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Flash Point

The shocking, page-turning psychological thriller from Anita Waller

by Anita Waller ...

They call it the ‘flash point’ – where the fire ignites and it becomes a blaze that can’t be stopped. When you see that flash, you’d better hope nobody is nearby...When their neighbour’s shed goes up in flames, the residents of the housing estate all gather around. They don’t want to believe anyone was in there. But to the devastation of the parents of two teenagers, their children are found dead ... Read more

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They call it the ‘flash point’ – where the fire ignites and it becomes a blaze that can’t be stopped. When you see that flash, you’d better hope nobody is nearby...When their neighbour’s shed goes up in flames, the residents of the housing estate all gather around. They don’t want to believe anyone was in there. But to the devastation of the parents of two teenagers, their children are found dead
... Read more
Forgotten Fires of Chicago

The Lake Michigan Inferno and a Century of Flame

by John F. Hogan, Alex A. Burkholder ...

A historical journey through the city's catastrophic fires, and the stories of the heroes who fought them.Chicago's war against cinder, flame, and smoke did not end with the Great Fire of 1871. In 1909, fire ripped through the dynamite room of a staging facility a mile and half off the Lake Michigan shoreline, transforming the pipe-laying operation into a raging inferno. During the World's ... Read more

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A historical journey through the city's catastrophic fires, and the stories of the heroes who fought them.Chicago's war against cinder, flame, and smoke did not end with the Great Fire of 1871. In 1909, fire ripped through the dynamite room of a staging facility a mile and half off the Lake Michigan shoreline, transforming the pipe-laying operation into a raging inferno. During the World's
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3000 Degrees

The True Story of a Deadly Fire and the Men Who Fought It

by Sean Flynn ...

The unforgettable and heartbreaking true story of the firemen who bravely fought "the perfect fire". ... Read more

$10.99 USD

The unforgettable and heartbreaking true story of the firemen who bravely fought "the perfect fire".
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Monster Fire at Minong

Wisconsin’s Five Mile Tower Fire of 1977

by Bill Matthias ...

Ignited by a single match on April 30, 1977, the Five Mile Tower Fire raged out of control for 17 hours. It would be one of the largest wildland fires in Wisconsin history, ultimately destroying more than 13,000 acres of land and 63 buildings. As a column of black pine smoke reached high in the sky, citizens from Minong, Chicog, Webster, Gordon, Wascott, Hayward, Spooner, Solon Springs, and other ... Read more

$11.15 USD

Ignited by a single match on April 30, 1977, the Five Mile Tower Fire raged out of control for 17 hours. It would be one of the largest wildland fires in Wisconsin history, ultimately destroying more than 13,000 acres of land and 63 buildings. As a column of black pine smoke reached high in the sky, citizens from Minong, Chicog, Webster, Gordon, Wascott, Hayward, Spooner, Solon Springs, and other
... Read more
Protección Pasiva Contra Incendio …y como entenderla

by Max R. Schmidt ...

La Protección Pasiva contra Incendios es la medida primaria integrada a los elementos de construcción de un inmueble para brindar una seguridad y protección contra el fuego inherente, respondiendo contra las llamas, el calor y el humo para mantener los requerimientos fundamentales de la compartimentación de los espacios del inmueble, su estabilidad estructural, la separación del fuego y una ruta ... Read more

$6.29 USD

La Protección Pasiva contra Incendios es la medida primaria integrada a los elementos de construcción de un inmueble para brindar una seguridad y protección contra el fuego inherente, respondiendo contra las llamas, el calor y el humo para mantener los requerimientos fundamentales de la compartimentación de los espacios del inmueble, su estabilidad estructural, la separación del fuego y una ruta
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The Book of the Crossbow

by Ralph Payne-Gallwey ...

One of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages, the crossbow fired a 12-inch bolt capable of piercing all but the strongest armor. This fascinating illustrated study traces its use in both medieval and modern times as a military and sporting weapon. ... Read more

$0.89 USD

One of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages, the crossbow fired a 12-inch bolt capable of piercing all but the strongest armor. This fascinating illustrated study traces its use in both medieval and modern times as a military and sporting weapon.
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Creative Woodburning

Projects, Patterns and Instruction to Get Crafty with Pyrography

by Bee Locke ...

Turn an ordinary piece of wood into a fire-burned masterpiece!If you're a crafter or an artist looking for something new and different, try pyrography. With this type of art, you use a heated instrument to burn images and words into wood. By using techniques from drawing, such as shading and stippling, you can also add depth and embellishments to your creations.It's easy to get started with ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Turn an ordinary piece of wood into a fire-burned masterpiece!If you're a crafter or an artist looking for something new and different, try pyrography. With this type of art, you use a heated instrument to burn images and words into wood. By using techniques from drawing, such as shading and stippling, you can also add depth and embellishments to your creations.It's easy to get started with
... Read more
Human Factors Challenges in Emergency Management

Enhancing Individual and Team Performance in Fire and Emergency Services

Edited by Christine Owen ...

This book provides an overview of state-of-the-art research that has been conducted within Australia, funded by the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre. The chapters source and contextualize their own research practice within the context of the international research literature. Therefore, while the research has occurred within Australia it will be of particular interest to scholars, students and ... Read more

$85.49 USD

This book provides an overview of state-of-the-art research that has been conducted within Australia, funded by the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre. The chapters source and contextualize their own research practice within the context of the international research literature. Therefore, while the research has occurred within Australia it will be of particular interest to scholars, students and
... Read more
Just Because It Looks Really Cool Doesn't Mean It Is

by Randall M. Rueff ...

Just Because It Looks Really Cool Doesn't Mean It Is Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 9-24-2020 A.D. ... Read more

$4.04 USD

Just Because It Looks Really Cool Doesn't Mean It Is Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 9-24-2020 A.D.
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Fire On The Ground

by Randall M. Rueff ...

Fire On The Ground Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 9-24-2020 A.D. ... Read more

$4.04 USD

Fire On The Ground Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 9-24-2020 A.D.
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Fire The Flamin' Facts

by Phil M. Glover ...

The investigation of fire scenes is a specialist role and the author of this book, Phil Glover, has passionately undertaken that role on a professional basis since 1989. Following on from his 40 year Fire Service career in New Zealand and Australia, Phil set up his own Forensic Fire Investigation company in early 2006 and conducts fire scene investigations all over Australia and has clients in ... Read more

$26.96 USD

The investigation of fire scenes is a specialist role and the author of this book, Phil Glover, has passionately undertaken that role on a professional basis since 1989. Following on from his 40 year Fire Service career in New Zealand and Australia, Phil set up his own Forensic Fire Investigation company in early 2006 and conducts fire scene investigations all over Australia and has clients in
... Read more
Resilient Computer System Design

by Victor Castano, Igor Schagaev ...

This book presents a paradigm for designing new generation resilient and evolving computer systems, including their key concepts, elements of supportive theory, methods of analysis and synthesis of ICT with new properties of evolving functioning, as well as implementation schemes and their prototyping. The book explains why new ICT applications require a complete redesign of computer systems to ... Read more

$88.28 USD

This book presents a paradigm for designing new generation resilient and evolving computer systems, including their key concepts, elements of supportive theory, methods of analysis and synthesis of ICT with new properties of evolving functioning, as well as implementation schemes and their prototyping. The book explains why new ICT applications require a complete redesign of computer systems to
... Read more
Leominster Firefighting

by Roger H. LaPointe ...

Series series Images of America
In 1820, a group of Leominster volunteers formed Engine Company No. 1 "in the interests of protecting the rights of the settlers in case of fire." Since then, more than 1,400 individuals have served as firefighters for the citizens of Leominster, each of them leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. Leominster Firefighting features images, memorabilia, and photographs from the early ... Read more

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In 1820, a group of Leominster volunteers formed Engine Company No. 1 "in the interests of protecting the rights of the settlers in case of fire." Since then, more than 1,400 individuals have served as firefighters for the citizens of Leominster, each of them leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. Leominster Firefighting features images, memorabilia, and photographs from the early
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ICRRM 2019 – System Reliability, Quality Control, Safety, Maintenance and Management

Applications to Civil, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering

Edited by Vinit Kumar Gunjan, Sri Niwas Singh, Tran Duc-Tan, Gloria Jeanette Rincon Aponte, Amit Kumar ...

Content of this proceedings discusses emerging trends in structural reliability, safety and disaster management, covering topics like total quality management, risk maintenance and design for reliability. Some papers also address chemical process reliability, reliability analysis and engineering applications in chemical process equipment systems and includes a chapter on reliability evaluation ... Read more

$128.78 USD

Content of this proceedings discusses emerging trends in structural reliability, safety and disaster management, covering topics like total quality management, risk maintenance and design for reliability. Some papers also address chemical process reliability, reliability analysis and engineering applications in chemical process equipment systems and includes a chapter on reliability evaluation
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Chainsaw Operator's Manual

Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Cross-cutting Techniques

by ForestWorks ...

The Chainsaw Operator's Manual is an essential safety tool for chainsaw operators. It is the ultimate guide to basic chainsaw operating techniques covering safety, maintenance and cross-cutting, but not tree felling. Detailed diagrams illustrate horizontal, vertical and boring cuts, as well as trimming and cross-cutting techniques.Safety considerations are discussed, including workplace safety, ... Read more

$16.19 USD

The Chainsaw Operator's Manual is an essential safety tool for chainsaw operators. It is the ultimate guide to basic chainsaw operating techniques covering safety, maintenance and cross-cutting, but not tree felling. Detailed diagrams illustrate horizontal, vertical and boring cuts, as well as trimming and cross-cutting techniques.Safety considerations are discussed, including workplace safety,
... Read more
Prepare, Respond, Renew

GIS for Wildland Fire

Edited by Anthony Schultz, Matt Ball, Matt Artz ...

Series Book 17 - Applying GIS
Discover a geographic approach to resilience strategies for wildland fire.Wildfires claim lives, destroy structures, and devastate communities and landscapes. The increasing areas where development meets nature—and more days of hot and dry weather— have magnified the impact of wildfires from Canada to Australia and around the world. The response to and recovery from increasingly complex firestorms ... Read more

$15.56 USD

Discover a geographic approach to resilience strategies for wildland fire.Wildfires claim lives, destroy structures, and devastate communities and landscapes. The increasing areas where development meets nature—and more days of hot and dry weather— have magnified the impact of wildfires from Canada to Australia and around the world. The response to and recovery from increasingly complex firestorms
... Read more
Firefighters of Cambridge

by David Bennett ...

Firefighters of Cambridge vividly recalls what life was like for a dedicated firefighter in a large and busy fire station between 1951 and 1981. David Bennett was himself a firefighter at Cambridge Fire Station from 1972 to 1977 so this book draws from his own experiences as well as those of his colleagues at that time. Fighting fires, extricating people from road accidents and attending a myriad ... Read more

$11.33 USD

Firefighters of Cambridge vividly recalls what life was like for a dedicated firefighter in a large and busy fire station between 1951 and 1981. David Bennett was himself a firefighter at Cambridge Fire Station from 1972 to 1977 so this book draws from his own experiences as well as those of his colleagues at that time. Fighting fires, extricating people from road accidents and attending a myriad
... Read more
Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience

Edited by Muneta Yokomatsu, Stefan Hochrainer-Stigler ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This book provides insight on how disaster risk management can increase the resilience of society to various natural hazards. The multi-dimensionality of resilience and the various different perspectives in regards to disaster risk reduction are taken explicitly into account by providing studies and approaches on different scales and ranging from natural science based methods to social science ... Read more

$136.88 USD

This book provides insight on how disaster risk management can increase the resilience of society to various natural hazards. The multi-dimensionality of resilience and the various different perspectives in regards to disaster risk reduction are taken explicitly into account by providing studies and approaches on different scales and ranging from natural science based methods to social science
... Read more
Die Kanonen, die die Mauern brachen

Wie Schießpulver die mittelalterliche Welt beendete

by Blackbird House ...

Series series Maschinen & Geist
1453 geschah das Undenkbare. Die mächtigen Mauern Konstantinopels — Verteidigungen, die tausend Jahre standgehalten hatten — zerbrachen unter dem Donner von Mehmeds II. großen Kanonen. Es war mehr als der Fall einer Stadt. Es war das Ende eines Zeitalters.Die Kanonen, die die Mauern brachen erzählt die dramatische Geschichte, wie Schießpulver die Welt für immer veränderte. Von der Belagerung ... Read more

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1453 geschah das Undenkbare. Die mächtigen Mauern Konstantinopels — Verteidigungen, die tausend Jahre standgehalten hatten — zerbrachen unter dem Donner von Mehmeds II. großen Kanonen. Es war mehr als der Fall einer Stadt. Es war das Ende eines Zeitalters.Die Kanonen, die die Mauern brachen erzählt die dramatische Geschichte, wie Schießpulver die Welt für immer veränderte. Von der Belagerung
... Read more
Intelligent Building Fire Safety and Smart Firefighting

Edited by Xinyan Huang, Wai Cheong Tam ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides the latest research and technology advances in building fire safety and smart firefighting. Different experts systemically review the application of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Virtual Reality, Digitalization, and Metaverse in fire safety areas. These multi-disciplinary research and technology fusion will significantly change the fire ... Read more

$104.48 USD

This book provides the latest research and technology advances in building fire safety and smart firefighting. Different experts systemically review the application of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Virtual Reality, Digitalization, and Metaverse in fire safety areas. These multi-disciplinary research and technology fusion will significantly change the fire
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Crash Safety of High-Voltage Powertrain Based Electric Vehicles

Electric Shock Risk Prevention

by Chao Gong ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book systematically introduces fast winding-based discharge strategies used for permanent magnet synchronous machine-based drives in electric vehicles (EVs) after a crash. The contents are from the author's final thesis securing his Ph.D. degree. The book contains seven chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the motivation of the research. Chapter 2 reviews five types of injury hazards that the ... Read more

$136.88 USD

This book systematically introduces fast winding-based discharge strategies used for permanent magnet synchronous machine-based drives in electric vehicles (EVs) after a crash. The contents are from the author's final thesis securing his Ph.D. degree. The book contains seven chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the motivation of the research. Chapter 2 reviews five types of injury hazards that the
... Read more
Catastrophe and Systemic Change

Learning from the Grenfell Tower Fire and Other Disasters

by Gill Kernick ...

The Grenfell Tower tragedy was the worst residential fire in London since World War II. It killed seventy-two people in the richest borough of one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Like other catastrophic events before it and since, it has the power to bring about lasting change. But will it? The historical evidence is weighed against 'lessons being learned' in a meaningful or enduring way ... Read more

$20.51 USD

The Grenfell Tower tragedy was the worst residential fire in London since World War II. It killed seventy-two people in the richest borough of one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Like other catastrophic events before it and since, it has the power to bring about lasting change. But will it? The historical evidence is weighed against 'lessons being learned' in a meaningful or enduring way
... Read more
Reliability is a New Science

Gnedenko Was Right

by Paolo Rocchi ...

This work illustrates research conducted over a ten-year timespan and addresses a fundamental issue in reliability theory. This still appears to be an empirically disorganized field and the book suggests employing a deductive base in order to evolve reliability as a science. The study is in line with the fundamental work by Gnedenko.Boris Vladimirovich Gnedenko (1912 – 1995) was a Soviet ... Read more

$72.08 USD

This work illustrates research conducted over a ten-year timespan and addresses a fundamental issue in reliability theory. This still appears to be an empirically disorganized field and the book suggests employing a deductive base in order to evolve reliability as a science. The study is in line with the fundamental work by Gnedenko.Boris Vladimirovich Gnedenko (1912 – 1995) was a Soviet
... Read more
Reliability of Power Systems

by G.F. Kovalev, L.M. Lebedeva ...

Series series Power Systems
This book presents essential methods and tools for research into the reliability of energy systems. It describes in detail the content setting, formalisation, and use of algorithms for assessing the reliability of modern, large, and complex electric power systems.The book uses a wealth of tables and illustrations to represent results and source information in a clear manner. It discusses the main ... Read more

$104.48 USD

This book presents essential methods and tools for research into the reliability of energy systems. It describes in detail the content setting, formalisation, and use of algorithms for assessing the reliability of modern, large, and complex electric power systems.The book uses a wealth of tables and illustrations to represent results and source information in a clear manner. It discusses the main
... Read more

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