Authors and Owners or Engineering Practical Rope Rescue Systems

Authors and Owners: The Invention of Copyright

Author: Mark Ros

The notion of the author as the creator and therefore the first owner of a work is deeply rooted both in our economic system and in our concept of the individual. But this concept of authorship is modern. Mark Rose traces the formation of copyright in eighteenth-century Britain—and in the process highlights still current issues of intellectual property. Authors and Owners is at once a fascinating look at an important episode in legal history and a significant contribution to literary and cultural history.

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Examines the genesis and development of the notion of authors as owners, and their works as commodities, from its emergence in the 18th century, to the issues of literary property still being debated. The already mystified figure of Shakespeare loomed large in the discussions before and after the first copyright law in 1707; he came out wearing the modern garb of a proprietor. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Engineering Practical Rope Rescue Systems

Author: Mike Brown

Beginners and advanced rescue technicians will learn from and enjoy this entertaining and educational book. A practical look at rope rescue systems from the point of view of an experienced professional, each chapter features exciting stories and real life situations. The book provides a complete look at team integrity and development issues as well as team efficiency concepts that create a superior survival profile for users. Interesting, current, and sometimes controversial topics within the rope rescue community are featured throughout.

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A practical look at rope rescue systems featuring real-life situations in each chapter. Uses fundamentals of physics to study basic interactions with rope rescue equipment, illustrated by b&w photos, drawings and diagrams highlighting safety techniques and system rigging concepts. Interesting, current, and sometimes controversial topics in the rope rescue community are discussed throughout. Includes chapter objectives, summaries, key terms, and review questions. The author has 23 years of experience of learning, performing, and teaching fire and rescue skills. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1	Introduction to Rope Rescue	1
	Introduction	2
	Putting Rope Rescue in Its Place	5
	Standards	6
	NFPA 1983	9
	Summary	24
	Key Terms	25
	Review Questions	25
Chapter 2	Team Concepts	27
	Rescue Teams	28
	Management and Accountability	30
	The Hazard Curve Paradox	34
	Summary	44
	Key Terms	44
	Review Questions	45
Chapter 3	Equipment and System Components	47
	Introduction	48
	Hardware	48
	Software	73
	Summary	102
	Key Terms	102
	Review Questions	102
Chapter 4	Rigging for Rappeling	105
	Anchors	108
	Anchor Attachments	119
	Knots, Hitches, and Bends	120
	Single- versus Double-Line Systems	144
	Summary	154
	Key Terms	154
	Review Questions	154
Chapter 5	Rappeling	157
	Rope Commands	160
	Rappeling	160
	Performing a Self Rescue	175
	Performing the Pick-Off	176
	Summary	178
	Key Terms	178
	Review Questions	178
Chapter 6	Personal Emergency Escape Rope Systems (PEERS)	181
	Hazardous Environments	182
	Personal Emergency Escape	185
	Review Questions	201
Chapter 7	Rigging and Operating L owering Systems and Patient Litters	205
	Engineering Basic Lower Systems	208
	Passing Knots	221
	Patient Packaging	226
	Key Terms	236
	Review Questions	236
Chapter 8	Rigging and Operating a Raising System	239
	Simple Machines and Mechanical Advantage	240
	Summary	268
	Key Terms	268
	Review Questions	268
Chapter 9	Tensioned Rope Systems: Filling in the Plane	271
	Tensioned Rope Systems	273
	Angled Highline	278
	Horizontal Highline	285
	Summary	299
	Key Terms	299
	Review Questions	299
Chapter 10	The Future	303
	Introduction	304
	The Future	304
	Summary	306
	Glossary	309
	Index	317