Jamie McDonald embarks on his greatest adventure yet: running 5,500 miles (the equivalent of 210 marathons) through 22 states, solo and unsupported, coast to coast across America - and all dressed as his alter ego, Adventureman. An impressive feat for anyone, let alone someone who was told as a poorly child that they might never walk again.
The little-known, but utterly fascinating tax photographs from The City of New York’s Hall of Records and how those areas look today. The photographs are an interesting page in the history of the city’s municipal workings alone, but are a fascinating look into daily city life in the 1940’s. They were taken to help figure out property tax assessments. Incredibly, city officials employed a team of photographers to go out to all five boroughs and photograph literally every building in the city. The result is tens of thousands of photos of practically every nook and cranny of the streets of New York. In this book, author and photographer Jamie McDonald compares the old locations with modern photos. Readers will marvel at the changes some neighborhoods have undergone, whereas some parts of the city have remained remarkably unchanged. It’s a remarkable look at the city’s past and present.
Entrenched Corps-based tribalism has hindered the Australian Army's evolution towards a combined arms approach necessary for modern warfare. Rivalries between the Royal Australian Armored Corps and the Royal Australian Infantry Corps have fostered institutional mistrust, despite their complementary capabilities. The concept of a Combat Maneuver Corps aims to unify these forces, enhancing their effectiveness and fostering integrated training and operations. This initiative aligns with the Army's goal of becoming a more lethal and well-protected force through the Hardening and Networking strategy.
The Australian Army is undergoing a transformation to adapt to complex operational environments as outlined in the 2000 Defense White Paper, which emphasizes its role as an expeditionary force in coalition operations. The 'Hardened and Networked Army' concept aims to enhance capabilities through a 'network-enabled' approach, building on the principles of Network-Centric Warfare (NCW). This monograph evaluates whether this vision is a practical response to future challenges or if NCW represents a new theory of warfare in the Information Age, examining its implications for military operations and organizational structure.
No Access New York City is a collection of the hidden places and little-known facts about New York. These are the secret gems of the city and most are completely off limits to the public. Through these pages explore the secret train station below the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, the gold vault at the Federal Reserve, burial sites, tucked away establishments, secret tunnels, and so much more. All of these spots evoke a secret metropolis that is lost in time and harboring deep mysteries! What a fun way to "explore" New York!
Jamie embarks on the biggest challenge of his life: running 5,000 miles across Canada, solo and unsupported, through -40 degree weather, surviving injuries and wearing through 13 pairs of trainers. And he does it all dressed as the superhero, the Flash, when he realises that everyone who helps him towards his goal is a superhero too.