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Young Girl's Diary
The diary of an upper middle class Austrian girl, this book describes her life between the ages of eleven and fourteen. It's a coming of age story full of angst, boys, and questions. |
By: Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695) | |
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Treatise on Light
Treatise on Light was published in 1690 and is probably the largest scientific volume on light published before Newton's Opticks. The book explains how light travels (i.e., that it has a certain velocity), and what happens when it hits a surface (refraction and reflection). A large portion of the book is devoted to the double refraction occurring in Iceland chrystal, and all drawn conclusions are proved geometrically. Christiaan Huygens (1629 - 1695) was a prominent physicist and astronomer. His main discoveries are the centrifugal force, collision laws for bodies and the argument that light consists of waves... |
By: Nellie Bly (1864-1922) | |
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Six Months In Mexico
This is an account of Nellie Bly's travels through Mexico in 1885. The book was originally a series of individual articles that she submitted to the Pittsburgh Dispatch newspaper for publication. In them she described the conditions of the people and the political system she found in Mexico. Her narratives focused mostly on the impoverished and disadvantaged in a country whose government was extremely corrupt. Bly was perhaps what we now term a feminist, striving for the empowerment and independence of women... | |
By: Orison Swett Marden (1850-1924) | |
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How to Succeed
In this volume, Orison Swett Marden explains the road to success in simple terms for the benefit of anyone, who wishes to follow in his footsteps. Over 100 years after publication, most of these lessons are still valid today. |
By: Philip Francis Nowlan (1888-1940) | |
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Airlords of Han
Airlords of Han is the 2nd Buck Rogers story, the sequel to Armageddon 2419 A.D.. Anthony Rogers takes the fight to free 25th Century America to the Han overlords. From the March, 1929 issue of Amazing Stories. |
By: Plato (Πλάτων) (c. 428 BC - c. 347 BC) | |
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Republic (version 2)
The Republic is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato around 380 BC concerning the definition of justice and the order and character of the just city-state and the just man. It is Plato's best-known work and has proven to be one of the most intellectually and historically influential works of philosophy and political theory. In it, Socrates along with various Athenians and foreigners discuss the meaning of justice and examine whether or not the just man is happier than the unjust man by considering a series of different cities coming into existence "in speech", culminating in a city (Kallipolis) ruled by philosopher-kings; and by examining the nature of existing regimes... | |
Gorgias
This dialogue brings Socrates face to face with the famous sophist Gorgias and his followers. It is a work likely completed around the time of "Republic" and illuminates many of the spiritual ideas of Plato. The spirituality, as Jowett points out in his wonderful introduction, has many ideas akin to Christianity, but is more generous as it reserves damnation only for the tyrants of the world. Some of the truths of Socrates, as presented by Plato, shine forth in this wonderful work on sophistry and other forms of persuasion or cookery. |
By: Sarath Kumar Ghosh (1883-?) | |
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Wonders of the Jungle
How do elephants drink? What is the Law of the Jungle at the water hole? How does an elephant baby learn to feed and learn to swim? How do they walk under water? In what order do buffaloes drink? How do buffaloes fight the tiger? These and other wild inhabitants of the Indian jungle such as pigs, wild dogs, deer, camels, bears and birds are discussed in lively stories to entertain but mainly educate children of school age. "One of the great thinkers of the world has said that all the sciences are embodied in natural history... |
By: A. (Alvan) McAllister | |
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A Dissertation on the Medical Properties and Injurious Effects of the Habitual Use of Tobacco |
By: A. B. (Artemas Bowers) Muzzey (1802-1892) | |
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The Young Maiden |
By: A. C. (Albert Charles) Seward (1863-1941) | |
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Darwin and Modern Science |
By: A. C. (Austin Craig) Apgar (1838-1908) | |
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Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination |
By: A. M. (Albert Moore) Reese (1872-) | |
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Development of the Digestive Canal of the American Alligator |
By: A. M. (Arthur Mason) Worthington (1852-1916) | |
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The Splash of a Drop |
By: A. Marsh | |
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The Ten Pleasures of Marriage and the Second Part, The Confession of the New Married Couple |
By: A. Mouritz (1861-1943) | |
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“The Flu”: A Brief History of Influenza in U. S. America, Europe, Hawaii
PREFACE This Booklet has been written and compiled for the use of any student or layman who seeks concise and clear information on the history of Influenza. Brief and salient facts are set forth relating to “Flu” epidemics and pandemics: other collateral features have also been discussed, connected with or bearing upon this subject. Honolulu, Hawaii, U. S. A., 1921. - A. Mouritz Notes: Much of the material in "The Flu" is still relevant today, like pandemic terminology, thoughts about causes and micro-organisms, the flu's relationship with pneumonia, the impact on society, and approaches to treatments "The Flu" is included in the Surgeon General's Library at the U... |
By: A. P. (Andrew Price) Morgan (1836-1906) | |
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The Myxomycetes of the Miami Valley, Ohio |
By: A. T. (Andrew Taylor) Still (1828-1917) | |
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Philosophy of Osteopathy |
By: A. T. Mahan (1840-1914) | |
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Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles |
By: A.L.O.C. | |
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The Story of a Dark Plot or Tyranny on the Frontier |
By: Abby Morton Diaz (1821-1904) | |
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A Domestic Problem : Work and Culture in the Household |
By: Abraham Merritt | |
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The Metal Monster
The Metal Monster is an Abraham Merritt fantasy novel.Dr. Goodwin is on a botanical expedition in the Himalayas. There hemeets Dick Drake, the son of one of his old science acquaintances. They are witnesses of a strange aurora-like effect, but seemingly a deliberate one. As they go out to investigate, they meet Goodwin’s old friends Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brother and sister scientists. The two are besieged by Persians as Darius III led when Alexander of Macedon conquered them more than two thousand years ago.(Wikipedia) | |
The Moon Pool
Dr. David Throckmartin’s scientific expedition to the South Sea Islands discovers among ancient ruins a portal into Muria, an unknown underground world. After the disappearance of Throckmartin, his wife and two companions, his old friend Dr. Walter Goodwin enters Muria with a rescue party, only to confront an fantastic world filled with incredible beings, astounding scientific advances, and the worship of the most evil of all creatures, The Dweller. (Introduction by Mark Nelson) |
By: Abraham Myerson (1881-1948) | |
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The Nervous Housewife |
By: Adam White (1817-1879) | |
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Heads and Tales : or, Anecdotes and Stories of Quadrupeds and Other Beasts, Chiefly Connected with Incidents in the Histories of More or Less Distinguished Men. |
By: Agnes Arber (1879-1960) | |
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Herbals, Their Origin and Evolution: A Chapter in the History of Botany
Eminent British botanist Agnes Arber provides an authoritative history of printed Herbals -- books widely used in early modern Europe to catalogue the uses of different kinds of plants. While Herbals often reflected pre-scientific and magical beliefs about the properties of plants, Arber's work reveals that they were also critical to the early development of botany and medicine as empirical sciences. A classic in the history of science. - Summary by Josh Leach |
By: Agnes Baden-Powell (1858-1945) | |
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How Girls Can Help Their Country |
By: Ainsworth Rand Spofford (1825-1908) | |
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A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries |
By: Al Sevcik | |
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Survival Tactics | |
Alien Offer | |
A Matter of Magnitude |
By: Alan Edward Nourse (1928-1992) | |
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Star Surgeon
A thrilling intergalactic adventure, Star Surgeon follows the journey of Dal Timgar as he strives to achieve his lifelong goal of becoming a physician. Published in 1959, the novel explores themes of discrimination, prejudice, and racial oppression, while also presenting key elements of science fiction including interplanetary travel, intergalactic medicine, aliens, and advanced technology. The thrilling tale begins with the introduction of Dal Timgar, a young alien from Garv, who has aspired to become a doctor for as long as he can remember... | |
Five Stories by Alan Nourse
These Five Stories were written by Alan Edward Nourse, an American science fiction (SF) author and physician. He wrote both juvenile and adult science fiction, as well as nonfiction works about medicine and science. His SF works generally focused on medicine and/or psionics. Psionics refers to the practice, study, or psychic ability of using the mind to induce paranormal phenomena. Examples of this include telepathy, telekinesis, and other workings of the outside world through the psyche. | |
Derelict | |
Bear Trap | |
An Ounce of Cure | |
Contamination Crew | |
Image of the Gods | |
My Friend Bobby | |
The Dark Door | |
Second Sight | |
The Native Soil | |
Letter of the Law | |
Circus | |
Marley's Chain | |
The Coffin Cure | |
Meeting of the Board | |
Infinite Intruder | |
Martyr | |
PRoblem | |
The Link |
By: Alan Mattox | |
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Shepherd of the Planets |
By: Albert Burton Farnham (1870-) | |
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Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration |
By: Albert Einstein (1879-1955) | |
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Relativity: The Special and General Theory
Einstein wrote this book for people who are interested in understanding the Theory of Relativity but aren't experts in scientific and mathematical principles. I'm sure many people have heard about Einstein's Theory of Relativity, but most of them don't really know what it is all about. This book gives them a chance to know more about this very famous theory without the need to take a Physics course first. This book is divided into three parts. The first part explains what special relativity is all about... | |
Sidelights on Relativity
Sidelights on Relativity contains ETHER AND THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY, an address delivered on May 5th, 1920, in the University of Leyden; and GEOMETRY AND EXPERIENCE, an expanded form of an address to the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin on January 27th, 1921. (Intro from Project Gutenberg) |
By: Albert Frederick Siepert (1883-) | |
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Bird Houses Boys Can Build |
By: Albert Hernhuter | |
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The Smiler |
By: Albert Leffingwell (1845-1916) | |
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An Ethical Problem Or, Sidelights upon Scientific Experimentation on Man and Animals |
By: Albert Moll (1862-1939) | |
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The Sexual Life of the Child |
By: Albert Pike (1809-1891) | |
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Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry |
By: Albert Teichner | |
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Cerebrum | |
Man Made | |
Sweet Their Blood and Sticky |
By: Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton) Jamison (1851-) | |
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Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis |
By: Alex James | |
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The Shining Cow |
By: Alexander Blade | |
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Zero Hour |
By: Alexander Campbell (1822-1892) | |
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General Instructions For The Guidance Of Post Office Inspectors In The Dominion Of Canada |
By: Alexander J. (Alexander James) McIvor-Tyndall (-1940) | |
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Sex--The Unknown Quantity The Spiritual Function of Sex |
By: Alexander Macfarlane (1851-1913) | |
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Ten British Mathematicians |
By: Alexander Mackenzie (1833-1898) | |
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History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name |
By: Alexander Miles | |
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Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. |
By: Alexander Philip | |
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Essays Towards a Theory of Knowledge |
By: Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) | |
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Celebrated Crimes
Dumas's 'Celebrated Crimes' was not written for children. The novelist has spared no language -- has minced no words -- to describe the violent scenes of a violent time.In some instances facts appear distorted out of their true perspective, and in others the author makes unwarranted charges. The careful, mature reader, for whom the books are intended, will recognize, and allow for, this fact.The first volume comprises the annals of the Borgias and the Cenci. The name of the noted and notorious Florentine family has become a synonym for intrigue and violence, and yet the Borgias have not been without stanch defenders in history... | |
Man in the Iron Mask (an Essay) |
By: Alfred Coppel (1921-2004) | |
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The Hills of Home | |
The Invader | |
The Peacemaker | |
Turnover Point | |
Turning Point |
By: Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947) | |
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The Concept of Nature
In The Concept of Nature, Alfred North Whitehead discusses the interrelatedness of time, space, and human perception.The idea of objects as ‘occasions of experience’, arguments against body-mind duality and the search for an all-encompassing ‘philosophy of nature’ are examined, with specific reference to contemporary (Einstein, with whose theory of relativity he has some complaints) and ancient (Plato, Aristotle) approaches. |
By: Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) | |
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Is Mars Habitable?
In 1907 Wallace wrote the short book Is Mars Habitable? to criticize the claims made by Percival Lowell that there were Martian canals built by intelligent beings. Wallace did months of research, consulted various experts, and produced his own scientific analysis of the Martian climate and atmospheric conditions. Among other things Wallace pointed out that spectroscopic analysis had shown no signs of water vapor in the Martian atmosphere, that Lowell’s analysis of Mars’ climate was seriously flawed and badly overestimated the surface temperature, and that low atmospheric pressure would make liquid water, let alone a planet girding irrigation system, impossible. | |
Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection A Series of Essays |
By: Alfred Wellesley Rees (1872-1917) | |
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Creatures of the Night A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain |
By: Algis Budrys (1931-2008) | |
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Citadel | |
The Stoker and the Stars | |
The Barbarians |
By: Alice A. Ball (1892-1916) | |
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Chemical Constituents of the Active Principle of the Ava Root
The Chemical Constituents of Piper Methysticum or The Chemical Constituents of the Active Principle of The Ava Root is the text of a Master’s Degree thesis presented in June 1915 by Alice A. Ball. Ms. Ball was the first woman and African American to receive a Master’s Degree from the University of Hawaii. Her thesis includes some history of the use of the ava root in the South Pacific islands along with the isolation and analysis of the extracts of the kava root and some preliminary observations of its effects when administered to animals. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer |
By: Allan Howard | |
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It's a Small Solar System |
By: Allan Octavian Hume (1829-1912) | |
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The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1 |
By: Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) | |
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The Expressman and the Detective
Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884), a Scotsman by birth and a barrel-maker by trade, settled in Chicago in its infancy and founded the Pinkertons, the world's first detective agency. Though events associated with the agency after his death have tarnished the name, Pinkerton himself was one of the original human rights advocates. He was a dear friend to John Brown, an advisor to Abraham Lincoln, and 80 years ahead of his time in hiring female detectives. He was also stubborn, irascible, and an egomaniac... | |
The Burglar's Fate And The Detectives | |
Bucholz and the Detectives |
By: Allen Kim Lang (1928-) | |
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Blind Man's Lantern | |
The Great Potlatch Riots |
By: Alpheus S. Packard (1839-1905) | |
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Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses | |
Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution His Life and Work |
By: Alvin Heiner | |
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The Stowaway |
By: American Tract Society | |
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Select Temperance Tracts |
By: Amos E. Dolbear (1837-1910) | |
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The Machinery of the Universe Mechanical Conceptions of Physical Phenomena |