Nuclear Power & Engineering

"Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century"

World Nuclear Association

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Provides an inroad into nuclear science for the non-specialist and an account of various aspects of nuclear technology, including industry applications. This book includes Physics of uranium; uranium enrichment; waste management. It also provides technical perspective with an understanding of environmental issues. With illustrations (chiefly col.). Paperback, 168 pages. Size: 276 x 216 mm. Weight: 476g.

Author: Hore-Lacy, Ian
ISBN: 0123736226
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Nuclear Power & Engineering

"Radiation Mechanics"

Principles and Practice

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Radiation mechanism describes how various types of radiation interact with different targets (atoms and nuclei). This book addresses the four aspects of radiation mechanics - mechanisms, kinematics, cross sections and transport - integrating these aspects of radiation behavior in a single treatise under the framework of radiation mechanics. With illustrated. Hardback, 344 pages. Size: 240 x 165 mm. Weight: 699g.

Author: Hussein, Esam M. A.
ISBN: 0080450539
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Nuclear Power & Engineering

"Controlled Fusion and Plasma Physics"

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"Series in Plasma Physics" series; Controlled Fusion and Plasma Physics clearly and thoroughly promotes intuitive understanding of the developments of the principal fusion programs, including ITER, and the relevant fundamental and advanced plasma physics associated with each program. The book first discusses the basics of controlled fusion research, followed by discussions on tokamaks, reversed field pinch, stellarators, and mirrors. The text then explores ideal magnetohydrodynamic instabilities, resistive instabilities, the Boltzmann equation, the Vlasov equation, and Landau damping. After covering dielectric tensors of cold and hot plasmas, the With 146 black & white illustrations, 14 black & white tables. Hardback, 393 pages. Size: 236 x 167 mm. Weight: 703g.

Author: Kenro, Miyamoto
ISBN: 1584887095
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Undergraduate Nuclear Power & Engineering

"Safety Research Needs for Russian-Designed Reactors"

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Paperback, 64 pages. Weight: 505g.

Author: Nuclear Energy Agency
ISBN: 9264156690
Publisher: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (Oecd)
Date: 1998 (France)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Nuclear Power & Engineering

"Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste Management"

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Provides a detailed understanding of the issues associated with the processes of decommissioning and radioactive waste management. With illustrated. Hardback, 460 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 1004g.

Author: Rahman, A.
ISBN: 1904445454
Publisher: Whittles Publishing
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Nuclear Power & Engineering

"Guns Illustrated"

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"Guns Illustrated: the Journal of Gun Buffs" series; A gun guide that delivers details about the models, accessories and laws and technical advancements affecting firearms market. It presents test reports from experts including John Taffin, John Haviland, and Doc Carlson, with specifications and prices for 1,800 revolvers, rifles, shotguns, commercial semi-custom arms, muzzleloaders and airguns. With 1, 500+ colour illustrations. 2008. Paperback, 320 pages. Size: 279 x 216 mm. Weight: 668g.

Author: (Ramage, Ken, ed.)
ISBN: 0896895335
Publisher: F&W Publications Inc
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Ordnance, Weapons Technology

"Treatise on Ammunition 1877"

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The official 1877 ammunition handbook. With 21 colour illustrations. New ed. Paperback, 399 pages. Weight: 505g.

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ISBN: 1843425327
Publisher: Naval & Military Press Ltd
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Ordnance, Weapons Technology

"Randall Made Knives"

The History of the Man and the Blades

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The History of the Man and the Blades. This authorized history of Bo Randall and his blades is destined to become the definitive history for collectors, bladesmiths and historians. With illustrations. Hardback, 304 pages. Size: 280 x 216 mm. Weight: 863g.

Author: Gaddis, Robert L.
ISBN: 0873647114
Publisher: Paladin Press,U.S.
Date: 1993 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Ordnance, Weapons Technology

"Heavy Artillery of World War Ii"

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"Vital Guide" series; An informative and concise reference book on the heavy artillery of WWII. With 106 colour photographs. Paperback, 112 pages. Size: 230 x 150 mm. Weight: 266g.

Author: Gander, Terry
ISBN: 1840374144
Publisher: Airlife Publishing Ltd
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Ordnance, Weapons Technology

"Ak-47"

The Weapon That Changed the Face of War

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No single weapon has spread so much raw power to so many people in so little time - and had such a devastating effect - as the AK-47 assault rifle. This book examines the legacy of this world-changing weapon, from its creation as means of fighting the Nazis to its ubiquity in various kinds of conflicts from civil wars in Africa. With illustrations. Hardback, 272 pages. Size: 239 x 164 mm. Weight: 788g.

Author: Kahaner, Larry
ISBN: 0471726419
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Ordnance, Weapons Technology

"Developmental Cartridge Handguns in .22 Calibre"

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Hardback, 560 pages. Weight: 3068g.

Author: Laidacker, John S.
ISBN: 0764318659
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Date: 2003 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Ordnance, Weapons Technology

"7.65Mm Police Pistols (German)"

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Reprint of the 1938 original edition. With ill.tabs.. Paperback, 68 pages. Size: 203 x 127 mm. Weight: 84g.

Author: Naval & Military Press Press, Naval &. Military
ISBN: 1843425939
Publisher: Naval & Military Press Ltd
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General Ordnance, Weapons Technology

"Modern Combat Pistols"

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Provides a comprehensive account of the development of military and police semi-automatic pistols and their ammunition since 1945. With 750 black & white photographs. Hardback, 240 pages. Size: 246 x 189 mm. Weight: 850g.

Author: Popenker, Maxim Williams, Anthony G.
ISBN: 1861268947
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
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"Long Luger Pistol (1917)"

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Long Barrel Luger pistol, the detachable stock and snail drum magazine issued during the First World War. With ill.. Paperback, 56 pages. Size: 203 x 127 mm. Weight: 505g.

Author: Press, Naval &. Military
ISBN: 1843425912
Publisher: Naval & Military Press Ltd
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General Ordnance, Weapons Technology