The Flag in the Wind

The Flag in the Wind
Author: John MacCormick
Publisher: Birlinn
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2013-07-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 0857907417

Born in Glasgow in 1904, Dr John MacCormick studied law at Glasgow University and was one of the chief founding members of the National Party of Scotland in 1928 and, with the merger of the NPS and the Scottish Party, of the Scottish National Party in 1934. In 1942, he left the SNP and was instrumental in the forming the Scottish Convention which went on to produce the Scottish Covenant in 1949, upon which nearly two million signatures of support for a Scottish parliament were obtained. After a high-profile trip to the US and Canada to present Scotland's case for Home Rule he was voted Lord Rector at Glasgow University. During his stint in this position he became involved in the plot to steal the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey before going on to publish The Flag in the Wind in 1955. With a new introduction by the author's son, this updated edition of John MacCormick's seminal work examines the early years of the twentieth-century Nationalist movement in Scotland, providing an invaluable insight into people and events that help create and then shape the SNP and its campaign to secure a devolved Scottish Assembly.

The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters

The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters
Author: Linda K. Miller
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2020-05-26
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1510739742

All other factors being equal, it is your ability to read the wind that will make the most difference in your shooting accuracy. The better you understand the behavior of the wind, the better you will understand the behavior of your bullet. Now, champion shooters Linda K. Miller and Keith A. Cunningham reveal everything they wish they’d known about reading the wind before they started shooting (instead of having to learn as they went along) in concise, easy-to-read terms and accompanied with handy ninety-five diagrams. The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters contains straightforward guidance on the simple thought process they use to read the wind, the techniques and tactics they use to win matches, and the underlying skills that support both. Let these champions show you how to put together a simple wind-reading toolbox for calculating wind speed, direction, deflection, and drift. Then learn how to use these tools to read flags and mirage, record and interpret your observations, and time your shots to compensate for wind. Other topics covered include: Analyzing shot placement Recording and record keeping Confidence and following your hunches And much more! The essential wind-reading basics taught in this book will absolutely improve your shooting skills, whether you're a target shooter, a plinker, a hunter or a shooting professional.

The Lord’s Book

The Lord’s Book
Author: Sherry D. Koehn
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2019-04-25
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1512724351

Each of us has experienced pain in our lives. How we choose to handle it can affect our emotional, physical, and spiritual health. But there is one resource that contains all of the answers to our questions, one that can help us navigate the winds of life: the Holy Bible. Full of wisdom and inspiration, The Lord's Book shows you how to use Scripture to get through life's storms and still be awash with joy. Author Sherry D. Koehn explains how everything we do in life must be based on Christ's teachings. She draws on her experiences with loss, divorce, drugs, and fear, revealing how she turned to specific Bible verses to find hope and healing. Koehn explores the role of sin in our suffering and shows why we must always turn to the Lord during these times. She examines specific hardships that can affect us, reveals verses pertinent to each one, and offers practical tools for incorporating them into your daily life. Most importantly, Koehn shows how Christ can help restore you and bring peace and joy to you even within the midst of your pain. Learn to trust in Christ and rest in his promises using the encouragement and hope in The Lord's Book.

Noah Chases the Wind

Noah Chases the Wind
Author: Michelle Worthington
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2015-12-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1605543578

Noah knew he was different. He could see things that others couldn't, like the patterns in the dust that floated down on sunbeams. Noah is different. He sees, hears, feels, and thinks in ways that other people don't always understand, and he asks a lot of questions along the way. Noah loves science, especially the weather. His books usually provide him with the answers he needs, until one day, there's one question they don't answer—and that is where Noah's windy adventure begins. Filled with rich, sweeping illustrations, this picture book celebrates the inquisitive nature of all children, including those on the autism spectrum, who cannot stop asking a question until an answer has been unearthed. The book contains a page of information for parents, caregivers, and educators about the importance of helping children feel good about their differences and know that being different is okay. Michelle Worthington was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and has lived there all her life. She is much-published author in Australia. Joseph Cowman lives and paints in the hills and valleys of suburban Idaho. He is a long-standing member of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators. He is the illustrator of six other Redleaf Lane books, including most recently, The Amazing Erik and Rita and the Firefighters.

Smallbore Rifle Shooting

Smallbore Rifle Shooting
Author: Christopher Fenning
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2012-12-21
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1847975062

Smallbore Rifle Shooting is essential reading for those who are considering taking up the sport, and for those who already have some experience but wish to improve their skills and participate in competitions. It takes the reader forward from the point at which the very first shot is fired, introduces new levels of understanding and competence, provides useful advice, and answers many of the questions frequently asked by beginners.The key topics, which are examined in detail, include breathing, aiming, trigger control and 'follow through'. In addition, step-by-step guidance is presented on how to build a comfortable and stable prone position whilst wearing a jacket and sling. All through the book photographs, including pictures taken through the sights to show exactly what is being described, support the theory. The author also presents practice exercises that help demonstrate the different techniques. For people looking to progress beyond indoor practice shooting, there is an explanation of types of competition, how to enter events, as well as introduction to competing outdoors and learning how to anticipate the effect of the wind on a shot.Whilst other shooting books may focus on the detailed skills used by those who compete at an international level, this book offers guidance for those at the beginner to intermediate levels.Foreword by Nick Clark. Essential reading for all newcomers to the sport and offers guidance for novice up to intermediate levels.Other shooting books focus on detailed skills used by those who compete at international level. Key topics covered including breathing, aiming, trigger control and 'follow through' and step-by-step guidance to achieving a comfortable and stable prone position.Superbly illustrated with 129 colour photographs, some of these are pictures taken through the sights to show exactly what is being described.Christopher Fenning has been shooting for over fifteen years and is a qualified club instructor.

Climate Data and Resources

Climate Data and Resources
Author: Edward Linacre
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1134933916

The value of applied climatology - the study of the impact of climate - lies in the analysis of measurements and estimates within the context of change. This study provides a review of the theory and practice underlying current climatic research.

The Gateless Gate

The Gateless Gate
Author: Koun Yamada
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2005-06-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0861719719

In The Gateless Gate, one of modern Zen Buddhism's uniquely influential masters offers classic commentaries on the Mumonkan, one of Zen's greatest collections of teaching stories. This translation was compiled with the Western reader in mind, and includes Koan Yamada's clear and penetrating comments on each case. Yamada played a seminal role in bringing Zen Buddhism to the West from Japan, going on to be the head of the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Community. The Gateless Gate would be invaluable if only for the translation and commentary alone, yet it's loaded with extra material and is a fantastic resource to keep close by: An in-depth Introduction to the History of Zen Practice Lineage charts Japanese-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-Japanese conversion charts for personal names, place names, and names of writings Plus front- and back-matter from ancient and modern figures: Mumon, Shuan, Kubota Ji'un, Taizan Maezumi, Hugo Enomiya-Lasalle, and Yamada Roshi's son, Masamichi Yamada. A wonderful inspiration for the koan practitioner, and for those with a general interest in Zen Buddhism.

Manuals Combined: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION DETAILED INSTRUCTOR GUIDES AND PRESENTATIONS FOR ANNUAL RIFLE TRAINING

Manuals Combined: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WEAPONS TRAINING BATTALION DETAILED INSTRUCTOR GUIDES AND PRESENTATIONS FOR ANNUAL RIFLE TRAINING
Author:
Publisher: Jeffrey Frank Jones
Total Pages: 1483
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Over 1,400 total pages ... Instruction Covered: INTRODUCTION TO MARINE CORPS RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP RIFLE WEAPONS HANDLING SERVICE RIFLE/CARBINE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE EFFECTS OF WEATHER RIFLE ZEROING DATA BOOK FUNDAMENTALS OF RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP INTRODUCTION TO RIFLE SHOOTING POSITIONS AND SLINGS RIFLE PRONE POSITION RIFLE SITTING POSITION RIFLE KNEELING POSITION RIFLE STANDING POSITION FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES OF FIRE RIFLE RANGE OPERATIONS RIFLE TABLE 1 COURSE OF FIRE WEAPONS HANDLING EXERCISE WEAPONS HANDLING TEST MCRP 3-01A Rifle Marksmanship ANNUAL RIFLE TRAINING DATABOOK M16A4 SERVICE RIFLE/M4 CARBINE WITH RIFLE COMBAT OPTIC (RCO) AND BACK-UP IRON SIGHT (BUIS) ANNUAL RIFLE TRAINING DATABOOK M16A4 SERVICE RIFLE/M4 CARBINE WITH RIFLE COMBAT OPTIC (RCO) AND BACK-UP IRON SIGHT (BUIS) MARINE CORPS ORDER 3574.2L MARINE CORPS COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAMS (MCCMP)

Manuals Combined: U.S. Marine Corps Combat Rifle Program Course Instruction Materials And Media

Manuals Combined: U.S. Marine Corps Combat Rifle Program Course Instruction Materials And Media
Author:
Publisher: Jeffrey Frank Jones
Total Pages: 786
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INTRODUCTION 1. GAIN ATTENTION. The primary mission of the Marine rifleman is to locate and destroy the enemy by fire and to repel assault by the enemy with fire and close combat. The rifle is the Marine's primary means of accomplishing his mission. Combatready Marines must be highly proficient in the use of the service rifle and have the confidence to deliver accurate fire under the most adverse battle conditions. 2. OVERVIEW. This lesson will provide an overview of the Marine Corps Rifle Marksmanship Program and how the five stages of marksmanship training relate to each other. 3. INTRODUCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES. This lesson is provided as an overview of the Marine Corps Rifle Marksmanship Program. There are no Terminal or Enabling Learning Objectives for this lesson. 4. METHOD. This lesson will be taught in a classroom setting using lecture. 5. EVALUATION. The Marine will not be tested on the material in this lesson. TRANSITION: The Marine Corps Rifle Marksmanship Program consists of five stages of training that progressively teach, reinforce, and refine marksmanship skills to a combat-ready level. Contents by Category: Table 1A Instructor Guides and Media ART-0 Intro to Marine Corp Rifle Marksmanship ART-0 Introduction Media ART-01 Rifle Weapons Handling ART-01 Rifle Weapons Handling Media ART-1A Weapons Handling Exercise ART-1B Weapons Handling Test ART-02 Rifle Preventive Maintenance ART-03 Effects of Weather RCO ART-03 Effects of Weather_Media ART-04 Zeroing RCO ART-04 Zeroing_Media ART-05 Data Book RCO ART-05 Data Book_Media ART-06 Rifle Fundamentals RCO ART-06 Rifle Fundamentals_Media ART-07 Positions and Slings RCO ART-07 Positions and Slings_Media ART-08 Prone ART-08 Prone_Media ART-09 Sitting ART-09 Sitting_Media ART-10 Kneeling ART-10 Kneeling_Media ART-11 Standing ART-11 Standing_Media ART-12 Fundamental Techniques of Fire RCO ART-13 Range Operations ART-13 Range Operations_Media ART-14 Rifle Table 1 ART-14 Rifle Table 1_Media Courses Of Fire TABLE 2 Course Of Fire TABLE 3 UKD DAY Course Of Fire TABLE 4 NIGHT UKD Course Of fire TABLE 5 SHORT RANGE DAY Course Of Fire TABLE 6 SHORT RANGE NIGHT Course of Fire Tables 2-6 Instructor Guides and Media 0300-M16-1001_Weapons_Handling_Procedures_With_A_Service_Rifle_LP_12_April_2014 0300-M16-1001_Weapons_Handling_Procedures_With_A_Service_Rifle_Media 0300-M16-1002_Introduction_to_the_Service_Rifle_LP_April_2014 0300-M16-1002_Introduction_to_the_Service_Rifle_Media 0300-M16-1003_Corrective_Action_For_The_Service_Rifle_LP_April_2014 0300-M16-1003_Corrective_Action_For_The_Service_Rifle_Media 0300-M16-1004_Demonstrate_Weapons_Carries_LP 0300-M16-1004_Demonstrate_Weapons_Carries_Media 0300-M16-1005_Zero_a_Rifle_Combat_Optic_to_a_Service_Rifle_LP 0300-M16-1005_Zero_a_Rifle_Combat_Optic_to_a_Service_Rifle_Media 0300-M16-1006 Demonstrate Basic Combat Rifle Marksmanship Skills 0300-M16-1006 Demonstrate Basic Combat Rifle Marksmanship skills_Media 0300-M16-1007_EXECUTE_TABLE_2_BASIC_COMBAT_RIFLE_MARKSMANSHIP_EVALUATION V1.1 0300-M16-1007_EXECUTE_TABLE_2_BASIC_COMBAT_RIFLE_MARKSMANSHIP_EVALUATION V1.1_Media 0300-M16-1008_DEMONSTRATE_UNKNOWN_DISTANCE_THREAT_ENGAGEMENT_SKILLS_DAY 0300-M16-1008_DEMONSTRATE_UNKNOWN_DISTANCE_THREAT_ENGAGEMENT_SKILLS_DAY_Media 0300-M16-1009_EXECUTE_TABLE_3_ENGAGE_THREATS_AT_UNKNOWN_DISTANCES_DAY_B_D 0300-M16-1010_ZERO_A_MINI_INTEGRATED_POINTER_ILLUMINATOR_MODULE 0300-M16-1010_ZERO_A_MINI_INTEGRATED_POINTER_ILLUMINATOR_MODULE_Media 0300-M16-1011_1012_EXECUTE TABLE 4_UNKNOWN_DISTANCE_THREAT_ENGAGEMENT_SKILLS_(NIGHT) 0300-M16-1011_1012_EXECUTE TABLE 4_UNKNOWN_DISTANCE_THREAT_ENGAGEMENT_SKILLS_(NIGHT)_Media 0300-M16-1013_DEMONSTRATE_SHORT_RANGE_ENGAGEMENT_SKILLS_DAY 0300-M16-1013_DEMONSTRATE_SHORT_RANGE_ENGAGEMENT_SKILLS_DAY_Media 0300-M16-1014_EXECUTE_TABLE_5_SHORT_RANGE_THREAT_ENGAGEMENT_DAY 0300-M16-1014_EXECUTE_TABLE_5_SHORT_RANGE_THREAT_ENGAGEMENT_DAY_Media 0300-M16-1015-1016_EXECUTE_TABLE_6_SHORT_RANGE_THREAT_ENGAGEMENT_NIGHT 0300-M16-1015 1016_EXECUTE_TABLE_6_SHORT_RANGE_THREAT_ENGAGEMENT_NIGHT_Media 0300-M16-1017_ENGAGE_MOVING_THREATS 0300-M16-1017_ENGAGE_MOVING_THREATS_Media Tables 1A-6 Scorecards T1A Evaluation scorecard T1A PIT scorecard T1A Pre-Evaluation scorecard T2 revised Evaluation scorecard T2 revised Pre-Evaluation scorecard T3 scorecard T4 scorecard T5 scorecard T6 scorecard Tables 2-6 Card Commands and Scripts Revised Table 2 card-commands V1.1 Table 3 card-commands Table 4 card-commands Table 5 card-commands Table 6 card-commands