Author: SNK Corporation
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1645051846
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
FISTS OF FIRE THE KING OF FIGHTERS tournament kicks off with flame and fury, as longtime rivals Kyo and Iori go head-to-head. The two of them want nothing more than to settle their grudge in the ring, but some fighters have a more sinister plan for Iori. Can Kyo hope to prevail, when the darkness sealed within his foe is stirred to dangerous life?
The King of Fighters ~A New Beginning~ Vol. 2
Author: SNK Corporation
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1645051846
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
FISTS OF FIRE THE KING OF FIGHTERS tournament kicks off with flame and fury, as longtime rivals Kyo and Iori go head-to-head. The two of them want nothing more than to settle their grudge in the ring, but some fighters have a more sinister plan for Iori. Can Kyo hope to prevail, when the darkness sealed within his foe is stirred to dangerous life?
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1645051846
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
FISTS OF FIRE THE KING OF FIGHTERS tournament kicks off with flame and fury, as longtime rivals Kyo and Iori go head-to-head. The two of them want nothing more than to settle their grudge in the ring, but some fighters have a more sinister plan for Iori. Can Kyo hope to prevail, when the darkness sealed within his foe is stirred to dangerous life?
The King of Fighters: A New Beginning Vol. 3
Author: Kyotaro Azuma
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN: 1648270506
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The Invincible Dragon Ryo Sakazaki has used his peerless karate to draw out the full potential of Shun, wielder of the phantom fist! But now, the fate of both Team China and Team Art of Fighting are on the line as the old master Tung Fu Rue squares off against Robert Garcia, "The Mightiest Tiger." Behind the scenes, though, something more sinister is at work: a shadowy organization hopes to use the upcoming face-off between Team Mexico and the Ikari Warriors to resurrect one of their deadliest weapons!
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN: 1648270506
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The Invincible Dragon Ryo Sakazaki has used his peerless karate to draw out the full potential of Shun, wielder of the phantom fist! But now, the fate of both Team China and Team Art of Fighting are on the line as the old master Tung Fu Rue squares off against Robert Garcia, "The Mightiest Tiger." Behind the scenes, though, something more sinister is at work: a shadowy organization hopes to use the upcoming face-off between Team Mexico and the Ikari Warriors to resurrect one of their deadliest weapons!
King of Fighters -- Nikolay Polikarpov and His Aircraft Designs
Author: Mikhail Maslov
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913336196
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
In the century-long history of the conquest of the sky there have been a number of outstanding personalities. Among them is the name of designer Nikolay Polikarpov (1892-1944), which is inseparably associated with the best achievements of the Russian and Soviet aviation. His practical activity in the aircraft industry began upon graduation from the Petersburg Polytechnic Institute in 1916. Aged 25, Polikarpov was sent to the Russo-Baltic Wagon Factory (RBWF), where the four-engined Ilya Muromets bombers designed by Igor Sikorsky were being built at that time. Later, beginning from August 1918, he worked in Moscow at the Dux aircraft factory. For several years, he was engaged in improving products manufactured by the factory, and upgrading production aircraft to accommodate the available engines, equipment and materials. From 1922, Polikarpov focused his attention on fighter aircraft, creation of which was a priority for him during the following years. The first of them was the IL-400 monoplane, designated I-1 by the Air Force. The monoplane was followed by biplanes including the 2I-N1 (1925), the I-3 (1927), the D-2 (1928), and the I-6 (1929). It was specialization in fighter aircraft which, from then on, became his mission in life. At the peak of his career as a designer, Polikarpov was informally styled 'the King of Fighters', which was quite in line with the level of his merits and achievements. In the 1930's, the TsKB-3 (I-15) and TsKB-12 (I-16) fighters were designed under Polikarpov's supervision. These aircraft were the designer's undoubtable success. They also were the main combat fighters in service with the Red Army Air Force. For the creation of the I-15 and the I-16 fighters, Polikarpov was awarded the Order of Lenin in 1935, and the Order of the Red Star a year later. In the 1930's, Nikolay Polikarpov devised a lot of aircraft of various designs, the majority of which can be described as 'advanced' and 'innovative'. In 1940, Polikarpov was granted the degree of the Doctor of Engineering and the title of the Chief Designer of the highest category. In the same year, he was awarded the title of the Hero of Socialist Labor. A year later, he became a recipient of the Stalin Prize. The gifted Soviet engineer was destined to live only 52 years. On 30 July 1944, Nikolay Polikarpov died of a rapidly evolving oncological disease. To venerate his memory, the U-2 trainer has ever since been designated the Po-2 (Polikarpov-2). The book which is presented to the reader describes all Polikarpov's original projects, both those put into reality and unimplemented ones. It took the author many years to prepare for the creation of the book. The author studied materials on the respective topics in all Russian archives, and made use of remembrances of Polikarpov's contemporaries and publications by other researchers. For purposes of clarity and in order to facilitate publication, the author split the book on Nikolai Polikarpov's aircraft into two parts - the 'Biplane Era' and the 'Monoplane Era'. Indeed, during the designer's activity from 1918 through to 1932, he devoted himself predominantly to creating biplanes. For the 1920's, the biplanes were a preferable option; they were more common, more reliable, better studied, and even more desirable for the Red Army Air Force. The first design of the IL-400 (I-1) monoplane fighter appeared as early as 1923; however, it was through its novelty and unpredictability that the aircraft failed to achieve the deserved success. It should be noted that the U-2 (Po-2) and the R-5 biplanes, which were created during that period, became one of the best Polikarpov aircraft, and brought him recognition as a reputed designer. In the 1930's, Nikolai Polikarpov's activity reached its pinnacle. It was during that period that he created his advanced monoplanes such as the I-16, the I-17, the VIT-2, and others. He continued his fruitful and quite successful activity in the area of creating modern aircraft during the war of 1941--45 as well.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913336196
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
In the century-long history of the conquest of the sky there have been a number of outstanding personalities. Among them is the name of designer Nikolay Polikarpov (1892-1944), which is inseparably associated with the best achievements of the Russian and Soviet aviation. His practical activity in the aircraft industry began upon graduation from the Petersburg Polytechnic Institute in 1916. Aged 25, Polikarpov was sent to the Russo-Baltic Wagon Factory (RBWF), where the four-engined Ilya Muromets bombers designed by Igor Sikorsky were being built at that time. Later, beginning from August 1918, he worked in Moscow at the Dux aircraft factory. For several years, he was engaged in improving products manufactured by the factory, and upgrading production aircraft to accommodate the available engines, equipment and materials. From 1922, Polikarpov focused his attention on fighter aircraft, creation of which was a priority for him during the following years. The first of them was the IL-400 monoplane, designated I-1 by the Air Force. The monoplane was followed by biplanes including the 2I-N1 (1925), the I-3 (1927), the D-2 (1928), and the I-6 (1929). It was specialization in fighter aircraft which, from then on, became his mission in life. At the peak of his career as a designer, Polikarpov was informally styled 'the King of Fighters', which was quite in line with the level of his merits and achievements. In the 1930's, the TsKB-3 (I-15) and TsKB-12 (I-16) fighters were designed under Polikarpov's supervision. These aircraft were the designer's undoubtable success. They also were the main combat fighters in service with the Red Army Air Force. For the creation of the I-15 and the I-16 fighters, Polikarpov was awarded the Order of Lenin in 1935, and the Order of the Red Star a year later. In the 1930's, Nikolay Polikarpov devised a lot of aircraft of various designs, the majority of which can be described as 'advanced' and 'innovative'. In 1940, Polikarpov was granted the degree of the Doctor of Engineering and the title of the Chief Designer of the highest category. In the same year, he was awarded the title of the Hero of Socialist Labor. A year later, he became a recipient of the Stalin Prize. The gifted Soviet engineer was destined to live only 52 years. On 30 July 1944, Nikolay Polikarpov died of a rapidly evolving oncological disease. To venerate his memory, the U-2 trainer has ever since been designated the Po-2 (Polikarpov-2). The book which is presented to the reader describes all Polikarpov's original projects, both those put into reality and unimplemented ones. It took the author many years to prepare for the creation of the book. The author studied materials on the respective topics in all Russian archives, and made use of remembrances of Polikarpov's contemporaries and publications by other researchers. For purposes of clarity and in order to facilitate publication, the author split the book on Nikolai Polikarpov's aircraft into two parts - the 'Biplane Era' and the 'Monoplane Era'. Indeed, during the designer's activity from 1918 through to 1932, he devoted himself predominantly to creating biplanes. For the 1920's, the biplanes were a preferable option; they were more common, more reliable, better studied, and even more desirable for the Red Army Air Force. The first design of the IL-400 (I-1) monoplane fighter appeared as early as 1923; however, it was through its novelty and unpredictability that the aircraft failed to achieve the deserved success. It should be noted that the U-2 (Po-2) and the R-5 biplanes, which were created during that period, became one of the best Polikarpov aircraft, and brought him recognition as a reputed designer. In the 1930's, Nikolai Polikarpov's activity reached its pinnacle. It was during that period that he created his advanced monoplanes such as the I-16, the I-17, the VIT-2, and others. He continued his fruitful and quite successful activity in the area of creating modern aircraft during the war of 1941--45 as well.
Enemy of the State
Author: Vince Flynn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476783543
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
“In the world of black-op thrillers, Mitch Rapp continues to be among the best of the best” (Booklist, starred review), and he returns in the #1 New York Times bestselling series alone and targeted by a country that is supposed to be one of America’s closest allies. After 9/11, the United States made one of the most secretive and dangerous deals in its history—the evidence against the powerful Saudis who coordinated the attack would be buried and in return, King Faisal would promise to keep the oil flowing and deal with the conspirators in his midst. But when the king’s own nephew is discovered funding ISIS, the furious President gives Rapp his next mission: he must find out more about the high-level Saudis involved in the scheme and kill them. The catch? Rapp will get no support from the United States. Forced to make a decision that will change his life forever, Rapp quits the CIA and assembles a group of independent contractors to help him complete the mission. They’ve barely begun unraveling the connections between the Saudi government and ISIS when the brilliant new head of the intelligence directorate discovers their efforts. With Rapp getting too close, he threatens to go public with the details of the post-9/11 agreement between the two countries. Facing an international incident that could end his political career, the President orders America’s intelligence agencies to join the Saudis’ effort to hunt the former CIA man down. Rapp, supported only by a team of mercenaries with dubious allegiances, finds himself at the center of the most elaborate manhunt in history. With white-knuckled twists and turns leading to “an explosive climax” (Publishers Weekly), Enemy of the State is an unputdownable thrill ride that will keep you guessing until the final page.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476783543
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
“In the world of black-op thrillers, Mitch Rapp continues to be among the best of the best” (Booklist, starred review), and he returns in the #1 New York Times bestselling series alone and targeted by a country that is supposed to be one of America’s closest allies. After 9/11, the United States made one of the most secretive and dangerous deals in its history—the evidence against the powerful Saudis who coordinated the attack would be buried and in return, King Faisal would promise to keep the oil flowing and deal with the conspirators in his midst. But when the king’s own nephew is discovered funding ISIS, the furious President gives Rapp his next mission: he must find out more about the high-level Saudis involved in the scheme and kill them. The catch? Rapp will get no support from the United States. Forced to make a decision that will change his life forever, Rapp quits the CIA and assembles a group of independent contractors to help him complete the mission. They’ve barely begun unraveling the connections between the Saudi government and ISIS when the brilliant new head of the intelligence directorate discovers their efforts. With Rapp getting too close, he threatens to go public with the details of the post-9/11 agreement between the two countries. Facing an international incident that could end his political career, the President orders America’s intelligence agencies to join the Saudis’ effort to hunt the former CIA man down. Rapp, supported only by a team of mercenaries with dubious allegiances, finds himself at the center of the most elaborate manhunt in history. With white-knuckled twists and turns leading to “an explosive climax” (Publishers Weekly), Enemy of the State is an unputdownable thrill ride that will keep you guessing until the final page.
My Wife Has No Emotion Vol. 1
Author: Jiro Sugiura
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1648275605
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A bittersweet love story between a lonely salaryman and his household robot. Takuma is a single guy who does nothing but go to work and come home. Too tired to do chores, he decides to get a robot to cook and keep house. “Mina-chan” is such a good housekeeper, Takuma jokes that she should become his wife. Mina takes Takuma’s joke seriously, and slowly the two start doing more things together, like having a picnic outside. As time goes by, Takuma starts to fall for Mina, but can a human and a robot ever have an equal, loving relationship?
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1648275605
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A bittersweet love story between a lonely salaryman and his household robot. Takuma is a single guy who does nothing but go to work and come home. Too tired to do chores, he decides to get a robot to cook and keep house. “Mina-chan” is such a good housekeeper, Takuma jokes that she should become his wife. Mina takes Takuma’s joke seriously, and slowly the two start doing more things together, like having a picnic outside. As time goes by, Takuma starts to fall for Mina, but can a human and a robot ever have an equal, loving relationship?
King of Fighters 2003
Author: Wing Yan
Publisher: DrMaster Publications
ISBN: 9781597960083
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The tapestry of human relationships that entangles our new hero and an evil entity is revealed by degrees. This is more than just a fighting game - it's fighting with a purpose. SNK's most famous characters come to life in The King of Fighters 2003!
Publisher: DrMaster Publications
ISBN: 9781597960083
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The tapestry of human relationships that entangles our new hero and an evil entity is revealed by degrees. This is more than just a fighting game - it's fighting with a purpose. SNK's most famous characters come to life in The King of Fighters 2003!
Command Of The Air
Author: General Giulio Douhet
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1782898522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
In the pantheon of air power spokesmen, Giulio Douhet holds center stage. His writings, more often cited than perhaps actually read, appear as excerpts and aphorisms in the writings of numerous other air power spokesmen, advocates-and critics. Though a highly controversial figure, the very controversy that surrounds him offers to us a testimonial of the value and depth of his work, and the need for airmen today to become familiar with his thought. The progressive development of air power to the point where, today, it is more correct to refer to aerospace power has not outdated the notions of Douhet in the slightest In fact, in many ways, the kinds of technological capabilities that we enjoy as a global air power provider attest to the breadth of his vision. Douhet, together with Hugh “Boom” Trenchard of Great Britain and William “Billy” Mitchell of the United States, is justly recognized as one of the three great spokesmen of the early air power era. This reprint is offered in the spirit of continuing the dialogue that Douhet himself so perceptively began with the first edition of this book, published in 1921. Readers may well find much that they disagree with in this book, but also much that is of enduring value. The vital necessity of Douhet’s central vision-that command of the air is all important in modern warfare-has been proven throughout the history of wars in this century, from the fighting over the Somme to the air war over Kuwait and Iraq.
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1782898522
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
In the pantheon of air power spokesmen, Giulio Douhet holds center stage. His writings, more often cited than perhaps actually read, appear as excerpts and aphorisms in the writings of numerous other air power spokesmen, advocates-and critics. Though a highly controversial figure, the very controversy that surrounds him offers to us a testimonial of the value and depth of his work, and the need for airmen today to become familiar with his thought. The progressive development of air power to the point where, today, it is more correct to refer to aerospace power has not outdated the notions of Douhet in the slightest In fact, in many ways, the kinds of technological capabilities that we enjoy as a global air power provider attest to the breadth of his vision. Douhet, together with Hugh “Boom” Trenchard of Great Britain and William “Billy” Mitchell of the United States, is justly recognized as one of the three great spokesmen of the early air power era. This reprint is offered in the spirit of continuing the dialogue that Douhet himself so perceptively began with the first edition of this book, published in 1921. Readers may well find much that they disagree with in this book, but also much that is of enduring value. The vital necessity of Douhet’s central vision-that command of the air is all important in modern warfare-has been proven throughout the history of wars in this century, from the fighting over the Somme to the air war over Kuwait and Iraq.
The King of Fighters: A New Beginning Vol. 5
Author: SNK Corporation
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN: 1648275451
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
The fourth match of THE KING OF FIGHTERS tournament is underway as the cyborgs of Team K' go head-to-head against Team South America. Both teams are soon in mortal danger when their fight is interrupted by NESTS, a nefarious secret society. In order to bring about the return of their master Igniz, there's nothing they won't do. While the fighting rages, Athena Asamiya charges headlong into NESTS headquarters, hoping to avert catastrophe!
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN: 1648275451
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
The fourth match of THE KING OF FIGHTERS tournament is underway as the cyborgs of Team K' go head-to-head against Team South America. Both teams are soon in mortal danger when their fight is interrupted by NESTS, a nefarious secret society. In order to bring about the return of their master Igniz, there's nothing they won't do. While the fighting rages, Athena Asamiya charges headlong into NESTS headquarters, hoping to avert catastrophe!
Pokémon Adventures: Black 2 & White 2, Vol. 3
Author: Hidenori Kusaka
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974721078
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Castelia City has been frozen over by Kyurem and is now locked in ice. White is still searching for the whereabouts of Black, who has been missing since the battle against Ghetsis. And Fennel has come up with a theory that the Light Stone is actually connected to the Pokémon Dream World. Will Black, White, Blake and Whitley be able to team up in time to stop Ghetsis, Colress and Kyurem at the Giant Chasm? -- VIZ Media
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974721078
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Castelia City has been frozen over by Kyurem and is now locked in ice. White is still searching for the whereabouts of Black, who has been missing since the battle against Ghetsis. And Fennel has come up with a theory that the Light Stone is actually connected to the Pokémon Dream World. Will Black, White, Blake and Whitley be able to team up in time to stop Ghetsis, Colress and Kyurem at the Giant Chasm? -- VIZ Media
The King of Fighters: A New Beginning Vol. 4
Author: Kyotaro Azuma
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN: 1648270514
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The Ikari Warriors and Team Mexico square off in a heavyweight, bare-knuckle brawl as the King of Fighters tournament rages on. But behind the scenes, the focus is on K' and his team of cybernetically enhanced fighters. NESTS, a nefarious organization devoted to world conquest, is looking to get their hands on all their old cyborgs--no matter who stands in their way--and launch a brand new scheme for total domination. The official manga adaptation of the beloved THE KING OF FIGHTERS video game series continues!
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN: 1648270514
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The Ikari Warriors and Team Mexico square off in a heavyweight, bare-knuckle brawl as the King of Fighters tournament rages on. But behind the scenes, the focus is on K' and his team of cybernetically enhanced fighters. NESTS, a nefarious organization devoted to world conquest, is looking to get their hands on all their old cyborgs--no matter who stands in their way--and launch a brand new scheme for total domination. The official manga adaptation of the beloved THE KING OF FIGHTERS video game series continues!