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.
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
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
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
A New Subspecies of Microtus montanus from Montana and Comments on Microtus canicaudus Miller
A scientific discovery reveals a new type of vole in Montana, distinguished by its unique physical characteristics and contribution to regional biodiversity.
By E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond) Hall
Flytraps and Their Operation [1921]
Explore early 20th-century fly control with tactics ranging from building your own traps to employing integrated pest management strategies focused on sanitation and limited chemical use.
By F. C. (Fred Corry) Bishopp
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
A History of Aeronautics
From ancient myths to groundbreaking inventions, this is an incredible story about the timeless human quest to conquer the skies.
By Evelyn Charles Vivian
Municipal Housecleaning The Methods and Experiences of American Cities in Collecting and Disposing of Their Municipal Wastes—Ashes, Rubbish, Garbage, Manure, Sewage, and Street Refuse
Discover how cities tackled trash, sewage, and street refuse to build healthier, more appealing communities.
By William Parr Capes
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
The Old Red Sandstone; or, New Walks in an Old Field
A man recounts his transformation from a hesitant quarry worker to a passionate geologist, unearthing ancient secrets hidden within the rocks.
By Hugh Miller
Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1882. Fourth Report
Lighthouse keepers meticulously documented bird sightings to reveal the secrets of animal migration across dangerous coastlines.
By J. A. (John Alexander) Harvie-Brown
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
LRL Accelerators, The 184-Inch Synchrocyclotron
Discover the secrets of a massive machine that unlocked new levels of particle energy, paving the way for groundbreaking experiments in the atomic world.
By Lawrence Radiation Laboratory
A New Doglike Carnivore, Genus Cynarctus, From the Clarendonian, Pliocene, of Texas
A newly discovered ancient carnivore, found in Texas, reveals secrets about its diet and place in the canine family tree through its unique teeth.
By E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond) Hall
Elementary Botany
Explore the hidden world of plant life, from the smallest cell to the largest ecosystem, and discover the amazing processes that keep our green world alive.
By George Francis Atkinson
The Geographical Distribution of Animals, Volume 2 With a study of the relations of living and extinct faunas as elucidating the past changes of the Earth's surface
Travel to the jungles of South America and beyond to uncover strange animal life and reveal Earth's hidden secrets.
By Alfred Russel Wallace
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Nebraska
Discover the amazing story of a frontiersman's ranch that became a window into a lost world of prehistoric creatures.
By United States. National Park Service
The Story of a Piece of Coal: What It Is, Whence It Comes, and Whither It Goes
Uncover the hidden history of a black rock, as it transforms from ancient forests into a key energy source, revealing a surprising tale of time, pressure, and widespread importance.
By Edward A. (Edward Alfred) Martin
Himalayan Journals — Volume 1 Or, Notes of a Naturalist in Bengal, the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, etc.
Embark on a 19th-century scientific journey through the Himalayas, where a naturalist uncovers exotic species, explores hidden landscapes, and captures the essence of a forgotten world.
By Joseph Dalton Hooker