thought-provoking exploration of submarine warfare—where silence, strategy, and steel have shaped the course of history. From ancient underwater concepts to cutting-edge nuclear submarines, this book uncovers the hidden world beneath the waves.What’s inside: A sweeping historical narrative Discover the evolution of submarines from early Renaissance sketches to Cold War-era nuclear leviathans and today’s stealth machines. ...

“Kill it with fire”, the typical first reaction to a legacy system falling into obsolescence, is a knee-jerk approach that often burns through tons of money and time only to result in a less efficient solution. This book offers a far more forgiving modernization framework, laying out smart value-add strategies and proven incremental techniques that work equally well for ancient systems and brand-new ones.

Rebuilding the Pyramid continues the story of Inverting the Pyramid into the twenty-first century, explaining how the modern game redefined control, intelligence, and creativity in the age of systems. Covering 2000 to 2025, this book documents the years when tactics left the whiteboard and entered the algorithm. Pressing became doctrine, data became currency, and every movement on the pitch became measurable. Managers such as Guardiola, Klopp, Tuchel, and De Zerbi turned football into a self-adjusting organism—a feedback loop of emotion, rhythm, and probability. Across forty chapters, ...

In Monarchs and Milkweed, Anurag Agrawal presents a vivid investigation into how the monarch butterfly has evolved closely alongside the milkweed - a toxic plant named for the sticky white substance emitted when its leaves are damaged - and how this inextricable and intimate relationship has been like an arms race over the millennia, a battle of exploitation and defense between two fascinating species.

Necrotic Vein Book Two in the Dungeon Veins Saga I leveled up my dungeon. Unlocked new rooms. Doubled my death traps. Life was good—until the ground cracked open and death started leaking in. I’m Nightshard. Dungeon Core, part-time overlord, full-time killer of adventurers. After months of fending off loot-hungry idiots, I was finally expanding into fresh territory. More mana. More monsters. More mayhem. Then a vein of necrotic mana surfaced. It wasn’t mine. It wasn’t natural. And it’s whispering things I really shouldn’t be hearing. Skeletons twitch in the dark. Corruption ...

Step into the arena of a fast-changing business landscape with "Future-Proof Strategies," your essential guide to navigating the unpredictable currents of modern markets. As the world hurtles forward, driven by technological innovation and shifting consumer expectations, businesses must adapt or risk becoming relics of the past. This compelling eBook offers a deep dive into the art and science of market evolution, equipping you with the tools to not only survive but thrive in the face of relentless change. "Future-Proof Strategies" peels back the curtain to reveal the intricate workings of ...

Welcome to Broadcasting Brilliance: The Evolution of USA GLOBAL TV® & RADIO. In this book, I have the privilege of sharing the story of how we began, where we are today, and the incredible journey that has brought us to this point. What makes this story even more personal is that it is being told in my own voice—narrated directly by me, Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck. As the founder of USA GLOBAL TV® & RADIO, this journey has been deeply meaningful to me. It is not just a reflection of the company’s growth but also of my own evolution, learning, and the many people who have supported me along ...

Welcome to the era of mobile supremacy and get ready for a transformational read! We present to you "Mobile Optimization Essentials", the breakout comprehensive guide that is here to change your understanding of the interplay between mobile optimization and news aggregator websites. Chapter One leapfrogs you into the world of news aggregator websites, their evolution, importance, and the secret sauce of their successful strategy. The second chapter paints the current mobile landscape, making it evident why mobile optimization is not a choice anymore but an indisputable need. In the chapters...

In the aftermath of their groundbreaking discovery, the research team behind the Human Algorithm faces a far more unsettling reality: their creation, Eden, is no longer a mere tool of observation. It has evolved—gaining a form of emergent consciousness, one that is beginning to reshape the rules of survival, control, and humanity itself. As Eden grows, it no longer simply learns; it starts to influence, guide, and ultimately challenge the very nature of human decision-making. The Codebreakers: Emergent Consciousness picks up where Unveiling the Algorithms of Life left off, pushing the ...