Download or read book Scout s Progress written by Sharon Lee and published by Baen. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A CLASSIC OF THE LIADEN UNIVERSE®! All of her life, Aelliana Caylon has lived by the rules of her overbearing brother, the head of the Caylon family. Though she is a brilliant mathematician, he has convinced her that she has no worth beyond what value she might have in an arranged marriage. Then, on a dare, she plays a game of chance—and wins a starship. It is her way to escape her home, her planet, her drab life—if she can qualify as a pilot. Enter the accomplished Scout and Master Pilot known only as Daav. Aelliana hires him as her instructor. She finds him gifted teacher. He finds her a quick study. And they also find an unexpected attraction, one that could have dangerous repercussions for them both . . . About Dragon in Exile: “[S]prawling and satisfying. . . . Space opera mixes with social engineering, influenced by Regency-era manners and delicate notions of honor. . . . it’s like spending time with old friends.”—Publishers Weekly About Necessity's Child: “Compelling and wondrous, as sharp and graceful as Damascus steel, Necessity's Child is a terrific addition to Lee & Miller's addictive series.”—Patricia Briggs About the Liaden Universe® series: “Every now and then you come across an author, or in this case, a pair, who write exactly what you want to read, the characters and personalities that make you enjoy meeting them. . . . I rarely rave on and on about stories, but I am devoted to Lee and Miller novels and stories.”—Anne McCaffrey “These authors consistently deliver stories with a rich, textured setting, intricate plotting, and vivid, interesting characters from fully-realized cultures, both human and alien, and each book gets better.”—Elizabeth Moon “[D]elightful stories of adventure and romance set in a far future . . . space opera milieu. It’s all a rather heady mix of Gordon R. Dickson, the Forsythe Saga, and Victoria Holt, with Lee and Miller’s own unique touches making it all sparkle and sizzle. Anyone whose taste runs toward SF in the true romantic tradition can’t help but like the Liaden Universe.”—Analog “[T]he many fans of the Liaden universe will welcome the latest . . . continuing young pilot Theo Waitley’s adventures.”—Booklist on Saltation “[A]ficionados of intelligent space opera will be thoroughly entertained . . . [T]he authors’ craftsmanship is top-notch.”—Publishers Weekly on Lee and Miller’s popular Liaden Universe® thriller I Dare

Download or read book The Scout Mindset written by Julia Galef and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...an engaging and enlightening account from which we all can benefit."—The Wall Street Journal A better way to combat knee-jerk biases and make smarter decisions, from Julia Galef, the acclaimed expert on rational decision-making. When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls a "soldier" mindset. From tribalism and wishful thinking, to rationalizing in our personal lives and everything in between, we are driven to defend the ideas we most want to believe—and shoot down those we don't. But if we want to get things right more often, argues Galef, we should train ourselves to have a "scout" mindset. Unlike the soldier, a scout's goal isn't to defend one side over the other. It's to go out, survey the territory, and come back with as accurate a map as possible. Regardless of what they hope to be the case, above all, the scout wants to know what's actually true. In The Scout Mindset, Galef shows that what makes scouts better at getting things right isn't that they're smarter or more knowledgeable than everyone else. It's a handful of emotional skills, habits, and ways of looking at the world—which anyone can learn. With fascinating examples ranging from how to survive being stranded in the middle of the ocean, to how Jeff Bezos avoids overconfidence, to how superforecasters outperform CIA operatives, to Reddit threads and modern partisan politics, Galef explores why our brains deceive us and what we can do to change the way we think.

Download or read book Scouts Out The Development Of Reconnaissance Units In Modern Armies Illustrated Edition written by John J. McGrath and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with 60 maps, plans and diagrams Reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance are battlefield missions as old as military history itself and missions for which many armies have created specialized units to perform. In most cases, these units were trained, equipped, and used differently from the majority of an army’s fighting units. Horse cavalry performed these missions for centuries, for it had speed and mobility far in excess of main battle units. Once the horse was replaced by mechanization, however, the mobility advantage once enjoyed by the horse cavalry disappeared. Since the early 20th century, the search for the proper mix of equipment, the proper organization, and the proper employment of reconnaissance units has bedeviled armies around the world. This survey uses a diverse variety of historical cases to illustrate the enduring issues that surround the equipping, organizing, and employment of reconnaissance units. It seems that these specialized units are either too heavily or too lightly equipped and too narrowly specialized or too conventionally organized. Pre-war reconnaissance doctrines tend to undergo significant change once fighting begins, leading to post-conflict analysis that reconnaissance units were “misused” in one way or another. McGrath ends his study with an intriguing conclusion about the role that specialized reconnaissance units should have in the future that may surprise many readers.

Download or read book Local Custom written by Sharon Lee and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each person shall provide his clan of origin with a child of his blood, who will be raised by the clan and belong to the clan. And this shall be Law for every person of every clan . . . Master trader Er Thorn knows the local custom of Liaden is to be matched with a proper bride, and provide his prominent clan Korval with an heir. Yet his heart is immersed in another universe, influenced by another culture, and lost to a woman not of his world. And to take a Terran wife such as scholar Anne Davis is to risk his honor and reputation. But when he discovers that their brief encounter years before has resulted in the birth of a child, even more is at stake than anyone imagined. Now, an interstellar scandal has erupted, a bitter war between two families¾galaxies apart¾has begun, and the only hope for Er Thorn and Anne is a sacrifice neither is prepared to make . . . At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Download or read book Annual Report of the Boy Scouts of America written by Boy Scouts of America and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Scouting written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes Annual report of the Boy Scouts of America.

Download or read book Current Encyclopedia a Monthly Record of Human Progress written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Quinquennial Review on the Progress of Education in Bengal written by Bengal (India). Education Dept and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Scouting written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published by the Boy Scouts of America for all BSA registered adult volunteers and professionals, Scouting magazine offers editorial content that is a mixture of information, instruction, and inspiration, designed to strengthen readers' abilities to better perform their leadership roles in Scouting and also to assist them as parents in strengthening families.

Download or read book Report on the State and Progress of Education in the Central Provinces and Berar written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Annual Report on the Social and Economic Progress of the People of St Helena written by Great Britain. Colonial Office and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Parenting Through the Ranks How to Raise Successful Scouts written by David Harakal and published by 1C1031 Press. This book was released on 2023-08-31 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parenting Through the Ranks will guide you to help your children in Scouts and Guides make the most of their Scouting opportunities. You are the key to your child’s Scouting experience. I offer advice, experiential learning, and wisdom learned as both a parent and leader. Cub Scouts, Scouts, Scouts BSA, Trail Life, American Heritage Girls, Girl Scouts, and Girl Guides provide the world’s best youth leadership training. Other resources exist to understand these programs. I focus on how to parent, providing compelling advice that syncs up with your child’s Scouting stage. Learn to harness the myriad Scouting opportunities to help your child discover their unique gifts and talents. Discover how to help your Scout: - Advance through Scouting - Conquer fears - Find new interests or hobbies - Develop outdoor skills - Explore future careers You are crucial to your child’s Scouting success. Also included—Sample conversations to have with your child at each stage of Scouting. Parenting Through the Ranks will help you improve your relationship with your child, preparing your family for positive and engaging teen years. With this book in hand, become a facilitator and confidant in your child’s Scouting journey. Mom and Dad, being prepared is the best first step. The reward will be clear to see! Grab Parenting Through the Ranks now and take the first step to unlocking your child's potential!

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