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  • Open Air Grape Culture - A Practical Treatise on the Garden and Vineyard Culture of the Vine, and the Manufacture of Domestic Wine

    by John Phin ...
    This volume contains a practical treatise on the garden and vineyard culture of the vine, with information on the manufacture of domestic wine. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this book is ideal for the novice grower, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage horticultural literature. Contents include: “Natural and Civil History of the Vine”, “Choice of Soil”, ... Read more

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  • The Seven Follies of Science [2nd ed.]

    by John Phin ...
    "In the following pages I have endeavored to give a simple account of problems which have occupied the attention of the human mind ever since the dawn of civilization, and which can never lose their interest until time shall be no more. While to most persons these subjects will have but an historical interest, yet even from this point of view they are of more value than the history of empires, for ... Read more

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  • Hastening the Maturity of the Grape

    by John Phin, William Chamberlain Strong ...
    This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of speeding up the growth and maturity of grapes. Written in simple, plain language and full of handy tips and useful information, this is a book that will appeal to anyone occupied in the growing of grapes, and one that would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. The articles are: “Method of Hastening ... Read more

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  • The Seven Follies of Science [2nd ed.]

    Enriched edition. Unraveling Centuries of Scientific Misconceptions

    by John Phin, Spencer Delaney ...
    In "The Seven Follies of Science," John Phin presents a critical examination of the missteps and misconceptions that have historically plagued scientific inquiry. Written with a blend of clarity and acerbic wit, this second edition delves into the pitfalls of scientific thought'—ranging from dogmatic adherence to outdated theories to the hubris of practitioners who overlook the nuances of ... Read more

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    This book contains the following works with an Active Table of Contents -Great Astronomers: Tycho Brahe - Great Astronomers: Johannes Kepler - Great Astronomers: Isaac Newton - Great Astronomers: Nicolaus Copernicus - Great Astronomers: Galileo Galilei - Great Astronomers: John Flamsteed -Great Astronomers: Edmond Halley - Great Astronomers: James Bradley - Great Astronomers: William Herschel - ... Read more

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  • The Problem of Increasing Human Energy

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    The Problem of Increasing Human Energy is an essay written by Nikola Tesla to honor his agreement with the editor of The Century Magazine to produce an article on his findings. In this essay Tesla explained the superiority of the wireless system he envisioned, but the article was more of a lengthy philosophical treatise than an understandable scientific description of his work. He contemplates on ... Read more

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    In the book the author has eloquently presented and explained certain phenomenon and different principles of physics. The writer has managed to give detailed description for not only the principles behind various physical phenomenons but also commented upon how to teach the science. ... Read more

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  • A Wealth of Numbers

    An Anthology of 500 Years of Popular Mathematics Writing

    Edited by Benjamin Wardhaugh ...
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  • Famous Scientific Illusions

    by Nikola Tesla ...
    Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. ... Read more

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  • Eureka: A Prose Poem

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Universe: Poe's Philosophical Prose

    by Edgar Allan Poe, Bennett Stanhope ...
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  • On the various forces of nature and their relations to each other

    by Michael Faraday ...
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  • Perpetual Motion

    by Henry Dircks; Percy Verance ...
    "Perpetual Motion" by Henry Dircks and Percy Verance explores the fascinating concept of perpetual motion machines, which are hypothetical devices that can operate indefinitely without an external energy source. The book delves into the history of these machines, examining the scientific principles that govern motion and energy. Dircks and Verance present various designs and ideas proposed by ... Read more

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