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As insurgent threats evolve and assume new forms, the United States must also evolve in its ability to counter potentially prolonged threats in several parts of the world. Because of the potential for global reach in contemporary insurgencies, the ability to draw on lessons learned from past counterinsurgency (COIN) campaigns using different historical cases can be valuable, helping current and future leaders prevent a repetition of mistakes and building a foundation on which to build contemporary responses. To this end, six historic COIN operations from the 19th and 20th centuries are examined to determine which tactics, techniques, and procedures led to success and which to failure. The Philippines, Algeria, Vietnam, El Salvador, Jammu and Kashmir, and Colombia were chosen for their varied characteristics relating to geography, historical era, outcome, type of insurgency faced, and level of U.S. involvement. Specific issues examined include the counterinsurgents’ ability to innovate and adapt, the need to find a way to recognize the threat, and tactics for confronting it. more...

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Boost grades with this illustrated Quick-Study Guide. You. will use it from an undergraduate school all the way to medical school. Audience: Intended for everyone interested in Neurochemistry, particularly. undergraduate and graduate life science students, medical students, and nursing. students. Features.:.; Fully illustrated.; Synthesis and degradation pathways.; Written in clear, concise format.; Difficult concepts are explained in simple terms.; Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases.; Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway.; Designed for optimal navigation on PDA, Smartphone, Tablet, and desktop devices.; Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display.; Add Bookmarks.; Text annotation and mark-up.; Use your down-time to prepare for an exam.; Always have the guide available for a quick reference.; Automatic synchronization between the handheld and the desktop PC. You. could read half of the book on the handheld, then finish reading on the desktop. Annotations and drawings are also synchronized. Table of Contents. I. Neurocellular Anatomy. Neuron: Axon | Dendrite. Axonal Transport and Growth: Axoplasmic transport | Kinesin. | Dynein | Myosin | Growth cone | Axon guidance. Synapse: Synaptic Vesicles | Exocytosis. | Endocytosis | Synaptic plasticity | SNARE | Synaptobrevin | Synapsin | NSF. Glial cell:. Astrocyte | Oligodendrocyte | Schwann cell | Myelin | Nodes of Ranvier | Multiple. sclerosis. Cytoskeleton:. Actin | Intermediate filament | Microtubule. II. Membranes And Transport. Membrane Structure: Fluid. mosaic model | Detailed Structure. Lipids: Fatty acid | Fatty. acid degradation | Fatty acid synthesis | Triglyceride | Waxes | Lipoprotein. | Cholesterol. Membrane Components: Phospholipids | Sphingomyelin |. Glycolipid | Glycocalix | Cholesterol | Antigen. Movement of Molecules: Diffusion | Osmosis | Electrochemical. gradient. Passive more...

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A new U.S. grand strategy has been emerging, one that requires not only resources but patience and commitment: the promotion of democracy and freedom abroad. The U.S. armed forces will continue to be among the myriad contributors necessary to achieve this goal. In the face of increasing complexity, changing tactics, and tight budgets, the defense establishment will need to change in multiple ways, yet must also not risk its historic strengths. This volume draws together and integrates insights derived from a wide range of research efforts undertaken at RAND over the past few years. Some of the observations include different ways to organize and employ forces and to divide labor among them, updated insights about the natures of likely future conflicts, the need to further improve information resources, and the value of fostering partnerships among the services and with allies. The authors also offer specific recommendations, such as a recommendation to the Air force to reevaluate its concepts for large-scale power projection. more...

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Boost Your grades with Organic Chemistry Quick-Study Guide. Navigate. from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases. Audience: Intended for everyone interested in Organic Chemistry, particularly undergraduate. and graduate life science students, medical students, nursing, and dental students. Features.:.; Formatted for a small screen.; Easy to understand.; Organic compounds, formulas and isomers.; Nomenclature.; Reactions kinetics and mechanisms.; Reactions sorted by type and by class.; Spectroscopy.; Multi-Platform device capability (PDA, smartphone, PC).; No matter which device you use (Windows Mobile, Symbian OS, Pocket PC, Palm. OS, Blackberry, or Desktop), you will NOT lose any functionality.; Search for the words or phrases.; Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page.; Add Bookmarks.; Text annotation and mark-up.; Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway.; Use your down time to prepare for an exam.; Always have the guide available for a quick reference.; Automatic synchronization between the handheld and the desktop PC. You. could read half of the book on the handheld, then finish reading on the desktop. Annotations and drawings are also synchronized. Table of Contents. Introduction: History | Description. and nomenclature | Classification | Characteristics of organic substances |. Molecular structure elucidation | Organic reactions | Organic compounds. Chemical Bond: Valence electron. | Covalent | Coordinate covalent bond | Ionic bond | Metallic bond | Polarity. | Aromaticity. Molecular geometry: Valence bond. theory | Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory | Orbital hybridization. | Sigma bond | Pi bond | Lewis structure | Resonance | Carbon-carbon bond. Classification: Common Atoms | Hydrocarbons | Functional groups. | Classes | IUPAC nomenclature | Periodic Table. Stereochemistry: Isomers. | Structural isomerism | Stereoisomerism | Geometric isomerism | Optical isomerism. | Diastereomer | Enantiomer more...

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Melting &. boiling points, Density, Electronegativity, Electron affinity, and much more. Navigate from TOC or search for words or phrases. Features.:.; Formatted for a small screen.; Atomic numbers, symbols & weights.; Chemical symbols and more...; Easy to navigate.; Designed for optimal navigation on PDA, Smartphone, Tablet, and desktop devices.; Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display.; Search for the words or phrases.; Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page.; Add Bookmarks.; Text annotation and mark-up.; Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway.; Use your down time to prepare for an exam.; Always have the guide available for a quick reference.; Automatic synchronization between the handheld and the desktop PC. You. could read half of the book on the handheld, then finish reading on the desktop. Annotations and drawings are also synchronized. Table of Contents. Periodic Table: Standard | Large. List of elements sorted by: Atomic number (including atomic. Mass) | Name | Symbol | Boiling Point | Melting Point | Density | Atomic radius. | Electronegativity | Electron affinity | Ionization potential | Standard enthalpy. change of vaporization | Standard enthalpy change of fusion | Specific heat. capacity. About Periodic Table :. Arrangement | Periodicity of chemical properties | Electron configuration |. Naming of elements | Chemical symbols | History. Chemical Series : Alkali metal |. Alkaline earth metal | Lanthanides | Actinides | Transition metals | Poor metals. | Metalloids | Nonmetals | Halogens | Noble gases. Appendix: IUPAC nomenclature | Metric system (SI) | SI writing. style | Powers of 10 prefixes | United States units conversion. more...

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