Download or read book Team of Teams written by Gen. Stanley McChrystal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of My Share of the Task and Leaders, a manual for leaders looking to make their teams more adaptable, agile, and unified in the midst of change. When General Stanley McChrystal took command of the Joint Special Operations Task Force in 2004, he quickly realized that conventional military tactics were failing. Al Qaeda in Iraq was a decentralized network that could move quickly, strike ruthlessly, then seemingly vanish into the local population. The allied forces had a huge advantage in numbers, equipment, and training—but none of that seemed to matter. To defeat Al Qaeda, they would have to combine the power of the world’s mightiest military with the agility of the world’s most fearsome terrorist network. They would have to become a "team of teams"—faster, flatter, and more flexible than ever. In Team of Teams, McChrystal and his colleagues show how the challenges they faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and organizations today. In periods of unprecedented crisis, leaders need practical management practices that can scale to thousands of people—and fast. By giving small groups the freedom to experiment and share what they learn across the entire organization, teams can respond more quickly, communicate more freely, and make better and faster decisions. Drawing on compelling examples—from NASA to hospital emergency rooms—Team of Teams makes the case for merging the power of a large corporation with the agility of a small team to transform any organization.
Download or read book The Steam shovel Man written by Ralph Delahaye Paine and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book S S Savannah the Elegant Steam Ship written by Frank O. Braynard and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a ship and her pioneer master, Moses Rogers, who had the idea of making the first transatlantic voyage in a steam-propelled vessel. His "laudable and meritorious experiment" marked one of the world's maritime epochs. The conception and building of the S. S. Savannah was guided by the engineering genius of Captain Rogers who, with Robert Fulton, was a leading exponent of steam in his day. The momentous voyage began in Savannah, Georgia, in 1819, and took the courageous crew to England, Sweden, and Russia. These were the elegant steam ship's times of triumph. Yet she also had moments of pathos, from the first doubts and fears of a public that dubbed her a "steam coffin" to that sad day when a Washington newspaper said her engine could be removed for only $200, leaving her "just as good" as any other ship. The previously untold story of the first steam-powered vessel to cross the Atlantic is written in a scholarly, well-documented fashion, yet with the color, imagination, and humor of the men who lived it.
Download or read book Charles Ellet and His Naval Steam Rams written by John Stevens Cabot Abbott and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rain Steam and Speed written by Allissa Oldenberg and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-26 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owen Linton-House grows up living his parents' hopes and dreams, but when he is expelled from school, he leaves home in shame, the day before his eighteenth birthday. Living in a squat in Battersea, he rescues an Afghan Hound, becomes addicted to heroin, and ends up smuggling drugs out of Amsterdam for a Russian cartel. When MI6 make him an offer he cannot refuse, Owen starts to live out a real-life spy thriller, caught up in an international drugs network, living and working in Canada and Afghanistan, trying to find the source of the drugs, how they are brought into the country, and who is responsible. Throughout his adventure, Owen is searching for love, for his own identity, and for a measure of redemption, vowing to return home when he is thirty. It is his sister, Helen, who writes his story. Owen's adventure is framed by rain, snow and scorching heat. He is introduced to Mayakovsky's 'The Bathhouse,' to steam baths, and to steamy relationships. He is drawn into the shady world of drugs, of cannabis, heroin, ecstasy, and amphetamines. In spite of his mistakes, it is hard not to feel compassion for Owen, and "Rain, Steam and Speed" prompts the reader to ponder if we can ever really break free from our pasts, our parents' expectations, the consequences of our poor choices, and our addictions.
Download or read book The Steam House written by Jules Verne and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We leave it to the critics to determine the value of Jules Verne's descriptions if they were shorn of the marvellous in which he delights to clothe them. All we can say is. his grotesque images are highly amusing. Here we have the story of the Sepoy Mutiny in India, and hear a great deal about the terrible Nana who set it a-going. The Steam House is a gigantic engine of steel, fashioned like a huge elephant, impelled by steam, and dragging several vast cars as big as houses, up and down the country. We meet with this droll conception in many of the fabulous illustrations by a French artist.
Download or read book Macerone versus Mechanics Magazine On steam road carriages written by Francis MACERONI and published by . This book was released on 1834 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Steam Pig written by James McClure and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the debut mystery featuring Lieutenant Kramer and Detective Sergeant Mickey Zondi set in South Africa, a beautiful blonde has been killed by a bicycle spoke to the heart, Bantu gangster style. Why?
Download or read book The Locomotive of the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co written by and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Louisville written by John E. Kleber and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 1029 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 1,800 entries, The Encyclopedia of Louisville is the ultimate reference for Kentucky's largest city. For more than 125 years, the world's attention has turned to Louisville for the annual running of the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. Louisville Slugger bats still reign supreme in major league baseball. The city was also the birthplace of the famed Hot Brown and Benedictine spread, and the cheeseburger made its debut at Kaelin's Restaurant on Newburg Road in 1934. The "Happy Birthday" had its origins in the Louisville kindergarten class of sisters Mildred Jane Hill and Patty Smith Hill. Named for King Louis XVI of France in appreciation for his assistance during the Revolutionary War, Louisville was founded by George Rogers Clark in 1778. The city has been home to a number of men and women who changed the face of American history. President Zachary Taylor was reared in surrounding Jefferson County, and two U.S. Supreme Court Justices were from the city proper. Second Lt. F. Scott Fitzgerald, stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor during World War I, frequented the bar in the famous Seelbach Hotel, immortalized in The Great Gatsby. Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville and won six Golden Gloves tournaments in Kentucky.
Download or read book Frank Reade Junior And His New Steam Man written by Luis Senarens and published by Ornamental Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest steam inventor of his age, the most brutal bandit the Far West has ever seen. Can Frank Reade Junior's brilliant new Steam Man rescue the damsel? Find out in Luis Senarens' celebrated 1892 classic.
Download or read book The Steam Mole written by Dave Freer and published by Pyr. This book was released on 2021-12-11 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new steampunk adventure is a race around the world. Tim Barnabas is a submariner from the Cuttlefish, a coal fired submarine. Clara Calland is the daughter of a scientist who carries a secret formula that threatens British Imperial power. After a daring chase across the globe, they have brought the secret to Westralia. Here, much of Australia is simply too hot to be habitable by day. People are nocturnal, living underground and working outside at night. To cross the deserts they use burrowing machines know as "steam moles." With the Cuttlefish out of action, her crew takes jobs on these submarine-like craft. Duke Malcolm, of the Imperial Security Service, transports Clara's rebel-father to a prison in Eastern Australia, hoping to bait her into attempting a rescue. Clara looks to Tim for help, only to find he has fled a racist incident into the desert. She takes a steam mole in search of him. The two head to Eastern Australia, where they discover an invading force with plans to take Westralia. Forced to survive in the desert, they encounter the intolerance meted out to the aboriginal people. Can they save Westralia from falling under British rule? And should they?" From the Hardcover edition.
Download or read book Steam Shovel and Dredge written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Frank Reade Jr and his new steam man or the young inventor s trip to the far west written by Luis Senarens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luis Senarens' 'Frank Reade, Jr., and his new steam man; or, the young inventor's trip to the far west' is a captivating adventure novel that follows the journey of a young inventor and his steam-powered robot in the American Wild West. Written in a fast-paced and engaging style, the book is a prime example of 19th-century dime novel literature, popularized for its thrilling escapades and technological innovations. Readers can expect a mix of action, suspense, and exploration as the protagonists navigate the untamed landscape of the frontier. Senarens' attention to detail and vivid descriptions bring the story to life, making it an immersive read for fans of classic adventure tales. Luis Senarens, a prolific writer of dime novels, was known for his imaginative storytelling and ability to capture the spirit of his time. His fascination with technology and adventure shines through in 'Frank Reade, Jr., and his new steam man,' showcasing his creativity and literary talent. This book serves as a testament to Senarens' enduring legacy as a pioneer in popular fiction, influencing generations of readers and writers alike. I recommend 'Frank Reade, Jr., and his new steam man' to anyone interested in classic adventure literature, steam-powered inventions, or the thrill of the Wild West. Senarens' work offers a unique glimpse into the past while delivering a timeless tale of daring exploits and innovation.
Download or read book Frank Reade Junior With His New Steam Horse Among The Cowboys written by Luis Senarens and published by Ornamental Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2020-05-23 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas panhandle, where the only real law comes from the business end of a Winchester rifle. Where, leagues of thieves can band together to rob and kidnap without opposition. Until Frank Reade Junior and his marvelous Steam Horse ride into town, that is.
Download or read book Murder on the Titania and Other Steam Powered Adventures written by Alex Acks and published by Queen of Swords Press. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Marta Ramos, the most notorious pirate in the Duchy of Denver, has her hands full between fascinating murder mysteries, the delectable and devious Deliah Nimowitz, Colonel Geoffrey Douglas (the Duke of Denver’s new head of security), a spot of airship engineering and her usual activities: piracy, banditry and burglary. Not to mention the horror of high society tea parties. In contrast, Simms, her second in command, longs only for a quiet life, filled with tasty sausages and fewer explosions. Or does he? Join Captain Ramos, Simms and their crew as they negotiate the perils of air, land and drawing room in a series of fast-paced adventures in a North America that never was.
Download or read book Steam Trains Today written by Andrew Martin and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A delightful book ... the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove' Observer After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction. But some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers. Andrew Martin meets these volunteer enthusiasts, finding out just what it is about preserved railways that makes people so devoted. From the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine to John Betjeman's battle against encroaching modernity, Steam Trains Today will take you on a heart-warming journey across Britain from Aviemore to Epping.
