An Outline of the Sciences of Heat and Electricity
Author : Thomas Thomson
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Page : 608 pages
File Size : 10,41 MB
Release : 1830
Category : Electric power
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An Outline of the Sciences of Heat and Electricity (Classic Reprint)
Author : Thomas Thomson
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 18,63 MB
Release : 2017-05-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780259837367
Book Description
Excerpt from An Outline of the Sciences of Heat and Electricity Tun work, which I here lay before the Public, constitutes an abridgement of the Lectures on Heat and Electricity, which I annually deliver in the College of Glasgow, as a necessary introduction to the elements of Chemistry; and which con stitute about a third part of my usual course. Many of the students have been in the habit of applying to me to point out to them a work in the English language in which they could find the different topics which I am in the habit of dis cussing and illustrating. But [found myself at a loss for any work exactly suited to the objects in view. We have many excellent books on Heat; but few or none of them embrace all the tepics, which the present state of chemistry renders it necessary for me to introduce into my Lectures. I was there fore under the necessity of mentioning a variety of books, some more, and some less easily accessible, and which, there. Fore, it was not always in the power of the students to procure when they wanted them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal, 1828 (Classic Reprint)
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Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 13,81 MB
Release : 1834
Category : Science
ISBN :
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Excerpt from The Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal, 1828 A few Remarks on the class Mollusca in Dr fleming's Work on British Animals; with Descriptions of some new Species. By george johnston, M.D. Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Communicated by the Author. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Energy and Civilization
Author : Vaclav Smil
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 48,71 MB
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 0262536161
Book Description
A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. "I wait for new Smil books the way some people wait for the next 'Star Wars' movie. In his latest book, Energy and Civilization: A History, he goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans' ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years. —Bill Gates, Gates Notes, Best Books of the Year Energy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows—ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity—for their civilized existence. In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. Humans are the only species that can systematically harness energies outside their bodies, using the power of their intellect and an enormous variety of artifacts—from the simplest tools to internal combustion engines and nuclear reactors. The epochal transition to fossil fuels affected everything: agriculture, industry, transportation, weapons, communication, economics, urbanization, quality of life, politics, and the environment. Smil describes humanity's energy eras in panoramic and interdisciplinary fashion, offering readers a magisterial overview. This book is an extensively updated and expanded version of Smil's Energy in World History (1994). Smil has incorporated an enormous amount of new material, reflecting the dramatic developments in energy studies over the last two decades and his own research over that time.
Kinetic Theory Of Gases, The: An Anthology Of Classic Papers With Historical Commentary
Author : Stephen G Brush
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 13,29 MB
Release : 2003-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 1783261056
Book Description
This book introduces physics students and teachers to the historical development of the kinetic theory of gases, by providing a collection of the most important contributions by Clausius, Maxwell and Boltzmann, with introductory surveys explaining their significance. In addition, extracts from the works of Boyle, Newton, Mayer, Joule, Helmholtz, Kelvin and others show the historical context of ideas about gases, energy and irreversibility. In addition to five thematic essays connecting the classical kinetic theory with 20th century topics such as indeterminism and interatomic forces, there is an extensive international bibliography of historical commentaries on kinetic theory, thermodynamics, etc. published in the past four decades.The book will be useful to historians of science who need primary and secondary sources to be conveniently available for their own research and interpretation, along with the bibliography which makes it easier to learn what other historians have already done on this subject.
An Outline of the Sciences of Heat and Electricity
Author : Thomas Thomson
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,69 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category :
ISBN : 9781020352188
Book Description
An Outline of the Sciences of Heat and Electricity is a classic text that provides an introduction to two of the most important branches of physics. Written by the noted Scottish chemist Thomas Thomson, the book covers the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and electrostatics in a clear and accessible style. With its straightforward explanations, helpful diagrams, and engaging examples, An Outline of the Sciences of Heat and Electricity is an excellent resource for students and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of these essential scientific concepts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Delphi Collected Works of Friedrich Engels (Illustrated)
Author : Friedrich Engels
Publisher : Delphi Classics
Page : 2437 pages
File Size : 21,66 MB
Release : 2023-07-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1801701296
Book Description
The German socialist Friedrich Engels first developed an interest in the philosophy of G. W. F. Hegel, prior to forming a permanent partnership with Karl Marx to promote the socialist movement. After persuading the second Communist Congress to adopt their views, the two friends drafted the ‘Communist Manifesto’ of 1848. After Marx’s death in 1883, Engels was the foremost authority on Marx and Marxism. He produced wide-ranging works of his own, including philosophical writings on materialism, idealism and dialectics. His important work helped supply Marxism with an ontological and metaphysical foundation. This eBook presents Engels’ collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Engels’ life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * All of the major treatises, with individual contents tables * Features rare works appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Easily locate the texts you want to read * Features Karl Kautsky’s early biography – discover Engels’ incredible life * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Works The Condition of the Working Class in England (1845) The Holy Family (1845) The German Ideology (1845) The Anniversary of the Polish Revolution of 1830 (1847) Preface to ‘On the Question of Free Trade’ (1848) The Communist Manifesto (1848) Address of the Central Committee to the Communist League (1850) England’s 17th Century Revolution (1850) The Peasants’ War in Germany (1850) Revolution and Counter-Revolution (1852) The Heroes of the Exile! (1852) The Real Issue in Turkey (1853) On Afghanistan (1857) Mountain Warfare in the Past and Present (1857) Po and Rhine (1859) The Prussian Military Question and the German Workers’ Party (1865) What Have the Working Classes to Do with Poland? (1866) Synopsis of Marx’s ‘Das Kapital’ (1868) Fictitious Splits in the International (1872) La Liberté Speech (1872) On Authority (1872) The Housing Question (1872) The Bakuninists at Work (1873) On Social Relations in Russia (1874) The Program of the Blanquist Fugitives from the Paris Commune (1874) For Poland (1875) Life of Wilhelm Wolff (1876) The Part Played by Labour in the Transition from Ape to Man (1876) Karl Marx (1877) Anti-Dühring (1877) Socialism: Utopian and Scientific (1880) Bruno Bauer and Early Christianity (1882) Engels’ Speech at the Grave of Karl Marx (1883) Dialectics of Nature (1883) The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State (1885) On The History of the Communist League (1885) Feuerbach (1886) The Mark (1892) The Peasant Question in France and Germany (1894) The Biography Frederick Engels: His Life, His Work and His Writings (1899) by Karl Kautsky
International Encyclopedia of Unified Science
Author : Otto Neurath
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Page : 144 pages
File Size : 19,59 MB
Release : 1938
Category : Econometrics
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Lumley's Bibliographical Advertiser
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Publisher :
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 20,27 MB
Release : 1840
Category :
ISBN :
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The Story-book of Science
Author : Jean-Henri Fabre
Publisher :
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 45,53 MB
Release : 1917
Category : Natural history
ISBN :
Book Description
A book about metals, plants, animals, and planets.
