Clint Eastwood's completion of the Iwo Jima saga. Here the action is seen from the Japanese point of view and the film is based on the book 'Picture Letters from Commander in Chief' by Tadamichi Kuribayashi. The island of Iwo Jima stands between the American military force and the home islands of Japan. Therefore the Imperial Japanese Army is desperate to prevent it from falling into American hands and providing a launching point for an invasion of Japan. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi (Ken Watanabe) is given command of the forces on the island and sets out to prepare for the imminent attack. General Kuribayashi, however, does not favour the rigid traditional approach recommended by his subordinates, and resentment and resistance fester among his staff.

Washington Irving and Islam contributes to understanding the relationship between the United States and the Islamic world, valuable not only for studies of Washington Irving, American Literature, or Islam, but also for thinking through the role Islam and the "Orient" have played in American literature and history, a critical field receiving ever-increasing attention. The global context of Irving's work ties these essays together as does an understanding that his writings challenge easy classification of the Muslim other, and, indeed, challenge easy classification of Irving's own responses to that other. Washington Irving bestrides opposing positions as well as distant worlds.

In this book is determined and studied the Psyche in the Human organism and established the Foundations of New Psychology. The first Part of this book that is called as the "Determination of the Psyche in the Human organism" is the most important and largest part of the book and it is the first time in the sciences system that, in the human organism is determined and studied the location, internal structure, higher functions and activity of the Psyche. Psyche exists, is available in Human organism and a subject of Psychology. The second Part of the book that is called as the "Psyche, Brain and the Human organism" is covering the research of the problems related to the mutual activity of the Psyche with the brain and all human body. The third Part that is called as the "Foundations of New Psychology" is covering the basis that is connected with the creation of new fundamental Psychology. As well, here is informed about the reasons that establishing new real Psychology, its main obligations and research directions and enumerated the factors that helping to the formalization and development processes of new original and professional Psychology. The book can be used by all of the researchers and students studying the Psychology, Neuroscience and generally the Human. The book will also be useful and interesting for the General Public. Learn your Psyche and new fundamental, original Psychology. About Author: see Author's scientific Web-site: http: //www.newpsychology.us

Warning: This humorous-but tragic-love story set in the 1980s is guaranteed to please and tease all your emotions. Devoted teacher, Beth Lynn, falls hard for Scott Reiner, also known as The Keeper of the Lighthouse. He enters her world through the most unlikely of places-her computer. The handsome stranger rescues her from total humiliation, and his unconditional love becomes the catalyst for Beth's incredible journey. Phoenix of the Heart is a powerful story about the transforming power of love.

The CyberCraft Initiative is designing a framework for command and control of future Air Force Cyber-weapon systems, that autonomously operate and defend the Air Force networks and information systems to provide Cyberspace Superiority in support of the defense of the United States. The fundamental research question of the CyberCraft Initiative is "What is required for a commander to trust a CyberCraft to autonomously defend military information systems?" The Trust Vector model is one method of integrating trust into the CyberCraft fleet. Trust Vectors define trust and distrust between agents based on three components; current and historical data, intrinsic knowledge of the remote agent's abilities, and recommendations from other agents. This research finds that the Trust Vector model can be modified to integrate trust into the CyberCraft Initiative. Several expansions to the model are proposed, including applying the Trust Vector model to an asynchronous paradigm for data transactions. This research also determines the limits of the utility of historical data for the Trust Vector model.

No matter if you consider yourself a success or are seeking ways to experience it, "Make Sure Your Shirt Has Buttons" describes certain behavioral and personality traits we all must use to succeed in life. We are taught throughout our childhood and well into adulthood that there are typically four things we must do if we want to achieve success. The four things, referred to metaphorically in the book as "shirts," are: get an education; get a job; maintain good physical and mental health; obey all laws.

We're taught about these four things at school, home, and through a variety of other methods. But one message that is not taught is the fact that these four things only lay the foundation for what it takes to begin the process of succeeding in life. Just as a real shirt won't function as intended, or look as good without buttons, the author provides 13 principles that serve as "buttons" to complement the metaphorical shirts. Through the use of personal examples, the author shares various strategies, suggestions, recommendations, and tips that describe the process to become a success.

Mechanical Circulatory and Respiratory Support is a comprehensive overview of the past, present and future development of mechanical circulatory and respiratory support devices. Content from over 60 internationally-renowned experts focusses on the entire life-cycle of mechanical circulatory and respiratory support - from the descent into heart and lung failure, alternative medical management, device options, device design, implantation techniques, complications and medical management of the supported patient, patient-device interactions, cost effectiveness, route to market and a view to the future. This book is written as a useful resource for biomedical engineers and clinicians who are designing new mechanical circulatory or respiratory support devices, while also providing a comprehensive guide of the entire field for those who are already familiar with some areas and want to learn more. Reviews of the most cutting-edge research are provided throughout each chapter, along with guides on how to design new devices and which areas require specific focus for future research and development.