Michael Faraday's celebrated series of lectures,The Chemical History of a Candle, turned into one of the most successful science books ever published and was a classic work of Victorian popular science. They also reflect how Faraday, the bookbinder's apprentice turned scientist, was a remarkable communicator of science. First published in 1861 they have remained continuously in print ever since. Covering a wide range of basic scientific knowledge, much of which still has relevance today, The Che...
Viaje de un naturalista alrededor del mundo (Ensayos74, #5)
by Charles Darwin
2020 Weekly and Monthly Planner (Weekly Monthly Planner 2020 8.5x11, #1) (2020 Weekly and Monthly Planner, #4)
by Wick Book Publishing
A remarkable exploration of the science, history, and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned expertsMeteorites, mega-volcanoes, and plate tectonics--the old forces of nature--have transformed Earth for millions of years. They are now joined by a new geological force--humans. Our actions have driven Earth into a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene. For the first time in our home planet's 4.5-billion-year history a single sp...
The Courts Of Europe At The Close Of The Last Century V1
by Henry Swinburne
Coastwise examines the coastline of the British Isles as a dynamic environment and offers you an understandable explanation of how the coastline functions as a single entity. It is supported by hundreds of stunning photos and illustrations. It begins by exploring how the forces of nature combine to create its physical features (and continue to do so). This is a multifaceted story that involves ancient geology and powerful ocean forces. It then turns to the living nature of the coast, covering t...
Proceedings - Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society; 43
With 80 experiments for the whole family to discover and enjoy,The Pocket Book of Garden Experiments contains easy-to-follow instructions for activities that will stretch your imagination and bring out your inner scientist. x Make an ecosystem in a jar x Find out why leaves change colour x Turn potatoes into slime x Calculate the heights of trees x Make a sound map of your garden Each experiment takes inspiration from the natural world and the fascinating things that live in it.
Proceedings - Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society; 32
Taxidermy Vol.14 Rugs and Robes - The Preparation and Mounting of Animals for Rugs and Robes
by Various
Aspects of Protein Structure
Migrant Ecologies: Environmental Histories of the Pacific World is the first volume explicitly dedicated to the environmental history of Earth's largest ocean. Covering nearly one-third of the planet, the Pacific Ocean is remarkable for its diverse human and non-human inhabitants, their astounding long-distance migrations over time, and their profound influences on other parts of the world. This book creates an understanding of the past, present, and futures of the lands, seas, peoples, practice...
