Unlock the secrets of tactical apparel with "Combat Threads," the comprehensive eBook guide that delves into the compelling world of military-inspired clothing. This riveting read is a deep dive into the history, technology, and innovation behind tactical garments, designed for anyone fascinated by the fusion of fashion, functionality, and survival. Discover the hidden narratives woven within "The Evolution of Tactical Clothing," where we trace the historical origins and see how the battlefield has dictated design. Witness how material technology has shaped the current landscape, lending unparalleled durability and breathability to garments once exclusive to the theater of war but now adopted by pop culture. Gain an in-depth understanding of the very fibers that make up tactical clothing, evaluating the balance of natural versus synthetic materials, their roles in protection, and why this delicate dance of strength and comfort is crucial for both soldier and civilian alike. Step into the design world with "Tactical Clothing Design Functionality and Mobility," where the ergonomics of apparel aims to enhance movement and utility, from hidden compartments to innovations that have rewritten the rulebook on modern-day gear. Protective features are no longer add-ons but essentials. Learn about the critical aspects of tactical clothing, from weather-resistant technologies to flame retardancy and thermal regulation, ensuring wearers are ready for any challenge thrown their way. Engage with the intricate "Color Science of Tactical Apparel," as we explore the strategic use of camouflage, color psychology, and visual deception. Recognize how color and pattern can mean the difference between standing out or blending in, whatever the operational environment may necessitate. In "Layering for Survival," the concept of base, mid, and outer layers is dissected to reveal the architecture of a tactical clothing system that can make or break survival in harsh conditions. From protective gear to the specific needs of women in tactical situations, urban environments, extreme conditions, and even children's and canine apparel, "Combat Threads" covers everything. With a special focus on carry systems, body armor integration, and the art of packing tactical bags for readiness, this eBook offers a well-rounded perspective on tactical apparel and its applications. Consider the indispensable knowledge laid out in the chapter "Legal Considerations and Practical Ethics," as it navigates the complex landscape of regulations surrounding tactical gear ownership and use, ensuring legal compliance and ethical conduct. Peer into "The Future of Tactical Apparel" to get a glimpse of what innovations are on the horizon, including emerging technologies and sustainable practices. And for those looking to tailor their strategic wardrobe, our chapters on crafting a personal tactical clothing strategy and training for effective gear use are invaluable. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to optimize your gear, an enthusiast fascinated by military apparel, or someone seeking comprehensive information to make informed decisions, "Combat Threads" is the ultimate guide to exploring this unique intersection of function, fashion, and survival.

“The best battlefield first-person compilation I have read . . . Here it all is—the tactics, the movement, the truth about warfare.” —The Civil War Times In Antietam: The Soldiers’ Battle, historian John Michael Priest tells this brutal tale of slaughter from an entirely new point of view: that of the common enlisted man. Concentrating on the days of actual battle—September 16, 17, and 18, 1862—Priest vividly brings to life the fear, the horror, and the profound courage that soldiers displayed, from the first Federal cavalry probe of the Confederate lines to the last skirmish on the streets of Sharpsburg. Antietam is not a book about generals and their grand strategies, but rather concerns men such as the Pennsylvanian corporal who lied to receive the Medal of Honor; the Virginian who lay unattended on the battlefield through most of the second day of fighting, his arm shattered from a Union artillery shell; the Confederate surgeon who wrote to the sweetheart he left behind enemy lines in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that he had seen so much death and suffering that his “head had whitened and my very soul turned to stone.” Besides being a gripping tale charged with the immediacy of firsthand accounts of the fighting, Antietam also dispels many misconceptions long held by historians and Civil War buffs alike. Seventy-two detailed maps—which describe the battle in the hourly and quarter-hourly formats established by the Cope Maps of 1904—together with rarely-seen photographs and his own intimate knowledge of the Antietam terrain, allow Priest to offer a substantially new interpretation of what actually happened.

After a devastating encounter at his familys farmhouse, Alarik Lyall finds his lifes path veering away from his dream and moving headlong into a nightmare. Rather than pursuing his plans for a future within the Merchants Guild, Alarik is forced to enlist at the Lathe, an ancient training facility that shapes the kingdoms youths into elite legionnaires. He doesnt know why he has been sent to the Lathe, and he certainly doesnt know how to excel there. The one thing he does know is who is responsible for abducting his dreams: a mysterious man who he only recognizes as the Driver. And with thoughts of the enigmatic man ever-present in Alariks mind, he vows retribution for his ruined life and abandoned dreams. But first Alarik must survive the trials and challenges of the Lathe.

This book provides a critical investigation of what has been termed the ‘global justice movement’. Through a detailed study of a grassroots peasants’ network in Asia (People’s Global Action), an international trade union network (the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mining and General Workers) and the Social Forum process, it analyses some of the global justice movement’s component parts, operational networks and their respective dynamics, strategies and practices. The authors argue that the emergence of new globally-connected forms of collective action against neoliberal globalisation are indicative of a range of place-specific forms of political agency that coalesce across geographic space at particular times, in specific places, and in a variety of ways. Rather than being indicative of a coherent ‘movement’, the authors argue that such forms of political agency contain many political and geographical fissures and fault-lines, and are best conceived of as ‘global justice networks’: overlapping, interacting, competing, and differentially-placed and resourced networks that articulate demands for social, economic and environmental justice. Such networks, and the social movements that comprise them, characterise emergent forms of trans-national political agency. The authors argue that the role of key geographical concepts of space, place and scale are crucial to an understanding of the operational dynamics of such networks. Such an analysis challenges key current assumptions in the literature about the emergence of a global civil society.

Novel: Intelligent rats are poised to take over the world, and who can stop them? Perhaps the suicidal artist whose eyes see lemon peel skies and candy cane pine trees. He has a special ability: he can communicate with felines. Everything hinges on the recovery of a stolen cat-relic. An ailurodyssey of McGuffiny fluff and fur balls.

Leverage your Arduino skills in the Raspberry Pi world and see how to cross the two platforms into sophisticated programs. The Arduino and Raspberry Pi communities overlap more than you might think. Arduinos can be expanded to have network capabilities with a variety of “shields,” all of which increase the cost and complexity of the system. By contrast, Raspberry Pis all run Linux, which is a very network-competent platform. The newest Pi, the Raspberry Pi Zero W, is WiFi and Bluetooth capable, and costs around $10 U.S. For network enabled gadgets, it makes far more sense to cross to the Raspberry PI platform, if only someone would make it easy to do. That's what this book is about. You'll learn some survival level Linux system administration, so you know how to set the machine up and how to establish at least minimal security for your gadget. You''ll set up and learn the Geany IDE on your Pi, which is fairly similar to the Arduino IDE. Where the two platforms overlap the most is the GPIO system. You'll see that several projects use and explain the WiringPi system. This is is deliberately similar to the Arduino's 'Wiring' functionality, which is how sketches interact with GPIO pins. You'll learn the differences between the GPIO pins of the two devices, and how the Pi has some limitations on those pins that the Arduino does not. As a final project, in an effort to escape some of those limitations, you'll attach an AtMEGA 328P to the Raspberry Pi and configure it as a real, 8MHz Arduino with the Arduino IDE running on the Pi, and learn how to have the two platforms communicate, giving you the best of both worlds. What You'll Learn Establish security with Linux system administration Set up the Apache webserver Write CGI programs so other computers can connect to your Pi and pull data in from it. Use C/C++ from Arduino sketches to write programs for the Pi Who This Book Is For The Arduino user who's been through all the tutorials and is comfortable writing sketches and connecting hardware to their Arduino.

Niya-Yur is a world at war! Shar-Lumen can’t be stopped, the gods have come out of their realm, and leaders on both sides are worried the world itself will suffer if a solution cannot be found. Ticca and Lebuin, with their elite Dagger team, have no choice but to follow the clues of Shar-Lumen’s plans, clues that lead them to the forbidden Circumveni Desert to discover his secrets. Yet, the Circumveni Desert is so deadly no one has ever returned from it in over five thousand years. Ticca and Lebuin come to realize that one of them must die to save the world.