‎Belief‎

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎BLACK BOX Why Air Safety Is No Accident A Channel Four book‎

‎GB: Boxtree 1996. Blue cloth gilt. Book is in fine condiition BUT page edges lightly browned. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is price clipped and in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age. 2nd Printing. Hardback. nrFine/nrFine Pc DW. Boxtree Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : lbc004.025 ISBN : 075221084x 9780752210841

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Black Box Hb: Aircrash Detectives - Why Air Safety Is No Accident A Channel Four book‎

‎Boxtree 1996. Hardcover. Used; Good. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #833072</p> Boxtree hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 833072 ISBN : 075221084x 9780752210841

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Black Box Why Air Safety is No Accident‎

‎Boxtree; Channel Four 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. Clean crisp unclipped dust-jacket fresh blue covers with gilt lettering on the spine tight binding clean pages are slightly darkened clean en-papers. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. ISBN: 075221084X. ISBN/EAN: 9780752210841. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 77018043009. 9780752210841 Boxtree; Channel Four hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 77018043009 ISBN : 075221084X 9780752210841

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Black Box: The Final Investigations‎

‎Boxtree Ltd Jun 1998. 2nd Revised edition. Paperback. Black Box deals with the one aspect of air travel that we would rather not think about which is crashing. It is a focus on air safety and why ironically it is no accident. It also describes the role of the air accident investigator which is firstly to deduce how the accident happened and then to make procedural and dynamical recommendations for action based on these conclusions. nApproximately 1500 airline passengers die every year in accidents. Put into perspective this is not very many at all given that 8000 people die on the streets of Germany each year. Statistically flying is three times safer than taking a train and thirteen times safer than travelling by car. But research is not concentrated on car accidents because it is obvious how they happen. Aviation is a more complex world and public fears do not diminish although it is a part of everyday life for many.nThere is a myriad of explanations as to why an aeroplane will crash. Metal fatigue is one of which the best example is the Comet where early attempts at pressurised cabins ended in a series of seemingly inexplicable crashes. It was only after a common factor between these accidents was spotted that the mystery was solved. In 1988 an Aloha Airlines 737 had an 18-foot section of the fuselage roof ripped off at 24000 feet just like the top of a sardine tin.nA breakdown in the communication network is another common accident-maker. When a DC10 crashed near Paris in March 1974 the cause was identified as a defective cargo door latch - the mechanism common to all DC10s had to be revised though only after a series of incidences. This breakdown resulted from intergovernmental tensions; the inability of organisations and countries to admit mistakes and design flaws. Disorganised government departments; petty internal rivalries and competition are also to blame.nThe ATR72 a French turboprop is another classic example. Its wing was engineered such that it set a precedent in terms aerodynamics. Airlines like this because of the fuel-saving capabilities. But this particular design was well adapted to accumulating ice which destroys an aerofoil compromising lift which leads to a crash. But tensions between France and America as a result of industrial rivalry - France refused to licence the new 747 if America did not rescind its 'criticisms' - meant that a fatal design flaw caused recurrent accidents in cold weather.nWe cannot change natural weather systems. Where there are many freak weather conditions thunderstorms incidences of clear air turbulence and so on there is cause for concern. In March 1966 a Boeing 707 crashed near Mount Fuji as a result of the winds that create the 'rotor effect' - air is pushed up the mountain and when it moves down onto the leeward side it spins and eddies about a horizontal axis that is fatal for passing planes. Modern technological advances can be both help and a hindrance. We can detect such problems by remote sensing - satellite observation systems and radar which aid the pilot in the decision-making process.nWith the advent of computer systems fly-by-wire technologies and 'glass cockpits' the pilot has been removed from being the centre of control to part of a computer system. Computers may become too advanced and in the case of the Airbus A320 launched in 1988 this was so. The pilot's instincts were now almost made redundant but this meant that in certain cases conflicts of opinion building up between them and the computers. The aircraft thought that it was doing one thing and in reality it was doing another - caused by software errors or the programming itself. Increased computerisation leads to long periods of inactivity. Inactivity breeds boredom and coupled with the long hours fatigue and jetlag creates a lethal combination. nHowever it is worth noting that 80% of all crashes take place within 0.6 miles of the airport i.e. on take-off and landing. Another interesting point is that in 95% of air crashes people will survive if there is no fire. The best example was the 1985 Manchester crash where toxic gases coming from the burning cabin plastics and fabrics asphyxiated people and many were found lying around the exits unable to make the final step. Thus it was recommended that different seat fabrics were to be used but even these do not solve the problem.nHowever marketing plays a large role in air travel today. Passengers would rather have a television screen in the seat back rather than a smoke-hood or reinforced seats because we do not want to think about crashing. Of course cost is also an important factor. Cars are designed to crash whereas aeroplanes are not although attitudes are changing as people become more educated. nThe book is compelling reading and is a must for every air-traveller today. It is an objective view of air accident investigation because a journalist with wide-ranging interests has written it and written it well. The revised version Black Box 2: the Final Investigation is available from amazon.co.uk priced at ISBN 0752221183. Boxtree Ltd paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 242 ISBN : 0752221183 9780752221182

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Black Box: Inside the World's Worst Air Crashes‎

‎2012-08-02. Good. Ships with Tracking Number! INTERNATIONAL WORLDWIDE Shipping available. May not contain Access Codes or Supplements. May be re-issue. May be ex-library. Shipping & Handling by region. Buy with confidence excellent customer service! unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 1906308462 ISBN : 1906308462 9781906308469

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Black Box: The Final Investigations A Channel Four book‎

‎Boxtree Ltd 06/19/1998. Paperback. Used; Good. WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON UK 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Boxtree Ltd paperback‎

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‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Black Box: Aircrash Detectives - Why Air Safety Is No Accident A Channel Four Book‎

‎Boxtree Ltd 11/08/1996. Hardcover. Used; Good. WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON UK 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Boxtree Ltd hardcover‎

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‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Black Box: Why Air Safety Is No Accident‎

‎Zenith Press 1997-03-03. Hardcover. Good. Zenith Press hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : SONG0760304009 ISBN : 0760304009 9780760304006

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Blaze : The Forensics of Fire‎

‎St. Martin's Press 2001. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. St. Martin's Press paperback‎

Bookseller reference : G0312979789I4N00 ISBN : 0312979789 9780312979782

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Blaze Black Box‎

‎Channel 4 Books 05/21/1999. Hardcover. Used; Good. WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON UK 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Channel 4 Books hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : mon0000243073 ISBN : 0752217399 9780752217390

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Blaze: The Forensics of Fire‎

‎St. Martin's Paperbacks September 2001. Paper Back. Used - Very Good. St. Martin's Paperbacks unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 205773 ISBN : 0312979789 9780312979782

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Blaze: The Forensics of Fire‎

‎St. Martin's Press. Hardcover. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes underlining and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD codes toys and dust jackets may not be included. St. Martin's Press hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 3191060713 ISBN : 0312261284 9780312261283

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Blaze: The Forensics of Fire‎

‎2000-04-09. New. Ships with Tracking Number! INTERNATIONAL WORLDWIDE Shipping available. May be re-issue. Buy with confidence excellent customer service! unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 0312261284n ISBN : 0312261284 9780312261283

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Blaze: The Forensics of Fire‎

‎St. Martin's Press 2000-08-11. Hardcover. Used:Good. St. Martin's Press hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : DADAX0312261284 ISBN : 0312261284 9780312261283

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Blaze: The Forensics of Fire‎

‎New York: St. Martin's Press 1999. Hardcover . Cloth. Good/Good. <br/> <br/> St. Martin's Press hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 004922 ISBN : 0312261284 9780312261283

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Burgundy and Its Wines‎

‎Duncan Baird. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included. Duncan Baird paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 3191776164 ISBN : 1844836061 9781844836062

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Burgundy and Its Wines‎

‎2004-05-03. New. Ships with Tracking Number! INTERNATIONAL WORLDWIDE Shipping available. May be re-issue. Buy with confidence excellent customer service! unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 1903296781n ISBN : 1903296781 9781903296783

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Burgundy and Its Wines‎

‎2008-03-04. Good. Ships with Tracking Number! INTERNATIONAL WORLDWIDE Shipping available. May not contain Access Codes or Supplements. May be re-issue. May be ex-library. Shipping & Handling by region. Buy with confidence excellent customer service! unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 1844836061q ISBN : 1844836061 9781844836062

‎Nicholas Faith Andy Katz Photographer Robert M. Jr. Parker Introduction‎

‎Burgundy and Its Wines‎

‎Duncan Baird 2008-03-04. Paperback. Used:Good. Duncan Baird paperback‎

Bookseller reference : DADAX1844836061 ISBN : 1844836061 9781844836062

‎Nicholas Faith; Photographer Andy Katz; Introduction Robert M. Jr. Parker‎

‎Burgundy and Its Wines‎

‎Duncan Baird 2008-03-04. Paperback. Good. Duncan Baird paperback‎

Bookseller reference : SONG1844836061 ISBN : 1844836061 9781844836062

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Chateau Margaux‎

‎Christie's Wine Publications. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included. Christie's Wine Publications paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 3202128816 ISBN : 0903432226 9780903432221

‎Nicholas Faith Michel Guillard‎

‎CHATEAU MARGAUX‎

‎London: Vendome Press. 1991. Hardcover. 086565106x . Near Fine in a Very Good dust jacket. Scuffing to panels. ; 11.25 X 9.50 X 0.75 inches; 150 pages; Original unclipped dust jacket protected by archival Brodart cover. All domestic orders shipped protected in a Box. . Vendome Press hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 101948 ISBN : 086565106x 9780865651067

‎Nicholas Faith; Photographer Michel Guillard‎

‎Château Margaux‎

‎Vendome Pr 1991-05. Hardcover. Good. Vendome Pr hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : SONG086565106X ISBN : 086565106X 9780865651067

‎Nicholas Faith‎

‎Classic Brandy Classic Drinks‎

‎Prion 2000-04-01. Hardcover. Used:Good. Prion hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : DADAX1853753335 ISBN : 1853753335 9781853753336

‎Nicholas Faith; Julie Arkell‎

‎Classic Rum‎

‎Prion 1999. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Prion hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : G1853752983I4N00 ISBN : 1853752983 9781853752988