Explosives technology & pyrotechnics books

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Fireworks: Principles and Practice

Fireworks: Principles and Practice

Author: Ron Lancaster ,  Ron Lancaster
ISBN: 9780820604077
Format: Hardback
$356.40

This is the thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition of the essential reference source regarded as “the Bible...  Read More >>

Detection and Disposal of Improvised Explosives

Detection and Disposal of Improvised Explosives

Author: Hiltmar Schubert ,  Andrey Kuznetsov
ISBN: 9781402048869
Format: Paperback
$261.36

After the first three workshops, dealing with vapor and trace detection, electronic nose detection and detection...  Read More >>

Detection and Disposal of Improvised Explosives

Detection and Disposal of Improvised Explosives

Author: Hiltmar Schubert ,  Andrey Kuznetsov
ISBN: 9781402048852
Format: Hardback
$498.96

After the first three workshops, dealing with vapor and trace detection, electronic nose detection and detection...  Read More >>

Gunpowder, Explosives and the State: A Technological History

Gunpowder, Explosives and the State: A Technological...

Author: Brenda J. Buchanan
ISBN: 9780754652595
Format: Hardback
$294.00

Presents an investigation of the technology of explosives manufacture, with chapters ranging in scope from the Old...  Read More >>

Gunpowder

Gunpowder

Author: Jack Kelly
ISBN: 9781843541912
Format: Paperback
$23.26

From fireworks in China to warfare in Renaissance Europe, Gunpowder is a riveting account of the history of substance...  Read More >>

Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World

Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The...

Author: Jack Kelly
ISBN: 9780465037223
Format: Paperback
$44.75

"Gunpowder first emerged from the ancient Chinese alchemical experiments to usurp the sword, spear and arrow in...  Read More >>

The Big Bang: A History of Explosives

The Big Bang: A History of Explosives

Author: G I Brown
ISBN: 9780750937924
Format: Paperback
$34.99

'Great blasts from the past and how it all started with a few fireworks' THE GUARDIAN This entertaining and informative...  Read More >>

Energetic Materials: Particle Processing and Characterization

Energetic Materials: Particle Processing and Characterization...

Author: Ulrich Teipel (Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, Pfinztal, Germany)
ISBN: 9783527302406
Format: Hardback
$542.95

Incorporation of particular components with specialized properties allows one to tailor the end product's properties....  Read More >>

Vapour and Trace Detection of Explosives for Anti-Terrorism Purposes

Vapour and Trace Detection of Explosives for Anti-Terrorism...

Author: M. Krausa
ISBN: 9781402027154
Format: Paperback
$237.47

The fast detection of explosives from the vapor phase would be one way to enhance the protection of society against...  Read More >>

Vapour and Trace Detection of Explosives for Anti-Terrorism Purposes

Vapour and Trace Detection of Explosives for Anti-Terrorism...

Author: M. Krausa ,  Aleksey Alekseyvitch Reznev
ISBN: 9781402027147
Format: Hardback
$393.36

The fast detection of explosives from the vapor phase would be one way to enhance the protection of society against...  Read More >>

Explosives Identification Guide

Explosives Identification Guide

Author: Mike Pickett
ISBN: 9781401878214
Format: Paperback
$100.19

Explosives Identification Guide, Second Edition, is an excellent quick reference for emergency responders - providing...  Read More >>

Existing and Potential Standoff Explosives Detection Techniques

Existing and Potential Standoff Explosives Detection...

Author: Committee on the Review of Existing and Potential Standoff Explosives Detection Techniques ,  Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology
ISBN: 9780309091305
Format: Paperback
$94.38

Examines the scientific techniques used as the basis for explosives detection and determines whether other techniques...  Read More >>

Energetic Materials: Part 2. Detonation, Combustion

Energetic Materials: Part 2. Detonation, Combustion...

Author: Peter Politzer (Emeritus Boyd Professor, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA) ,  JS Murray (University of New Orleans, Los Angeles, USA)
ISBN: 9780444515193
Format: Hardback
$296.95

Provides an overview of research and advances in the area of energetic materials, focusing on explosives and propellants....  Read More >>

Energetic Materials: Part 1. Decomposition, Crystal and Molecular Properties

Energetic Materials: Part 1. Decomposition, Crystal...

Author: Peter Politzer (Emeritus Boyd Professor, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA) ,  JS Murray (University of New Orleans, Los Angeles, USA)
ISBN: 9780444515186
Format: Hardback
$628.32

Provides an overview of research and advances in the area of energetic materials, focusing on decomposition, crystal...  Read More >>

Thermal Decomposition and Combustion of Explosives and Propellants

Thermal Decomposition and Combustion of Explosives and...

Author: G.B. Manelis
ISBN: 9780415299848
Format: Hardback
$250.00

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Explosives and Blasting Technique: Proceedings of the EFEE 2nd World Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, 10-12 September 2003

Explosives and Blasting Technique: Proceedings of the...

Author: R. Holmberg
ISBN: 9789058096050
Format: Hardback
$410.00

A collection of technical papers from contributors around the world, this volume looks at all aspects of environmental...  Read More >>

Advances in Chemical Propulsion: Science to Technology

Advances in Chemical Propulsion: Science to Technology...

Author: Gabriel D. Roy ,  Gabriel D. Roy (Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Virginia, USA)
ISBN: 9780849311710
Format: Hardback
$543.71

Reports on the progress achieved by the team of researchers participating in the ONR Propulsion Program. This book...  Read More >>

Structural Design for Fire Safety

Structural Design for Fire Safety

Author: Andrew H. Buchanan (University of Canterbury, New Zealand)
ISBN: 9780471890607
Format: Paperback
$98.95

This volume provides expert guidance on: interpreting code requirements for fire safety, understanding the concepts...  Read More >>

Application of Demilitarized Gun and Rocket Propellants in Commercial Explosives

Application of Demilitarized Gun and Rocket Propellants...

Author: Oldrich Machacek
ISBN: 9780792366980
Format: Paperback
$261.36

"This book contains papers presented at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop titled ""Application of Gun and Rocket...  Read More >>

Dangerous Energy: The archaeology of gunpowder and military explosives manufacture

Dangerous Energy: The archaeology of gunpowder and military...

Author: Wayne D. Cocroft (Historic England (United Kingdom)) ,  David Jones
ISBN: 9781850747185
Format: Paperback
$211.20

This book comprises a national study of the explosives industry and provides a framework for identification of its...  Read More >>

The Mastery and Uses of Fire in Antiquity

The Mastery and Uses of Fire in Antiquity

Author: Rehder ,  Ursula Franklin
ISBN: 9780773520677
Format: Hardback
$250.80

From the hardening of clay to the smelting of iron ore to produce iron and steel, this title offers an examination...  Read More >>

The Chemistry of Fireworks

The Chemistry of Fireworks

Author: Michael S Russell
ISBN: 9780854045983
Format: Paperback
$158.27

For centuries, fireworks have been a source of delight and amazement in cultures around the world. But what procedures...  Read More >>

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