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The Browning High-Power Pistol (Weapon)
by Leroy ThompsonMaking its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world's most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century. Military and law-enforcement agencies in more than 90 countries have issued the High-Power and it has seen combat in conflicts from World War II through to the 'War on Terror'. After conquering Belgium, Nazi Germany produced more than 300,000 High-Powers for use by the Waffen-SS, Fallschirmjäger and others, and after 1945 the High-Power became standard for most NATO-armed forces as well as scores of others. Chambered for the 9×19mm Luger cartridge, John Browning's High-Power improved on the classic Colt M1911 design, especially in its use of a far simpler takedown system. The pistol's innovative 13-round magazine, designed by Dieudonné Saive, staggered the cartridges for higher capacity without unduly increasing the grip size. During its 82-year production run at Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium, the design evolved slightly, but a 2017 High-Power was still easily recognizable as a descendant of the original model. Packed with gripping material including detailed technical specifications, contemporary photographs and highly accurate artist's renditions, this title is a comprehensive and informative guide to the world's most iconic semi-automatic pistol.
The Browning High-Power Pistol (Weapon #73)
by Leroy ThompsonMaking its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world's most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century. Military and law-enforcement agencies in more than 90 countries have issued the High-Power and it has seen combat in conflicts from World War II through to the 'War on Terror'. After conquering Belgium, Nazi Germany produced more than 300,000 High-Powers for use by the Waffen-SS, Fallschirmjäger and others, and after 1945 the High-Power became standard for most NATO-armed forces as well as scores of others. Chambered for the 9×19mm Luger cartridge, John Browning's High-Power improved on the classic Colt M1911 design, especially in its use of a far simpler takedown system. The pistol's innovative 13-round magazine, designed by Dieudonné Saive, staggered the cartridges for higher capacity without unduly increasing the grip size. During its 82-year production run at Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium, the design evolved slightly, but a 2017 High-Power was still easily recognizable as a descendant of the original model. Packed with gripping material including detailed technical specifications, contemporary photographs and highly accurate artist's renditions, this title is a comprehensive and informative guide to the world's most iconic semi-automatic pistol.
Browning Upon Arabia: A Moveable East
by Hédi A. JaouadBrowning Upon Arabia charts Robert Browning’s early and enduring engagement with the East, particularly the Arab East. This book highlights the complexities of Browning’s poetry, revealing Browning’s resistance to triumphalist and imperialist forms of Orientalism generated by many nineteenth-century British and European literary and scholarly portrayals of the East. Hédi A. Jaouad argues that Browning extensively researched the literature, history, philosophy, and culture of the East to produce poetry that is sensitive to its Eastern resources and devoted to confirming the interrelation of Northern and Eastern knowledge in pursuit of a new form of transcendental humanism.
Browning Upon Arabia: A Moveable East
by Hédi A. JaouadBrowning Upon Arabia charts Robert Browning’s early and enduring engagement with the East, particularly the Arab East. This book highlights the complexities of Browning’s poetry, revealing Browning’s resistance to triumphalist and imperialist forms of Orientalism generated by many nineteenth-century British and European literary and scholarly portrayals of the East. Hédi A. Jaouad argues that Browning extensively researched the literature, history, philosophy, and culture of the East to produce poetry that is sensitive to its Eastern resources and devoted to confirming the interrelation of Northern and Eastern knowledge in pursuit of a new form of transcendental humanism.
The Browns of California: The Family Dynasty that Transformed a State and Shaped a Nation
by Miriam PawelPublishers Weekly Top Ten History Books for FallA Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist's panoramic history of California and its impact on the nation, from the Gold Rush to Silicon Valley-told through the lens of the family dynasty that led the state for nearly a quarter century. Even in the land of reinvention, the story is exceptional: Pat Brown, the beloved father who presided over California during an era of unmatched expansion; Jerry Brown, the cerebral son who became the youngest governor in modern times – and then returned three decades later as the oldest. In The Browns of California, journalist and scholar Miriam Pawel weaves a narrative history that spans four generations, from August Schuckman, the Prussian immigrant who crossed the Plains in 1852 and settled on a northern California ranch, to his great-grandson Jerry Brown, who reclaimed the family homestead one hundred forty years later. Through the prism of their lives, we gain an essential understanding of California and an appreciation of its importance. The magisterial story is enhanced by dozens of striking photos, many published for the first time. This book gives new insights to those steeped in California history, offers a corrective for those who confuse stereotypes and legend for fact, and opens new vistas for readers familiar with only the sketchiest outlines of a place habitually viewed from afar with a mix of envy and awe, disdain, and fascination.
Bruce Lee: The Life of a Legend
by Fiaz RafiqLabels such as ‘icon’ or ‘legend’ are rarely attached to one individual to the degree that they are to Bruce Lee. He only made a handful of films, yet four and a half decades after his untimely death at the age of 32, the Little Dragon’s influence on culture is as strong as ever. Named among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of the 20th century, Lee wasn’t just an actor and martial artist, but a director, inventor, husband, father and philosopher. His martial art, jeet kune do, is still practised around the world, while UFC champions credit him with inspiring the growing sport of mixed martial arts. His films kick-started a global kung fu boom and retain the power to awe today, while his thoughts – collected in a series of books from Lee’s own notes – still inspire.Bruce Lee: The Life of a Legend is a unique oral biography that combines the memories of Lee’s original students, close friends, co-stars and colleagues – those who knew him best – to provide a candid view on the action movie star adored by millions, capturing the essence of a complex man in a way no straightforward narrative ever could. Further, for the first time ever in print, legendary professional boxing, bodybuilding and MMA champions and personalities from the motion picture industry pay homage to Lee, giving a blend of unique perspectives on a man who changed the face of their respective sports.
Bruce M. Russett: Pioneer in the Scientific and Normative Study of War, Peace, and Policy (SpringerBriefs on Pioneers in Science and Practice #34)
by Harvey StarrThis book provides a comprehensive treatment of Russett’s scientific contributions, with key examples of his major studies. It will greatly benefit today’s International Relations students, deepening their understanding of the field’s theory and methods.Bruce M. Russett was a founder of, and continues to be a pioneer in, the empirical analytical study of international relations and foreign policy. He has produced groundbreaking works on methodology, data collection and the application of economics to the field of international relations—especially in the area of analytical relationships between theory, policy and normative standards for morality and ethics. His body of work has clarified and furthered our understanding of peace studies by addressing power and conflict, cooperation, integration and community, democratic/Kantian peace, economic development, dependency and inequality, and the relationships between domestic and foreign politics. Russett’s academic achievements and standing are the result of his bringing these areas together as a coherent entity, based on his eclectic ability to “cross boundaries” with regard to academic disciplines, sub-disciplines, methods of data gathering and analysis, and broad theoretical perspectives, as well as basic and applied research.
Bruce, Meg and Me: An adventurous 1,000 mile walk following Robert the Bruce as he struggled to save Scotland
by Gregor EwingCraving an escape from everyday life, Gregor Ewing writes a personal account of his 1,000 mile walk over nine weeks with collie Meg that takes them through Northern Ireland and the central belt of Scotland, literally following in Robert the Bruce’s footsteps. From Kintyre, Arran and Ardrossan north to Ayr through Glasgow to Fort William and Elgin, south to Inverurie, Aberdeen and Dundee, over the Forth to Edinburgh and Berwick upon Tweed then east through Roxburghshire to Bannockburn, Gregor frames his expedition with historical background that follows Robert the Bruce’s journey to start a campaign which led to his famous victory seven years later.
Bruce Springsteen, Cultural Studies, and the Runaway American Dream (Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series)
by Jerry ZoltenThere is little question about the incredible power of Bruce Springsteen's work as a particularly transformative art, as a lyrical and musical fusion that never shies away from sifting through the rubble of human conflict. As Rolling Stone magazine's Parke Puterbaugh observes, Springsteen 'is a peerless songwriter and consummate artist whose every painstakingly crafted album serves as an impassioned and literate pulse taking of a generation's fortunes. He is the foremost live performer in the history of rock and roll, a self-described prisoner of the music he loves, for whom every show is played as if it might be his last.' In recent decades, Puterbaugh adds, 'Springsteen's music developed a conscience that didn't ignore the darkening of the runaway American Dream as the country greedily blundered its way through the 1980s' and into the sociocultural detritus of a new century paralysed by isolation and uncertainty. Bruce Springsteen, Cultural Studies, and the Runaway American Dream reflects the significant critical interest in understanding Springsteen's resounding impact upon the ways in which we think and feel about politics, religion, gender, and the pursuit of the American Dream. By assembling a host of essays that engage in interdisciplinary commentary regarding one of Western culture's most enduring artistic and socially radicalizing phenomena, this book offers a cohesive, intellectual, and often entertaining introduction to the many ways in which Springsteen continues to impact our lives by challenging our minds through his lyrics and music.
Bruce Springsteen, Cultural Studies, and the Runaway American Dream (Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series)
by Jerry ZoltenThere is little question about the incredible power of Bruce Springsteen's work as a particularly transformative art, as a lyrical and musical fusion that never shies away from sifting through the rubble of human conflict. As Rolling Stone magazine's Parke Puterbaugh observes, Springsteen 'is a peerless songwriter and consummate artist whose every painstakingly crafted album serves as an impassioned and literate pulse taking of a generation's fortunes. He is the foremost live performer in the history of rock and roll, a self-described prisoner of the music he loves, for whom every show is played as if it might be his last.' In recent decades, Puterbaugh adds, 'Springsteen's music developed a conscience that didn't ignore the darkening of the runaway American Dream as the country greedily blundered its way through the 1980s' and into the sociocultural detritus of a new century paralysed by isolation and uncertainty. Bruce Springsteen, Cultural Studies, and the Runaway American Dream reflects the significant critical interest in understanding Springsteen's resounding impact upon the ways in which we think and feel about politics, religion, gender, and the pursuit of the American Dream. By assembling a host of essays that engage in interdisciplinary commentary regarding one of Western culture's most enduring artistic and socially radicalizing phenomena, this book offers a cohesive, intellectual, and often entertaining introduction to the many ways in which Springsteen continues to impact our lives by challenging our minds through his lyrics and music.
The Bruce Trilogy: The thrilling story of Scotland’s great hero, Robert the Bruce (The\bruce Trilogy #Bks. 1-3)
by Nigel TranterHero or traitor? King or outlaw? Discover the life of Scottish hero Robert the Bruce in this thrilling trilogy. Master storyteller Nigel Tranter tells the tale of the legendary warrior, and future King of Scots. Tutored and encouraged by William Wallace, Robert the Bruce determined to continue the fight for an independent Scotland, sustained by a passionate love for his land. This edition brings together Steps to the Empty Throne, Price of the King's Peace and Path of the Hero King, from the master of Scottish historical fiction. Praise for Nigel Tranter:'One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers' Times'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday
Bruce's Timeline Of Our World
by Bruce TappingHave you ever wondered where Attila the Hun and the Goths fit into History? When was the Renaissance, and the Restoration, and the Reformation, and were they related? Who fought the English Civil War, and why? What were the US Civil War and War of Independence all about? All these questions are answered in this brilliantly simple timeline.
Bruchstücke der Erinnerung eines Sozialwissenschaftlers: Erinnerungen Eines Sozialwissenschaftlers
by Klaus von BeymeMit den „Bruchstücken“ legt der Nestor der deutschen Politikwissenschaft seine Erinnerungen an ein „vergleichsweise undramatisches“ Leben vor, das dennoch reich an Geschichte, Begegnungen und Erfahrungen ist. Kindheit in Schlesien, Vertreibung und Flucht in den Westen, nach dem Krieg Buchhändlerlehre sind die ersten Schritte auf einem Weg, der rasch in die Wissenschaft führt. Die Stationen seines wissenschaftlichen Werdegangs markieren exemplarisch den Aufstieg der noch jungen Politikwissenschaft in der Bundesrepublik. Der Leser lernt in diesem Buch einen weltoffenen, weltklugen und vielseitig interessierten Wissenschaftler kennen und wird beschenkt mit einem reichen Schatz an Anekdoten aus unzähligen Reisen, Politik und Wissenschaft.
Brücken der Erinnerung: Von den Schwierigkeiten, mit der nationalsozialistischen Vergangenheit umzugehen (Geschichte und Psychologie)
by Hinrich PaulDer Autor stellt Schwierigkeiten der Deutschen dar, die nationalsozialistische Vergangenheit als ihre eigene Geschichte anzunehmen. Diese Schwierigkeiten stellt er in den Zusammenhang der Diskussionen über den Nationalsozialismus und über Erinnerung als Grundbegriff der Geschichtswissenschaft. Ausgehend von W. Benjamins Begriff der Erinnerung entwickelt er ein Modell für die Interpretation von Erinnerungen im Nationalsozialismus. Dieses Modell erprobt er an Zeitzeugen des Nationalsozialismus, die zusammen mit ihm in einem Gesprächskreis ein Jahrzehnt lang an ihren Erinnerungen gearbeitet haben. Dabei werden Chancen und Grenzen der Erinnerungsarbeit im Gespräch zwischen den Generationen deutlich. Ein Ergebnis der empirischen Untersuchung besteht darin, daß es in der Erinnerungsarbeit möglich ist, Einstellungen zu überwinden, die während der nationalsozialistischen Vergangenheit geprägt und unreflektiert bis in die Gegenwart fortgesetzt wurden. Das Buch hat die Intention, über Schwierigkeiten des Erinnerns aufzuklären und zur Entbindung bisher unterbliebener Erinnerung beizutragen. Es richtet sich an alle, für die die Auseinandersetzung mit der nationalsozialistischen Vergangenheit noch nicht abgeschlossen ist, insbesondere aber auch an Menschen, die in Schule, Hochschule und Erwachsenenbildung arbeiten. Der Autor, Diplom-Soziologe, Dr. phil., ist Lehrer an der Olof-Palme-Gesamtschule in Hiddenhausen.
Brücken der Mobilisierung: Soziale Relais und persönliche Netzwerke in Bürgerinitiativen gegen militärischen Tiefflug (DUV Sozialwissenschaft)
by Thomas OhlemacherProteste und Protestbewegungen haben etwas mit sozialen Problemen zu tun, von denen sich bestimmte Leute betroffen und frustriert fühlen. Nicht alle Umstände aber, die als soziale Probleme wahrgenommen werden, führen zu Protesten und Protestbewegungen. Die Geschichte ist voll von frustrierenden Übelständen, die nicht zu kollektiver Mobilisierung der Betroffenen geführt haben. Thomas Ohlemacher arbeitet in der folgenden Studie an solch einem Fall. Er betrifft den enervierenden Lärm, der in bestimmten Zonen der Bun desrepublik Deutschland durch militärische Tiefflugübungen entsteht. Obwohl die physikalisch meßbaren Belästigungen in vielen betroffenen Gemeinden gleich oder sehr ähnlich sind, mobilisiert sich nur in wenigen von ihnen die Bevölkerung zu Protestaktionen. Warum nur in ihnen? Warum in den anderen nicht? Aus den Erfahrungen der Protest- und Bewegungsforschung haben wir gelernt, daß eine Vielzahl von Bedingungen eine Rolle spielt, ehe sich aus subjektiven Deprivationen soziale Reaktionen entwickeln, die sich als kleine oder aber auch als große Protestbewegungen darstellen. Solche Deprivatio nen müssen als Ergebnis sozialer Probleme gedeutet und mit "injustice [rames" (William Gamson) skandalisiert werden. Dabei müssen einerseits, damit Solidarisierungen entstehen können, kollektiv Betroffene als Opfer festgestellt, andererseits über einleuchtende Kausalattribuierungen Schuldige markiert werden, die als Angriffspunkte kollektiver Aktionen erreichbar sind. Damit solche Aktionen tatsächlich entstehen, bedarf es zusätzlich der Über zeugung, daß das eigene Engagement nicht nur notwendig ist, sondern auch erfolgreich sein kann. Solche Wahrnehmungen, Vorstellungen und Überzeugungen lassen sich weder von den einzelnen selbst noch von sogenannten "Bewegungs unter- 14 Vorwort nehmern", die dann auch als Agitatoren wirksam werden, einfach erfinden.
Brückenbau beginnt im Kopf: Ingenieursein - mehr als technische Lösungen
by Moritz MengeBauingenieur zu sein ist ein erfüllender Beruf. Bauingenieure gestalten nachhaltige Infrastruktur. Wir errichten Häuser, Straßen, Brücken, Tunnel, Kulturstätten, Türme und vieles mehr. Dafür bringen wir häufig die ganze Ingenieurskunst auf, um solide Lösungen zu erreichen. Und häufig noch mehr, was jenseits der technischen Ingenieurskunst liegt. Das Buch schaut über die technischen Lösungen hinaus in das weitere Umfeld des Bauingenieurs und reflektiert seinen Beruf und die eigene Einstellung aus unterschiedlichsten Perspektiven. „Brückenbau beginnt im Kopf“ bedeutet, sich darauf einzulassen, Verbindungen zu suchen – zu einem ganzheitlichen Berufsbild und seinem Standort als Ingenieur. Wenn der sichere Brückenschlag zum Umfeld des Ingenieurs gelingt, heißt Ingenieursein mehr als perfekte Technik anzuwenden.
Bruegel and the Creative Process, 1559-1563
by Margaret A. SullivanThe art Bruegel produced between 1559 and 1563 presents a rare opportunity to investigate a concentrated period of productivity by one of the world's greatest artists. In this brief period Bruegel produced some of his most original works-the first pictorial collection of contemporary customs in Carnival and Lent, the first painting with children's activities as its subject in Children's Games, the first large-scale painting of a proverb collection, the unique and enigmatic Dulle Griet (Mad Meg), and the extraordinary Triumph of Death, his disturbing vision of men and women fighting off the onslaught of death. In this comprehensive study, Margaret A. Sullivan accounts for this burst of creativity, its intensity, innovation and brevity, by taking all aspects of the creative process into consideration-from the technical demands of picture-making to the constraints imposed by the dangerous religious and political situation.
Bruegel and the Creative Process, 1559-1563
by Margaret A. SullivanThe art Bruegel produced between 1559 and 1563 presents a rare opportunity to investigate a concentrated period of productivity by one of the world's greatest artists. In this brief period Bruegel produced some of his most original works-the first pictorial collection of contemporary customs in Carnival and Lent, the first painting with children's activities as its subject in Children's Games, the first large-scale painting of a proverb collection, the unique and enigmatic Dulle Griet (Mad Meg), and the extraordinary Triumph of Death, his disturbing vision of men and women fighting off the onslaught of death. In this comprehensive study, Margaret A. Sullivan accounts for this burst of creativity, its intensity, innovation and brevity, by taking all aspects of the creative process into consideration-from the technical demands of picture-making to the constraints imposed by the dangerous religious and political situation.
A Brummie in the Family: Family and Local History in Birmingham
by Vanessa MorganFamily history is one of the most popular hobbies of recent years, with many looking into their roots and finding out about their past. In this book you will learn how to find dates and events in your ancestors’ lives, and it will help put flesh on the skeletons too, giving clear instructions of how to start researching your family history in Birmingham. You will then begin to learn the full story of how Birmingham grew and how our ‘Brummie’ ancestors lived, played and worked. This book is not just a ‘how to’ book, but also tells the story of how Birmingham expanded during the nineteenth century, as our ancestors moved here to find work in the new industries. Some lived in the cramped conditions of back-to-back housing, whilst others prospered and joined the ranks of the more well-to-do. Not just the wealthy, but the poor, too, all played their part in the development of this now-sprawling city.
Brummie Kid: More Tales From Birmingham's Backstreets
by Graham V TwistBrummie Kid is a fascinating recollection of the experience of growing up in the slums of Nechells and Aston. All the harshness of daily life is remembered here by local author Graham Twist. Despite hard living conditions and a distinct lack of money, a strong community spirit prevailed and families and neighbourhoods were close-knit. In these tough times you hoped nobody noticed you going to the ‘pop shop’ to pawn precious valuables, siphoning petrol from cars under the nose of the local bobby, or sneaking into the flicks without paying – though everyone was more or less in the same boat. Here are more funny, heart-warming stories from the backstreets of Birmingham which are sure to rekindle old memories.
Brunel: The Man Who Built the World (Phoenix Press Ser.)
by Steven BrindleA celebration of the life and engineering achievements of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by two of the world's foremost authorities.In his lifetime, Isambard Kingdom Brunel towered over his profession. Today, he remains the most famous engineer in history, the epitome of the volcanic creative forces which brought about the Industrial Revolution - and brought modern society into being.Brunel's extraordinary talents were drawn out by some remarkable opportunities - above all his appointment as engineer to the new Great Western Railway at the age of 26 - but it was his nature to take nothing for granted, and to look at every project, whether it was the longest railway yet planned, or the largest ship ever imagined, from first principles. A hard taskmaster to those who served him, he ultimately sacrificed his own life to his work in his tragically early death at the age of 53. His legacy, though, is all around us, in the railways and bridges that he personally designed, and in his wider influence.This fascinating new book draws on Brunel's own diaries, letters and sketchbooks to understand his life, times, and work.
Brunel: The Life and Times of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
by R. Angus BuchananThis book traces the life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), who is rightly revered as one of the greatest of all engineers. His leading role in the transport revolution of the nineteenth century, and especially in the building of the Great Western Railway, left an indelible mark on the British landscape. His achievements captured the imagination of his contemporaries and subsequent generations, whilst his colossal energy and determination to carry out projects on the largest scale and to an extremely high standard set him apart from his rivals. Brunel tells the story both of the engineer, who followed his father Marc into what was then a new profession, and of the man. It explores his successes and failures, at home and abroad, including both the broad gauge GWR and the SS Great Eastern, as R. Angus Buchanan expertly brings out Brunel's imagination, drive and inventiveness. Above all, it sets him in the context of his times, showing both what made him who he was and how he made the most of the great opportunities offered to him.
Brunel: pocket GIANTS (Pocket Giants Ser.)
by Eugene ByrneIn a BBC poll in 2002, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was voted the second-greatest Briton of all time, only eclipsed by Churchill. It's often claimed that that through his ships, bridges, tunnels and railways Brunel played a critical role in creating the modern world. In the soaring ambitions of the Victorian age, nobody thought bigger than Brunel. Never tied to a dusty office, he crammed enough work, adventure and danger into a single year to last a lesser person a lifetime. He was also a brilliant showman, a flamboyant personality and charmer who time and again succeeded in convincing investors to finance schemes which seemed impossible. Brunel made plenty of mistakes, some of them ruinously expensive. But he also designed and built several structures which are still with us to this day. For these we have to thank a man who was famously described as ‘in love with the impossible’. EUGENE BYRNE is a freelance journalist, author and researcher. Born in Ireland, he grew up in Somerset and studied history at Lancaster before moving to Bristol in 1981, where he has lived ever since. As a journalist he has contributed hard news and history/heritage stories to innumerable publications, including most national newspapers as well as writing a number of science fiction novels and short stories. In recent years he has become more involved in work on the history of Bristol and south-west England, working with artist Simon Gurr to produce three history books in graphic form. He also provides historical consultancy for a range of clients.
Brunelleschi's Dome: The Story of the Great Cathedral in Florence
by Ross KingEven in an age of soaring skyscrapers and cavernous sports stadiums, the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence still retains a rare power to astonish. Yet the elegance of the building belies the tremendous labour, technical ingenuity and bitter personal strife involved in its creation. For over a century after work on the cathedral began in 1296, the proposed dome was regarded as all but impossible to build because of its enormous size. The greatest architectural puzzle of its age, when finally completed in 1436 the dome was hailed as one of the great wonders of the world. It has gone down in history as a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. This book tells the extraordinary story of how the cupola was raised and of the dome's architect, the brilliant and volatile Filippo Brunelleschi. Denounced as a madman at the start of his labours, he was celebrated at their end as a great genius. His life was one of ambition, ingenuity, rivalry and intrigue - a human drama set against the plagues, wars, political feuds and intellectual ferments of Renaissance Florence, the glorious era for which the dome remains the most compelling symbol.Brunelleschi's Dome was voted Non-Fiction Book of the Year by American Independent Booksellers.