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Bremsenhandbuch: Grundlagen, Komponenten, Systeme, Fahrdynamik (ATZ/MTZ-Fachbuch)
by Bert Breuer Karlheinz H. BillDas Bremsenhandbuch ermöglicht einen tiefen Einblick in den heutigen Stand, die Potentiale und die zukünftige Entwicklung von Kraftfahrzeugbremsanlagen. Mikroelektronik und Mechatronik haben das technische Potential und die Funktionalität von Bremsanlagen enorm gesteigert. Hydraulisch, elektrohydraulisch oder elektromechanisch betätigte Bremsen und die gesamte Bremsanlage mit all ihren Komponenten sind ein unverzichtbarer Teil des heute bereits erreichten bzw. zukünftig noch möglichen Niveaus der Sicherheit, der Fahrerassistenz und der Unfallvermeidung. Das Bremsenhandbuch behandelt umfassend Grundlagen, Anforderungen, Auslegung, Simulation, Komponenten, Systeme, Betriebsverhalten und Funktionen im modernen Fahrzeug. Es berücksichtigt dabei Personenwagen, Nutzfahrzeuge, Anhänger, Schienenfahrzeuge, geländegängige Rad- und Kettenfahrzeuge, Motor- und Fahrräder sowie Rennfahrzeuge und Flugzeuge. Diese dritte Auflage wurde gründlich überarbeitet, aktualisiert und z.B. durch neue Kapitel zu Bremssystemen von Schienenfahrzeugen, mechatronischen Systemen, mechanischen Bremsen in Industrieanlagen oder Bremsen mit nichtmetallischen Bremsscheiben erheblich erweitert. Einheitliche Formelzeichen wurden für alle Kapitel eingeführt.
Bren Bataclan Smile Artist (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level P)
by Mia LewisArt to make the world smile. Around the world, Bren's brightly colored creations are spreading smiles and making a difference.
The Bren Gun
by Neil Grant Peter DennisIn World War II the Britsh Bren light machine gun saw service in Commonwealth armies and in resistance forces throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. Adopted in 1938 and remaining in British service right up to 1991, the popular and reliable Bren was an iconic light machine gun, and probably the most recognisable Commonwealth weapon of World War II. Gas-operated and magazine-fed, it was based on a Czech design and was issued in large numbers during and after World War II as a section-level automatic weapon; it used the same .303in ammunition as the Lee-Enfield rifles that equipped British and Commonwealth infantry, and the Pattern 1937 webbing they wore was designed around the dimensions of the Bren's distinctively curved 28-round magazine.Offering remarkable accuracy for an LMG, the Bren had an effective range of 600yd, but could reach out to over 1,500yd. It was generally fired from the prone position using a bipod, but could be fired from the hip when necessary. If kept clean, the Bren gave reliable service in the harshest of environments, from the deserts of Libya to the Korean mountains in winter. As well as seeing widespread infantry use, the Bren was widely supplied to resistance movements in Occupied Europe. It was often vehicle-mounted, notably in the Universal Carrier, popularly called the 'Bren Carrier'; however, the Bren's design precluded its use as a coaxial weapon in tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles.When the UK adopted the 7.62mm NATO cartridge from 1958, the Bren was adapted for this new, rimless ammunition and redesignated the L4; this further improved the Bren's already solid reliability and made it possible for SLR magazines to be used in the weapon. Although officially superseded by the L7 GPMG, the Bren remained a popular weapon in the many post-1945 conflicts involving British and Commonwealth forces, owing to its light weight, manageable length and sheer dependability. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and based on meticulous research, this is the engaging story of the Bren, the iconic light machine gun that equipped British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II and in a host of postwar conflicts right up to the Falklands and beyond.
Bren Gun Carrier: Britain's Universal War Machine (LandCraft)
by Robert JacksonA guide that blends the history behind this British tank with resources for military vehicle modeling enthusiasts. One of the most versatile fighting vehicles in the British army and many other forces for a quarter of a century, the Universal Carrier—more popularly known by its original title of Bren Gun Carrier—was developed as a fast and agile infantry-support vehicle. In this volume of Pen & Sword&’s LandCraft series, Robert Jackson traces its design and manufacturing history and describes its operational role throughout its long career. The Bren Carrier served in every theater of the Second World War, from northwest Europe, North Africa and the Soviet Union to the Far East. Then, with the war over, it was operated by many belligerents in a string of other conflicts around the world, including Israel&’s struggle for independence and the war in Korea. A selection of archive photographs showing the Bren Carrier in action gives a graphic impression of how adaptable it was and records the variety of equipment it could carry. The book is an excellent source for the modeler, providing details of available kits together with specially commissioned color profiles which illustrate how the Bren Carriers used by different units and armies appeared.
Bren Gun Carrier: Britain's Universal War Machine (LandCraft #3)
by Robert JacksonA guide that blends the history behind this British tank with resources for military vehicle modeling enthusiasts. One of the most versatile fighting vehicles in the British army and many other forces for a quarter of a century, the Universal Carrier—more popularly known by its original title of Bren Gun Carrier—was developed as a fast and agile infantry-support vehicle. In this volume of Pen & Sword&’s LandCraft series, Robert Jackson traces its design and manufacturing history and describes its operational role throughout its long career. The Bren Carrier served in every theater of the Second World War, from northwest Europe, North Africa and the Soviet Union to the Far East. Then, with the war over, it was operated by many belligerents in a string of other conflicts around the world, including Israel&’s struggle for independence and the war in Korea. A selection of archive photographs showing the Bren Carrier in action gives a graphic impression of how adaptable it was and records the variety of equipment it could carry. The book is an excellent source for the modeler, providing details of available kits together with specially commissioned color profiles which illustrate how the Bren Carriers used by different units and armies appeared.
Brenda and Sam (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Susan BuckleyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Meet Sam. Sam loves being with kids, and kids feel the same way about her. With Sam's help, kids are learning a lot about dogs—and about themselves.
Brenda Fassie, Muimbi wa Bvumo wa Afrika wa Muzika wa Pop
by Sara Mohale – Translated by Doris ManyamalalaBrenda Fassie, the African Queen of Pop
by Sara Mohale Khanyisa MasemolaReader: Level – Longer Paragraphs
Brendan
by Frederick BuechnerAn acclaimed author interweaves history and legend to re-create the life of a complex man of faith fifteen hundred years ago. Winner of the 1987 Christianity and Literature Book Award for Belles-Lettres.
Brendan Behan
by Ulick O'ConnorWhen Brendan Behan died in 1964 at the age of 41, he had rung the changes in his short life: bomber, gunman, borstal boy, alcoholic and, finally, international literary figure with the success of The Quare Fellow , The Hostage and Borstal Boy . But Behan drowned his talent in a whiskey bottle and became the caricature of an Irish stage drunk, clowning his way with oaths and stories between bars in Dublin, London, Paris and New York. Written in association with his widow, his mother and others of his family and friends, and old IRA comrades, this is a biography of Brendan Behan.
Brendan Behan
by Ulick O'ConnorWhen Brendan Behan died in 1964 at the age of 41, he had rung the changes in his short life: bomber, gunman, borstal boy, alcoholic and, finally, international literary figure with the success of The Quare Fellow , The Hostage and Borstal Boy . But Behan drowned his talent in a whiskey bottle and became the caricature of an Irish stage drunk, clowning his way with oaths and stories between bars in Dublin, London, Paris and New York. Written in association with his widow, his mother and others of his family and friends, and old IRA comrades, this is a biography of Brendan Behan.
The Brendan Voyage
by Tim SeverinCould an Irish monk in the sixth century really have sailed all the way across the Atlantic in a small open boat, thus beating Columbus to the New World by almost a thousand years? Relying on the medieval text of St. Brendan, award-winning adventure writer Tim Severin painstakingly researched and built a boat identical to the leather curragh that carried Brendan on his epic voyage. He found a centuries-old, family-run tannery to prepare the ox hides in the medieval way; he undertook an exhaustive search for skilled harness makers (the only people who would know how to stitch the three-quarter-inch-thick hides together); he located one of the last pieces of Irish-grown timber tall enough to make the mainmast. But his courage and resourcefulness were truly tested on the open seas, including one heart-pounding episode when he and his crew repaired a dangerous tear in the leather hull by hanging over the side--their heads sometimes submerged under the freezing waves--to restitch the leather. A modern classic in the tradition of Kon-Tiki, The Brendan Voyage seamlessly blends high adventure and historical relevance.
Brenna Huckaby: Paralympic Snowboarding Champ (Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports)
by Emma Bernay Emma Carlson BerneBrenna Huckaby was diagnosed with bone cancer at 14 years old and had her right leg amputated above the knee. That could have been the end of her sports career. Instead, the former gymnast took a different route. She fell in love with snowboarding and went on to become a gold-medal Paralympian. Learn how she overcame obstacles to make it to the top of the podium in this inspiring biography.
Brennan and Democracy
by Frank I. MichelmanIn Brennan and Democracy, a leading thinker in U.S. constitutional law offers some powerful reflections on the idea of "constitutional democracy," a concept in which many have seen the makings of paradox. Here Frank Michelman explores the apparently conflicting commitments of a democratic governmental system where key aspects of such important social issues as affirmative action, campaign finance reform, and abortion rights are settled not by a legislative vote but by the decisions of unelected judges. Can we--or should we--embrace the values of democracy together with constitutionalism, judicial supervision, and the rule of law? To answer this question, Michelman calls into service the judicial career of Supreme Court Justice William Brennan, the country's model "activist" judge for the past forty years. Michelman draws on Brennan's record and writings to suggest how the Justice himself might have understood the judiciary's role in the simultaneous promotion of both democratic and constitutional government. The first chapter prompts us to reflect on how tough and delicate an act it is for the members of a society to attempt living together as a people devoted to self-government. The second chapter seeks to renew our appreciation for democratic liberal political ideals, and includes an extensive treatment of Brennan's judicial opinions, which places them in relation to opposing communitarian and libertarian positions. Michelman also draws on the views of two other prominent constitutional theorists, Robert Post and Ronald Dworkin, to build a provocative discussion of whether democracy is best conceived as a "procedural" or a "substantive" ideal.
The Brenner Assignment: The Untold Story of the Most Daring Spy Mission of World War II
by Patrick K. O'DonnellLike a scene from Where Eagles Dare, a small team of American spies parachutes into Italy behind enemy lines. <P><P>Their orders: link up with local partisans and sabotage the well-guarded Brenner Pass-the Nazis' crucial supply route through the Alps-thereby bringing the German war effort in Italy to a grinding halt.
Brennstoffzellensysteme in der Luftfahrt (VDI-Buch)
by Ralf PetersDer Einsatz von Brennstoffzellensystemen im Flugzeug bietet die M#65533;glichkeit, die Funktionen Strom, Wasser- und Inertgaserzeugung mit Hilfe eines einzigen Systems zu gew#65533;hrleisten, Hilfssysteme (Wassertanks, die konventionelle APU und das FTIS) k#65533;nnen ebenso entfallen wie die zus#65533;tzliche Speicherung von Wasser. Generatoren und Batterien k#65533;nnen kleiner dimensioniert werden. Diese Ma#65533;nahmen verringern den Kraftstoffverbrauch, erh#65533;hen die Gesamteffizienz eines Flugzeuges und erm#65533;glichen einen emissionsarmen Betrieb von Flugzeugen im Flug und besonders am Boden. Die Autoren vergleichen Aspekte bei der Nutzung heutiger und zuk#65533;nftiger Kraftstoffe f#65533;r Brennstoffzellen in der Luftfahrt. Die Eigenschaften geeigneter Brennstoffzellentypen werden beschrieben und analysiert, es wird dabei dargestellt warum der Brennstoffzellentyp HT-PEFC besonders geeignet ist und welche Herausforderungen damit verbunden sind. Technische Entwicklungen, wie die HT-PEFC Stackentwicklung, die der Komponenten des Brenngaserzeugungssystems und der Aufbau und der Test eines 5 kWe HT-PEFC Gesamtsystems werden beschrieben. Das Buch schlie#65533;t mit der Betrachtung von Brennstoffzellensystemen als Bestandteil eines multifunktionalen Systems und dem Ausblick auf zuk#65533;nftige Anwendungen in der Luftfahrttechnik.
Brent Crude Oil: Genesis and Development of the World's Most Important Oil Benchmark
by Adi ImsirovicIn 2023, the Brent oil benchmark, a key international oil price marker for global crude oil underwent a substantial change. It incorporated another key benchmark, West Texas Intermediate oil from Midland, produced in the US and sold into European and Asian markets. Brent is used to set prices for over 70 per cent of global crude oil, so this fundamental change in the composition of the benchmarks is making some observers question its future development and even its survival. Lessons from the past are very important for the future, particularly in this case. This book revisits the history and genesis of the Brent oil benchmark and how it came to dominate the global oil market for oil. With chapters written by the individuals involved in trading and shaping the market, it brings the richness and texture to the usual historical narrative by recalling the events, companies and people who shaped its history. It introduces the historical background to the international oil markets and the reasons for a move from OPEC-set prices to oil benchmarks. It discusses the role of the North Sea in the international oil markets, as well as the role of the British government in the British national oil and gas monopoly (British National Oil Corporation or BNOC). The development of the North Sea oil, which coincided with the liberalisation policies in the UK and US, is also discussed, alongside the challenges of the oil exchange (International Petroleum Exchange) in London, the home of Brent and looks at the failures, attempted takeovers, and its eventual sale to the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). It finally discusses the growing market ecosystem of the price reporting agencies (PRAs), which play a key role in establishing the value of the Brent benchmark.
Brent Spar Incident: "A Shell of a Mess"
by Stephen A. Greyser Norman KleinSeeking to dispose of an outmoded oil drilling platform in the North Sea, Shell finds itself confronted by Greenpeace and other environmentalists. The protesters land 12 people onto the rig and initiate media coverage of their "occupation." The case follows the events during the spring and summer of 1995, focusing on the United Kingdom and Continent countries. Students are confronted with the need to recommend communication approaches and actions at various stages of the developments.
Brent Walker Group PLC
by Steven R. Fenster Andrew S. ParkThe Brent Walker Group completed the largest out-of-court restructuring in the United Kingdom. After overexpansion in the 1980s, the company pursued a large acquisition financed with debt and then encountered falling asset prices. With the assistance of the Bank of England, the company reached an accommodation with its lenders involving deferral of interest and conversion of debt to equity. The case presents the negotiating challenges faced by the company's creditor classes and portrays the distinct roles of management, shareholders, and directors in U.K. restructuring. When studied in comparison with U.S. restructuring practices, the situation provides an interesting example of an international reorganization.
The Brentano Puzzle (Western Philosophy Series)
by Roberto PoliEven if the width and the depth of Brentano’s intellectual legacy are now quite well known, those asked to list the principal philosophers of the 19th century, very rarely do mention his name. We may call this puzzle the problem of Brentano’s 'invisibility'. One component of the Brentano’s puzzle is that a number of Brentano’s outstanding pupils achieved their own success and founded their own schools. Suffice to mention Husserl’s phenomenology, Twardowski’s Lvov-Warsaw school and Meinong’s Graz school. The personal success and academic recognition attained by these exponents of Brentano’s school (in the broad sense) have come to obscure their common origins. The oblivion into which Franz Brentano’s thought fell was in part due also to the subsequent split between analytic philosophy and phenomenology. The book reconstructs elements of the 'map' of the Brentanists, revitalizing knowledge of the theoretical complexity of their debates, of their unitariness, and of their style. Last but not least, analyses of the relevance of those discussions for contemporary philosophical and scientific debate are also considered.
Brentwood (Images of America)
by Brentwood Historical SocietyBrentwood Borough, established in 1915, spans one of the highest ridges in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, just six miles southeast of Pittsburgh. In the 19th century, three small villages, four inns, and several blacksmith shops clustered along the rural ridge. A popular and primitive roadway, now known as Brownsville Road, connected these three hamlets with the wider world. This major artery carried coaches, wagons, livestock, and even escaping slaves to Pittsburgh. At least one of the four inns was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Many years later, the community established a 28-acre park, complete with shelter house and swimming pool, as well as the later additions of ball fields, tennis courts, and a football stadium. In keeping with its original focus on education, the community has maintained its own school district. Brownsville Road, as a main street, has supported several viable shopping districts. Brentwood is renowned for its annual Fourth of July parade, attracting tens of thousands of spectators each year. Today, Brentwood encompasses 1.45 square miles. The strength of this small community lies with its residents, who value service and commitment. For 100 years, Brentwood has maintained its own distinct character and charm, combining the elements of a modern community with the friendliness of a small town.
Brentwood (Images of America)
by East Contra Costa County Historical Society Carol Ann JensenThe beautiful Brentwood area of Contra Costa County is the oldest continuously populated community in California inland from the great coastal centers. Californios eschewed this challenging portion of the Central Valley, so pioneering physician John Marshestablished a permanent settlement here in 1837 at his Rancho Los Meganos. Soon, the burgeoning viniculture, wheat, orchard, and cattle operations attracted many Gold Rush miners back to their original agricultural callings, now in the California Delta. The 1860s arrival of British agribusiness concern Balfour Guthrie InvestmentCompany soon established the largest grain-export and fruit-packing venture in the West. Brentwood Township, established in 1878 and named for Marsh's ancestral home in England, includes some of the state's most bountiful land. The region fostered the greatest wheat production west of the Mississippi River during the 19th century.
Brentwood (Images of America)
by Ms. Carol Jensen East Contra Costa Historical SocietyThe beautiful Brentwood area of Contra Costa County is the oldest continuously populated community in California inland from the great coastal centers. Californios eschewed this challenging portion of the Central Valley, so pioneering physician John Marsh established a permanent settlement here in 1837 at his Rancho Los Meganos. Soon, the burgeoning viniculture, wheat, orchard, and cattle operations attracted many Gold Rush miners back to their original agricultural callings, now in the California Delta. The 1860s arrival of British agribusiness concern Balfour Guthrie Investment Company soon established the largest grain-export and fruit-packing venture in the West. Brentwood Township, established in 1878 and named for Marsh's ancestral home in England, includes some of the state's most bountiful land. The region fostered the greatest wheat production west of the Mississippi River during the 19th century. Carol A. Jensen, author of Arcadia Publishing's Byron Hot Springs , The California Delta , and East Contra Costa County , presents here in vintage photography the best of Brentwood, culled from local archives and collections. Combined with Jensen's prose, these images showcase Brentwood's progression from rural beginnings as an agricultural stronghold to the modern city of houses, shops, schools, and places of worship we know today.
Brentwood Associates: Exiting Zo s Kitchen
by Joan Farre-Mensa Stephanie SiuThe case discusses the trade-offs associated with the different exit options that private equity firm Brentwood Associates contemplated for its investment in Zo s Kitchen during the summer of 2013: an IPO, a sale to a strategic or financial acquirer, or waiting a few more years before exiting the investment.
Brentwood, Missouri
by Brentwood Historical SocietyThe mail coaches and prairie schooners traveling west in the late 1800s on the Manchester Trail would have stopped in what is today known as Brentwood. Maddenville, as the area was then called, was named after a prominent businessman who owned a grocery store, barbershop, rock quarry, and blacksmith shop. While some travelers took respite in Porta's Tavern and pressed westward, others never left the community that later grew, along with the railroad, into a bustling community just outside St. Louis. This collection of words and images by the Brentwood Historical Society brings to life the small-town values and humble history of "The City of Warmth."In this book, more than 200 historic photographs portray the days when the Brentwood Dinky streetcar ran from St. Louis, Link's Chicken Farm became infamous, and Louis J. "Pat" Bompart, grandson of Brentwood's founder, bought tavern patrons round after round of drinks. Pictured here are the schools, churches, businesses, and festivals that have endeared residents to Brentwood since its earliest days as a whistle stop.