Brian Thomas Bradshaw (7 results)
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Ireland: A Cultural Encyclopedia
Edited by Brian de Breffny; Contributing authors: Anders Ahlqvist, J.H. Andres, Douglas Bennett, Nicola Gordon Bowe, Brendan Bradshaw, Brian de Breffny, Charles Brett, Edward Chandler, Maurice Craig, Anne Crookshank, Brian Ferran, Rosemary ffolliott, Desmond Fitzgerlad, Christopher Fitz-Simon, William Ganrer, Elgy Gillespie, Peter Harbison, Barbara Hayley, Michael Herity, Antony Hughes, Patricia Jorgensen, Paul Larmour, Colin Lewis, Thomas McCarthy, Ciaran MacGonigal, Phillip Marcus, Kenneth Milne, Lillias Mitchell, George Morrison, Kevin Nowlan, Tomas O Beirne, Consuelo O'Connor, Donnchadh O Corrain, David Price, Mairead Reynolds, Ian Campbell Ross, the Earl of Rosse, Michael Ryan, Nicholas Sheaff, George Simms, John Turpin, Gerald Tyler, Patrick Wallace, and James White.
Published by Facts on File, New York, New York, 1983
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From time immemorial, humankind has been fascinated by the notion of soaring above the earth-to be free of gravity's bonds and to embrace the sky like the birds. Early civilizations looked upward in awe, contemplating whether it might someday be possible for man to imitate nature's great fly…ers. In myths and legends, deities and heroes were depicted harnessing the wind, diving through the clouds, or riding chariots of light across the heavens. This primal desire finds early expression in art, literature, and even in ritual: wings symbolized transcendence and liberation, and the sky was imbued with mystical promise.Long before the advent of modern engineering, philosophers, poets, and inventors all pondered: "What if we could fly?" Their imaginative musings were not solely flights of fancy but laid the soft groundwork for a practical exploration of aerodynamics. In this first section, we shall explore that initial spark-the ancient curiosity that eventually kindled the technical quest for powered and controlled flight.Ancient texts, illuminated manuscripts, and the art of myriad cultures testify to an early recognition of flight's allure. In China, the invention of the kite not only provided a source of amusement but also a rudimentary insight into the principles of lift and wind currents. In the West, ancient Greek philosophers speculated about techniques by which man might overcome earthly limitations. Although these early attempts bore little resemblance to later airplanes, they embodied humanity's eternal interrogation of nature's forces. The human imagination was fertile ground for what would later become an assemblage of scientific breakthroughs, as generations of thinkers from disparate cultures laid down early theories of lift, drag, and propulsion.While myths and legends served as metaphors of human aspiration, early experiments slowly transformed ideas into techniques. The evolution of ancient flying devices-ranging from simple kites to primitive humanoid flight contraptions-introduced early engineers to the challenges that lay ahead. Each innovation, no matter how incomplete or even whimsical, contributed incremental insights into the complex problem of man-made flight. It is this persistent blending of art and science that makes the story of early aviation so captivating.In the pages that follow, we will journey through epochs marked by visionary concepts and ingenious experiments. We will delve into the tales of audacious inventors like Abbas Ibn Firnas and Leonardo da Vinci, whose designs-though not immediately successful-laid pivotal conceptual foundations. This narrative will also examine the scientific work of figures such as Sir George Cayley, whose systematic studies of the forces acting on a body in the air helped set the stage for modern aerodynamics. By tracing these early developments, we begin to understand that aviation did not suddenly emerge as a modern miracle, but was rather the end result of centuries of exploration and refinement-a culmination of both myth and method.This introduction, then, sets the stage for an epic saga of invention, daring, and relentless human curiosity. As we trace the evolution of early aviation, we not only gain insight into technical advancements and engineering triumphs but also into a part of ourselves-our boundless urge to conquer the confines of the earth and embrace the infinite possibilities of the sky. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Solstice - Issue No.7 (Including three Concrete poems)
Brian Morse and Steve Bradshaw (Editors); D. M. Thomas; Michael Hamburger; Ken Smith; Brian Patten; John Furnival; Bob Cobbing et al.
Published by Solstice, Cambridge, 1968
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 40pp + 4pp thin card covers. Red and white design on black b/g with white lettering. Staple bound. A Quarterly magazine for Cambridge students. Now under new Editorship - "to print the best of new writing . with regard to quality rather than a more fashionable appeal". Ei…ghteen contributors to this seventh issue, including Concrete (visual) poetry by John Furnival and Bob Cobbing. Piece of prose by John H. Meyer. Touch of shelf wear to top and tail of spine. Dusty marks to margins of rear cover (printers' ink not quite dry?). Clean inside pages. In near fine condition. Appears unread. Laid in is an unused subscription form.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From time immemorial, humankind has been fascinated by the notion of soaring above the earth-to be free of gravity's bonds and to embrace the sky like the birds. Early civilizations looked upward in awe, contemplating whether it might someday be possible for man to imitate nature's great fly…ers. In myths and legends, deities and heroes were depicted harnessing the wind, diving through the clouds, or riding chariots of light across the heavens. This primal desire finds early expression in art, literature, and even in ritual: wings symbolized transcendence and liberation, and the sky was imbued with mystical promise.Long before the advent of modern engineering, philosophers, poets, and inventors all pondered: "What if we could fly?" Their imaginative musings were not solely flights of fancy but laid the soft groundwork for a practical exploration of aerodynamics. In this first section, we shall explore that initial spark-the ancient curiosity that eventually kindled the technical quest for powered and controlled flight.Ancient texts, illuminated manuscripts, and the art of myriad cultures testify to an early recognition of flight's allure. In China, the invention of the kite not only provided a source of amusement but also a rudimentary insight into the principles of lift and wind currents. In the West, ancient Greek philosophers speculated about techniques by which man might overcome earthly limitations. Although these early attempts bore little resemblance to later airplanes, they embodied humanity's eternal interrogation of nature's forces. The human imagination was fertile ground for what would later become an assemblage of scientific breakthroughs, as generations of thinkers from disparate cultures laid down early theories of lift, drag, and propulsion.While myths and legends served as metaphors of human aspiration, early experiments slowly transformed ideas into techniques. The evolution of ancient flying devices-ranging from simple kites to primitive humanoid flight contraptions-introduced early engineers to the challenges that lay ahead. Each innovation, no matter how incomplete or even whimsical, contributed incremental insights into the complex problem of man-made flight. It is this persistent blending of art and science that makes the story of early aviation so captivating.In the pages that follow, we will journey through epochs marked by visionary concepts and ingenious experiments. We will delve into the tales of audacious inventors like Abbas Ibn Firnas and Leonardo da Vinci, whose designs-though not immediately successful-laid pivotal conceptual foundations. This narrative will also examine the scientific work of figures such as Sir George Cayley, whose systematic studies of the forces acting on a body in the air helped set the stage for modern aerodynamics. By tracing these early developments, we begin to understand that aviation did not suddenly emerge as a modern miracle, but was rather the end result of centuries of exploration and refinement-a culmination of both myth and method.This introduction, then, sets the stage for an epic saga of invention, daring, and relentless human curiosity. As we trace the evolution of early aviation, we not only gain insight into technical advancements and engineering triumphs but also into a part of ourselves-our boundless urge to conquer the confines of the earth and embrace the infinite possibilities of the sky. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
