Energetic Materials, Volume 13: Part 2. Detonation, Combustion (Theoretical and Computational Chemistry)

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This volume provides an overview of current research and recent advances in the area of energetic materials, focusing on explosives and propellants. The contents and format reflect the fact that theory, experiment and computation are closely linked in this field.

The challenge of developing energetic materials that are less sensitive to accidental stimuli continues to be of critical importance. This volume opens with discussions of some determinants of sensitivity and its correlations with various molecular and crystal properties. The next several chapters deal in considerable detail with different aspects and mechanisms of the initiation of detonation, and its quantitative description. The second half of this volume focuses upon combustion. Extensive studies model ignition and combustion, with applications to different propellants. The final chapter is an exhaustive computational treatment of the mechanism and kinetics of combustion initiation reactions of ammonium perchlorate.

Overall, this volume illustrates the progress that has been made in the field of energetic materials and some of the areas of current activity. It also indicates the challenges involved in characterizing and understanding the properties and behaviour of these compounds. The work is a unique state-of-the-art treatment of the subject, written by pre-eminent researchers in the field.

- Overall emphasis is on theory and computation, presented in the context of relevant experimental work
- Presents a unique state-of-the-art treatment of the subject
- Contributors are preeminent researchers in the field

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Worthwhile by Association.......2004-07-05

Honestly haven't read this tome, but anything by Politzer and Murray must be worthwhile. Be sure to get this one signed, if at all possible, over a cold Pilsner Urquell.

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This tale of two princesses - one beautiful and one unattractive - and of the struggle between sacred and profane love is Lewis’s reworking of the myth of Cupid and Psyche and one of his most enduring works.

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Why must holy places be dark places?.......2007-10-08

In his masterpiece address, "The Weight of Glory," Lewis says, "if our religion is something objective, then we must never avert our eyes from those elements in it which seem puzzling or repellent; for it will be precisely the puzzling or the repellent which conceals what we do not yet know and need to know."

Through the retelling of an ancient myth, Lewis deals with the uncomfortable issue of God's justice in light of what seems a very unjust world. Why have the gods always seemed indifferent to the afflictions of man? Why must holy places be dark places? Why can't the gods just answer us without all the guesswork and riddle?

You know that these questions bother you, just as they bothered the book's protagonist, a woman named Orual. The great thing about this work (among many) is if we are honest, we shall see ourselves in Orual. And while admittedly not answering all the questions that arise along these lines, the book, I fill does succeed in giving us a glimpse of at least that part of the problem that we can control and at some level understand.

The main issue that is dealt with in this book is perhaps the most puzzling aspect of faith. There are clearly those things that go far beyond our ability to control, and each of us shall leave this world in ignorance and most assuredly in wonder, why this, why that? But to his credit, Lewis does an amazing job of taking these tough questions and once again through myth, helping his readers to understand a bit more clearly perhaps, the most mysterious of all things, the human heart.

Once we understand (in some measure) our own hearts, perhaps we too will agree with another of the book's characters, The Fox, when asked by Orual, "are the gods not just?" He answers, "Oh no, child. What would become of us if they were?"

The Blackstone Audio of this book is excellent by the way. I read the book once and found (as I do with most of Lewis's works) that I enjoyed it even more upon the second reading. I hope you will enjoy it as well.

through a glass, darkly.......2007-08-30

Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold is the most novelistic of the many books by C. S. Lewis. But don't expect it to satisfy on that level. All of Lewis' fiction is an allegorical exploration of man's relationship to God. Till We Have Faces deals particularly with the question of why God seems so distant.

The story is a carefully crafted version of the Greek myth of Psyche, a mortal woman who has a difficult romance with the god Eros. The point of view is that of a homely sister, Orual, who is consumed by unrecognized jealously at being ignored (as she supposes) by the gods. Over time, experience develops in her an independent spirit - a "face" of her own - that qualifies her to converse with God.

I enjoyed this book much more 30 years ago, when the pleasant narrative and the dream-fantasy sequences were enough to carry the allegory. But in my latest reading, the relatively weak characterization and the lack of real challenge in the protagonist's life detracts from the effect.

I respect C. S. Lewis highly as a clear-minded Christian theologian. But like princess Orual, his life experience was hardly rich enough to support the weight of his message.

According to Lewis..........2007-08-17

this book was his favorite of all of the books he wrote. I'm right there with him.

9th grade English class, the last day of discussion, from the back of the room, "I am so mad I didn't finish reading this before today's class!!"

I think that says it.

Till We Have Faces.......2007-08-09

I don't think there's much to say about this book. It's a solid retelling of the Eros and Psyche myth, but if you already know that story, then you already know what's going to happen (for the most part). It was a quick read and the ending was different.

My only problems with it were the names and some underlying ideas. I know that he's trying to portray a barbaric society, but, seriously, renaming Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, UNGIT, of all things? Almost all the women's names sounded masculine to me, and vice versa. Also, CS Lewis seems to be trying to tell us that women aren't as good as men, though I guess that can be blamed on the time period in which he wrote.

Warrior Queens Don't Have to be Pretty.......2007-07-07

Lewis' tale is a reworking of the Psyche and Cupid mythology. I'm not familiar with that myth so reading this novel was a fresh experience. Psyche in NOT the main character in this tale. Instead Lewis has made Orual, the eldest of the three princesses of Glome, the heroine. I think this is a sensible choice because Orual certainly made a more sympathetic, accessible heroine than Psyche who seems too perfect. Psyche is extremely beautiful and graceful, a virtuous woman, and superior in almost every way than most women, including Orual. Orual is a rational, thinking woman who happens to be rather ugly. She is called a goblin by her brutish father, the King of Glome.

Orual is educated by a Greek slave named "the Fox." The Fox has immense influence on Orual and gives her fire to make her case or accusation against the gods. Orual's most joyous times were when her beloved Psyche, the Fox, and herself were together learning, studying, and observing nature. Those times were soon cut short.

Because of her undesirable face, Orual is fated to remain a virgin throughout her life. But she wouldn't complain all that much about that cruelty if it weren't for losing Psyche. The goddess Ungit (Venus), jealous of Psyche's beauty, demands that Psyche be sacrificed to the brute. Orual is in total despair over her beloved Psyche, whom she considers as a daughter. Orual is driven to do things that end up making life worse for Psyche. This drives her to writing this accusation against the gods.

Bardia, a captain of the guards, teaches Orual fighting and riding skills. Soon enough, Orual finds herself in love with the already-married Bardia. Orual decides to veil her face at all times after losing Psyche, and she finds that this veiling grants her more respect and a sort of power over people.

The fighting skills she has learned come in handy later when her father becomes incapacitated, and the throne is turned over to Orual. She quickly becomes the renowned, veiled Warrior Queen, deadly in combat and strategy. Her improvements to the kingdom are numerous, as she is wise and depends on loyal and faithful counselors, mainly the Fox and Bardia.

The ending is a bit bizarre, what with the visions Orual has and her accusation against the gods finally being heard by the assembly. However, the ending does tie up some loose-ends and gives the story the mythical quality of the original tale.

Lewis does an excellent job of portraying this story through the eyes of the sad but not pathetic Orual. She comes into her own in a big way, despite her aesthetic shortcomings, by becoming the "most wise, just, valiant, fortunate, and merciful" ruler of Glome.

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Till we have faces;: A myth retold
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Till We Have Faces (A Myth Retold)
C. S. Lewis
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Till We Have Faces a myth Retold Love is Too Young to Know What Conscience is

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Till We Have Faces a myth Retold Love is Too Young to Know What Conscience is

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A WONDERFUL BOOK
a Must-Read!
I am sure I missed the point...
Spell-binding & thought-provoking, C. S. Lewis does it again
Read this book!

Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold
C. S. Lewis
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At once more human and more mythic than his Perelandra trilogy, Lewis's short novel of love, faith, and transformation (both good and ill) offers the reader much food for thought in a compact, impressively rich story. Less heavy-handedly Christian-allegorical than Narnia, Till We Have Faces gives us characters who remind us of people we know facing choices and difficulties we recognize. This deceptively simple book takes on new depth with each rereading.

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A WONDERFUL BOOK.......2002-11-30

Save for the science fiction trilogy, this was Lewis's only venture into adult fiction, and he considered it his best work. Unfortunately, reviews at the time were tepid, and, daunted, he did not try again. This is a shame, as the novel is a brilliant read, and should acquire classic status. The story is told by Orual, Psyche's ugly sister, and it is her voice, at once erudite and lucid, that lends the novel its charm and power. Lewis made one mistake: he added a section at the end tying the novel closer to the myth. The first section forms a perfect whole. My advice: read the second section once, but discard it on subsequent readings.

a Must-Read!.......2000-04-05

I give this book 5 stars only because there is no 6 star option. From the very beginning, the book grabbed me and pulled me into a deep, but extremely followable plot. C.S. Lewis uses his skillful word choice and masterful story telling to put the reader directly in every situation, action, and thought. The situations presented to you all throughout the book are explored in full detail until it almost feels as if the decisions made were your own and not the character's. Besides being a joy to read, this book also makes you think. Lewis does a good job of putting just enough spin on the old fable until it seems as if the fable really should have been written his way to start off with. You'll find yourself second-guessing old assumptions you have, and re-addressing your thoughts, fears, feelings, and judgments. If you're looking for a book to put you to sleep at night, this is not the book for you. But if you're looking for a book that's fun to read, interesting, and deeply engaging--a book you can treasure forever--Till We Have Faces is what you're looking for.

I am sure I missed the point..........2000-04-05

Till We Have Faces may have had a message to share but I am afraid I never gave the deeper points of the novel enough time to penetrated my young, ADD mind. I'll admit honestly that I enjoyed this book mostly for it's sparce, but well written, action scenes. I loved the swordfighting. I think C.S. Lewis paints a convincing picture of a dark and dramatic fuedal kingdom, complete with heavy-handed tyrants, oportunist nobles, superstitious peasants, eerie priests, and discontented princesses both beatiful and loathsome. From the very beginning, the book seems to be preparing for a really big adventure, but I spent the whole novel waiting without ever having my thirst for action completely satisfied. Obviously the author had something else in mind. The truly dramatic moments were few and far between, but when they did come they were vivid and believable. Though the philisophical and historical efforts of the author were, for the most part, wasted on me, though I did like the way he portrayed the helenistic lifestyle. When we studied greek mythology in high school english, I thought it was ridiculous that any group of people would have actually believed in the moody and promiscuous Greek gods or their Roman counterparts. I imagined the people back then probably chuckled through their togas as they wrote about Zues, Aphrodite or Apollo. However, C.S. Lewis effectively presents people that do believe in their gods, at least enough to kill for them. Till We Have Faces, a tale told through the eyes of a no-nonsense girl, makes a good case for believing in the unseen. Near the end of the book there is a switch from reality into a vision, or metaphorical dreamland I am not sure what. I feel embarrassed that I got lost near the end. I think a more careful reader might gain some important insights from the abstract portions at the end of the book. As for me, I just had to think too hard. Happy reading!

Spell-binding & thought-provoking, C. S. Lewis does it again.......1999-11-03

C. S. Lewis again weaves personal philosophy into a magical story. Much more than a children's fable, Till We Have Faces is a retold myth about three princesses: one beautiful, one ugly, one perfect. Spell-binding and thought-provoking, this novel delves into Orual's intense struggle to discover herself. What she ultimately finds is a pure inner love that equals all beauty. Orual's teacher and mentor, The Fox, exemplifies wisdom and rational thinking. Schooled in logic, he teaches Orual to shun the blind following of common thought and to test truth for herself. Because of the young princess's admiration of The Fox, she comes to question many of the traditional customs and beliefs of her people. Orual's acquisition of knowledge is of itself unusual in her kingdom as she is a woman. On the other hand, Psyche represents the metaphysical realm of imagination. Her ability to heal her diseased subjects by her touch is one evidence of her divinity. Unparalleled beauty and goodness are qualities she alone possesses. Too perfect for her mortality, she is wedded to a god and taken to live in a golden palace. Caught between her love for The Fox and Psyche, Orual is an embodiment of the struggle between the rational and supernatural. When she stabs herself in the arm, Orual convinces Psyche of her seriousness and concern. But more importantly, this action symbolizes Orual's grasping for reality; in a physical sense, she attempts to convince herself that her world is not one of mystical gods and imaginary palaces. As she persuades Psyche to steal a glance at her husband's face, her realism speaks out and is the source of torment to Psyche as well as to herself. Yet when she herself views the palace of the gods, her reason submits itself to wonder and belief. Even the supernatural must be subject to reason and be proven with Orual's own eyes. As time distances her from Psyche and she takes over the affairs of her kingdom, the Orual of fantasy is lost to a Queen of reason. The veil that Orual dons to disguise her frightful appearance is symbolic of her disillusionment; no one, not even Orual herself, truly knows who she is. Some villagers eventually come to believe that she hides her face because it is unbearably beautiful. They do not even consider the fact that her face might be hideous because of her valiant and majestic actions as Queen. Her engagement in a fencing match and her courageous defense of her country and allies forever solidifies Orual's noble reputation. Her nobility of character paints a face, at least in her subjects' eyes, that is exquisite. The veil hides her face, but symbolically it hides the past. Orual thinks less and less of Psyche as the years go by. But just as her face is still present behind the veil, so is her memory and love of Psyche. Orual begins to experience unusual dreams that are so real she feels like she's living them. They prove to be manifestations of her commitment to Psyche and the devotion she never stopped giving her. The new priest of Ungit is a representation of Orual's realization of truth. The old priest had frightened her because of his supposedly awesome powers, but Arnom's powers are not at all mysterious to her. Orual finally understands that the bird-like masks, holy rituals, and bloody sacrifices were created by her ancestors and became traditions of her people; she relates these traditions with The Fox's Greek beliefs in the gods and goddesses whose actions explain the natural phenomena of nature, such as rain and harvest. Just as Orual is finally able to define her beliefs, she ultimately is capable of defining herself. However, she first sees herself in the wrong light when she compares herself to Ungit. Like Ungit, she is ugly, and no one can fully comprehend her character. Like Ungit, she is revered. Like Ungit, she is not perfect. Orual's love for Bardia is tainted with selfishness. She fails to see his ever-weakening state as he faithfully serves her. Orual's confrontation with Bardia's wife opens her eyes to her own cruelty. But for a brief moment when she admits her deep love, she literally and symbolically takes off her veil and catches a glimpse of the person she is. That person is Psyche, not Ungit. When the veil is forever stripped from her face and her understanding is complete, Orual sees herself in true light. She is Psyche; her love for her allowed Orual to live for Psyche. Her beauty is perfect. C. S. Lewis forces his reader to ask himself, "What veil do I wear, and what do I hide in wearing it? Do I know who I really am under such a facade?" As we contemplate these questions, we are forced to see ourselves in a new, untainted light. The final question we must ask ourselves is this: "Can we, like Orual, discover a balance between our fantasies and realities that ultimately reveals our inner beauty?"

Read this book!.......1999-02-15

I have now read this book about ten times. If you are intrested in greek myth, or the human mind, or in a great story, then read this book. Lewis at his best.

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Till we have faces: A myth retold
C. S Lewis
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C. S. Lewis
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Till We Have Faces : A Myth Retold

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Interesting

young and dumb

Title better than the book!!!!!!!

Ok read considering the authors age...

1 great book

Down Chick
Mallori Mcneal
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Amina is a bad girl born in the Bronx and raised in downtown Cincinnati. For a 17-year-old, Amina has a decent life. But after meeting her father and 23-year-old brother for the first time, things take a turn for the worse. Amina ends up alone, trying to fend for herself and save her boyfriend, Kayne, from 3 years in jail. Amina must prove her loyalty to Kayne, but can you be a Down Chick without being locked down yourself? This is a question that never crosses Aminas mind, leading her to make the ultimate mistake of her life. Author Mallori McNeal began writing Down Chick at age 14, during the summer before she began her first year in high school. She completed Down Chick and was accepted for publishing at age 16. Mallori currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Interesting.......2007-03-21

The book was really a teaser not knowing which way it was going to go so it had a lot of thrills and some chills in it. Good book!!! Keep up the good work.

young and dumb.......2007-03-08

I tought it was a good read considering the author was 16 she she wrote it, she done a good job. The story was about Amian who was 17 at the time and made alot of bad decisions with her life. She meets a cat name Kanye who falls love at first sight with her which seemed it a bit of a fairy tale to me and then gets down for him just like that. I wanted to know how she ended up and that kind of left me hanging at the end other than that I liked it.

Title better than the book!!!!!!!.......2006-12-18

I APPRECIATED THE TITLE MORE THAN I DID THE BOOK. IN THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOK I WAS LIKE OKAY. I DID WANT TO READ MORE, THEN THE MORE I KEPT READING THE MORE I WAS LIKE OKAY THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED IT TO BE. THE END JUST DIDN'T DO IT FOR ME. I UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF FICTION BUT THAT WAS JUST TOO FAR OUT FOR ME. UNLESS YOU PLAN ON WRITING ABOUT ALIENS, TROLLS AND GOBBLINS I FEEL THAT FICTION SHOULD AT LEAST HAVE SOME TYPE OF REALISTIC UNDERSTANDING. THATS HOW READERS RELATE TO THE CHARACTERS WITHOUT THAT IT'S JUST THAT; A BOOK

Ok read considering the authors age..........2006-12-01

I wasnt really impressed with this book...it was aight tho...nothing more, nothing less

1 great book.......2006-11-10

I have read other similar books and this one really kept me reading. The whole story is filled with action and leaves you wandering what will happen next. It seems to become more interesting the more you read. McNeal makes a great point at the end and teaches a good reality lesson. Although I felt sorry for the main character to have to face as many struggles as she undergoes thourghout the story. I also think the authour could not have chosen a better tittle for this book, because it speaks for itself.If you enjoy reading these kind of books this is definitely one to choose.

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Dixie Chicks: Down-Home and Backstage
Dixie Chicks

Dixie Chicks: Down-Home and Backstage
James L. Dickerson
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The Dixie Chicks hold a prominent position in the music business as one of only two female bands that have succeeded in the pop charts in the 1990s. Today, their sassy attitudes, funky style of dress, and updated bluegrass/country music attract fans like bees to honey, not unlike their past days of playing on the streets.

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Dixie Chicks: Down-Home and Backstage.......2007-05-13

The product is what I expected. It arrived on time and in the condition advertised.

Dixie Chicks.......2001-04-08

This is a great book with a lot of history about all of the girls. It starts with the first Dallas street corner that the four girls, Laura Lynch, Robin Macy, Martie, and Emily played on to earn tips. I learned many things that I did not know about the girls. It is very detailed about how their success hasn't just come overnight. It took them almost a decade to get where they are now. Be sure to buy the book! Besides all of the great information, it has many pictures, old and new. Enjoy!!!

Disassembly and reassembly of the savage Milano shotgun: before we could tell you the right way to take down this over/under we had to wait months for ... An article from: American Gunsmith

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Disassembly and reassembly of the savage Milano shotgun: before we could tell you the right way to take down this over/under we had to wait months for ... An article from: American Gunsmith
Chick Blood
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This digital document is an article from American Gunsmith, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2007. The length of the article is 2371 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Disassembly and reassembly of the savage Milano shotgun: before we could tell you the right way to take down this over/under we had to wait months for "The Factory Guy" to figure it out and pass the process on to us.(Maintenance/Repair)
Author: Chick Blood
Publication: American Gunsmith (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2007
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Volume: 22 Issue: 7 Page: 3(5)

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Down Sonora Way & Strange Pursuit (Dramatized)
Louis L'Amour
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