A Flame Unburned

Author : Isabella Wiles
Publisher : Aurora Independent Publishing
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781999652944

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A Flame Unburned by Isabella Wiles Pdf

‘Fast-paced, character-rich and emotionally charged, this book has it all. A sheer joy to read. You won’t want it to end.' –– Imogen Clark, million-copy bestselling author of 'Reluctantly Home’. A hidden secret, an unforgivable betrayal, one all-consuming passion Victoria Turnbull’s life appears flawless, but when she squeezes her eyes tight shut and hears herself replying, ‘Ditto’ when her not-so-serious boyfriend declares his love for her, she realises her life is spiralling out of control with no clue how to stop it. Enter Christopher Williams, the charismatic backpacking Kiwi, who also happens to be Vicky’s best friend’s younger brother. When Chris seduces Vicky, he opens her up to new and exciting experiences and believing this is what she’s been yearning for, she falls hard. Perhaps too hard as it’s not long before she learns Chris’s passion is matched by an equally volatile temper. Despite their differences, they embark on an epic love affair. However, on the one night she needs Chris the most, she finds herself alone, abandoned and dealing with the ultimate betrayal. A betrayal so deep she may never recover. Can Vicky reclaim her heart before it’s too late, or will her passion and love for Chris ultimately destroy her? Set in the 1990s, 'A Flame Unburned' takes readers on a journey across the globe, from the English countryside to New Zealand’s stunning vistas, via the Greek Islands, Hong Kong, and London. Fans of romantic women’s fiction are captivated by this unforgettable coming-of-age love story, the first instalment in ‘The Three Great Loves of Victoria Turnbull’ trilogy. A perfect pick for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Elizabeth Gilbert’s ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, Nicholas Sparks & Colleen Hoover’s ‘It Ends With Us’. Buy A Flame Unburned and dive straight into this epic love story. CONTENT WARNING: MATURES THEMES AND CONTAINS SOME SCENES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Author : Isabella Wiles
Publisher : Three Great Loves of Victoria Turnbull
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1999652959

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A Flame Unburned by Isabella Wiles Pdf

'Fast-paced, character-rich and emotionally charged, this book has it all. A sheer joy to read. You won't want it to end.' -- Imogen Clark, million-copy bestselling author of 'Reluctantly Home'. A hidden secret, an unforgivable betrayal, one all-consuming passion Victoria Turnbull's life appears flawless, but when she squeezes her eyes tight shut and hears herself replying, 'Ditto' when her not-so-serious boyfriend declares his love for her, she realises her life is spiralling out of control with no clue how to stop it. Enter Christopher Williams, the charismatic backpacking Kiwi, who also happens to be Vicky's best friend's younger brother. When Chris seduces Vicky, he opens her up to new and exciting experiences and believing this is what she's been yearning for, she falls hard. Perhaps too hard as it's not long before she learns Chris's passion is matched by an equally volatile temper. Despite their differences, they embark on an epic love affair. However, on the one night she needs Chris the most, she finds herself alone, abandoned and dealing with the ultimate betrayal. A betrayal so deep she may never recover. Can Vicky reclaim her heart before it's too late, or will her passion and love for Chris ultimately destroy her? Set in the 1990s, 'A Flame Unburned' takes readers on a journey across the globe, from the English countryside to New Zealand's stunning vistas, via the Greek Islands, Hong Kong, and London. Fans of romantic women's fiction are captivated by this unforgettable coming-of-age love story, the first instalment in 'The Three Great Loves of Victoria Turnbull' trilogy. A perfect pick for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Elizabeth Gilbert's 'Eat, Pray, Love', Nicholas Sparks & Colleen Hoover's 'It Ends With Us'. Dive straight into this epic love story. CONTENT WARNING: MATURES THEMES AND CONTAINS SOME SCENES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Author : Ye Zhou
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781108489645

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Hydrodynamic Instabilities and Turbulence by Ye Zhou Pdf

The first comprehensive reference guide to turbulent mixing driven by Rayleigh-Taylor, Richtmyer-Meshkov and Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities.

Author : Anil Waman Date
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811518539

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Analytic Combustion by Anil Waman Date Pdf

This book is intended to serve as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as professionals engaged in application of thermo-fluid science to the study of combustion. The relevant thermo-chemistry and thermo-physical data required for this study are provided in the 6 appendices along with appropriate curve-fit coefficients. To facilitate gradual learning, two chapters are devoted to thermodynamics of pure and gaseous mixture substances, followed by one chapter each on chemical equilibrium and chemical kinetics. This material when coupled with a dedicated chapter on understanding of equations governing transport of momentum, heat and mass in the presence of chemical reactions provides adequate grounding to undertake analysis of practical combustion equipment, of premixed and diffusion flames as well as of solid particle and liquid droplet combustion. The learnings from the aforementioned chapters are taken to a uniquely strong chapter on application case studies, some of which have special relevance for developing countries.

Author : D. Yogi Goswami
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 2690 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420041583

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The CRC Handbook of Mechanical Engineering by D. Yogi Goswami Pdf

The second edition of this standard-setting handbook provides and all-encompassing reference for the practicing engineer in industry, government, and academia, with relevant background and up-to-date information on the most important topics of modern mechanical engineering. These topics include modern manufacturing and design, robotics, computer engineering, environmental engineering, economics, patent law, and communication/information systems. The final chapter and appendix provide information regarding physical properties and mathematical and computational methods. New topics include nanotechnology, MEMS, electronic packaging, global climate change, electric and hybrid vehicles, and bioengineering.

Author : G. Cox,B. Langford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1036 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1991-11-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135378509

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Fire Safety Science by G. Cox,B. Langford Pdf

This book provides an essential reference on the current state of the art in this field covering topics as diverse as physics, chemistry, toxicology and human behaviour. It contains nearly one hundred scientific papers on all aspects of the subject. Many papers are included which illustrate the current state of development in the mathematical modelling of fire phenomena using computing.

Author : D. P. Mishra
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466517356

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Experimental Combustion by D. P. Mishra Pdf

Fulfilling the need for a classical approach, Experimental Combustion: An Introduction begins with an overview of the key aspects of combustion—including chemical kinetics, premixed flame, diffusion flame, and liquid droplet combustion—followed by a discussion of the general elements of measurement systems and data acquisition and analysis. In addition to these aspects, thermal flow measurements, gas composition measurements, and optical combustion diagnostics are covered extensively. Building upon this foundation in the fundamentals, the text addresses measurements, instruments, analyses, and diagnostics specific to combustion experiments, as well as: Describes the construction, working principles, application areas, and limitations of the necessary instruments for combustion systems Familiarizes the reader with the procedure for uncertainty analysis in combustion experiments Discusses advanced optical techniques, namely particle image velocimetry (PIV), laser Doppler anemometry (LDA), and planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF) methods From stoichiometry to smoke meters and statistical analysis, Experimental Combustion: An Introduction provides a solid understanding of the underlying concepts and measurement tools required for the execution and interpretation of practical combustion experiments.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 2642 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1998-03-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1439876061

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The CRC Handbook of Mechanical Engineering, Second Edition by Anonim Pdf

During the past 20 years, the field of mechanical engineering has undergone enormous changes. These changes have been driven by many factors, including: the development of computer technology worldwide competition in industry improvements in the flow of information satellite communication real time monitoring increased energy efficiency robotics automatic control increased sensitivity to environmental impacts of human activities advances in design and manufacturing methods These developments have put more stress on mechanical engineering education, making it increasingly difficult to cover all the topics that a professional engineer will need in his or her career. As a result of these developments, there has been a growing need for a handbook that can serve the professional community by providing relevant background and current information in the field of mechanical engineering. The CRC Handbook of Mechanical Engineering serves the needs of the professional engineer as a resource of information into the next century.

Author : Devan Allen McGranahan,Carissa L. Wonkka
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780429944932

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Ecology of Fire-Dependent Ecosystems by Devan Allen McGranahan,Carissa L. Wonkka Pdf

Ecology of Fire-Dependent Ecosystems is brimming with intriguing ecological stories of how life has evolved with and diversified within the varied fire regimes that are experienced on earth. Moreover, the book places itself as a communication between students, fire scientists, and fire fighters, and each of these groups will find some familiar ground, and some challenging aspects in this text: something which ultimately will help to bring us closer together and enrich our different approaches to understanding and managing our changing planet. -- Sally Archibald, Professor, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa Most textbooks are as dry as kindling and about as much fun to sink your teeth into. This is not that kind of textbook. Devan Allen McGranahan and Carissa L. Wonkka have taken a complex topic and somehow managed to synthesize it into a comprehensive, yet digestible form. This is a book you can read cover to cover – I know, I did it. As a result, I took an enlightening journey through the history and fundamentals of fire and its role in the natural and human world, ending with a thoughtful review of the evolving relationship between humans and wildland fire. -- Chris Helzer, Nebraska Director of Science, The Nature Conservancy, and author of The Prairie Ecologist blog Ecology of Fire-Dependent Ecosystems: Wildland Fire Science, Policy, and Management is intended for use in upper-level courses in fire ecology and wildland fire management and as a reference for researchers, managers, and other professionals involved with wildland fire science, practice, and policy. The book helps guide students and scientists to design and conduct robust wildland fire research projects and critically interpret and apply fire science in any management, education, or policy situation. It emphasizes variability in wildland fire as an ecological regime and provides tools for students, researchers, and managers to assess and connect fire environment and fire behaviour to fire effects. Fire has not only shaped social and ecological communities but pushed ecosystems beyond previous boundaries, yet understanding the nature and effects of fire as an ecological disturbance has been slow, hampered by the complexity of the dynamic interactions between vegetation and climate and the fear of the destruction fire can bring. This book will help those who study, manage, and use wildland fire to develop new answers and novel solutions, based on an understanding of how fire functions in natural and social environments. It reviews literature, synthesizes concepts, and identifies research gaps and policy needs. The text also explores the interaction of fire and human culture, demonstrating how fire policy can be made adaptable to cultural and socio-ecological objectives.

Author : Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118773789

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Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Handbook by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff Pdf

Up-to-date and thorough coverage of the causes, repercussions, and prevention of dust explosions and fires by one of the most well-respected environmental scientists and worker safety litigation specialists in the world This handy volume is a ready “go to” reference for the chemical engineer, plant manager, process engineer, or chemist working in industrial settings where dust explosions could be a concern, such as the process industries, coal industry, metal industry, and others. Though dust explosions have been around since the Earth first formed, and they have been studied and written about since the 1500s, they are still an ongoing concern and occur almost daily somewhere in the world, from bakeries to fertilizer plants. Dust explosions can have devastating consequences, and, recently, there have been new industrial standards and guidelines that reflect safer, more reasonable methods for dealing with materials to prevent dust explosions and resultant fires. This book not only presents these new developments for engineers and managers, it offers in-depth coverage of the subject, starting with a complete overview of dust—how it forms, when it is in danger of exploding, and how this risk can be mitigated—as well as a general overview of explosions and the environments that foster them. Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Handbook covers individual industries, such as metal and coal; offers an appendix that outlines best practices for preventing dust explosions and fire and how these risks can be systematically mitigated by these implementations; and incorporates a handy glossary of terms for easy access, not only for the veteran engineer or chemist, but for the student or new hire. This ready reference is one of the most useful texts that an engineer or chemist could have at their side. With so many accidents still occurring in industry today, this must-have volume pinpoints the most common, sure-fire ways for engineers, scientists, and chemists working with these hazardous materials to go about their daily business safely, efficiently, and profitably, with no extraneous tables or theoretical treatises.

Author : Colin R. Ferguson,Allan T. Kirkpatrick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118926529

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Internal Combustion Engines by Colin R. Ferguson,Allan T. Kirkpatrick Pdf

Since the publication of the Second Edition in 2001, there have been considerable advances and developments in the field of internal combustion engines. These include the increased importance of biofuels, new internal combustion processes, more stringent emissions requirements and characterization, and more detailed engine performance modeling, instrumentation, and control. There have also been changes in the instructional methodologies used in the applied thermal sciences that require inclusion in a new edition. These methodologies suggest that an increased focus on applications, examples, problem-based learning, and computation will have a positive effect on learning of the material, both at the novice student, and practicing engineer level. This Third Edition mirrors its predecessor with additional tables, illustrations, photographs, examples, and problems/solutions. All of the software is ‘open source’, so that readers can see how the computations are performed. In addition to additional java applets, there is companion Matlab code, which has become a default computational tool in most mechanical engineering programs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Fire extinction
ISBN : UOM:39015013045813

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Fire Technology Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Coal mines and mining
ISBN : NYPL:33433090819297

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Colliery Guardian, and Journal of the Coal and Iron Trades by Anonim Pdf

Author : D. Yogi Goswami,Frank Kreith
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1300 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781315356624

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Energy Conversion by D. Yogi Goswami,Frank Kreith Pdf

This handbook surveys the range of methods and fuel types used in generating energy for industry, transportation, and heating and cooling of buildings. Solar, wind, biomass, nuclear, geothermal, ocean and fossil fuels are discussed and compared, and the thermodynamics of energy conversion is explained. Appendices are provided with fully updated data. Thoroughly revised, this second edition surveys the latest advances in energy conversion from a wide variety of currently available energy sources. It describes energy sources such as fossil fuels, biomass (including refuse-derived biomass fuels), nuclear, solar radiation, wind, geothermal, and ocean, then provides the terminology and units used for each energy resource and their equivalence. It includes an overview of the steam power cycles, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, hydraulic turbines, Stirling engines, advanced fossil fuel power systems, and combined-cycle power plants. It outlines the development, current use, and future of nuclear power.

Author : Raymond Shackelford,Alfred J. Rager,Jeffery J. Zolfarelli
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781284206562

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Fire Behavior and Combustion Processes with Advantage Access by Raymond Shackelford,Alfred J. Rager,Jeffery J. Zolfarelli Pdf

"Fire Behavior and Combustion Processes was designed to provide a straight-forward yet comprehensive resource for students enrolled in fire science degree programs, or as a refresher for active firefighters. It provides an understanding of the basic principles of fire chemistry, the processes of fire combustion, and fire behavior. The subject of fire behavior is often a complex one, and this book seeks to clarify theoretical concepts, explain their importance, and illustrate how they can be applied in a practical way when responding to emergency situations"--