books about: ballistics

books about: ballistics

books:

Ballistics

Robert A. Rinker

Mulberry House Pub Co, 2005

Great book
This is a book I go back too over and over. I wouldn't classify myself as an expert on firearm ballistics but after reading this book I'm much better informed. It makes so much of the reloading process and shooting make sense.

The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: A Debate Renewed, Second Edition

Scott D. Sagan, Kenneth N. Waltz

W. W. Norton, 2002

Simple debate, tremendous consequences
This books puts together two colliding authors on whether the proliferation of nuclear weapons is a good idea or not. Waltz, one fo the premier figures of realpolitik, argues (brilliantly, even though I disagree with him) that proliferation is a good idea. Sagan ...

Ammo & Ballistics 3, Third Edition : For Hunters, Shooters, and Collectors, Completely Updated

Bob Forker

Safari Press, 2006

The best available
This book is the best available on the various ballistics of almost every caliber that is made.It is laid out where you can find and use the info in the book.Recommended to anyone who needs to know what their ammo is supposed to do from 0 to 500 yards.

The Art of the Catapult: Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artillery

William Gurstelle

Chicago Review Press, 2004

Water balloons? Dead bodies infested with plague for me!
Why would I want to go through the building of all these great weapons just to catapult some water balloons? PLEEAAAASE!!! Do you think Rome got to be Rome by doing just that? We can do better! I always wanted to free the Genghis Khan inside me. And when I heard ...

Shooting Incident Reconstruction

Lucien C. Haag

Academic Press, 2005

A must have book!
I recently purchased the Shooting Incident Reconstruction book by Lucien Haag and would highly recommend it for every forensic scientist who may examine this type of evidence. University's offering forensic science courses, as well as all forensic laboratory's, should ...

Ballistics: Poems

Billy Collins

Random House, 2008

Poetry That Begins In Delight and Ends in Wisdom
When I recently heard Billy Collins read several of the poems from this new collection, he was compared, both in the printed material and by the person who introduced him, to Robert Frost in that both writers have the "rare combination of critical acclaim and broad ...

Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition

Donald E. Carlucci, Sidney S. Jacobson

CRC, 2007

Project Officer
Written by a Leader in the field, Dr. Carlucci presents a modern treatment of an arcane subject. This book contains profound insights into the design and analysis of contemporary gun systems. A must read for the student as well as the professional.

US Strategic and Defensive Missile Systems 1950-2004

Mark Berhow

Osprey Publishing, 2005

A great history book...
This book is amazing.Im glad i own it as it has so much history about cold war missiles and then some.Very imformative book if your looking to learn about american missile systems from way back in the 1950's through the present.

Backyard Ballistics: Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, ...

William Gurstelle

Chicago Review Press, 2001

A great guide for projects with your kids
Some of the stuff in here is dangerous, but kids will never respect danger if they don't experience a little firsthand. The projects in the book are a lot of fun and can teach you a lot about physics and chemistry.

Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (College Edition) (9th Edition)

Richard Saferstein

Prentice Hall, 2006

I give a 5 star everything
The condition of the book was excellent and the service more than excellent. Received the book; Criminalistics An Intorduction to Forensic Science in time for my son to use it the next week in class. Thank you for the speed of the delivery. I would buy a used book ...

Practical Analysis and Reconstruction of Shooting Incidents (Crc Series in Practical Aspects of Criminal and ...
Edward E. Hueske

CRC, 2005

The ultimate goal of collecting, preserving, and examining physical evidence is individualization - associating each piece with its responsible source. Firearms evidence in particular has the potential to individualize its source. Accessible and comprehensive, Practical Analysis and Reconstruction of Shooting Incidents provides the foundation ...

The Art of Oddworld Inhabitants

Ballistic Publishing, 2005

Go on a journey with Abe and friends!
What can i say? This is a beautiful, beautiful book. You cannot miss on this one. Love the game? There is plenty of info about the creation of the characters, enviroments. Love design and artbooks? The illustrations and CG work in this book are excellent. Love books in ...

Scud Ballistic Missile and Launch Systems 1955-2005 (New Vanguard)

Steven Zaloga

Osprey Publishing, 2006

Excellent read on one of the world's most infamous missles
The Scud missle gained notoriety during the 1991 Gulf War. Here it is displayed in all its glory. The authors went through painstaking detail to explain the history behind the delivery and technical aspects of this weapon. Explains what makes the Scud tick as well as ...

Discipline Strategies for the Bored, Belligerent and Ballistic in Your Classroom
Carol Fuery (Author)

Sanibel SandDollar Publishing, 2006

Bored, belligerent and ballastic students are becoming more prevalent, but you can minimize their impact on the learning environment and increase positive behaviors. This easy-to-read manual ends behavior problems of defiant students, uses active-learning strategies to engage all learners, and builds trust that nurtures student achievement. You?ll ...

Bamboo and Blood: An Inspector O Novel (Inspector O Novels)
James Church

St. Martin's Minotaur, 2008

The critically acclaimed A Corpse in the Koryo brought readers into the enigmatic workings of North Korean intelligence with the introduction of a new kind of detective---the mysterious Inspector O. In the follow-up, Hidden Moon, O threaded his way through the minefield of North Korean ministries into a larger conspiracy he was never supposed ...