David Wilcox Livres

Exploring the intricacies of the American Healthcare System, this book delves into the reasons behind insurance claim denials and the soaring costs of prescription drugs. It uncovers the complexities and challenges faced by patients, shedding light on the often opaque mechanisms that govern healthcare access and affordability. Through a critical examination, it aims to inform readers about the underlying issues affecting their healthcare experiences.

Set against the backdrop of a dangerous narco war, a couple's journey from Las Flores, Mexico, to America takes a tragic turn. Miguel, torn between his homeland and his wife's desire for safety, faces harrowing challenges after they cross the border. Separated at the Trophy Tree, Maria is sold into a life of despair, believing Miguel to be dead. Meanwhile, Miguel is arrested and coerced into the violent world of drug trafficking, becoming a target himself. Their fates intertwine as they navigate the perils of love, survival, and betrayal.

The narrative follows Ken Thomas, an educated man with two university degrees, who finds himself misled into purchasing a truck by a deceitful relative just after World War II. As he navigates this unexpected venture, the story explores themes of trust, deception, and the challenges of adapting to a new and unfamiliar world. Ken’s journey highlights the intersection of education and practical experience, as he grapples with the realities of truck ownership and the lessons learned along the way.

"The first book to be published since 1950 to tell the story of the early development and employment of anti-aircraft and coast artillery radars during the Second World War. The principle of radar was first demonstrated by Sir Robert Watson-Watt at Orfordness in 1935 leading to the development of the Chain Home air defense system which was in service by 1939. The development of radar to support anti-aircraft fire control and coast defence was initiated by the Army cell at Bawdsey Research Station on the Suffolk coast in 1936. When war was declared, this moved to the Air Defence Research and Development Establishment at Christchurch from which emerged the first metric wavelength sets for gun laying, searchlight control and coast artillery. Amongst the detailed topics covered, this book examines the arrival of the magnetron valve in 1940 and the subsequent development of microwave radars and in parallel the development of Identification, Friend or Foe, the radar proximity fuze, and comparable US and German radar. It also looks at the conduct of AA and Coast operations; the part played by service and civilian support organisations. Technical appendices explain how early radars functioned.".--Adapted from back cover