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Topics covered include a categorization and review of intelligent multi-sensor data fusion, as well as its application to the naval and land environments. Techniques adopted include blackboard and object oriented knowledge based systems; intelligent situation assessment, and intelligent command and control systems planning. Annotation copyright Boo.
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"There has been a debate between modern ethicists who see moral judgments as objectively corresponding to a moral reality independent of human opinion and those who insist that moral judgments are essentially expressions of our will. In this philosophical work John Hare outlines a theory that combines the merits of both views, arguing that what makes something right is that God calls us to it." "Featuring original moral theory and fresh interpretation...
6) Red Cloud
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Red Cloud, head Chief of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux), from 1868 to 1909, was one of the most capable Native American opponents the United States Army faced. He led a successful conflict in 1866?1868 known as Red Cloud's War over control of the Powder River Country in northwestern Wyoming and southern Montana. After the Treaty of Fort Laramie, he led his people in the important transition to reservation life.
8) Reuther
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Biographical study of walter reuther, with particular reference to his role in the development of the trade union of motor vehicle industry workers in the USA and to his leadership activities in the American labour movement. Bibliography pp. 431 to 434. Biography reuther w.
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"In Leadership in the Era of Economic Uncertainty, Ram Charan helps you steer your business through the minefield of contracting markets, cash shortages, and ongoing uncertainty. No matter what your leadership role, Charan's insight will help ensure that your business emerges leaner, stronger, and well in front of the competition." "With examples and case studies, Leadership in the Era of Economic Uncertainty illustrates how leaders at DuPont, Hanesbrands,...
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"In this ... history of naval warfar, Michael Palmer observes five centuries of dramatic encounters under sail and steam. From reliance on signal flags in the seventeenth century to satellite communications in the twenty-first, admirals looked to the next advance in technology as the one that would allow them to control their forces"--Jacket.
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"General Douglas MacArthur's extraordinary life of leadership spanned more than six decades in the military, education, public administration, and business. He defined principles of leadership that were decades ahead of their time: principles reflecting extraordinary wisdom about strategy, motivation, organization, execution, and personal growth. Now, Theodore and Donna Kinni distill 50 powerful leadership lessons from MacArthur's life: lessons you...
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"Call Sign Chaos is the account of Jim Mattis's storied career, from wide-ranging leadership roles in three wars to ultimately commanding a quarter of a million troops across the Middle East. Along the way, Mattis recounts his foundational experiences as a leader, extracting the lessons he has learned about the nature of warfighting and peacemaking, the importance of allies, and the strategic dilemmas -- and short-sighted thinking -- now facing our...
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Analysis of the social implications and political aspects of ' reverse' racial discrimination against majority group americans in the USA in the form of compensatory human resources development programmes giving preferential treatment to the Black minority group - describes the activities of militant social movements such as the black panthers and negro student groups in the universitys and covers interethnic relations, negro leadership, etc.
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"Lee & Grant combines a historical account of the Overland Campaign with a study in leadership - as powerful and relevant today as it was on the battlefields of Virginia. Stripping away many of the myths and hyperbole, Lee & Grant delivers an account of their successes and failures, along with dozens of leadership lessons that managers and executives can put to use in any organization."--Jacket.
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Focusing on decisions made by George Washington during his army's winter encampments at Morristown and Valley Forge, the author argues that the future president developed a model of leadership for dealing with national emergencies when he campaigned to secure emergency supplies for his troops.
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"A dramatic, colorful, stylishly-written history, Hubris is a much-needed reflection on war from a master of his field,"--Amazon.com.
Sir Alistair Horne has been a close observer of war and history for more than fifty years. In this wise and masterly work, he revisits six battles that changed the course of the twentieth century to reveal the one trait that links them all: hubris. In Greek tragedy, hubris is excessive human pride that challenges the...
19) Meany
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Biographical account of trade union influence on government policy and foreign policy in the USA through the leadership of labour lobbyist and politician george meany - refers also to the role of the afl-cio and the role of USA in, and international relations with the ILO. References. Biography meany w.g.
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Monograph comprising a biographical account of the life of a. Philip randolph and his leadership of the civil rights social movement against racial discrimination and of the Black labour movement in the USA - covers his early life, his fight against racial segregation, etc. Bibliography pp. 165 to 167 and illustrations. Biography randolph a.p.
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