Science - General
Explore the rich world of scientific literature with our Science - General collection. This carefully curated selection offers a variety of books that cover fundamental and intriguing scientific concepts, suitable for both beginners and experts. From physics to biology, each book presents clear insights to enhance your understanding of how the world works. Enjoy discovering the wonders of science at your own pace.
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions
** Venture into a world where geometric shapes struggle with social hierarchies and limited perception, unaware of the dimensions beyond their flat existence, until one of them dares to imagine more.
By Edwin Abbott Abbott
A New Extinct Emydid Turtle from the Lower Pliocene of Oklahoma
Journey back in time to witness the unveiling of a long-lost turtle species, its fossilized remains offering clues to its unique characteristics and ancient lineage.
By Edwin C. (Edwin Carter) Galbreath
Town Geology
The book "Town Geology" by Charles Kingsley offers a fascinating exploration of the geological history and processes that have shaped the landscape of a town, revealing the complex and dynamic forces that have created the world around us.
By Charles Kingsley
The Common Objects of the Country
Embark on a journey through the British countryside, where you'll uncover hidden wonders and gain an appreciation for the often-overlooked beauty of the natural world.
By J. G. (John George) Wood
Ferns of Hawaii National Park
Discover the hidden beauty and ecological importance of Hawaii National Park's ferns, from towering tree ferns to unique species adapted to volcanic landscapes.
By Douglass H. Hubbard
The Romance of War Inventions A Description of Warships, Guns, Tanks, Rifles, Bombs, and Other Instruments and Munitions of Warfare, How They Were Invented & How They Are Employed
Discover the surprising origins and uses of the weapons and machines that shaped wars.
By Thomas W. Corbin
Nigeria and its tin fields
Misunderstood and undervalued, a West African territory unexpectedly becomes a hotbed of economic activity when valuable mineral resources are unearthed.
By Albert Frederick Calvert
The platinum metals
Discover the hidden world of platinum metals, their extraction, and their significance in a world reshaped by war.
By Arthur Douglas Lumb
William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood
Witness a historical clash where a lone physician's revolutionary idea of how blood truly flows sets the stage for modern medicine, forever challenging the old ways.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Pipistrellus cinnamomeus Miller 1902 Referred to the Genus Myotis
Unlock the secrets of a tiny winged creature as scientists debate its true identity, fighting to reclassify it among its kind.
By E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond) Hall
The Naturalist on the Thames
Discover a world of river life, diverse wildlife, and hidden ecosystems along the banks of a historic river.
By C. J. (Charles John) Cornish
Common Diseases of Farm Animals
Discover how to protect your livestock by understanding the origins and categories of their diseases and how to prevent them from ever happening in the first place.
By Robert Alexander Craig
A book of bridges
Explore the untold story of humanity's triumphs and struggles, all reflected in the arches and spans that connect our world.
By Walter Shaw Sparrow
Men of Invention and Industry
Discover the trials and triumphs of England's maritime pioneers as they transform a nation through shipbuilding and trade.
By Samuel Smiles
The useful trees of northern Nigeria
Discover the names and purpose around the diverse forest with hand-drawn depictions of native flora.
By Hugh Vandervaes Lely
The Aeroplane in War
** Discover how nations transformed a fragile flying machine into a powerful weapon that would forever change the landscape of military strategy.
By Claude Grahame-White
On the History of Gunter's Scale and the Slide Rule During the Seventeenth Century
Uncover the intense rivalries and groundbreaking inventions behind the creation of two revolutionary calculating devices that shaped 17th-century mathematics.
By Florian Cajori
Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata
Venture into the biological world of vertebrates, starting with rabbits, to uncover the secrets of their life processes through detailed anatomical study and observation.
By H. G. Wells
A Manual of Philippine Birds
Discover a world of unique birds in the Philippines through detailed descriptions that simplify bird identification, making it perfect for both scientists and nature enthusiasts.
By Richard C. (Richard Crittenden) McGregor
Civilisation: Its Cause and Cure; and Other Essays
Does civilization represent humanity's progress or a disease, and can we only find true health by looking back.
By Edward Carpenter