Introduction to Fracture Mechanics presents an introduction to the origins, formulation and application of fracture mechanics for the design, safe operation and life prediction in structural materials and components. The book introduces and informs the reader on how fracture mechanics works and how it is so different from other forms of analysis that are used to characterize mechanical properties. Chapters cover foundational topics and the use of linear-elastic fracture mechanics, involvin...

"99 Science Fiction Short Stories" brings together some of the finest sci fi short stories ever crafted. Featuring gems from masters of the genre, such as H.G Wells , Robert Barr , PKD, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Norton, and many, many more!

Bob Ritchey enjoyed being a wildland firefighter and EMT. He fought fire all over Montana, big and small, from Yellowstone Park to Glacier Park. One day, he and his crew got a routine call to check out some smoke, so Bob and Joe, one of his crew members, loaded up in the truck and drove to the location. It was a small fire, so Bob proceeded to walk around it to get information for Harlowton headquarters so they would know what type of equipment was needed to put out the fire. But today was...

Bob Ritchey enjoyed being a wildland firefighter and EMT. He fought fire all over Montana, big and small, from Yellowstone Park to Glacier Park. One day, he and his crew got a routine call to check out some smoke, so Bob and Joe, one of his crew members, loaded up in the truck and drove to the location. It was a small fire, so Bob proceeded to walk around it to get information for Harlowton headquarters so they would know what type of equipment was needed to put out the fire. But today was...

In "Dust of the Desert," Robert Welles Ritchie crafts a meticulously detailed account of the American Southwest, enriching the narrative with vivid descriptions and a profound appreciation for the landscape's historical and cultural complexities. The work merges elements of travel writing, memoir, and scholarly analysis, drawing on a rich tapestry of indigenous histories, settler narratives, and ecological observations. Ritchie's prose is elegant yet accessible, capturing the stark beauty ...

The legends that die hardest are those of the romantic outlaw, and those of swashbuckling pirates are surely among the most durable. Swift ships, snug inns, treasures buried by torchlight, palm-fringed beaches, fabulous riches, and, most of all, freedom from the mean life of the laboring man are the stuff of this tradition reinforced by many a novel and film.It is disconcerting to think of such dashing scoundrels as slaves to economic forces, but so they were—as Robert Ritchie demo...

New Yorker Grant Hickman is a civil engineer who is desperately seeking a change of pace. He decides to travel west to turn over a new leaf in the vast desert of the U.S. Southwest. Little does he know that this fateful decision will alter the course of his life in both good and bad ways.

Japan took Korea—that is the bare fact. What went on under the surface is told in this footnote to history. The great things that happened in the Orient when Russia was driven back and the iron hand of Japan fell heavily on Korea are matters of history. Only the big outstanding facts, however, became known. What went on beneath the surface has been for the most part a closed book. In this story you get a side light on the machinations of the wily Jap, a new chapter in history writt...

Protagonist: A hardy and determined individual whose background and motivations drive the narrative forward.Antagonists: Various villains and adversaries who pose threats, adding tension and conflict to the story.Allies and Companions: Characters who support the protagonist, each bringing their own strengths and stories to the journey.Indigenous Peoples: Representing the complex dynamics of the region, their interactions with the protagonist add depth and authenticity to the narrative.

The late seventeenth century in America was important as an era of transition from rough settlement to established provincial life. It was a time when social, political, and economic problems caused strains that led to religious doubt, personal anxiety, riot, and one of the worst rebellions in the colonies. New York’s situation was further complicated by a series of political changes and a unique bicultural population.Originally published in 1977.A UNC Press Enduring Editio...

Dust Of The Desert by Robert Welles Ritchie.

In "The Cat and the King," Robert Welles Ritchie weaves a rich tapestry of narrative that blends fantastical elements with profound social commentary. Set in a whimsical kingdom where creatures are imbued with human traits, Ritchie employs a distinctive literary style characterized by vivid imagery and playful language. The narrative dissects themes of power, loyalty, and the absurdities of royal life, reflecting the literary landscape of early 20th-century American literature, marked by a...