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  • Experiments upon magnesia alba, Quicklime, and some other Alcaline Substances

    by Joseph Black ...
    "Experiments upon Magnesia Alba, Quicklime, and some other Alcaline Substances" is a seminal work by Joseph Black that explores the properties and reactions of various alkaline substances. Black's meticulous experiments laid the groundwork for modern chemistry, particularly in understanding the nature of acids and bases. His investigations into magnesia alba and quicklime revealed critical ... Read more

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  • The Essays of Adam Smith

    Enriched edition. Foundational Essays in Economic Philosophy

    by Adam Smith, Autumn Ainsworth ...
    In "The Essays of Adam Smith," an influential collection of his essays written during the 18th century, Smith explores a range of topics, from moral philosophy to economics and the nature of human relationships. His prose is characterized by clarity and eloquence, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of reason and empiricism. These essays are foundational texts in both moral philosophy and economic ... Read more

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  • Experiments upon magnesia alba, Quicklime, and some other Alcaline Substances

    Pioneering Chemistry Experiments and Scientific Inquiry in the 18th Century

    by Joseph Black ...
    In his pioneering work, "Experiments upon Magnesia Alba, Quicklime, and some other Alcaline Substances," Joseph Black explores the foundational principles of chemistry and the properties of various alkaline substances. This text, rich in empirical investigation and systematic experimentation, is set against the backdrop of the Enlightenment, a period marked by a shift toward scientific rigor and ... Read more

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  • Finding Freddie

    by Judy Joseph-Black ...
    The Canadian Men’s Rhythmic Vaulting team has finally earned a bronze medal … almost a decade after the fact. When a shocking phone call reveals that drug retesting has placed them on the podium, a group of former teammates soon learns that third place may be more trouble than it’s worth. With death and heartache haunting the years since Beijing in 2008, there’s little unity to be found among men ... Read more

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  • The Broadview Anthology of British Literature: Compact Edition, Volume A – Second Edition

    by Joseph Black ...
    Guided by the latest scholarship, The Broadview Anthology of British Literature is acclaimed for its extraordinarily high quality, for its breadth, and for the deep attention it pays to literature’s historical and cultural contexts. The Broadview is structured to meet the needs of today’s students, with an unparalleled selection of illustrations and contextual materials, accessible and engaging ... Read more

    $61.99 USD

  • The Broadview Anthology of British Literature: Compact Edition, Volume B – Second Edition

    by Joseph Black ...
    Guided by the latest scholarship, The Broadview Anthology of British Literature is acclaimed for its extraordinarily high quality, for its breadth, and for the deep attention it pays to literature’s historical and cultural contexts. The Broadview is structured to meet the needs of today’s students, with an unparalleled selection of illustrations and contextual materials, accessible and engaging ... Read more

    $61.99 USD

  • Experiments upon magnesia alba, Quicklime, and some other Alcaline Substances

    by Joseph Black ...
    In "Experiments upon Magnesia Alba, Quicklime, and some other Alcaline Substances," Joseph Black meticulously investigates the chemical properties and reactions of various alkaline compounds. The text is crafted in a clear and methodical style, reflecting the empirical rigor of the 18th-century scientific revolution. Black's experiments not only illuminate the unique behaviors of magnesia alba and ... Read more

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  • The Broadview Anthology of British Literature: One-Volume Compact – Second Edition

    by Joseph Black ...
    Guided by the latest scholarship, The Broadview Anthology of British Literature is acclaimed for its breadth and its deep attention to literature’s historical and cultural contexts. The Broadview is structured to meet the needs of today’s students, with an unparalleled selection of illustrations and contextual materials, accessible and engaging introductions, and full explanatory annotations.The ... Read more

    $79.99 USD

  • A Plea for Emigration; or Notes of Canada West

    A Broadview Anthology of British Literature Edition

    by Mary Ann Shadd, Phanuel Antwi, Joseph Black, Leonard Conolly, Kate Flint, Isobel Grundy, Don LePan, Roy Liuzza, Jerome J. McGann, Anne Lake Prescott, Barry V. Qualls, Claire Waters ...
    Mary Ann Shadd’s pamphlet A Plea for Emigration; or Notes of Canada West is, as the title promises, a settler guide designed to inform prospective immigrants of conditions in their proposed new home. But whereas most such works were addressed to potential white emigrants to North America from Britain or continental Europe, Shadd’s aimed to entice black Americans to emigrate to Canada.The ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Experiments Upon Magnesia Alba, Quicklime, And Some Other Alcaline Substances

    by Joseph Black ...
    "Experiments upon Magnesia Alba, Quicklime, and some other Alkaline Substances" is a groundbreaking paintings by Joseph Black, a pioneering Scottish chemist and physician of the 18th century. The book outlines Black's meticulous experiments and influential discoveries within the realm of chemistry. In this seminal treatise, Black focuses on the chemical properties of magnesia alba (magnesium ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • The Siege of Jerusalem

    A Broadview Anthology of British Literature Edition

    by Anonymous, Joseph Black, Leonard Conolly, Kate Flint, Isobel Grundy, Don LePan, Roy Liuzza, Jerome J. McGann, Anne Lake Prescott, Barry V. Qualls, Claire Waters, Joseph Black et al. ...
    The Siege of Jerusalem (c. 1370-90 CE) is a difficult text. By twenty-first-century standards, it is gruesomely violent and offensive. It tells the story of the Roman destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE, an event viewed by its author (as by many in the Middle Ages) as divine retribution against Jews for the killing of Christ. It anachronistically turns first-century Roman ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The Dead and Other Stories

    A Broadview Anthology of British Literature Edition

    by James Joyce, Joseph Black, Leonard Conolly, Kate Flint, Isobel Grundy, Don LePan, Roy Liuzza, Jerome J. McGann, Anne Lake Prescott, Barry V. Qualls, Claire Waters ...
    That James Joyce’s “The Dead” forms an extraordinary conclusion to his collection Dubliners, there can be no doubt. But as many have pointed out, “The Dead” may equally well be read as a novella—arguably, one of the finest novellas ever written.“The Dead,” a “story of public life,” as Joyce categorized it, was written more than a year after Joyce had finished the other stories in the collection, ... Read more

    $13.99 USD