John Read Knihy

Unabridged Dover republication (1995) of the 1961 second corrected edition of the work originally published by G. Bell and Sons, Ltd., London in 1957 under the title Through Alchemy to Chemistry: A Procession of Ideas & Personalities.Broad, humanistic treatment concentrates on the great figures of chemistry and the ideas that revolutionized the science, from earliest history to the modern era. Much of the book is devoted to alchemy, but also the development of modern chemistry: atomic theory, nature of the elements, beginning of organic chemistry, much more. 50 illustartions.

The book introduces a comprehensive framework that broadens the traditional vocabulary test concept, offering various methods to evaluate vocabulary knowledge specifically for second language learners. It emphasizes innovative assessment procedures that cater to diverse learning needs and contexts.

From within King's Reach Tower on the banks of the Thames, John Sanders masterminded the output of Britain's biggest comics publisher over twenty-five years. In this memoir he reveals, for the first time, his story and that of the medium that would go on to dominate global culture.

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This special edition of 50 Things to See with a Telescope explains everything you need to jumpstart your journey in astronomy. Written specifically for those living south of the equator, you will learn how to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and more. To aid in your exploration, this book provides images of the sky as seen by the naked eye and as viewed through a telescope. Note: If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, consider 50 Things to See with a Telescope: A young Stargazer's Guide.

What causes mental health problems? Nature or nurture? Brain and biology? Genetic inheritance or social environment? Revised and updated, this concise book explains what we know today about the origins of mental distress, drawing on the latest research from across the world.