From the twin-screw oscillating engine to the suspended foot treadle and beyond, this captivating anthology of early-twentieth-century mechanical devices covers it all. Over 1,800 detailed illus...więcej »
A History Of British Birds, Indigenous And Migratory: Including Their Organization, Habits, And Relation; Remarks On Classification And Nomenclature; An Account Of The Principal Organs Of Birds, An...więcej »
A History Of British Birds, Indigenous And Migratory: Including Their Organization, Habits, And Relation; Remarks On Classification And Nomenclature; An Account Of The Principal Organs Of Birds, An...więcej »
In A Life in Nature the author describes the role nature has played in his life, explores the kinds of relationships people have with nature, assesses the importance of these relationsh...więcej »
This is a vintage textbook on shoemaking originally designed for industrial, trade, and commercial schools in the early twentieth century. From tanning hides to boot repair, this comprehensive volu...więcej »
Physics is a complex, even daunting topic, but it is also deeply satisfying---even thrilling. Absolutely Small presents (and demystifies) the world of quantum science like no book before. It explor...więcej »
Abstract algebraic logic is the more general and abstract side of algebraic logic, the branch of mathematics that studies the connections between logics and their algebra-based semantics. This emer...więcej »
Dr Thornhill's book is a new resource for all Health and Safety professionals, and particularly for those who have responsibility for or who are likely to be involved in accident investigation. St...więcej »
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable...więcej »
This new and expanded edition is intended to help candidates prepare for entrance examinations in mathematics and scientific subjects, including STEP (Sixth Term Examination Paper). STEP is an e...więcej »
Mathematics originates with intuition. But intuition alone can only go so far and formalism develops to handle the more difficult problems. Formalism, however, has its inherent dangers. There are ...więcej »
During the Vietnam War fleets of transport helicopters provided U.S. forces with an unprecented level of mobility and proved the concept of “air cavalry”. But without adequate support, helicopters...więcej »
The development of new and improved proof systems, proof formats and
proof search methods is one of the most essential goals of Logic. But
what is a proof? What makes a proof better than another? H...więcej »
A first-person account of wild bear behavior that is both a thrilling animal story and a groundbreaking work of science.
In the spring of 1993, Ben Kilham, a naturalist who lives in the woodlands ...więcej »
Susie Gaglia reminisces about fulfilling her childhood dream with her career as railroad engineer for passenger and freight trains along the Northeast Corridor during the mid twentieth cent...więcej »