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Medieval History
David Mather Masson
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R916
Discovery Miles 9 160
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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A cement material, or binder, is an essential ingredient in most
forms of building construction. Portland cement has become a widely
accepted cementitious material, but it is more expensive than other
binders and unsuited to small-scale production. In addition,
although it is stronger than most alternatives, there are uses for
which alternatives such as lime are more suited. Lime is versatile,
durable and suitable for use in complex and intricate decorative
and restoration work, as well as in simple buildings. If greater
strength is required, a variety of materials known as pozzolanas
can be added to the lime. Examples of pozzolanas include rice husk
ash, brick dust and certain types of naturally occurring volcanic
ash. The most successful material in any area depends on local
primary resources and the development of appropriate technology.
Lime gypsum and lime pozzolanas could be reintroduced successfully
if more information were available and appropriate building
standards enforced. This book brings together expert knowledge from
around the world about the use of different alternative binders,
presenting case histories which demonstrate the successes and the
pitfalls, as well as practical information based on experience. A
recurring theme in the book is the need to work towards the wider
acceptance of lime, and alternative binders by: establishing
realistic performance standards for alternative cements and getting
these standards accepted in international, national and local
building codes and standards. Establishing simple testing
procedures to measure compliance with these performance standards;
holding seminars and training courses and compiling case study
material on existing production and use; and, initiating research
and development projects of a practical nature.
For as long as we could remember steam traction had been king on
our railways. The resounding beat of exhaust from classic designs
by Gresley, Stanier, Collett, Bulleid and many others had thrilled
us all, while less prestigious �work-horses' had kept commuters
and freight moving throughout a vast network of major and minor
routes. Mighty diesels had replaced them, notably the iconic Class
55 �Deltics', setting new standards for speed and efficiency on
the East Coast Main Line. Electrification became the �buzz-word'
as the need for speed increased and drove railway planning to a new
level. The West Coast Main Line saw the wires go up by the
mid-1970s and though other express routes would eventually follow
the stage was set for the development and introduction of an
alternative mode of traction for main lines not yet electrified,
based on the concept of a powerful diesel locomotive at each end of
a rake of newly designed carriages. The High Speed Diesel Train was
thus conceived. Sleek and elegant. A modern design for a new age of
rail travel. Capable of running at speeds of up to 125mph (201km/h)
it was an immediate success and is still giving stalwart service
some forty years later. A testament to its resilience. This is the
story of the archetypal express diesel train - the Inter City 125.
The aim of this series is to appeal to readers of all ages, perhaps
for different reasons...For the younger reader there are wonderful
pictures of trains, real trains. There will, for example, be tank
engines, steam engines, electric trains and multiple units and many
more varieties besides! Some will be recognised from train sets,
model railways and books, while others will be seen for the first
time. For the older reader the books are designed to build into a
collection placing the railway in the context of key events thus
providing an historical perspective of travel in times past. For
those old enough to remember the years depicted, the series will,
we hope, provide reminders for many of school days, time perhaps
spent train-spotting, shed bashing and generally gricing! The books
also make ideal theme gifts for the year of birth, marriage,
retirement, starting work and other such events in life. The East
Lancs Railway, with its lovingly restored stations and authentic
atmosphere is at the forefront of today's thriving preservation
movement.Its variety of traction and rolling stock and the ever
friendly welcome of its staff make each visit a joy that has had
the author and many thousands like him coming back for more.
Italian futurism visualized diverse types of motion, which had been
rooted in pervasive kinetic and vehicular forces generated during a
period of dramatic modernization in the early 20th century. Yet, as
David Mather's sweeping intellectual and art historical scholarship
demonstrates, it was the camera-not the engine-that proved to be
the primary invention against which many futurist ideas and
practices were measured. Overturning several misconceptions about
Italian futurism's interest in the disruptive and destructive
effects of technology, Futurist Conditions provides a refreshing
update to the historical narrative by arguing that the formal and
conceptual approaches by futurist visual artists reoriented the
possibly dehumanizing effects of mechanized imagery toward more
humanizing, spiritual aims. Through its sustained analysis of the
artworks and writings of Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla, and the
Bragaglia brothers, dating to the first decade after the movement's
founding in 1909, Mather's account of their obsession with kinetic
motion pivots around a 1913 debate on the place and relative import
of photography among traditional artistic mediums-a debate
culminating in the expulsion of the Bragaglias, but one that also
prompted a range of productive responses by other futurist artists
to world-changing social, political, and economic conditions.
The ancient city of York has been closely associated with railways
since their conception and promotion by the Railway King', George
Hudson. Its impressive station and engine sheds have played host to
the elite of East Coast Main Line traction as well as a wide
variety of locals'. The major stabling point of York North shed,
coded 50A was home to a diverse collection of steam locomotives as
well as welcoming visiting engines from the wider network. As such
it attracted interest from enthusiasts not only of steam power but
later on as an important diesel depot, finally closing but later to
be reborn as the National Railway Museum. Constructed in 1877 it
was the largest railway station in the world. Legendary expresses
have called at the platforms under the imposing curved glass and
iron roof, now a Grade II* listed building. Today's flyers' race
between London and Edinburgh at speeds unheard of in steam days
while cross-country services also bring visitors keen to explore
York's historic and cultural heritage. Yet the sight and sound of
steam traction is still a major attraction in this modern era, with
crowds flocking to see preserved locomotives at the head of the
trains which regularly grace these famous tracks. David Mather has
brought together a collection of his images which represents York's
railway heritage from its earliest days through to the present and
which shows the city to be still justified in claiming the title
Railway Centre'.
The second Silver Link Silk Edition takes us to the major northern
railway city of York. David Mather takes us on a journey through
time from the early steam age to the high speed trains of today.
Areas covered include: Steam Days After the Age of Steam Railway
Infrastructure - heritage or burden? Maintaining the Permanent Way
Traction The 'Golden Age' of Diesels The Early Diesel Freight
Locomotives The Purpose Built Heavy Freight Diesel Locomotives
Electrics to Scotland Yet Steam Lives On ...York on Show at the
National Railway Museum Steam Still Special 2013, the year of the
A4s Reunion for 'Mallard 75'
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Medieval History
David Mather Masson
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R691
Discovery Miles 6 910
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Almost immediately following the withdrawal of the passenger
service, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Preservation
Society [KWVRPS] was formed with the object of reopening the line
for passenger traffic, and Haworth station was rented to serve as
Headquarters, museum site and depot. Being located near the vast
industrial conurbation of West Yorkshire, the preservation scheme
was ideally placed to attract large numbers of visitors eager to
witness steam's return to this 5 mile line set in the heart of the
Pennines, running as it does on steep gradients from industrial
Keighley to the moorland towns of Haworth, home of the Brontes, and
nearby Oxenhope. The aim of this series is to appeal to readers of
all ages, perhaps for different reasons...For the younger reader
there are wonderful pictures of trains, real trains. There will,
for example, be tank engines, steam engines, electric trains and
multiple units and many more varieties besides! Some will be
recognised from train sets, model railways and books, while others
will be seen for the first time. For the older reader the books are
designed to build into a collection placing the railway in the
context of key events thus providing an historical perspective of
travel in times past. For those old enough to remember the years
depicted, the series will, we hope, provide reminders for many of
school days, time perhaps spent train-spotting, shed bashing and
generally gricing! The books also make ideal theme gifts for the
year of birth, marriage, retirement, starting work and other such
events in life.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields
in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as
an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification:
++++ The Miscellaneous Works Of Oliver Goldsmith, With Beiogr.
Intr. By Prof. D.] Masson. Globe Ed Oliver Goldsmith, David Mather
Masson
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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