A Bibliography of Firework Books
Author | : Chris Philip |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : |
Over 600 entries representing more than 250 authors.
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Author | : Chris Philip |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : |
Over 600 entries representing more than 250 authors.
Author | : Simon Werrett |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 387 |
Release | : 2010-05 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0226893774 |
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 | : Michael S Russell |
Publisher | : Royal Society of Chemistry |
Total Pages | : 193 |
Release | : 2015-11-09 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1782625526 |
"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 | : Lee Wardlaw |
Publisher | : Henry Holt and Company (BYR) |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2012-04-10 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1466816708 |
A multicultural celebration of July 4th, Lee Wardlaw and Huy Voun Lee's Red, White, and Boom! Fireflies flit Sparklers spit Pinwheels spin Goosebump skin It's the Fourth of July! Travel across the country for a city parade, a beach picnic, and fireworks in the park in this poetic celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make America's birthday BOOM!
Author | : Kevin Salatino |
Publisher | : Getty Publications |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 1998-01-15 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0892364173 |
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 | : Natalie Jane Prior |
Publisher | : Angus & Robertson |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Fireworks |
ISBN | : 9780207199714 |
Simeon is an itinerant firework-maker, finally settling down after years of running away. As the past catches up with him, his son, Casimir, must cope with the reality behind years of unanswered questions. Why did Simeon foreswear magic, and what has this to do with his mother's disappearance? This book is for those aged 11 and above.
Author | : Michael S Russell |
Publisher | : Royal Society of Chemistry |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 2007-10-31 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 184755203X |
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 | : Paul Breman |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2021-10-25 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9004473874 |
In the great days of Italian fortification literature – the century from Valle's first Venetian edition in 1524 to the appearance of Tensini in 1624 – Venice accounted for roughly as many titles as the rest of Europe together. Books on fortification were a natural for the enterprising printer-publishers of this city-state, free from the constraints of small-minded princes and their paranoid insistence on "state secrets". This annotated catalogue describes 350 books, published until the time when Venice ceased to be an independent state. It provides massive documentation taking into account the many "ghosts" created by misprints or over-zealous bibliographers and gives full collations, extensive annotations and locations of copies of all entries. An index of printers and a "bibliographie raisonnée" of the sources used, appear at the end. The thirty-five illustrations are chosen for their relevance to the subject and range from early bastion traces to emblematic portraits.