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Author : Alan St. Hill Brock
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Pyrotechnics: the History and Art of Firework Making written by Alan St. Hill Brock and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alan St. Hill Brock
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Pyrotechnics: The History and Art of Firework Making written by Alan St. Hill Brock and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : A. St. H. Brock
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (813 download)
Download or read book Pyrotechnics written by A. St. H. Brock and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas Kentish
Publisher : Stephen Ashley
ISBN 13 : 1480221635
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (82 download)
Download or read book The Pyrotechnist's Treasury written by Thomas Kentish and published by Stephen Ashley. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pyrotechnist's Treasury: A Guide to Making Fireworks and Pyrotechnics A Classic Guide to the Making of Fireworks and Pyrotechnics: Includes; Roman Candles: Rockets: Tourbillions: Crackers: Maroons: Lances: Shells: Montgolfier Balloons: Winged Rockets: Bursting Fire: Starting Fire: Wheel and Fixed Case: Squib and Serpent: Pinwheel: Saxon: 'The extensive use of these colours, from their beauty and variety, for stars and lancework, has very materially altered the class of fireworks, and necessitates the employment of an enormous quantity of quick-match. The preparation of this is one of the most disagreeable parts of Pyrotechny, besides demanding a great amount of manipulative skill. Most amateurs are deterred from attempting to manufacture it, and so have to content themselves with only the simplest pieces'. If you have an interest in pyrotechnics and their history then this publication is a gold mine of information, and is a must have for fireworks enthusiasts and historians.
Author : John Donner
Publisher : Paladin Press
ISBN 13 : 9780873649292
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (492 download)
Download or read book A Professional’s Guide To Pyrotechnics written by John Donner and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 1997-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a well-rounded selection of reliable, well-researched formulas for the most popular exploding fireworks, including M80s, cherry bombs, ash cans, chasers, globe torpedoes, Knallkorpers, aerial bombs, cracker balls, Flashcrackas and more. For academic study only.
Author : Kevin Salatino
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 0892364173
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (923 download)
Download or read book Incendiary Art written by Kevin Salatino and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1998-01-15 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Festivities such as those exalting the court of Louis XIV, the celebration of James II's London coronation, and the commemoration of the peace celebrations of 1749 at The Hague culminated in dazzling pyrotechnical displays. These were in turn reproduced as prints, paintings, and narrative descriptions. This unique book examines the propagandistic and rhetorical functions these printed records came to serve as vehicles of aesthetic, cultural, and emotional significance.
Author : Michael S Russell
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN 13 : 184755203X
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (475 download)
Download or read book The Chemistry of Fireworks written by Michael S Russell and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2007-10-31 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries fireworks have been a source of delight and amazement in cultures around the world. But what produces their dazzling array of effects? This book takes you behind the scenes to explore the chemistry and physics behind the art of pyrotechnics. Topics covered include history and characteristics of gunpowder; principles behind each of the most popular firework types: rockets, shells, fountains, sparklers, bangers, roman candles and wheels; special effects, including sound effects, coloured smokes and electrical firing; firework safety for private use and displays; and firework legislation. The Chemistry of Fireworks is aimed at students with A level qualifications or equivalent. The style is concise and easy to understand, and the theory of fireworks is discussed in terms of well-known scientific concepts wherever possible. It will also be a useful source of reference for anyone studying pyrotechnics as applied to fireworks. Review Extracts "a worthwhile addition to the pyrotechnist's library" Fireworks "a useful source of information which makes absorbing reading."" Angewandte Chemie, International Edition.
Author : Simon Werrett
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226893774
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (268 download)
Download or read book Fireworks written by Simon Werrett and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fireworks are synonymous with celebration in the twenty-first century. But pyrotechnics—in the form of rockets, crackers, wheels, and bombs—have exploded in sparks and noise to delight audiences in Europe ever since the Renaissance. Here, Simon Werrett shows that, far from being only a means of entertainment, fireworks helped foster advances in natural philosophy, chemistry, mathematics, and many other branches of the sciences. Fireworks brings to vibrant life the many artful practices of pyrotechnicians, as well as the elegant compositions of the architects, poets, painters, and musicians they inspired. At the same time, it uncovers the dynamic relationships that developed between the many artists and scientists who produced pyrotechnics. In so doing, the book demonstrates the critical role that pyrotechnics played in the development of physics, astronomy, chemistry and physiology, meteorology, and electrical science. Richly illustrated and drawing on a wide range of new sources, Fireworks takes readers back to a world where pyrotechnics were both divine and magical and reveals for the first time their vital contribution to the modernization of European ideas.
Author : John A. Conkling
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420018097
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Chemistry of Pyrotechnics written by John A. Conkling and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-12-23 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primarily driven by advancing technology and concerns for safety, advancement in the world of pyrotechnics and high-energy materials has exploded in the past 25 years. The promulgation of new government regulations places new and more stringent restrictions on the materials that may be used in energetic mixtures. These regulations now mandate numerous training programs, and initiate other actions, such as OSHA’s Process Safety Management standard, intended to eliminate accidents and incidents. Unfortunately, the US lacks an organized, broad-range academic program to cover the science and use of energetic materials and educate the next generation of pyrotechnicians. Designed as a bridge to allow a smooth and confident transition for personnel coming from a chemistry background into the practical world of explosives, Chemistry of Pyrotechnics: Basic Principles and Theory, Second Edition emphasizes basic chemical principles alongside practical, hands-on knowledge in the preparation of energetic mixtures. It examines the interactions between and adaptations of pyrotechnics to changing technology in areas such as obscuration science and low-signature flame emission. Much more than a simple how-to guide, the book discusses chemical and pyrotechnic principles, components of high-energy mixtures, and elements of ignition, propagation, and sensitivity. It offers heat compositions, including ignition mixes, delays, thermites, and propellants and investigates the production of smoke and sound as well as light and color. Promoting the growth and expansion of pyrotechnics as a science, Chemistry of Pyrotechnics: Basic Principles and Theory, Second Edition provides practitioners with the ability to apply chemical principles and logic to energetic materials and thereby make the field as productive, useful, and safe as possible.
Author : Joseph Abursci
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780879475420
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (754 download)
Download or read book Professional Homemade Cherry Bombs and Other Fireworks written by Joseph Abursci and published by . This book was released on 1979-11 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael S Russell
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN 13 : 1782625526
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (826 download)
Download or read book The Chemistry of Fireworks written by Michael S Russell and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For centuries fireworks have been a source of delight and amazement in cultures around the world. But what produces their dazzling array of effects? This book takes you behind the scenes to explore the chemistry and physics behind the art of pyrotechnics. Topics covered include history and characteristics of gunpowder; principles behind each of the most popular firework types: rockets, shells, fountains, sparklers, bangers, roman candles and wheels; special effects, including sound effects, coloured smokes and electrical firing; firework safety for private use and displays; and firework legislation. The Chemistry of Fireworks is aimed at students with A level qualifications or equivalent. The style is concise and easy to understand, and the theory of fireworks is discussed in terms of well-known scientific concepts wherever possible. It will also be a useful source of reference for anyone studying pyrotechnics as applied to fireworks. Review Extracts ""a worthwhile addition to the pyrotechnist's library"" Fireworks ""a useful source of information which makes absorbing reading."" Angewandte Chemie, International Edition"
Author : Takeo Shimizu
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Fireworks written by Takeo Shimizu and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Withington
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1789149746
Total Pages : 471 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)
Download or read book A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day written by John Withington and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2024-08-19 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bursting with images from across time, a sparkling chronicle of rockets, pinwheels, and more. This book illuminates the glittering history of fireworks, from their mysterious beginnings to the dazzling big-budget displays of today. It describes how they enthralled the world’s royal courts and became a sensation across the British Empire. There are stories of innovations like “living fireworks,” fiercely fought international competitions, and the technology behind modern showpieces viewed by millions. Practitioners say fireworks are an art, and they have inspired artists from Shakespeare, Handel, Dickens, and Whistler to Katy Perry. But John Withington also covers fireworks’ practical uses—rescues at sea, attempts to control the weather—while not ignoring their dangers, accidents, or efforts to make them safer.
Author : K.L. Kosanke
Publisher : Journal of Pyrotechnics
ISBN 13 : 1889526215
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (895 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedic Dictionary of Pyrotechnics written by K.L. Kosanke and published by Journal of Pyrotechnics. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kazimierz Siemienowicz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book The Great Art of Artillery of Casimir Simienowicz ... written by Kazimierz Siemienowicz and published by . This book was released on 1729 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jack Kelly
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0786739002
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)
Download or read book Gunpowder written by Jack Kelly and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Chinese alchemists fashioned the first manmade explosion sometime during the tenth century, no one could have foreseen its full revolutionary potential. Invented to frighten evil spirits rather than fuel guns or bombs-neither of which had been thought of yet-their simple mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal went on to make the modern world possible. As word of its explosive properties spread from Asia to Europe, from pyrotechnics to battleships, it paved the way for Western exploration, hastened the end of feudalism and the rise of the nation state, and greased the wheels of the Industrial Revolution. With dramatic immediacy, novelist and journalist Jack Kelly conveys both the distant time in which the "devil's distillate" rose to conquer the world, and brings to rousing life the eclectic cast of characters who played a role in its epic story, including Michelangelo, Edward III, Vasco da Gama, Cortez, Guy Fawkes, Alfred Nobel, and E.I. DuPont. A must-read for history fans and military buffs alike, Gunpowder brings together a rich terrain of cultures and technological innovations with authoritative research and swashbuckling style.
Author : Jane Borodale
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 110118986X
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (11 download)
Download or read book The Book of Fires written by Jane Borodale and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-01-21 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reminiscent of Year of Wonders, a captivating debut novel of fireworks, fortune, and a young woman's redemption It is 1752 and seventeen-year-old Agnes Trussel arrives in London pregnant with an unwanted child. Lost and frightened, she finds herself at the home of Mr. J. Blacklock, a brooding fireworks maker who hires Agnes as an apprentice. As she learns to make rockets, portfires, and fiery rain, she slowly gains his trust and joins his quest to make the most spectacular fireworks the world has ever seen. Jane Borodale offers a masterful portrayal of a relationship as mysterious and tempestuous as any the Brontës conceived. Her portrait of 1750s London is unforgettable, from the grimy streets to the inner workings of a household where little is as it seems. Through it all, the clock is ticking, for Agnes's secret will not stay secret forever. Deeply atmospheric and intimately told from Agnes's perspective, The Book of Fires will appeal to readers of Geraldine Brooks, Sarah Waters, Sheri Holman, and Michel Faber.
