Daniel Vogel Livres

Isolated on a tropical world with thousand-foot trees, two years from Earth, Chief Safety Officer Ben Porterfield is truly alone. He's responsible for over five-hundred colonists of the newly-arrived Third Anteran Survey, and is not prepared for a job he hadn't expected, with far more danger than he'd thought. Struggling with a past police career that had left him with nothing but guilt and traumatic memories, he now strives to keep his group alive, as people start to be consumed by an alien rainforest, taken by a predator never seen before. When the white star orbits behind the large red subgiant, Ben realizes that a new terrifying ecosystem emerges with the deep crimson sky. He battles his own self-doubt while pushing forward into ever-increasing fear and horror, desperately trying to be a protector for his people, and, unsure during his final battle with a monstrous beast, if the pain in his past has turned into a death wish.

The book analyzes the flaws in the US military procurement system, particularly in aviation, highlighting its tendency to pursue overly ambitious programs that lead to delays and escalating costs. By examining historical examples like the Tactical Fighter Experimental and the Joint Strike Fighter, it identifies key obstacles to timely and budget-friendly military capability delivery. The author argues that striving for advanced technology over practical solutions results in fewer platforms being produced, inefficiencies in force structure, and excessive operational costs.

Along with further eight Eastern European countries, the Czech Republic has accessed the European Union in 2004. To meet with EU standards and regulations, a substantial reforming process was necessary and has led to an impressive level of (foreign) investments in the country. After an overview of the reforms successfully realised and those that are still urgently necessary, Daniel Vogel examines the current state of attractiveness and the potential of the Czech Republic as investment location, with special focus on the media sector. Based on a description of the current media landscape, including radio, TV, the film industry, and telecommunications, particular fields with high potential for growth are identified. To put the topic into a European context, the author examines the relevance of the EU and its institutions for business life in the Czech Republic and analyzes major aspects of the impact the country's accession of the European Union has on business conditions.