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Illustrations of the Huttonian Theory of the Earth

by John Playfair ...

A Very little attention to the phenomena of the mineral kingdom, is sufficient to convince us, that the condition of the earth's surface has not been the same at all times that it is at the present moment. When we observe the impressions of plants in the heart of the hardest rocks; when we discover trees converted into flint, and entire beds of limestone or of marble composed of shells and corals; ... Read more

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A Very little attention to the phenomena of the mineral kingdom, is sufficient to convince us, that the condition of the earth's surface has not been the same at all times that it is at the present moment. When we observe the impressions of plants in the heart of the hardest rocks; when we discover trees converted into flint, and entire beds of limestone or of marble composed of shells and corals;
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The Life and Work of George Louis Le Sage

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by John Playfair, Ryan Holloway ...

In "The Life and Work of George Louis Le Sage," John Playfair meticulously crafts a biography that intricately weaves the scientific achievements and personal philosophy of the lesser-known Swiss physicist and inventor, George Louis Le Sage. Playfair's literary style is characterized by its clarity and rigor, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of reason and empirical evidence. The book not only ... Read more

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In "The Life and Work of George Louis Le Sage," John Playfair meticulously crafts a biography that intricately weaves the scientific achievements and personal philosophy of the lesser-known Swiss physicist and inventor, George Louis Le Sage. Playfair's literary style is characterized by its clarity and rigor, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of reason and empirical evidence. The book not only
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Minds Behind the Modern Age - 6 Classic Scientist & Inventor Biographies

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by David Brewster, John S. C. Abbott, John Playfair, Samuel Smiles, Silvanus P. Thompson, Michael Pupin, Ava Preston ...

"Minds Behind the Modern Age – 6 Classic Scientist & Inventor Biographies" unveils an extraordinary tapestry of narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of pivotal scientific figures. The anthology captures a diverse range of literary styles, each contributing to the rich tableau of scientific evolution. Amidst the biographies lies the shared theme of relentless quest for knowledge, ... Read more

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"Minds Behind the Modern Age – 6 Classic Scientist & Inventor Biographies" unveils an extraordinary tapestry of narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of pivotal scientific figures. The anthology captures a diverse range of literary styles, each contributing to the rich tableau of scientific evolution. Amidst the biographies lies the shared theme of relentless quest for knowledge,
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Living with Germs:In sickness and in health

In sickness and in health

by John Playfair ...

The word germ is defined as 'a microbe that causes disease'. The vast majority of microbes do not infect us at all: it is pathogens that make us ill. These include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, worms, and prions. Living with Germs not only looks at all of these in detail, but also at the defence mechanisms by which we come to terms with them, whether by eliminating them, stopping them from ... Read more

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The word germ is defined as 'a microbe that causes disease'. The vast majority of microbes do not infect us at all: it is pathogens that make us ill. These include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, worms, and prions. Living with Germs not only looks at all of these in detail, but also at the defence mechanisms by which we come to terms with them, whether by eliminating them, stopping them from
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Living with Germs

In health and disease

by John Playfair ...

The word germ is defined as 'a microbe that causes disease'. The vast majority of microbes do not infect us at all: it is pathogens that make us ill. These include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, worms, and prions. Living with Germs not only looks at all of these in detail, but also at the defence mechanisms by which we come to terms with them, whether by eliminating them, stopping them from ... Read more

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The word germ is defined as 'a microbe that causes disease'. The vast majority of microbes do not infect us at all: it is pathogens that make us ill. These include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, worms, and prions. Living with Germs not only looks at all of these in detail, but also at the defence mechanisms by which we come to terms with them, whether by eliminating them, stopping them from
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Delphi Collected Works of René Descartes (Illustrated)

by René Descartes, Delphi Classics ...

Series Book 25 - Delphi Series Seven
The father of modern western philosophy, René Descartes formulated the first modern version of mind-body dualism, promoting the development of a new science grounded in observation and experiment. Applying an original system of methodical doubt, he dismissed apparent knowledge derived from the senses and reason, establishing a new epistemic foundation on the basis of intuition, expressed in the ... Read more

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The father of modern western philosophy, René Descartes formulated the first modern version of mind-body dualism, promoting the development of a new science grounded in observation and experiment. Applying an original system of methodical doubt, he dismissed apparent knowledge derived from the senses and reason, establishing a new epistemic foundation on the basis of intuition, expressed in the
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Complete Works of Charles Darwin (Delphi Classics)

by Charles Darwin, Delphi Classics ...

Series Book 10 - Delphi Series Five
One of the most influential scientists of world history, the naturalist Charles Darwin gained widespread fame and notoriety with the 1859 publication of ‘On the Origin of Species’. At first shocking his Victorian readers by suggesting that animals and humans shared a common ancestry, Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection became the foundation of modern evolutionary studies. For the ... Read more

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One of the most influential scientists of world history, the naturalist Charles Darwin gained widespread fame and notoriety with the 1859 publication of ‘On the Origin of Species’. At first shocking his Victorian readers by suggesting that animals and humans shared a common ancestry, Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection became the foundation of modern evolutionary studies. For the
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The Art of Philosophizing

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Three essays on mathematics, logic, and philosophy from the Noble Prize–winning author of A History of Western Philosophy.The essays in this little volume, published here for the first time in book form, were written by Bertrand Russell during the Second World War when he was less concerned with the stormy issues of nuclear warfare and the containment of Communist aggression and more with "the art ... Read more

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Three essays on mathematics, logic, and philosophy from the Noble Prize–winning author of A History of Western Philosophy.The essays in this little volume, published here for the first time in book form, were written by Bertrand Russell during the Second World War when he was less concerned with the stormy issues of nuclear warfare and the containment of Communist aggression and more with "the art
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The Collected Works of Charles Darwin

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by Charles Darwin, Sir Francis Darwin ...

This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • On the origin of species • Studies in the Theory of Descent • The Autobiography of • The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals • The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex • The Voyage of the Beagle • On the Origin of Species by Means of ... Read more

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This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • On the origin of species • Studies in the Theory of Descent • The Autobiography of • The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals • The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex • The Voyage of the Beagle • On the Origin of Species by Means of
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Five Of Maxwell's Papers

by James Clerk Maxwell ...

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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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.
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Principles of Geology

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One of the key works in the nineteenth-century battle between science and Scripture, Charles Lyell's Principles of Geology (1830-33) sought to explain the geological state of the modern Earth by considering the long-term effects of observable natural phenomena. Written with clarity and a dazzling intellectual passion, it is both a seminal work of modern geology and a compelling precursor to ... Read more

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One of the key works in the nineteenth-century battle between science and Scripture, Charles Lyell's Principles of Geology (1830-33) sought to explain the geological state of the modern Earth by considering the long-term effects of observable natural phenomena. Written with clarity and a dazzling intellectual passion, it is both a seminal work of modern geology and a compelling precursor to
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Bioterrorism and Infectious Agents

A New Dilemma for the 21st Century

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Series series Medicine (R0)
Since the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001 and subsequent cases of anthrax in Florida and New York City, attention has been focused on the threat of b- logical warfare and bioterrorism. Biological warfare agents are de?ned as “living org- isms, whatever their nature, or infected material derived from them, which are used for h- tile purposes and intended to cause disease ... Read more

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Since the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001 and subsequent cases of anthrax in Florida and New York City, attention has been focused on the threat of b- logical warfare and bioterrorism. Biological warfare agents are de?ned as “living org- isms, whatever their nature, or infected material derived from them, which are used for h- tile purposes and intended to cause disease
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