A comprehensive illustrated overview of the dynamic operations that have saved lives in hostage situations around the world.Based on strategies proven successful in numerous incidents, including the landmark SAS rescue at Prince's Gate, London, and compiled by an author with intimate and practical knowledge of the field, this book explains why the success of a rescue is often determined in the hours leading up to confrontation. Once an incident is contained, a large...

The first British edition of this worldwide bestseller, The Nature Doctor, fully revised and updated, comes complete with comprehensive appendices, offering the reader easy access to wealth of information from the 'father' of natural healing.Dr H. C. A. Vogel comes from a Swiss family where the secrets of herbalism were known and practised. From early childhood he was eager to learn about the healing powers of plants and bit by bit he collected and expanded the traditional...

Lasker's Manual of Chess" is one of the greatest chess books ever written. The fact that it was first published over 80 years ago has diminished neither its relevance nor significance in today's modern chess world. Lasker was both a wonderful fighter and a deep thinker; his book is the quintessence of the exceptionally successful experiences he had over many long years and his thoughts about them. He teaches what he himself considers most important: general principles and methods a...

Effective wire bending techniques that are customized to each individual patient make orthodontic treatment more efficient and can reduce treatment time. the author of this manual promotes precise, intuitive bending and presents the essential componoents and techniques of customized wire bending step-by-step, including trimming of casts; selection and proper manipulation of pliers; the first-order bends (in or out), second-order bends (up or down), and third-order bends (torque); and optim...

Always wanted to know how to easily use Reiki & crystals to your benefit but don't know where to start?Reiki teaches us what unconditional love is & encourages us to make important changes in our lives, which will ultimately bring an improvement in our well-being.Crystals are not only used in Reiki but also in many other spiritual practices. The calming effect of crystals entices those looking for an improvement in their lives to use them for unlimited bene...

Understand dog behavior to work with, not against, your K9’s instincts.Learn how to:Recognize and interpret your K9’s expressions, gestures and signals.Use operant conditioning to efficiently and humanely train K9s.Plan and execute effective K9 training programs for search and detection, patrol, remote guided camera, attack, and more.The art and science of training police, military and other service dogs continue to ...

This highly acclaimed, groundbreaking work describes the Psychology of Selves and the Voice Dialogue method. Internationally renowned psychologists Hal and Sidra Stone introduce the reader to the Pusher, Critic, Protector/Controller, and all the other members of your inner family. They have refined the process to the point where voice dialogue is considered one of the most effective techniques in psychology today.Endorsements"Hal and Sidra Stone have developed a powerful app...

Translated around the world, and recommended reading on many coaching programmes thisbestselling book is trusted globally as the definitive guide to coaching.This carefully revised edition will guide you through the entire process from first meeting to whencoaching ends, with methods, tips and techniques that simply work.Understand and develop the core skills and beliefs of an effective coachKnow how to ask insightful questions that deliver v...

The Parrotlet, or Pocket Parrot, is indigenous to regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands. Their natural habitats are diverse, ranging from forests to semi-arid regions. They are the smallest parrot species in the world and are characterised by their beautiful plumage and big personalities!This book will introduce you to the various species of these pint-sized parrots by discussing their appearance and biology, typical behaviour, reproduction and bre...

The Schutzhund Training Manual begins with the brief history and regulations of the sport of Schutzhund/IPO, to working abilities, pack structure, and understanding the basic language of dogs. The book then goes into the finest details to present you with a comprehensive course of puppy selection, training stages and tuning elements, Schutzhund tracking, obedience, protection learning stage and strengthening stage.The Schutzhund Training Manual is a step by step g...

Unlock the full potential of your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera and transform your photography skills! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this guide will help you capture stunning, professional-quality photos and videos with ease.What to Expect in the BookIn this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn:- Step-by-step instructions on how to use every camera feature, from basic...

The Optimist is the most popular junior sailing class worldwide, with thousands of young people actively racing them and hundreds attending the major events in the class. It has been the nursery for most of the top racing sailors in the world including all the Team GBR gold medallists at the last 2 Olympics (Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills, Saskia Clark and Giles Scott) – the same will be true for most other countries. Optimist Racing is written for those sailors, parents and coaches who are...