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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understand Mahjong beyond the surface.The Meaning of Mahjong is a structured explanation of the system behind the tiles-what they are, why they exist, and how they fit together.Instead of teaching how to play, this book breaks down the internal logic of Mahjong. Each tile group is analyzed with precision, revealing the design choices that shape the game and the relationships that connect its elements.Inside, you will find: - A clear structure of the full tile set- Understand how suits, honors, and special tiles are organized, and why the set is built the way it is.- The role of each tile group- Learn what every category represents within the system, from numbered tiles to winds and dragons, without unnecessary interpretation or myth.- The logic behind repetition and balance- See how duplication, distribution, and constraints create a stable and playable structure.- The origins and evolution of the tilesMove beyond isolated symbols and recognize how each tile only makes sense within the complete system.Written in a calm, analytical tone, this book is designed for readers who want clarity. Whether you are new to Mahjong or already familiar with the game, it provides a deeper, structured understanding of the tiles that define it.If you want to see Mahjong as a system-not just a game-this is where it becomes clear. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first human orbit lasted just 108 minutes, yet it changed the scale of human possibility forever. Behind that flight stood years of secret testing, engineering compromises, political pressure, personal discipline, and decisions made with no previous human orbital experience to rely on.Vostok 1: Yuri Gagarin and the First Human Orbit takes the reader inside the mission that opened the era of human spaceflight. Written in the authoritative, technically informed style of aerospace engineer and historian Bob Martin, it combines mission narrative, engineering, firsthand recollections, and lesser-known details into a clear and immersive account.Inside, you will discover: - How the Soviet Union built the Vostok system, from the R-7 launch vehicle and spherical descent module to automation, life support, tracking, and reentry- How Yuri Gagarin was selected and prepared, including the first cosmonaut group, Gherman Titov, training culture, medical testing, and the human factors behind the final choice- What actually happened during the flight, from the launch at Baikonur and Gagarin's orbital communications to retrofire, module separation, ballistic reentry, ejection, and landing- The details often left out of simplified retellings, including preflight problems, hidden procedures, Soviet secrecy, record-certification issues, and what later evidence revealed about the missionFor spaceflight enthusiasts, engineers, aviation-history readers, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the early space race, Vostok 1 offers a deeper view of the flight that carried humanity into orbit.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Against all the odds, a young queen fights to retain her kingdom and protect her subjects after the murder of her parents.With a corrupt government baying at her heels and assassins at every turn, can she stay alive long enough to save her realm from its oppressors With what few loyal guardians she has left, plans are made for one final stand. Summoning all her will and determination, as she embarks on a course of action that is unheard of in any known history of her country.As her father the king had once told her, 'Courage is not given to a person, it is found when most needed'. Now, she must find out for herself if she has the strength to stay the course and save her country from those that would see it fall.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After nearly four years hunting the most notorious serial killer in modern history, Lieutenant Chase Remmington finally closes in on his target-Arkangel. But the moment of capture changes everything.What should have been the end of a brutal investigation becomes the beginning of something far darker. The killer is no ordinary predator. and the truth behind the murders shatters everything Chase thought he understood about evil. Because this time, the threat doesn't end with a body on the floor-it moves, it hides, and it waits.As the lines between the living and the possessed begin to blur, Chase finds himself pulled into a hidden war that has raged for centuries. With his family now in the crosshairs, and allies who defy all logic, he must confront a force that cannot be arrested. and may not be killable.Outmatched, outnumbered, and running out of time, Chase must rely on instinct, courage, and a faith he never knew he had.Because when evil can wear any face. how do you stop what you can't even recognise.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Behind the formidable image of Soviet tanks, massed artillery and vast military parades stood an extraordinary system of soldiers, doctrine, industry and strategic planning. Discover how that system shaped the Cold War, prepared for continental conflict and confronted the realities of modern warfare.The Soviet Army, 1945-1991 takes readers inside one of the twentieth century's most influential military institutions, tracing its transformation from the victorious Red Army of 1945 to the final dissolution of the Soviet Union.Military historian Kian O'Sullivan explores the tank armies, motor-rifle divisions, nuclear battlefield doctrines and operational concepts that defined Soviet land power. Through detailed historical analysis, the book reveals how the USSR organized its forces, trained millions of conscripts, developed sophisticated armoured formations and prepared to fight across Central Europe.Inside this volume, discover: - The Soviet armoured system: From the T-54 and T-55 to the T-72 and T-80, discover how tanks, BMPs, artillery and mechanized infantry formed an integrated fighting force.- The secrets of Soviet operational planning: Explore deep operations, successive echelons, front-level warfare, Warsaw Pact strategy and declassified nuclear war plans for Europe.- The soldiers behind the military machine: Understand conscription, officer training, political control, reserve divisions, mobilization and the everyday experiences of Soviet servicemen.- The challenges that reshaped Soviet power: Follow the war in Afghanistan, the evolution of artillery and air defence, the struggle for operational readiness and the reforms preceding the USSR's collapse.From Cold War garrisons in East Germany to armoured exercises, missile formations and Afghanistan's mountain roads, each chapter connects military technology with the people, institutions and decisions that determined its effectiveness.Discover the organization, ambition, capabilities and limitations of Soviet land power-and gain a deeper understanding of the military system that stood at the centre of the Cold War.An essential addition to the Contemporary Armies collection for readers of military history, armoured warfare, Cold War strategy and modern military institutions.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Behind the formidable image of Soviet tanks, massed artillery and vast military parades stood an extraordinary system of soldiers, doctrine, industry and strategic planning. Discover how that system shaped the Cold War, prepared for continental conflict and confronted the realities of modern warfare.The Soviet Army, 1945-1991 takes readers inside one of the twentieth century's most influential military institutions, tracing its transformation from the victorious Red Army of 1945 to the final dissolution of the Soviet Union.Military historian Kian O'Sullivan explores the tank armies, motor-rifle divisions, nuclear battlefield doctrines and operational concepts that defined Soviet land power. Through detailed historical analysis, the book reveals how the USSR organized its forces, trained millions of conscripts, developed sophisticated armoured formations and prepared to fight across Central Europe.Inside this volume, discover: - The Soviet armoured system: From the T-54 and T-55 to the T-72 and T-80, discover how tanks, BMPs, artillery and mechanized infantry formed an integrated fighting force.- The secrets of Soviet operational planning: Explore deep operations, successive echelons, front-level warfare, Warsaw Pact strategy and declassified nuclear war plans for Europe.- The soldiers behind the military machine: Understand conscription, officer training, political control, reserve divisions, mobilization and the everyday experiences of Soviet servicemen.- The challenges that reshaped Soviet power: Follow the war in Afghanistan, the evolution of artillery and air defence, the struggle for operational readiness and the reforms preceding the USSR's collapse.From Cold War garrisons in East Germany to armoured exercises, missile formations and Afghanistan's mountain roads, each chapter connects military technology with the people, institutions and decisions that determined its effectiveness.Discover the organization, ambition, capabilities and limitations of Soviet land power-and gain a deeper understanding of the military system that stood at the centre of the Cold War.An essential addition to the Contemporary Armies collection for readers of military history, armoured warfare, Cold War strategy and modern military institutions.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understand Mahjong beyond the surface.The Meaning of Mahjong is a structured explanation of the system behind the tiles-what they are, why they exist, and how they fit together.Instead of teaching how to play, this book breaks down the internal logic of Mahjong. Each tile group is analyzed with precision, revealing the design choices that shape the game and the relationships that connect its elements.Inside, you will find: - A clear structure of the full tile set- Understand how suits, honors, and special tiles are organized, and why the set is built the way it is.- The role of each tile group- Learn what every category represents within the system, from numbered tiles to winds and dragons, without unnecessary interpretation or myth.- The logic behind repetition and balance- See how duplication, distribution, and constraints create a stable and playable structure.- The origins and evolution of the tilesMove beyond isolated symbols and recognize how each tile only makes sense within the complete system.Written in a calm, analytical tone, this book is designed for readers who want clarity. Whether you are new to Mahjong or already familiar with the game, it provides a deeper, structured understanding of the tiles that define it.If you want to see Mahjong as a system-not just a game-this is where it becomes clear.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Daniel Raven has spent his life wondering where he came from. He never imagined the answer lay five centuries in the past.Broke, unemployed and with nowhere left to turn, Daniel's fortunes change when a discarded box of medieval artefacts leads him to the mysterious House of Ravenburg. But what begins as curiosity soon draws him into a world of ancient bloodlines, pagan beliefs, forgotten legends and secrets that have been guarded for generations.As the truth about his birth begins to emerge, Daniel discovers that history is not as distant as it seems. A people facing destruction are waiting for him, and the choices he makes could determine not only their fate, but whether countless lives in the present ever existed at all.Can Daniel change the past without destroying the future he is fighting to save.…