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Author: Richard Esposito Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1401396410 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 409
Book Description
An unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the men who protect us from the most frightening prospect of life in the age of terrorism "In my mind it's all business; I don't worry about my family, I don't worry about a function that I'm doing after work, I just worry about what's at hand. And what's at hand is that package." -- Detective First Grade Joe Putkowski, NYPD Bomb Squad The New York City Police Department Bomb Squad is the oldest such squad in the nation, founded in 1903. Each year its thirty-three members make more than two hundred stress-filled "bomb runs," in which they check suspicious briefcases, defuse hand grenades, and even respond to "art" projects constructed with real explosives. The public rarely sees these men--and when they do, it's usually from a distance, telephoto pictures of helmeted figures in ninety-pound suits of Kevlar armor. Starting on December 31, 2003, in the heart of the New Year's Eve action in Times Square, journalists Richard Esposito and Ted Gerstein had exclusive access to the nation's most elite police unit for an entire year. Their often chilling, never-before-told tales from the front line provide an extraordinary view of the domestic war on terrorism.
Author: Richard Esposito Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1401396410 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 409
Book Description
An unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the men who protect us from the most frightening prospect of life in the age of terrorism "In my mind it's all business; I don't worry about my family, I don't worry about a function that I'm doing after work, I just worry about what's at hand. And what's at hand is that package." -- Detective First Grade Joe Putkowski, NYPD Bomb Squad The New York City Police Department Bomb Squad is the oldest such squad in the nation, founded in 1903. Each year its thirty-three members make more than two hundred stress-filled "bomb runs," in which they check suspicious briefcases, defuse hand grenades, and even respond to "art" projects constructed with real explosives. The public rarely sees these men--and when they do, it's usually from a distance, telephoto pictures of helmeted figures in ninety-pound suits of Kevlar armor. Starting on December 31, 2003, in the heart of the New Year's Eve action in Times Square, journalists Richard Esposito and Ted Gerstein had exclusive access to the nation's most elite police unit for an entire year. Their often chilling, never-before-told tales from the front line provide an extraordinary view of the domestic war on terrorism.
Author: Jeffrey T. Richelson Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 0393244067 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 416
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The first in-depth examination of NEST: America's super-secret government agency operating to prevent nuclear terrorist attacks. Jeffrey T. Richelson reveals the history of the Nuclear Emergency Support Team, from the events leading to its creation in 1974 to today. Defusing Armageddon provides a behind-the-scenes look at NEST's personnel, operations, and detection and disablement equipment--employed in response to attempts at nuclear extortion, lost and stolen nuclear material, crashed nuclear-powered Soviet satellites, and al Qaeda's quest for nuclear weapons. Richelson traces the Cosmos satellite that crashed into the Canadian wilderness; nuclear threats to Los Angeles, New York, and other cities; and the surveillance of Muslim sites in the United States after 9/11. Relying on recently declassified documents and interviews with former NEST personnel, Richelson's extensive research reveals how NEST operated during the Cold War, how the agency has evolved, and its current efforts to reduce the chance of a nuclear device decimating an American city.
Author: Paul Knorr Publisher: Sterling ISBN: 9781454901150 Category : Alcoholic beverages Languages : en Pages : 0
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Get ready for an explosion of taste The author of '10,000 Drinks' and 'The Big Bad Ass Book of Shots' is now serving mind-blowing concoctions that pack a punch in every glass. From the 'gin and bear it' to the 'kamikaze dive', this hip, authoritative guide brims with boilermakers; drinks where you drop a shot into a beer or other alcohol and then gulp it fast before it foams over. More than 100 classic and original recipes include mixed-shot car bombs, energy bomb drinks and brand-new creations.
Author: Richard Esposito Publisher: Hachette Books ISBN: 1401396410 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
An unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the men who protect us from the most frightening prospect of life in the age of terrorism "In my mind it's all business; I don't worry about my family, I don't worry about a function that I'm doing after work, I just worry about what's at hand. And what's at hand is that package." --Detective First Grade Joe Putkowski, NYPD Bomb Squad The New York City Police Department Bomb Squad is the oldest such squad in the nation, founded in 1903. Each year its thirty-three members make more than two hundred stress-filled "bomb runs," in which they check suspicious briefcases, defuse hand grenades, and even respond to "art" projects constructed with real explosives. The public rarely sees these men--and when they do, it's usually from a distance, telephoto pictures of helmeted figures in ninety-pound suits of Kevlar armor. Starting on December 31, 2003, in the heart of the New Year's Eve action in Times Square, journalists Richard Esposito and Ted Gerstein had exclusive access to the nation's most elite police unit for an entire year. Their often chilling, never-before-told tales from the front line provide an extraordinary view of the domestic war on terrorism.
Author: Suzanne Murdico Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 9780823939688 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 70
Book Description
Examines the careers available in the field of explosive detection/defusing, discussing the necessary education, training, and on-the-job duties.
Author: Nick Gordon Publisher: Bellwether Media ISBN: 1612116302 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 24
Book Description
The bomb squad technician must quickly and carefully defuse the bomb before the timer reaches zero and the bomb explodes. If the technician fails, the building will blow up and people will be injured or killed. This title introduces readers to the dangers bomb squad technicians face and the training they need to perform their duties and keep everyone safe.
Author: Lee Fitzgerald Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1508143943 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 26
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Members of a bomb squad certainly didn’t choose an easy or boring career. Bomb squads are made up of brave, intelligent, and highly-trained men and women who are called in to diffuse potential explosive devices. Readers explore this dangerous and heroic career path through engaging text, including detailed fact boxes. A graphic organizer presents important information about this career in a fun way. Full-color photographs and real-world stories of bomb squads in action give readers a clear picture of what this career entails.
Author: Carla Mooney Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing ISBN: 1627178988 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
Can you imagine having to disable a bomb? Well, that is exactly what bomb disposal experts do every day around the world. Using robots equipped with cameras to see inside suspicious packages, to dogs with special training to sniff out explosive materials, it’s all in a day’s work for these brave, highly-trained individuals. Learn all about the ways bomb experts detect, disarm, and dispose of bombs and the way scientists are even training bees to become the next buzzing bomb experts! This book will allow students to analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
Author: Richard Esposito
Author: Richard Esposito
Author: Jeffrey T. Richelson
Author: Paul Knorr
Author: Richard Esposito
Author: Suzanne Murdico
Author: Nick Gordon
Author: Keith Elliot Greenberg
Author: Lissette Gonzalez
Author: Lee Fitzgerald
Author: Carla Mooney