http://www.casematepublishers.co.uk http://www.casematepublishers.co.uk http://www.casematepublishing.com/images/rss.png Casemate Publishers Logo 29 144 michael.harter@casematepublishing.com (Michael Harter) michael.harter@casematepublishing.com (Michael Harter) Sign up for this RSS to receive updates on new books as they arrive to our warehouse. http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908916594 and#149; From flying mountain rescue missions to responding to the horror of mine-strikes - the experiences of a South African Air Force helicopter pilotThis book captures the experience of the South African Air Force helicopter pilot as never before; from 'rookie' to seasoned combat aviator in one of history's most intense counter-insurgency conflicts - the South African Border War. Nick Lithgow'... [9/15/2012] Africa / Aviation http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908916594 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908916525 and#149; The definitive guide to the German Fallschirmtruppe using an unrivaled array of sourcesThe Fallschirmtruppe of the Wehrmacht won recognition for their valour and endurance not only from their fellow German soldiers, but from their former enemies as well. On the basis of careful and comprehensive research, including utilizing extensive unpublished documentary and personal materials, the au... [9/15/2012] World War 2 http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908916525 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908916235 and#149; Baxter brings to life the squadrons and aviators that fought in both counter-insurgency and conventional warfare roles in this comprehensive accountSouth African Mirages and Cuban MiG-21s dogfighting over Cuito Cuanavale, the largest tank battle on African soil since El Alamein; Puma troopships shot out of the skies by Strela missiles and RPG-7 rockets; Alouette III gunships hovering mena... [9/15/2012] Africa http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908916235 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597978392 and#149; The epic story of the USS Helena's survivors through scorching weather stranded at sea to an island deep within enemy-held territoryThe early morning hours of July 6, 1943, found the USS Helena in what would later be known as the Battle of Kula Gulf. But the ship's participation in the battle came to a swift end when three Japanese torpedoes suddenly struck. Almost 170 sailors went down w... [9/15/2012] World War 2 / Naval http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597978392 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781611211245 and#149; The perfect step-by-step guide to becoming a Chief Petty OfficerAnyone who has undergone the transition from Sailor to Chief Petty Officer will tell you it is a lot tougher and more challenging than most Sailors imagine. So you want to become a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy? That is a good and noble goal, but wishful thinking won't cut it. It takes drive, initiative, and h... [12/30/2012] Naval Reference http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781611211245 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781611211283 and#149; The only definitive study of U-505One of WWII's pivotal events was the capture of U-505 on June 4, 1944. The top secret seizure of this massive Type IX submarine provided the Allies with priceless information on German technology and innovation. After the war, U-505 was transported to Chicago, where today several hundred thousand visitors a year pass through its well-preserved hull at the... [11/15/2012] Naval Warfare http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781611211283 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908696663 and#149; The definitive guide to the main classes of submarine from World War I to the present dayThe emergence of the submarine in 1914 as a major strategic weapon was swift and unexpected. On 5 September 1914, a British light cruiser, HMS Pathfinder, was sunk by the German submarine U-21, becoming the first victim of a free-fired torpedo. The basis of naval warfare had been changed forever. The ... [9/15/2012] Naval Warfare http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908696663 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908696649 and#149; Exceptional reference guide to civil aircraft from early experiments to today's commercial airlinersIllustrated with outstanding colour profile artworks, The Essential Identification Guide: Civil Aircraft is the definitive study of non-military aircraft from the early experiments to barnstorming daredevils to today's latest commercial airliners. Arranged chronologically, the book describe... [9/15/2012] Aviation / Modelling http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908696649 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781612001272 and#149; A gripping account on an exceptional man - the life of Jim Gavin, America's best paratrooper leader throughout World War IIWorld War II, which occurred precisely at the juncture between air transport capability and the invention of the helicopter, saw history's first and only mass use of paratroopers dropped into battle from the sky, perhaps the most courageous combat task seen in modern ... [3/1/2013] World War 2 http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781612001272 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597975575 and#149; The story of the characters and experiences that helped create a unique, colourful documentary film unit based at the Washington bureau of NBC NewsDuring the Berlin Wall era (1961.1989), a committed unit of documentary journalists from the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) reported the stories of America's overseas conflicts. Stuart Schulberg supplied film evidence to prosecute Nazi war... [9/15/2012] 20th century http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597975575 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781612001579 and#149; At once a suspenseful page-turner and an outrageously witty tale of daring and friendship, this book brings to life the daily intrigues of the multiple sides of World War IIThis is the remarkable, newfound memoir of a U.S. fighter pilot, who after his escapades of shooting down German aircraft in France found himself shot down by them in turn, thence to begin an even greater adventure.Ted... [9/19/2012] World War 2 / Biography/Autobiograp http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781612001579 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn= ... [] http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn= http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9782840483243 and#149; Over 940 photographs make up this impressive workDr. Franz-Wilhelm offers a well-researched history of this famous unit that was established on 4 May 1942, made famous not only by its efforts in the East but also in Normandy. More than 940 photographs and original documents, along with color profiles are included in this highly detailed work. French Language... [2/28/2013] World War 2 http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9782840483243 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9782840483236 and#149; Over 360 photographs and original pieces of documentation are includedEstablished on 1 October 1949, the Sturmgeschütz Brigade participated in Operation Barbarossa in Ukraine all the way to the gates of Moscow. In 1942 it fought on the Terek in the Ukraine and then onto Sebastopol, Yugoslavia and then Hungry. Its successes can be attributed to the numerous recipients of the Knights Cross ... [2/28/2013] World War 2 http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9782840483236 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9782352502166 and#149; Tells the story of th 30 year career of an extraordinary planeThe Corsair no doubt appears at the top of the list of mythical aircraft which have left their mark on aviation history. As the author is predominantly an illustrator he has given priority to the illustrations and iconography following with explanations that are deliberately concise but as thorough as possible. His aim was to t... [9/15/2012] Aviation http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9782352502166 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781612344515 and#149; Deadly hidden crevasses, snow swamps and ice landscapes all converge to make this a fascinating chronicle of the team who forged a thousand-mile transcontinental "haul route" across AntarcticaThe Antarctic is the last, vast terrestrial frontier on Earth. Less than a century ago, no one had ever seen the South Pole. Today, odd machines and adventure skiers from many nations converge there ... [9/15/2012] 20th century http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781612344515 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781907372438 and#149; A lavishly illustrated account of a true medical pioneerVartan of Nazareth is the little-known story of a medical hero who founded a hospital in Nazareth 150 years ago. This book traces the remarkable story of Pacarooni Kaloost Vartan, the son of a poor Armenian tailor in Constantinople (modern day Istanbul). Born in 1835 at a time of great change in the Ottoman Empire, the young Vartan a... [9/15/2012] Biography/Autobiography http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781907372438 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597972024 and#149; An analysis of the causes of the Southern Thai conflict and its potential to spread from Thailand to neighbouring countriesSince January 2004, the violence in the southern provinces in Thailand has claimed more than 4,600 lives. The violence has also adversely affected the local economy and quality of life in the southern provinces. The atmosphere of fear and intimidation is dividing the ... [9/15/2012] Current Affairs http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597972024 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597979504 and#149; An analysis of the nature of insurgency and the all-too-real dilemmas faced by American policymakers struggling to succeed in Afghanistan Insurgencies are like hydras. Once an insurgency begins, the measures a government takes to eliminate militants can provoke countless others to join the enemy ranks. Tactical victories often breed strategic defeats. Traditional "search, destroy, and wit... [9/15/2012] Current Affairs / Modern Warfare http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597979504 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781612341859 and#149; How much do you really know about former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin? The revelations in Matthew Zencey's account of her tenure will surprise youA conservative social ideologue, Sarah Palin's political career in Alaska was marked by a progressive fiscal approach that is at odds with her current right-wing Republican identity. The self-described red-meat, conservative, partisan "pitbull w... [8/15/2012] Current Affairs http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781612341859 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781612342009 and#149; A Bill Bryson.style look at Ohio State football and the spiritual fanaticism that surrounds it.The Ohio State Buckeyes have been a national story for decades, with numerous national championships and National Football League draftees to their credit. With such a successful history, it's no wonder that the passion for Ohio State football has reached a level of devotion that has religious o... [8/15/2012] Sport http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781612342009 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781612344133 and#149; The first book to analyse key military leaders' service and the quality of their leadership throughout the Revolutionary WarFrom June 1775 to February 1781, ten patriot generals died as a result of combat wounds. Their service and deaths spanned most of the Revolutionary War's duration and geographical expanse. The generals were a diverse group, with six born in America and four in Europe... [8/15/2012] American War of Independence http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781612344133 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597977104 and#149; A rich and varied history of the U.S. Navy's little landing craft, tankWorld War II naval history has been discussed and examined from almost every possible angle. One story that has never been told in detail, however, is that of the U.S. Navy's little landing craft, tank (LCT). Even though they are known for landing on the beaches at Normandy, the LCTs were more than mere transports. In ... [8/15/2012] Naval http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597977104 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597977029 and#149; A bold work that challenges the West to examine the Muslim World and its attitudes towards the Jewish communityFrom the 1950s through the 1990s, antisemitism everywhere seemed to be on the wane. But as Neil Kressel documents in this startling book, the Muslim world has resurrected in recent decades almost every diatribe that more than two millennia of European hostility produced against t... [8/15/2012] Current Affairs http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597977029 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597975223 and#149; A much-needed contribution from the early American periodFits perfectly into Robert McMahon's series, Issues in the History of American Foreign Relations, bringing in a much-needed contribution from the early American period; Includes 10.20 primary documents to enhance its usefulness in the classroom; Early American wars and diplomacy are always popular with general readers as well as wit... [8/1/2012] American History http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597975223 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597975216 and#149; The question of American power and the debate over independence from 1775 to 1815The period between 1775 and 1815 could be called the "critical period" of American foreign relations. At no time in American history was the existence of the republic in greater physical peril. Questions of foreign policy dominated American public life in a way unequalled until World War II. From the American... [8/15/2012] American War of Independence http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597975216 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9780375504426 and#149; A groundbreaking history of America's four-decade-long road to war in Vietnam This monumental history asks the simple question: How did we end up in a war in Vietnam? To answer that question Fredrik Logevall traces the forty-year path that led us from World War I to the first American casualties in 1959. Using fresh archives in Washington, Hanoi, and Paris, Cornell University Professor of... [8/21/2012] Vietnam http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9780375504426 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9780811711623 and#149; German armoured warfare on the Eastern Front in the summer of 1943 told in captivating detail* Myth-busting account of the summer of 1943 on the Eastern Front, one of World War II's turning points* Includes the Battle of Kursk* Special focus on the notorious 3rd SS Panzer Division "Totenkopf"... [8/1/2012] World War II http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9780811711623 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781612344690 and#149; A comprehensive look into Islamic conceptions of nonviolence, its modern champions, and their readings of Islam's sacred textsAt a time when violent images of the Muslim world dominate our headlines, Western audiences are growing increasingly interested in a different picture of Islam, specifically the idea of Muslim nonviolence, and what it could mean for the world. But is nonviolence co... [8/15/2012] Middle East http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781612344690 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908696694 and#149; A fantastic guide to the numerous weapons utilised by warring nations during World War IIWorld War II saw a global conflict with the weapons technologies of the leading nations of the world pitted against each other. Weapons of World War II examines key air, sea and land weapons, vehicles and small arms in a spread by spread format for ease of use. Each spread features a key category of w... [8/15/2012] World War II http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908696694 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908696717 and#149; A fascinating and fact-packed guide to more than 100 of the finest aircraft in service between 1945 and 1980Born of the struggle for global influence between the great powers in the aftermath of World War II, the Cold War was an era of inexorable technological advancement and a succession of wars-by-proxy between Soviet Russia and the United States. Driven by political pressures and helpe... [8/15/2012] Aviation / Modelling http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908696717 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908696687 and#149; An informative exporation of modern military technology packed with dynamic artworksAfter the end of the Cold War, there was decade or so of military spending cuts, but since the new millennium, budgets have grown and new weapons technology is reaching the front line. Modern Weapons allows the reader to compare the key weapons of modern armies side by side. The book includes air, sea and ... [8/15/2012] Modern http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908696687 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781936274475 and#149; The first Soviet master spy to defect on the eve of World War II was dead a year later. What is the truth behind the defection and death of Walter Krivitsky?First published in 1939, this memoir sealed the fate of its author. After a dramatic flight from Europe, Walter G. Krivitsky reached the United States, but he was found shot dead in The Bellevue hotel in Washington, D.C. in 1940, with... [8/15/2012] World War 2 / Espionage and Cold Wa http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781936274475 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908696632 and#149; What it takes to be a special forces elite sniper in one action-packed volumeThe sniper is a lone hunter: to become a special forces sniper requires supreme concentration and extreme self-discipline. SAS and Elite Forces Guide: Sniper examines what it takes to be a special forces elite sniper. It is as important to focus on mental discipline and physical fitness as it is to be able to sho... [8/15/2012] Equipment and Techniques/Special Op http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908696632 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908696625 and#149; Expert account of the world's most elite forces from the Gulf War to the invasion of Iraq In 1991, Coalition forces were active deep inside Iraq, hunting down SCUD missiles and their launchers before they could be fired. In 2011, special forces were responsible for the assassination of the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama Bin Laden. In the intervening 20 years, elite military formatio... [8/15/2012] Equipment and Techniques/Special Op http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908696625 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908696618 and#149; What are you going to do if the water supply stops? Or if there's no food on sale anymore? If there's no electricity? Or if law and order breaks down? Will you manage? Would you make the right decisions? Are you ready for this?SAS and Elite Forces Guide: Preparing to Survive teaches you all the skills and offers you all the tips and information you may need if things really go wrong. Prep... [8/15/2012] Equipment and Techniques/Special Op http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908696618 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908696533 and#149; An extensive exploration of the final year of World War II featuring a wealth of photographsThe final year of World War II in western Europe saw the world's largest amphibious operation at D-Day, the largest airborne operation for its time at Arnhem and proved with Hitler's offensive in the Ardennes that victory was not going to be easily won. Also in that year, the French Resistance foug... [8/15/2012] World War II http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908696533 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781901543292 and#149; Everything you need to know about the wonderful world of wargamingIn this edition we have all sorts on things, including fascinating historical works on Egyptian-Hittite War by ancient expert and author Nigel Stillman, plus The Irish Brigade in the American Civil War by David Bickley. Painting is covered by Kevin Dallimore with the most in depth guide to painting a single model we have ev... [8/29/2012] Wargaming http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781901543292 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn= ... [] http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn= http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908696724 and#149; Comprehensive guide to the aircraft that fought in the air above Europe during World War IIAircraft of World War II is a comprehensive guide to the world's fighting aircraft that took part in World War II. Densely packed with information, this book covers an array of designs, from the pre-war biplanes like the Gladiator and Swordfish, to the high-powered warbirds such as the P-51 Mustang ... [8/15/2012] Aviation / Modelling http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908696724 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn= ... [] http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn= http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn= ... [] http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn= http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn= ... [] http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn= http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781936274437 and#149; The changing face of the American police force, from the end of World War II until the modern dayFor nearly 100 years, there had been few changes to American law enforcement. However, then came the little known San Francisco riot of August 1945, which informed the violent events of the next half century. Still, most policing methods remained unchanged until the 1953 kidnapping of Bobby Gr... [7/15/2012] American History/ Current Affairs http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781936274437 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781936274451 and#149; A thrilling spy novel inspired by the 2001 Russian storming of Chechen terrorists at a Moscow theatreHere in his first novel, Paul Ritchie tells of a biochemical researcher, based at a major university on Long Island near New York City, who stumbles on a completely colourless and odourless gas that can induce instant sleep when sprayed over large geographic areas. Immediately every intel... [7/15/2012] Historical Fiction http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781936274451 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9780811731607 and#149; Valuable exploration of the campaign that saw Fort Henry and Fort Donelson fall to Union forcesWith the collapse of the Confederate defences at Forts Henry and Donelson on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, the entire Tennessee Valley was open to Union invasion and control. These Northern victories set up the 1864 Atlanta Campaign that cut the Confederacy in two. Had Confederate plannin... [7/20/2012] American Civil War http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9780811731607 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9780811731294 and#149; Compilation of letters written by the much admired and decorated Major General Joshua ChamberlainIn July 1862 Joshua Chamberlain, a family man and respected professor at Bowdoin College in Maine, joined the fight to preserve the Union. His wartime service was exemplary; he is perhaps best remembered for his outstanding leadership at Gettysburg. At all times, however, he fought bravely and... [7/20/2012] American Civil War http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9780811731294 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9780811731195 and#149; Vivid biographical sketches of the personalities who pioneered U.S. westward expansionThe Hunters of Kentucky covers a wide range of frontier existence, from daily life and survival to wars, exploits, and even flora and fauna. The pioneers and their lives are profiled in biographical sketches, giving a rich sampling of the personalities involved in the United States' westward expansion. A... [7/20/2012] American History http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9780811731195 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9780811728164 and#149; Detailed account of the Brig. Gen. Robert Toombs-led Confederate battle at Burnside's BridgeBefore the heroic stand of the 20th Maine at Little Round Top, the 2nd and 20th Georgia infantries, led by Brig. Gen. Robert Toombs, held off a veritable Yankee juggernaut and triumphed at Burnside's Bridge on Antietam Creek in 1862. This detailed account profiles the troops whose last stand help... [7/20/2012] American Civil War http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9780811728164 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9780811710992 and#149; Learn how to track your enemy with retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldierThis is the first book on tracking in a combat situation that includes suggestions for integrating visual tracking operations into existing military doctrine in addition to the boots-on-the-ground detail necessary for soldiers who perform those operations. Learn how to visually track an armed individual or group in... [7/1/2012] Military Reference / Special Ops http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9780811710992 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9780811710619 and#149; Eerie tribute to the ghosts and ghouls of American Civil War soldiers* Riveting ghost stories from all the major engagements of the war * Includes Manassas, Shiloh, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Petersburg, and Appomattox * Chilling accounts from haunted Civil War prisons - Johnson's Island, OH; Point Lookout, MD; and Anderson... [7/1/2012] American Civil War http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9780811710619 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn= ... [] http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn= http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597972093 and#149; An invaluable guide to the ever changing nature of Napoleonic historiographyIt is only in the past two decades that scholars have breached the language barrier in Germany, Austria, and Russia, permitting a comprehensive reexamination of the Napoleonic Wars. This new volume in the Essential Bibliography series examines the changing nature of Napoleonic historiography in the English-speakin... [7/15/2012] Napoleonic History http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597972093 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908916556 and#149; A rare insight into the controversial performance of the Red Army during the warThis book investigates several controversial issues regarding the role of the Soviet Union and the performance of the Soviet government and Red Army, to which the author provides some provocative answers. The primary question explored by the author, however, regards the effectiveness of both the Red Army and o... [7/15/2012] World War II http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908916556 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781612344720 and#149; An examination of Obama's America and the redefinition of a national identityThe American national identity is defined by what it means to be an American and whom we include and why when we talk about "the American people." A country's national identity is fluid, and Ian Reifowitz argues that President Barack Obama, by emphasising the ideals Americans hold dear, hopes to redefine ours in ... [7/15/2012] Current Affairs http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781612344720 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908696519 and#149; The Prince: The influential works of Niccolò Machiavelli beautifully bound in this exciting new editionNapoleon, Mussolini, Voltaire, even Mafia man John Gotti . they all read Machiavelli's The Prince. Philosophers such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, David Hume and Adam Smith were influenced by it. The book's ideas led to the term Machiavellian entering the language. The influence of The Princ... [7/15/2012] Medieval and Renaissance http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908696519 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781612001043 and#149; A former soldier and CIA officer's insight into the true nature of insurgency and how it will continue to affect the United States in the decades to comeWhat we've seen in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Bahrein, Yemen, and elsewhere is merely the beginning. We are entering an extremely dangerous period in our history. The author has been a student and observer, and sometimes a participant, in var... [7/19/2012] Current Affairs http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781612001043 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9788496935419 and#149; An indispensable volume that covers 50 fighter planes from around the worldThis fantastic new volume from Quiron covers 50 fighter planes from around the world in stunning detail. 50 Fighter Planes is an indispensable guide for modellers and aviation enthusiasts alike.... [7/1/2012] Modelling / Aviation http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9788496935419 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781907677137 and#149; The story behind the Red Baron, his combat tactics and his planeThree Wings for the Red Baron explores the career of Manfred von Richthofen, top fighter pilot in the Imperial German Air Service during World War I, and tells the story of his famous three-winged airplane, the Fokker Triplane. A descendant of prosperous landowners, Baron von Richthofen was no revolutionary; and yet, while se... [7/1/2012] Aviation / World War I http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781907677137 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597977258 and#149; A rare glimpse into a Bedouin culture that most will never encounterIn 2004, Carolyn Han left her comfortable life and position as a lecturer in English at Hawaii Community College and went to live in one of the most remote and mysterious places in the Middle East-Yemen, known in the West primarily for providing a haven for terrorists affiliated with al Qaeda. The previous year, she had s... [7/15/2012] Biography/Autobiography http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597977258 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597977128 and#149; The first book to cover a World War II bomber group from its inception through the present dayThe 95th Bomb Group (Heavy), the most highly decorated bomb group of World War II, participated in every major mission of the war from May 1943 through the war's end and won an unprecedented three Presidential Unit Citations (known as the Distinguished Unit Citation before 1966). Flying the celeb... [7/15/2012] World War 2 / Aviation http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597977128 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597977043 and#149; Examines the long history of cooperation between Middle Eastern and Latin American terrorist groupsThe War of All the People elucidates the ideological and political war against the United States, capitalism, and the widely accepted tenets of modernity. Spearheading this war are Hugo Chávez of Venezuela and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran, two "revolutionary" leaders who have forged an active... [7/15/2012] Middle East / Current Affairs http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597977043 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908916228 and#149; A fascinating history of the conflict that set the stage for Kenyan independenceThe Second World War forever altered the complexion of the British Empire. From Cyprus to Malaya, from Borneo to Suez, the dominoes began to fall within a decade of peace in Europe. Africa in the late 1940s and 1950s was energised by the grant of independence to India, and the emergence of a credible indigenou... [7/15/2012] Special Ops/Elite Forces http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908916228 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781597976923 and#149; A humourous, moving, and inspiring story about how nothing closes the cultural gap like love of the game and camaraderieDespite a global recession, Adam Goldstein felt 2008 was the perfect time to invest in his lifelong passion. He sold his flat and left his job and his girlfriend in London for American football.His goal was to achieve what no other American football fan has accomplished:... [7/15/2012] Sport / Humour http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781597976923 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn=9781908916549 and#149; A useful introduction to the Polish military in the early Twentieth CenturyThis monograph focuses on the strategic concepts, planning and the limited success of the Polish military, leading up to the British Guarantee of March, 1939 and then throughout the Second World War. Recreated in France, the Polish Military conceptualised a liberation policy of encouraging both France and the Unite... [7/15/2012] World War II http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=9781908916549 http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/title.php?isbn= ... [] http://www.casematepublishing.com/title.php?isbn=