Fire Both Barrels

Author : Geoff Swaine
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781426994456

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Fire Both Barrels by Geoff Swaine Pdf

As a teen, author Geoff Swaines passions were for railways and football. At the time, neither seemed suited to a full-time career. He did, however, have a dream of making technical drawings for new diesel locomotives. In 1959, he secured a job at the architectural firm of Riley and Glanfield in London, England. To a sixteen-year-old, the thought of being an architect sounded enticing. In this memoir, Swaine discusses his forty-year career as an architectural technician during the second half of the twentieth century, one of the most changeable times in history, and one that saw an unprecedented period of boom and full employment. Fire Both Barrels narrates Swaines working life in architecture, offering insight into the social picture, the political climate, the buildings of the time, and the cast of diverse characters who worked in the industry. Providing background into the rebuilding of a war-torn country, Fire Both Barrels provides a snapshot of the life and times in England from 1960 to 2008.

Author : Michael McIntosh
Publisher : Down East Books
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780892728473

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Best Guns by Michael McIntosh Pdf

This is the best and most comprehensive guide for those new to the world of fine guns, and a standard reference for everyone, written with the precision and the seamless grace that is a Michael McIntosh's trademark style.

Author : Eric Flint,Robert E. Waters
Publisher : Baen Books
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781625798817

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1637: The Transylvanian Decision by Eric Flint,Robert E. Waters Pdf

THIS NEW NOVEL IN ERIC FLINT’S LANDMARK RING OF FIRE SERIES CONTINUES THE EASTERN EUROPE STORYLINE EXPLORED IN 1637: THE POLISH MAELSTROM Up-timer Morris Roth and his Grand Army of the Sunrise stand at a crossroads. Military success against the Polish-Lithuanian magnates has all but guaranteed a continued push east into Ruthenian lands. There, Roth hopes to further his Anaconda Project so that tens of thousands of Jews are not slaughtered in what’s to become known as the Chmielnicki Pogrom of 1648. An envoy from Transylvania arrives with a promising offer from its prince, who wishes to form an alliance with Bohemia, but the land shrouded in the fog of the Carpathian mountains and known only to most up-timers as the playground of Count Dracula is a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire. Such an alliance would surely draw the ire of Sultan Murad IV. The United States of Europe agrees to assist the Bohemian forces, and sends in the Silesian Guard, under the command of Brigadier Jeff Higgins. They also send in Gretchen Richter to organize and lead the political struggle. Transylvania is thrown into political, social, and religious turmoil as battle lines are drawn. Whatever happens and whoever wins the fight, one thing is certain: the history of Eastern Europe will change radically. In fact, it already has. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About 1636: Calabar's War: “. . . dives into the story of . . . Calabar, a Brazilian military adviser [who] juggles helping [the Dutch] in their fight against the Spanish with rescuing his family, who have been sold into slavery.”—Publishers Weekly About 1635: A Parcel of Rogues: “The 20th volume in this popular, fast-paced alternative history series follows close on the heels of the events in The Baltic War, picking up with the protagonists in London, including sharpshooter Julie Sims. This time the 20th-century transplants are determined to prevent the rise of Oliver Cromwell and even have the support of King Charles.”—Library Journal About 1634: The Galileo Affair: “A rich, complex alternate history with great characters and vivid action. A great read and an excellent book.”—David Drake “Gripping . . . depicted with power!”—Publishers Weekly About Eric Flint's Ring of Fire series: “This alternate history series is . . . a landmark . . .”—Booklist “[Eric] Flint's 1632 universe seems to be inspiring a whole new crop of gifted alternate historians.”—Booklist “ . . . reads like a technothriller set in the age of the Medicis . . . ”—Publishers Weekly

Author : Henry Coleman Folkard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1864
Category : Fowling
ISBN : MINN:319510023130253

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The Wild-fowler by Henry Coleman Folkard Pdf

Author : George Morgan Chinn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Machine guns
ISBN : UIUC:30112008345032

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The Machine Gun by George Morgan Chinn Pdf

Author : William W. Johnstone
Publisher : Pinnacle Books
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786045624

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Where There's Fire, There's Smoke by William W. Johnstone Pdf

JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. THE LAW OF THE LAST MAN STANDING. His country burning with war, his family shattered, a young man strikes off on his own and builds a legend with his fists, a pistol, knife, and long gun. This collection includes the classic westerns Trail of the Mountain Man and Return of the Mountain Man, long unavailable and here together for the first time in one action-packed volume ... Where There’s Gold, There’s Blood, Bullets, and Smoke When the Missouri farm boy named Jensen came west, he started fighting, surviving, and learning every brutal step of the way. He learned from a mountain man named Preacher. He learned from Indians. And from outlaws. And he learned that nothing burns the souls of men faster than the lure of glimmering gold. From one ramshackle frontier mountain town to another, Smoke sees gold strikes—and gold fever—drawing crooks and cold-blooded killers from across the nation. Faced with an explosion of horrifying violence—along with some demons from his past—Smoke has no choice but to lay down the law. Once he does, it doesn’t matter how many men and guns the outlaws bring. Because if Smoke Jensen has learned anything, it’s this: in a vast, savage land, you don’t back down, don’t give up, and don’t stop shooting until the last bad man goes to his Maker.

Author : William Bruce Leffingwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Gunpowder
ISBN : HARVARD:HW2012

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The Art of Wing Shooting by William Bruce Leffingwell Pdf

Author : Brian J. Heard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119962687

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Forensic Ballistics in Court by Brian J. Heard Pdf

Forensic Ballistics in Court: Interpretation and Presentation of Firearms Evidence is an accessible introduction to firearms and ballistics evidence and how this is analysed and presented as evidence in a court of law. The book approaches the subject in terms of the realities of case work, opening with a clear and illustrated explanation of the correct nomenclature for various weapon types and their parts. Ammunition is also extensively covered, again with annotated illustrations. Basic external and terminal ballistics, wounding capabilities are likewise covered to give an overview of the subject. A key aspect of the book covers the theory and philosophy behind striation matches and the associated statistics, how positive matches should be peer reviewed and the importance accreditation has on this subject. Gunshot residue formation and identification and the various methods used in its analysis are reviewed in depth. This includes a critical examination of the pros and cons of each type of examination and the evidential weight which can be applied to each method. Accessible and reader-friendly introduction to firearms and ballistics. Clarifies the limitations of firearms evidence. Extensive use of global case-studies throughout. Focus on the interpretation and assessment of the weight of firearms/ballistics evidence presented at court. Covers the importance of witness and accused statements and their interpretation in relation to the investigation under review. Includes coverage of gunshot residue collection, examination and interpretation and the potential for contamination of GSR samples. Includes numerous real life case studies that the author has dealt with over the past 45 years. Takes an applied approach to the subject.

Author : Stuart H. James,Jon J. Nordby Ph.D.,Suzanne Bell,Lana J Williams
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781439853863

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Forensic Science by Stuart H. James,Jon J. Nordby Ph.D.,Suzanne Bell,Lana J Williams Pdf

Covering a range of fundamental topics essential to modern forensic investigation, the fourth edition of the landmark text Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques presents contributions from experts in the field who discuss case studies from their own personal files. This edition has been thoroughly updated to r

Author : James Ballou
Publisher : Prepper Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Arming for the Apocalypse by James Ballou Pdf

Global economic meltdown. Widespread natural disaster. Disease pandemic. It doesn't matter the cause. In the coming Dark Age, the delicate supply infrastructures of modern society will collapse, and you will no longer have access to groceries, gasoline . . . or guns. The time to assemble your arsenal is now, says author Jim Ballou, and here he guides you through the many crucial factors you must consider when selecting firearms for a post-apocalyptic future. Some of the topics he covers include: What are the five basic questions you must ask yourself when selecting any handgun, rifle, or shotgun for the apocalypse? How can you squeeze surprisingly useful, life-saving service from older or low-value firearms? What vital support gear must you have when you are forced to become your own gun shop? Which types of ammunition will not only serve your survival needs, but also be available in quantity when ordinary sources run dry? What roles can multi-caliber guns, backup guns, and alternative weapons to conventional firearms play in your survival plans? What practical modifications can you make to your guns to make them more suitable for post-apocalypse survival? Given how critical weapons will become in an age when you may have to hunt for meat or defend yourself against numerous post-apocalyptic threats, the more you must force yourself to consider all the pertinent factors now . . . while you still can. Because when the world starts to crumble, you won't have time to select firearms—that's when you lock and load!

Author : Vincent Venturella
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006-06-04
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781411616202

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To Be A Hero: A Superhero Role Playing Game by Vincent Venturella Pdf

To Be A Hero is a modern day setting allowing players to step into the roles of super-powered heroes and villains. In this setting, super-powered beings have existed throughout the ages and the classic conflict of hero versus villain has spurned on history's most defining moments. The battle of good against evil, justice against injustice, freedom against tyranny continues to be played out to the modern day with the player characters at the head of this epic struggle.The main book contains 7 brand new origins, the To Be A Hero's unique take on races. It also contains 6 basic classes, 20 all new prestige classes, as well as new skills and skill uses, feats, unique equipment, firearms and complete rules for super-powers and super-powered beings with over one hundred unique powers. To Be A Hero captures the essence of the super-hero genre and makes it playable and balanced in a way previously unseen.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Public lands
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045571069

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Water Power Bill - Hearings ... on H.R. 14893 by United States. Congress. House. Public lands Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Lands
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : Hydroelectric power plants
ISBN : NYPL:33433004203638

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Water Power Bill by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Lands Pdf

Author : Evan G. Mackenzie
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781473344273

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Guns and Game by Evan G. Mackenzie Pdf

"Guns and Game" is a comprehensive and timeless handbook on hunting with a gun, with chapters on everything from how to go about learning how to shoot, to breeding game, ethics, and beyond. This fantastic volume will appeal to those with a practical interest in rural sports of this ilk, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Shouting Or Fishing", "The Best Way Of Learning How To Shoot", "The Teaching Of Shooting", "A Modern Shooting School", "Gun-fitting", "The Shooter's Walk", "Style In Shooting", "Form In The Field", "Science And Shooting", "Technical Knowledge In Shooting", "Sporting Ammunition", "The Standard Cartridge", "The Best Cartridge", "Accidents To Guns", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with the original text and artwork.

Author : Eric Red
Publisher : Pinnacle Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786042999

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Hanging Fire by Eric Red Pdf

“Brilliant . . . wild action . . . Hanging Fire is indeed a classic Western, but with a new twist” (True West). The devil is a woman . . . In all his days as a bounty hunter, Joe Noose never met an outlaw like Bonny Kate Valence. The notorious female gunslinger has the kind of beauty that drives men wild—and a criminal record longer than the Snake River. She also has a date with the gallows. But before anyone can put a rope around that pretty neck, Joe Noose has to bring her in alive. On the way, he’ll have to protect his prisoner from a vile ex-lover and a vengeance-seeking posse. Which puts Noose’s neck on the line, too. Especially when this female of the species is deadlier than the male. . . . Praise for Eric Red’s The Guns of Sante Sangre and The Wolves of El Diablo “In the Old West, there are bad guys and even badder guys. But Eric Red’s are the biggest baddest of all.” —Jack Ketchum, author of Off Season “Red places a premium on action. Readers will enjoy.” —Publishers Weekly “Bloody fights, desert vistas [and] a touch of romance make this a fast-paced adventure.” —Library Journal