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**Dive into the fascinating history of the B-25 Mitchell bomber, an aircraft that played a pivotal role in World War II and left an indelible mark on aviation.** From its humble beginnings as a concept on a drawing board to its heroic exploits in the skies over Europe and the Pacific, the B-25 Mitchell bomber is a story of innovation, courage, and triumph. This comprehensive volume takes you on a journey through the B-25's genesis, development, variants, and combat service, providing a detailed account of one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. Discover the innovative features that set the B-25 apart from its contemporaries, including its twin-engine configuration, tricycle landing gear, and spacious bomb bay. Learn about the meticulous design and engineering that went into creating an aircraft capable of carrying a heavy payload over long distances. Follow the B-25's remarkable combat career, from its daring raid on Tokyo led by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle to its pivotal role in the Battle of Midway. Witness the aircraft's versatility as it was adapted to perform a wide range of missions, from bombing raids and strafing runs to reconnaissance flights and transport duties. Meet the brave men who flew the B-25, from the pilots who risked their lives on dangerous missions to the ground crews who kept the aircraft flying. Hear their stories of courage, sacrifice, and camaraderie, and gain a deeper understanding of the human toll of war. Explore the different variants of the B-25, each with its own unique capabilities and contributions to the war effort. From the B-25B, the first production model, to the B-25H, equipped with radar for night operations, discover how the B-25 evolved to meet the changing demands of the battlefield. Delve into the B-25's legacy, both during and after World War II. Learn about its continued service in a variety of roles, including as a trainer aircraft, a cargo transport, and a firefighting aircraft. Discover how the B-25 found a place in civilian hands, where it was used for aerial surveys, crop dusting, and executive transport. Whether you're a history buff, an aviation enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys a great story, this book is sure to captivate you with its detailed account of the B-25 Mitchell bomber, a true legend of the skies. If you like this book, write a review!

Crossroads and Cultures: A History of the World’s Peoples incorporates the best current cultural history into a fresh and original narrative that connects global patterns of development with life on the ground. As the title, “Crossroads,” suggests, this new synthesis highlights the places and times where people exchanged goods and commodities, shared innovations and ideas, waged war and spread disease, and in doing so joined their lives to the broad sweep of global history. Students benefit from a strong pedagogical design, abundant maps and images, and special features that heighten the narrative’s attention to the lives and voices of the world’s peoples. Test drive a chapter today. Find out how.

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the mathematical foundations of quantum statistical physics. It presents a conceptually profound yet technically accessible path to the C*-algebraic approach to quantum statistical mechanics, demonstrating how key aspects of thermodynamic equilibrium can be derived as simple corollaries of classical results in convex analysis. Using C*-algebras as examples of ordered vector spaces, this book makes various aspects of C*-algebras and their applications to the mathematical foundations of quantum theory much clearer from both mathematical and physical perspectives. It begins with the simple case of Gibbs states on matrix algebras and gradually progresses to a more general setting that considers the thermodynamic equilibrium of infinitely extended quantum systems. The book also illustrates how first-order phase transitions and spontaneous symmetry breaking can occur, in contrast to the finite-dimensional situation. One of the unique features of this book is its thorough and clear treatment of the theory of equilibrium states of quantum mean-field models. This work is self-contained and requires only a modest background in analysis, topology, and functional analysis from the reader. It is suitable for both mathematicians and physicists with a specific interest in quantum statistical physics.

Triangulations presents the first comprehensive treatment of the theory of secondary polytopes and related topics. The text discusses the geometric structure behind the algorithms and shows new emerging applications, including hundreds of illustrations, examples, and exercises.