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As US-Russian relations scrape the depths of cold-war antagonism,
the promise of partnership that beguiled American administrations
during the first post-Soviet decades increasingly appears to be
have been false from the start. Why did American leaders
persist in pursuing it? Was there another path that would
have produced more constructive relations or better prepared
Washington to face the challenge Russia poses today? Â
With a practitioner's eye honed during decades of work on Russian
affairs, Thomas Graham deftly traces the evolution of opposing
ideas of national purpose that created an inherent tension in
relations. Getting Russia Right identifies the blind
spots that prevented Washington from seeing Russia as it really is
and crafting a policy to advance American interests without
provoking an aggressive Russian response. Distilling the Putin
factor to reveal the contours of the Russia challenge facing the
United States whenever he departs the scene, Graham lays out a
compelling way to deal with it so that the United States can
continue to advance its interests in a rapidly changing world.
This engaging book details the wide variety of model kits produced
by Revell, Inc. of Venice, California, from the 1950s through the
1970s. Over 545 color photographs display many of the much sought
after kits, ranging from automobiles and ships to aircraft and
spaceships. Also included are a fascinating history of the company
and the men and women who drove its success, a detailed recounting
of the wide ranging, exquisitely detailed models produced,
discussions of the artists who brought the box art to life, a
bibliography, and a model kit index providing listings of the
models produced, their variations, and their value in the secondary
market. Newly updated values are found in both captions and the
index. Anyone collecting or building models will be fascinated with
this book.
Showcasing some of the most recognized and dynamic examples of
aviation art ever produced, the paintings here appeared on model
airplane kit boxes. Generations of hobbyists have enjoyed these
colorful and inspiring paintings that graced model packaging in
hobby shops. More than 170 of the most memorable examples are
displayed in full color. They chronicle aviation history from the
Wright Brothers' Kitty Hawk Flier to the Apollo Lunar Module,
including many of the best-known aircraft in aviation history.
Among the many artists whose works are portrayed are Tom Morgan,
John Steel, Jack Leynnwood, Lorenzo Ghiglieri, Jim Cox, John
Amendola, Ray Gaedke, Jo Kotula, and Dick Locher. In the
well-researched text, these artists tell personal stories behind
their art in their own words. This book will be treasured by
aviation enthusiasts, model builders, and everyone who has fond
memories of their model building days.
Aurora slot cars are legendary. These tiny racing cars captured and
held the imagination of American kids for over a decade and their
unparalleled popularity made them coveted Christmas presents
between 1960 and 1977. Aurora slot car races were staged
everywhere, from home basements to the Johnny Carson show! Relive
those competitive days with this exciting book filled with hundreds
of photos of slot cars plus engaging text and background
information. Here are Thunderjets, AFX Flamethrowers, Dragsters,
Super Speedsters, and more, reproduced in 1/24, 1/25, 1/32, and
1/48 scale. The informative text provides readers with the Aurora
company history, and detailed information on colors, model
variations, and prices. An extensive price list and photo
cross-reference index is included. Learn to recognize them, then
collect them all!
Since its beginning in Chicago in the 1940s, Monogram's plastic
model kits for cars, ships, aircraft, and spacecraft have captured
the imaginations of hobbyists everywhere. The thousands of models
Monogram made from 1945 to 1986 are described in detail, shown in
over 300 beautiful color photos, with several new images, and are
complete with their updated collector's value. The popular cars
range from classic hot rods and flashy custom cars to NASCAR
racers. Interviews were conducted for this book with company
executives, designers, and model sculptors including Darryl
Starbird and Tom Daniel, artists who painted the box art, and
salesmen who put the kits on store shelves. Today the kits and
finished models are themselves collectibles for beginning and
advanced modelers alike.
Thomas Grahame Bailey (1872 1942) had the components of this work
printed in individual parts in India between 1902 and 1906. The
Royal Asiatic Society in London decided to collect and publish them
in 1908 in its monograph series, incorporating a preface by Bailey.
The pagination is not continuous as already printed sheets of the
earlier studies were reused. Twenty-six dialects from the hill
regions of the northern and north-western Himalayas are covered in
some detail, including grammar, vocabulary, their relationship to
each other, and some songs. Bailey's work was pioneering: he had
travelled among the hill peoples, being initiated into tribal rites
and secret vocabularies, often of a criminal nature. There had been
no previous publications on the grammar or philology of these
dialects, merely some translated Christian texts. Bailey
subsequently published a number of works on languages of the Indian
subcontinent, including a history of Urdu literature.
Sir Thomas Graham Jackson (1835-1924) was one of the most
distinguished architects of his generation, particularly renowned
for his work in Oxford for the University and the Military College.
Jackson was also a prolific author, producing numerous books
relating to the history of architecture, often illustrated with his
own sketches. Originally published in 1923, this book is formed
from a series of personal accounts describing experiences during
the author's extensive travels. The text also contains
illustrations by Jackson from a wide variety of locations. This is
a highly readable volume that will be of value to anyone with an
interest in travel writing and architectural history.
Nuclear power is not an option for the future but an absolute
necessity. Global threats of climate change and lethal air
pollution, killing millions each year, make it clear that nuclear
and renewable energy must work together, as non-carbon sources of
energy. Fortunately, a new era of growth in this energy source is
underway in developing nations, though not yet in the West. Seeing
the Light is the first book to clarify these realities and discuss
their implications for coming decades. Readers will learn how, why,
and where the new nuclear era is happening, what new technologies
are involved, and what this means for preventing the proliferation
of weapons. This book is the best work available for becoming fully
informed about this key subject, for students, the general public,
and anyone interested in the future of energy production, and,
thus, the future of humanity on planet Earth.
"Preventing Catastrophe" is written by two authors who are
experienced "Washington hands" and who understand the interplay
between intelligence and policymaking. Both have been personally
involved, in the United States and overseas, in pursuing national
and international measures to stop the proliferation of weapons of
mass destruction. Their extensive experience is evident in this
book, which puts the Iraqi WMD issue in proper perspective,
explains the challenge of monitoring small clandestine programs,
and explains how the effort to prevent terrorist acquisition and
use of WMD differs from preventing their acquisition and use by
nation states. At the same time, the authors are able to make a
complex subject understandable to non-technical experts, making
this book a useful teaching tool, especially for those who have
little or no knowledge or experience in US national security
decision making.
"National intelligence and international inspections are necessary
to create confidence that violations of non-proliferation
commitments are detected in time to permit appropriate action. Both
must be pursued with professionalism and critical minds avoiding
poor intelligence or cosmetic inspections. The issues studied
thoroughly and with good judgment in this welcome volume by Graham
and Hansen were intensely controversial in the case of Iraq but
remain central to international counter-proliferation
efforts."--Hans Blix, Executive Chairman of the Weapons of Mass
Destruction Commission
Near the end of the nineteenth century Standard Oil millionaire
Henry Morrison Flagler ventured to St. Augustine, Florida,
America's Oldest City, and transformed it into an exotic travel
destination for the social elite. He raised magnificent, fanciful
Spanish Renaissance hotel palaces on what had been orange grove and
salt marsh. Then he connected his creation with the outside world
by building a modern railroad system. Flagler's hotels stand as
monuments to innovation in architecture and engineering. They were
the first large buildings in the United States constructed of
poured concrete, and they pioneered use of novel amenities like
electric lights, steam heat, and elevators. They are still a vital
part of modern St. Augustine. The Ponce de Leon, Flagler's
preeminent hotel, now houses Flagler College; the Alcazar now holds
the City Hall and the Lightner Museum. Only the Casa Monica
(previously called the Cordova) is presently a hotel.
The first comprehensive guide to America's historic house museums,
this directory moves beyond merely listing institutions to
providing information about interpretive themes, historical and
architectural significance, collections, and cultural and social
importance, along with programming events and facility information.
Useful cross-reference guides provide quick and easy ways of
locating information on almost 2500 museums. A multi-functional
reference for museum professionals, local historians, historic
preservationists or anyone interested in America's historic house
museums.
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