Reviews (5)

thorough coverage of synoptic meteorology
Bluestein's second volume is much more qualitative than the first; instead of dozens of derivations, he gives the reader a solid discussion of cyclones, applications of QG theory, fronts, jets, and then severe weather. Well written college Text
This is the 2nd of 2 books written by Dr. Bluestein to teach synoptic and dynamic meteorology to undergraduate college students. Unlike other textbooks, this textbook takes the time to show alot more of the steps in the derivation of equations used in meteorology. Of course this has added to the size of the book but the fact that the author has taken the care to include this in his book is quite helpful for those learning meteorology. It is a useful reference book.

All the weather plus the mathematics behind it
This is the second of two volumes by Bluestein and it is filled with useful information and presented in an engaging manner. Many meteorology textbooks (unfortunately) choose between presenting synoptic meteorology and dynamic meteorology--you're left to synthesize them yourself.The great virtue of this volume is that they're both here in all their glory, so you not only learn the mathematics but also get a feel for modern synoptic analysis. Bluestein is perhaps most famous for his tornado chases, but this volume proves that he is also a master of theory. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    2. Meteorology (Specific Aspects)    3. Nature/Ecology    4. Science    5. Atmospheric Science | Meteorology    6. Meteorology    7. Science / Meteorology   

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Subjects:  1. Atmosphere    2. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    3. Environmental Science    4. Measurement    5. Meteorological instruments    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Weather forecasting    9. AIR_ANALYSIS    10. Atmospheric regions    11. Chemistry    12. Science / Meteorology   

Subjects:  1. Atmospheric waves    2. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    3. Earth Sciences - Oceanography    4. Ocean waves    5. Science    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Waves & Wave Mechanics    8. Meteorology    9. Oceanography (seas)    10. Science / Oceanography   

Reviews (3)

A good choice to learn about your SKS
Although the usefulness of this book cannot be over stated for the SKS owner, it is in need of revision! With the import of the Romanian SKS variants there is a need to add to this book. Granted most of the information can be infered by reading the Russian sections, there are some differences that could benefit from a new revision. One area this book needs more of is parts compatiblity between models. Not all SKS parts are created equal, and some of the more dangerous examples cry out to be covered. For instance there are at least 4 different types of firing pins, and some of them are not interchangable.I found this book especially helpful with identification, and history of this facinating and occasionally misunderstood firearm. If you have an interest in the SKS you will not regret this purchase. I haven't!

Another must-have for the serious SKS owner
While it contains information that has been covered countless times elsewhere (weapon breakdown, cleaning, etc.) this book also contains a wealth of information I have not seen anywhere else: information on how todetermine where your SKS came from, information on the various parts andthe different versions of parts, what's interchangeable, what's not, etc. Good information on how to identify, select, and maintenance
Hihgly recommended for SKS collectors, and someone who is intersted inusing the SKS rifle.Read more

Subjects:  1. Military Science    2. Technology & Industrial Arts    3. Firearms    4. Rifle    5. Small firearms, guns & other equipment   

Reviews (10)

The Defintive Guide Found
After searching the internet extensively for information on the rigging of Continental cannons and carronades I got pretty much nothing. Within 1 minute of opening this book, I had everything I needed. Reviewing additional sections showed me the wealth of information I had just tapped. The internet may have the information I need, but not at one place like this book. Excellent print, excellent information and the drawings are absolutely the most concise and accurate I have seen anywhere. I hit the goldmine with this reference piece.

Very good reference & overview.
The book is really well laid-out; generally, 2 facing pages make a section, with text on the left and finely detailed drawings on the right, more detailed secions (like armament) cover several pages, but still retain the overall look. The sections cover every conceivable aspect of the ship, and most periods, with an concise description of each item and the differences over the years and between the countries. Will give you a ton of information.
This book is not a manual of help to the beginners. In fact it is an excellent summary of useful references for the most advanced modelers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Models    5. Sailing ships    6. Ships    7. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    8. STUDY NOTES - SparkNotes   

Reviews (5)

Excellent Resource
As an ASQ certified Mechanical Inspector and Quality Technician, I would like to say that; This text is a fine resource for any person working in the metrology field. It covers a wide range of topics and is well worth having. Written in a style that is both informatve AND interesting. I was well pleased with this book.

Excellent Resource
As an ASQ certified Mechanical Inspector and Quality Technician, I would like to say that; This text is a fine resource for any person working in the metrology field. It covers a wide range of topics and is well worth having. Written in a style that is both informatve AND interesting. I was well pleased with this book.

This book leaves something to be desired
I have been reading this book for a class. I must say that this book is not as detailed as I would like it to be. I am an engineer and my expectation was that when a statement is made details would be provided to backup the statements. And the figures in the book are not easy to understand quickly. There must be a better book out there. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Astronomy - General    2. Engineering Instruments    3. Mathematics    4. Measuring instruments    5. Mensuration    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Metals technology / metallurgy   

Reviews (10)

beautiful book to build a beautiful canoe
Coupled with Building a Strip Canoe by Gil Gilpatrick this book will explain everything you need to know to craft an absolutely beautiful canoe.This book begins with a description of canoe history and follows up with desireable characteristics of various canoe designs.While the actual process is described very well, there are some technical aspects that a person with less woodworking experience would have to search elsewhere to find an explaination.I many places the author explains the best way to do a task as well as some options for alternative construction.The method described in this book really is "fine" canoebuilding.The finishing details the author desribes are what will really set your craft ahead of all other do-it-yourself canoes on the water.Keep in mind that there are no plans for actual canoes in this book.If you are someone who is experienced in "lofting" or technical drawing maybe you can make your own plans from the specs the author gives for his boats but for most people they just expect you to buy your plans from Bear Mountain Canoe or some other design house.That aside, this is an excellent book to help in the construction of any canoe and it left me absolutely jazzed to begin my own boat.

Great but
Don't expect to get patterns to build a canoe with this book.All of the other reviews didn't tell you this.If you want to build one of the boats mentioned in the book you have to go to the authors website and purchase them seperately for another $69.If you want to build a boat with this added cost look at getting Stripper's Guide to Canoe-Building it has full size patterns.

The revised edition is even better than the original!
I am making my fourth cedarstrip, the first three (Kipawa, Mattawa, and Chestnut Prospector) following the original edition as my guide and reference manual.I ordered the new edition partly because I'd worn out the original, but even after having built three cedarstrip canoes, I found new information and ideas in the revised edition making it worthwhile.The new edition has improved and expanded information about various building tips, jigs to make the building go better, a new section on staple-less building (the style I've used for all four canoes), an expanded section on canoe repair, and a new chapter on paddle making, among other improvements.
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Subjects:  1. Boatbuilding    2. Boating - Boatbuilding    3. Canoeing    4. Canoes and canoeing    5. Crafts & Hobbies    6. Design and construction    7. General    8. Hobbies/Crafts    9. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    10. Sports & Recreation    11. Boating    12. Canoes and canoeing - Construction    13. DIY    14. Shipbuilding technology & engineering    15. Sports & Recreation / Boating   

Subjects:  1. Boating - General    2. Maintenance and repair    3. Marine canvas work    4. Sailing - General    5. Sails    6. Ship Maintenance And Repair    7. Ships & Shipbuilding - Repair & Maintenance    8. Ships & Shipbuilding - Small Boat Maintenance and repair    9. Sports    10. Transportation    11. Boating    12. DIY    13. Ships & shipping: general interest    14. Sports & Recreation / Boating   

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Excellent Book!
Excellent book for air pollution engineering students, consultants, industry managers, and regulatory agency staff. Highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Air    2. Air Pollution    3. Environmental Engineering & Technology    4. Environmental Monitoring    5. Equipment and supplies    6. Pollution    7. Purification    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Atmospheric pollution    12. Pollution control    13. Technology / Environmental   

Subjects:  1. Agriculture - Agronomy    2. Agriculture - General    3. Crops    4. Effect of soil compaction on    5. Field Crops    6. Life Sciences - Biology - General    7. Life Sciences - Botany    8. Science    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Soil Management    11. Technology & Industrial Arts    12. Agricultural engineering & machinery    13. Soil science, sedimentology    14. Technology / Agriculture & Animal Husbandry   

Reviews (3)

The indispensable guide to the American Destroyer guide and development
The original edition of this book came out in mid-1980s.There has been a tremendous amount of change in American destroyer design since this book was first published.Indeed, while this book is five stars it should be noted that with the new additions of the coming DDX (stealthy destroyer) and the Sea Fighter (a catamaran) that there is no way in which Dr. Friedman can keep up with the changes that are presently taking place in destroyer design and development while keeping his book current.Dr. Friedman would need a frequently updated web site to keep up with destroyer design changes.That is beyond the scope of this book.
Classic work of classic author
A comprehensive study of any aspect of design, armanent and equipment of all US destroyer's types from the beginning to present day. Most necessary for every shiplover and naval historian.

A great book for those wanting a techinical history
This book encompasses the design history of US destroyers.It provies unique details of the deisgn and construction, and eventual combatoperations of destroyers.It goes from the very first to today's highlyadvanced destroyers. It is not for the novice, but makes a valuableaddition to a maratime history library ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Design and construction    2. Destroyers (Warships)    3. History - Military / War    4. Military - Naval    5. Military - United States    6. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    7. Ships & Shipbuilding - History    8. Transportation    9. United States    10. Maritime history    11. Ships & shipping: general interest   

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A clear, comprehensive look at a difficult topic.
I am the author of this book.The book is now entering its twelfth printing and has sold tens of thousands of copies to universities, companies and individuals throughout the world.It not only contains all of the basics of dimensioning and tolerancing, but at 624 pages is long enough to show the reader how to apply the language of GD&T to single parts and assemblies.I constantly get emails and personal comments from readers telling me how much they love the book.One person in charge of GD&T at Daimler/Chrysler told me he couldn't imagine a better book on the topic. Another said his whole department relied on it for the answers to all their GD&T questions.I decided to write in because there were two "reviews" listed by Amazon customers. One reviewer liked the book and the other didn't.The one who didn't said he couldn't even understand the book's Foreword.Since all I wrote in the Foreword was that GD&T was a language of symbols and rules and then proceeded to thank the individuals who helped me construct the book, I had to wonder what could possibly have confused him.I just wanted the customers of Amazon to know this is a serious treatment of a difficult topic and one of the most comprehensive texts ever written about GD&T.

Unreadable
This book is poorly organized and written. Even the introduction requires the reader to understand material not yet introduced until later chapters. The author repeatedly alludes to subtleties and nuances which obscures clear meaning and hinders the learning process. The book is unreadable and I am returning it for credit.

Good Beginning
I am in the automotive field and needed a source reference.This book is excellent not too technical and not too simple. I would recommend it for anyone who needs an understanding of GD&T. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Dimensioning    2. Engineering - General    3. Engineering - Mechanical    4. Engineering drawings    5. Industrial Design    6. Industrial Design - General    7. Quality Control    8. Reliability Engineering    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Technology    11. Technology & Industrial Arts    12. Tolerance (Engineering)    13. Engineering measurement & calibration    14. Technical design    15. Technology / Quality Control   

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Excellent Introductory Text on the Design Aspects of Missiles
This textbook is a great introduction to the design aspects of tactical missiles. Fleeman describes the various discipline-level elements associated with missile design including propulsion, guidance, structures, and the like, and then synthesizes these elements into a process for how to actually design a missile. This text is critical reading for those involved in the design of powered vehicles, which unfortunately is becoming a lost art as the workforce ages and new tactical missile development programs are few and far between.
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Subjects:  1. Aeronautics & Astronautics    2. Design and construction    3. Engineering - General    4. Military Science    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Tactical missiles    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Ordnance, weapons technology   

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Good book, lousy binding
I opened the book on my kitchen table. Looks good, with lots of details. For example, when replacing the impeller in an Alpha outdrive, there are lots of careful photos and line drawings to guide you through the process.
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Subjects:  1. Ships & Shipbuilding - Small Boat Maintenance and repair    2. Transportation   

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Mathematical Methods in Defense Analyses, Third Edition
This continues to be a comprehensive text on many useful mathematical and statistical techniques with particular relevance to the modelling of Defence operations. Familiar topics include combat modelling, which isanalysed in more depth than in most other books. However, this topic likeothers in this book, suffers from explanations which are not always to thepoint or as clear as they could be. This third edition has two newchapters, one on optimisation methods with examples of the application oflinear programming The other new chapter presents the sort of `analysis'which has become prevalent in Defence; really more of a scenarioexploration, and considers in particular theatre missile defence. Possiblythe most valuable addition to this new edition is the updated `DefenseAnalysis Software', which anyone wishing to seriously use or teach thissort of material to advanced undergraduate or postgraduate students, willfind very useful. I would recommend this new edition to all people workingwith models of Defence activities and as a reasonable text for courses,although the price remains a little high.

Mathematical Methods in Defense Analyses, Third Edition
This continues to be a comprehensive text on many useful mathematical and statistical techniques with particular relevance to the modelling of Defence operations. Familiar topics include combat modelling, which isanalysed in more depth than in most other books. However, this topic likeothers in this book, suffers from explanations which are not always to thepoint or as clear as they could be. This third edition has two newchapters, one on optimisation methods with examples of the application oflinear programming The other new chapter presents the sort of `analysis'which has become prevalent in Defence; really more of a scenarioexploration, and considers in particular theatre missile defence. Possiblythe most valuable addition to this new edition is the updated `DefenseAnalysis Software', which anyone wishing to seriously use or teach thissort of material to advanced undergraduate or postgraduate students, willfind very useful. I would recommend this new edition to all people workingwith models of Defence activities and as a reasonable text for courses,although the price remains a little high. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applied    2. Mathematical models    3. Military Science    4. Military art and science    5. Operations Research    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Defence strategy, planning & research    9. Mathematics for scientists & engineers    10. Military engineering    11. Theory of warfare & military science   

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The Basic Marine Corp Doctrine
This small, easy to understand manual describes the basic, most fundamental function of the U.S. Marines - warfighting.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Military Science    3. Reference    4. Encyclopaedias & Reference Works    5. Military engineering    6. Reference / General   

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The definative resource for infrared multisensor design.
An amazing resource.The author is the best in his field

I Love the IRSTs!
The development of sensor systems is written in a subtle, but powerful way. The individual characters live in their own golden light, as well as providing a full-bodied IR experience for the reader. I loved the book, and everyone should read it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    2. Infrared detectors    3. Military Science    4. Military surveillance    5. Millimeter wave devices    6. Multisensor data fusion    7. Optical Engineering    8. Optics    9. Precision guided munitions    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Technology    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. Circuits & components    14. Communications engineering / telecommunications    15. Image processing    16. Signal processing    17. Weapons & equipment   

Subjects:  1. Business/Economics    2. Economic aspects    3. General    4. Military Science    5. Military Ship Design And Construction    6. Navy    7. Navy-yards and naval stations    8. Shipbuilding industry    9. Submarines    10. Submarines (Ships)    11. Technology & Industrial Arts    12. United States    13. Marine engineering    14. Naval forces & warfare    15. Non-Classifiable    16. USA   

Reviews (10)

Go ahead, put me out of a job
I have been on several rescues (and heard of many more) that would have been completely unecessary if the sailboat captains aboard would have first read this book, purchased the necessary equipment, and practiced the skills taught by Lin Pardey.
Must Get This Book
If you are thinking about making a passage, then you have an emergency if you haven't purchased and read this book.
"Storm Tactics" Review
As a sailor, I value worthwhile, real-time advice provided in a spirit of simplicity and practicality.The Pardeys consistently elucidate their advice with tested experiential anecdotes. Storm Tactics is full of a variety of examples and situations; enhanced by illustrations, anecdotal episodes, pictures, and complementary information from other sources. This is a valuable resource for those aiming to set off for the wild blue yonder. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atmospheric Disturbances    2. Boating - General    3. Boating And Sailing    4. Boats and boating    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Safety measures    7. Sailing - General    8. Sports    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Survival after airplane accide    11. Survival after airplane accidents, shipwrecks, etc.    12. Survival skills   

Reviews (6)

Highly readable and yet extremely informative
This fascinating book is the magnum opus of author and sword-expert Ewart Oakeshott (1916-2002). In it, the author traces the evolution of European (and only European) arms from prehistory to the fifteenth century. He shows how weapons changed in shape and composition, sometimes due to changes in technology (for example in the change from bronze to iron) and sometimes due to changes in society (for example in the development of chivalry).
A must have
This is a simple walktrough the age of blade weapons. Easy understood, good illustrations and serious written. It's not a boring learning book, but it is helpfull. Either you are a reenacter or an archeology student. Buy it!

A highly valuable reference for the aspiring medival scholar
I have 5 other books by this author; that ought to tell you that I'm a devoted reader of any book or article by the late E. Oakeshott.While not necessarily an 'easy read,' Mr. Oakeshott presents the information in a down-to-earth style.He doesn't ramble, but rather gets to the point.The tone of this book makes it accessible to people with any degree of knowledge of the subject of medieval swords, student or scholar.Many of Oakeshott's ideals are backed by actual period quotes which can be found here. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Armor    2. Armor, Medieval    3. History    4. History - Military / War    5. History: World    6. Military - Weapons    7. Military Science    8. Military history, Medieval    9. Military weapons    10. History / Military / General