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Iron Fist From The Sea
By:"Douw Steyn","Arn\u008f S\u009aderlund"
Published on 2015-01-19 by Helion and Company

This seminal work documents the clandestine sea borne operations undertaken by South AfricaÕs 4 Reconnaissance Commando Regiment. It breathtakingly reveals the versatility and effectiveness of this elite unit which worked with a range of other South African and Rhodesian forces, including the Rhodesian SAS, to engage in a range of raiding and war fighting activities. These operations saw the clandestine reconnaissance of harbors, the sinking of enemy shipping and the destruction of shore installations in Angola and Mozambique. Just some of the tasks undertaken by this extraordinary maritime capability which totaled no more than 45 operators, both black and white! With unparalleled access to previously secret material, the authors, both of whom worked to develop 4 RecceÕs operating capabilities, trace the origins of the Regiment back to the 1970Õs when the South AfricanÕs determined the need for a maritime force projection capability. They relate how maritime doctrine was developed within South AfricaÕs wider Special Forces capability and how joint operational approaches were configured with the South African Navy. This saw the development of a range of swimmer, reconnaissance, diving and boat operator training courses, along with the design of specialist raiding craft and amphibious assault platforms, which were originated to operate from the NavyÕs existing shipping and submarines. All of which demonstrated the immense potential of this newly emergent force and the resourcefulness of its individual operators. Required to successfully complete a grueling selection process, the operators of 4 Recce were relentlessly tested to prove their physical and mental mettle, not to mention their leadership skills and initiative. Steyn and S\u009aderlundÕs chronological analysis of the operations undertaken by 4 Recce and the South African Navy is stunning to behold. They impartially detail the secret and specialized actions which saw both success and failure. From Cabinda on the West Coast to Tanzania on the East, 4 Recce, and whose existence and capability was largely kept secret even within the South African Defence Force, conducted numerous clandestine raids. They attacked shipping and strategic targets such as oil facilities, transport infrastructure and even ANC offices. And sometimes the raids did go wrong, spectacularly so in one instance when two operators were killed and Captain Wynand Du Toit was captured. He was later paraded in front of the worldÕs media, much to the embarrassment of the South African government. This is a fascinating work and one that will enthrall anyone with an interest in Special Forces operations. Profusely illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs, it stands as a testament to the authorÕs endeavors as, respectively, the former Operations Commander of 4 Recce and the former Commander Task Group of the SA Navy - as well as the incredible operators of 4 Recce. Explosive and compulsive, Iron Fist from the Sea takes you right to the raging surf; to the adrenaline and fear that is sea borne raiding...

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The Official Overstreet Comic Book Companion
By:"Robert M. Overstreet"
Published on 2008-05-13 by House of Collectibles

Describes and lists the values of popular collectible comics and graphic novels issued from the 1950s to today, providing tips on buying, collecting, selling, grading, and caring for comics and including a section on related toys and rings.

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Spider-Man: Attack of the Heroes
By:"Rich Thomas Jr."
Published on 2014-04-01 by Disney Electronic Content

Peter Parker spends a lot of time juggling school, friends, and his life as the Super Hero called Spider-Man. He's usually pretty good at balancing it all, but when high school quarterback Flash Thompson starts bullying him, Peter struggles to keep his cool so he doesn't lose control of his powers. To make matters worse, Daredevil, Nova, the Thing, and Iron Man start acting strange and causing mischief throughout New York City, and it's up to Spidey to save the day. But when Flash gets mixed up with all the Super Heroes gone bad, can Peter save his number one enemy and stop the Attack of the Heroes?

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Immortal Iron Fist
By:
Published on 2014-06-10 by Marvel

Although the Iron Fist's legend is immortal, Danny Rand is definitely not! Why is Danny sweating over an inescapable legacy that has haunted the Iron Fists for centuries? And what is the deeper meaning of Xao's ominous threat? As Danny and the Immortal Weapons begin another dimension-spanning adventure, they discover that the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven...might have an Eighth! COLLECTING: Immortal Iron Fist 17-27, Immortal Iron Fist: Orson Randall and the Death Queen of California 1, Immortal Weapons 1-5, Immortal Weapons Sketchbook

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Iron Fist
By:"Kaare Andrews"
Published on 2014-11-19 by Marvel Entertainment

Collects Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #1-6.

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Marvel Comics
By:"Alan Cowsill","DK Publishing","Adi Granov"
Published on 2014-08-18 by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Celebrating the greatest cover art over Marvel Comics' 75-year history. Showcasing the most striking, inspiring and unusual comic cover art in Marvel's 75-year history. Marvel Comics Cover Art reveals a gallery of iconic covers featuring all your favourite super heroes from Spider-Man and Iron Man to the Avengers. Created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics this beautiful poster book is perfect for any avid Marvel fan.

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Marvel Avengers
By:"Marvel Staff","Tomas Palacios","Joss Whedon"
Published on 2014-01-01 by

Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow are all Super Heroes, but none of them can defeat Loki the trickster by themselves! But if they form a team, Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. think that they just might stand a chance-Avengers Assemble! Read-to-Read books offer children a world of possibilities at four different reading levels, from word recognition at Pre-Level 1 to reading proficiently at Level 3. Scholastic and Disney Publishing are collaborating with Marvel to build an evergreen publishing strategy focusing on favourite Marvel characters.

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