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Weapons at War. Bombs Rockets & Missles [VHS]

what gives — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:04:08 +0000

” In World War I, soldiers huddled in their trenches as primitive but deadly mortar shells rained on them from above. In World War II, Londoners lived in fear of the Nazi “”buzzbombs”" and, later, the dreaded V-2. In the Gulf War, precision- guided “”smart”" bombs wreaked havoc on Iraq, hitting individual buildings with pinpoint accuracy from hundreds of miles away. BOMBS, ROCKETS AND MISSILES traces the heritage of these vital weapons, from their earliest use in ancient China to today’s high-tech marvels. Learn of the innovations that marked the development of “”smart”" bombs, and see how even the humble mortar itself has been improved continually over the years. See incredible footage of missiles and rockets in action in many of the great conflicts of the 20th century, and hear stories of their role in some of history’s most pivotal battles. And get a privileged view of the future of these weapons, and the inventions that will keep them viable well into the next millenium.”

Cuban Missle Crisis (Perspectives on Modern World History)

what gives — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:48:58 +0000

Each volume opens with background information — including primary source material — covering the periods leading up to, during and after the event. Then, each volume offers an in-depth, multinational perspective on the controversies surrounding the event and the current implications or long-lasting effects. Each volume concludes with first-person narratives from people who lived through or were directly impacted by the event.

War of the Dead Chapter 1

what gives — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:02:38 +0000

WHERE WERE YOU ON THE DAY THE EARTH DIED? An unexplained cataclysm is infecting the world. Millions are dying and rising as flesh-consuming ghouls. Entire cities are roaming graveyards, and even the countryside is overrun with creatures in search of living flesh. You begin in the first days of the outbreak, trapped aboard the maiden voyage of a state-of-the-art cruise ship that quickly becomes a floating graveyard. As you manage to escape back to land, the world around you is just about dead. The military can’t stop the spread of the infection, the government has relocated to the Rocky Mountains, and those remaining are banding together for survival-some seeking safety in numbers and others seeking to use their numbers to overpower and dominate the weak. Can you survive in a world looking to eat you and turn you into another walking corpse? Can you trust other survivors not to kill you and take your supplies? More importantly-when you discover something that could save the world, will you be strong enough to deliver it to the right people? War of the Dead as a four-chapter adventure series that takes you from the first stages of the outbreak, and all the way into a world forever war torn and changed by the advancement of the Living Dead!

Cars 2 Mater Missile Firing Vehicle

what gives — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:22:58 +0000

Relive the action of Cars 2 with Missile Firing Tow Mater! Take aim with his targeting sight and deploy missiles!

Large Pin Art/Black

what gives — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:02:43 +0000

IMAGES
LARGE PIN ART 7 INCH X 5 INCH
AN IMAGATIVE, FUN SCULPTURE , IMAGES CREATE AN EVERLASTING PIECE OF ART FOR THE OFFICE OR HOME. IT’S A GREAT CONVERSATION PIECE AND A TERRIFIC GIFT – ENTERTAINING AND UNIQUE.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE TOY.

Spy Net: Voice Recording Spy Pen

what gives — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:26:27 +0000

The Spy Net Recording Spy Pen looks like a mildmannered pen, but secretly it is packed with technology. Children can record classified audio evidence, conversations and more.Spy Net Recording Spy Pen * Looks like a normal pen * Records audio * Onboard file storage * USB connection * Upload files to www.SpyNetHQ.com and unlock an online lie detector * Requires 3 button cell batteries (included)

Legends of Anglerre

what gives — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:25:06 +0000

Legends of Anglerre shoves a massive battle axe in the hands of the Ennie Award nominated Starblazer Adventures roleplaying game. This stand-alone fantasy interpretation of the popular FATE rules features two detailed settings: - Anglerre, the world featured in the original Starblazer fantasy comics, and - Lords of the Hither Kingdoms, a brand new setting. Artwork from the Starblazer comics brings the worlds to life and will inspire Story Tellers to get plotting! Players will be able to start with gritty characters through to epic demi-god like heroes, lead armies, fleets and kingdoms, conduct sieges and build a dynasty. New FATE rules include an elegantly simple system for magic and creature powers, personal campaign goals, epic style abilities, combo manoeuvres, magic artefacts and summoning as well as a detailed character background generator. Two introductory adventures, a fantasy campaign generator and fantasy bestiary will help new players jump straight in to the action! Imagine your patrol ship strafing a fleet of galley’s defended by dragons and sorcerors! Legends of Anglerre is fully compatible with the Starblazer Adventures core book, allowing space opera characters to be dropped in to a fantasy campaign.

War of the Dead Chapter 2 (Savage Worlds)

what gives — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:43:52 +0000

The dead have risen to consume the Earth! It has been one month since the dead rose to consume the living. Barely surviving the betrayal at Dalesbury, you’ve been forced onto the road. Supplies have dwindled and resources have proven scarce, as most towns have already been looted and the Living Dead control the major population centers. When you discover a survivor community with running water and electricity, is their open welcome a true reprieve from the constant fight for survival, or an ulterior motive for something darker? And what of the rumors of a major survivor camp called Sanctuary? Is it truly a haven from the Living Dead? You quickly learn that not everything is as it seems, and the true test of survival is not battling the Living Dead, but unraveling the plots around you before it is too late! War of the Dead is an ongoing campaign for the award winning Savage Worlds role-playing game that takes you from the first days of the outbreak, and all the way into a world war torn and forever changed. Included in War of the Dead: Chapter Two are rules for less-than-lethal weapons, new NPCs, and the second 13 adventures of the 52-adventure campaign. War of the Dead also takes full advantage of the Savage Worlds system, and includes pulse pounding chase scenes and mass battles against the Living Dead. It’s time to count your ammunition, find shelter, and keep your allies close. The Living Dead are closing in!

Fascinations USB Desktop Aquarium

what gives — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:39:03 +0000

The Fascinations FISHQ1 USB Desktop Aquarium is a fully functioning fish aquarium that fits perfectly on a desk to help liven up an area. This USB Desktop Aquarium is the perfect blend of functionality and capability because it also doubles as a desktop o

TM 9-1400-461-35, DEPOT MAINTENANCE MANUAL: GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHER HELICOPTER, ARMAMENT SUBSYSTEM M22, (USED ON UH-1B HELICOPTER), 1965

what gives — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:01:57 +0000

TM 9-1400-461-35, DEPOT MAINTENANCE MANUAL: GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHER HELICOPTER, ARMAMENT SUBSYSTEM M22, (USED ON UH-1B HELICOPTER), 1965

Scope
a. This technical manual contains instructions and
procedures for direct support, general support, and
depot maintenance of the guided-missile-launcher
helicopter-armament subsystem M22 (fig. 1). These
instructions contain information on maintenance that is
beyond the scope of the tools, equipment, or supplies
normally available to using organizations.