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This dictionary has been expanded and updated to provide increased contemporary coverage of both Brazilian and Peninsular Portuguese. Over 80,000 references and 110,000 translations, including business and computing terms, ensure wide-reading, practical coverage of Portuguese and English. Entries are clearly laid out in a "user-friendly" topography. Meaning and style levels are signposted permitting fast and easy selection of the most appropriate translation. The emphasis of this dictionary is contemporary usage of Portuguese and the book includes thousands of constructions and idioms and vocabulary to help the reader understand newspapers, magazines and literature in Brazilian and Peninsular Portuguese. Common abbreviations and acronyms are explained and translated and pronunciation is given in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Targeting close protection operatives and personal security professionals, this manual offers essential insights into bodyguarding and personal security details. It covers fundamental pistol skills and various techniques employed by surveillance experts, making it a comprehensive resource for those in the security field.
Focusing on practical applications, this manual provides techniques for the combative use of a semi-automatic rifle, addressing both civilian self-defense and tactical operations involving two-man teams. While it includes essential marksmanship fundamentals, the primary emphasis is on advanced strategies for close protection scenarios. This guide serves as a complement to the author's previous works on pistol skills and personal security, offering a comprehensive resource for those looking to enhance their tactical proficiency.
Focusing on practical survival techniques, this manual offers a foundational guide to both general and combat survival. It is organized logically to address various considerations essential for preparing for and succeeding in different survival scenarios. While it provides a basic overview, it emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse situations rather than covering every possible aspect.