by Eugene B. Rumer (1991)
This report analyzes the conflict within the Soviet armed forces that has developed as a result of the ongoing discussions about a fundamental reorganization into an all-volunteer/professional army or a territorial militia. It follows the rapid progression of the public debate, from its inception in 1988 to the present, where it has become a key issue on the Soviet national security agenda. The author identifies the major groups involved in discussions about military reform, examines their arguments, and assesses the impact of these discussions on the Soviet military institution. He suggests that the expendability of the existing High Command could lead to a cure for the intramilitary split and an opportunity for a radical transformation of the military institution and national security decisionmaking in the Soviet Union.
Dr. Scott A. Ostrow, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret
4 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations; helpful review of all test subjects with sample questions and answers to help boost your score; expert tips on the Coding Speed subtest, with practice questions to help improve your speed and accuracy; profiles of more than 125 military careers.
de Guy Marchamps
Un recueil de quelque 42 poèmes farfelus au fil desquels l'auteur prend plaisir à multiplier les calembours, les allitérations, les métaphores loufoques et les jeux de mots, ainsi qu'à revisiter des expressions et des comptines célèbres. Ceci afin de créer des portraits d'animaux fantaisistes et loufoques, de célébrer la vie ou de dédramatiser les peurs et petits drames du quotidien. Les textes sont répertoriés sous trois thématiques principales: les animaux, la musique et la vie. [SDM]. Des poèmes très accessibles dans lesquels les préoccupations et le quotidien des enfants se marient joyeusement avec la douce folie qui imprègne leur imaginaire. Des aquarelles pétillantes animent cet ouvrage débordant de charme qui propose une initiation rafraîchissante à la poésie ainsi qu'à la richesse de la langue française. [SDM].
David Lambert
Presents an overview of the animal kingdom by briefly touching on such topics as families, cities, hibernation, wings, living in snow and ice, plankton, and extinct animals.
Lynn M. Stone
An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of pigs and their relationship to humans.