Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

"The Hand of Providence" by J. H. Ward is a compelling narrative that explores the intricate interplay between fate and free will. The story follows the protagonist as they navigate a world filled with challenges and moral dilemmas, ultimately leading to profound personal growth. Ward's writing is rich with vivid imagery and deep philosophical insights, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives and the forces that shape their destinies. The characters are well-developed, each represen...

"Gospel Philosophy" by J. H. Ward explores the intersection of Christian theology and philosophical inquiry. The book delves into the fundamental questions of existence, morality, and the nature of God, presenting a compelling argument for the integration of faith and reason. Ward's writing is both accessible and profound, inviting readers to reflect on their beliefs while engaging with philosophical concepts. Through a series of thought-provoking discussions, he challenges conventional vi...

Volume three of the Children's Treasure Book contains The Arabian Nights. Tales include: Sinbad the Sailor, The Story of Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp, The Story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, The Enchanted House, Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Perie Banou, and Prince Camaralzaman and Princess Badoura. The book is profusely illustrated by various different illustrators including Robert Pimlott, C. H. Ward and others. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in children's...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Disease in Plants.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by H. Marshall Ward, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside Disease in Plants:Now, of course, I am aware that no short cut or royal road to science exists, and if a man is going to t...

This collection of scarce articles on falconry have been gleaned from sporting publications of the late 1800s. Both Harting and Freeman were well known falconers who wrote various books on the sport. They also contributed many learned articles to the sporting press of the time and were often requested for chapters on falconry for insertion in other authors books. This book carries selected items from the above, most of which will have been unread by the many devotees of this fast-growing p...

IN the following pages I have endeavored to give the life of Abraham Lincoln, from his birth to his inauguration as President of the United States. The reader will judge the character of the performance by the work itself: for that reason I shall spare him the perusal of much prefatory explanation. At the time of Mr. Lincoln's death, I determined to write his history, as I had in my possession much valuable material for such a purpose. I did not then imagine that any person could have bett...

Jonathan Ward takes the reader deep into the facilities at Kennedy Space Center to describe NASA’s first computer systems used for spacecraft and rocket checkout and explain how tests and launches proceeded. Descriptions of early operations include a harrowing account of the heroic efforts of pad workers during the Apollo 1 fire. A companion to the author’s book Countdown to a Moon Launch: Preparing Apollo for Its Historic Journey, this explores every facet of th...

One of the most widely used techniques for treating soils contaminated with volatile organic compounds, soil vapor extraction (SVE) can also be applied to semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) if the soil is heated, by applying electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (FR) range, to increase the vapor pressure of the contaminants. Although RF-SVE systems used in previous field demonstrations have had varying degrees of success, questions remain concerning its viability and cost-effe...

Based on the premise that when students engage in an activity instead of simply reading about it, they understand it better, this book offers 29 hands-on, active learning exercises for use in research methods courses in the social sciences.The activities were created by instructors throughout the United States and tested for effectiveness in their classrooms. They include group activities and solo activities, presented in very accessible language for students. Each exercise is dire...

Interest in phytoremediation as a solution for contaminants in groundwater and soil has exploded. The project documented in Phytoremediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils presents innovative technology for environmental clean up using in situ treatment. It describes the results of a field study focusing on hydrocarbon contamination, especially polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, in surface and near surface soils. The field demonstration used soils contaminated with aged diesel fuels. Th...

Complete and quantitative, NAPL Removal: Surfactants, Foams, and Microemulsions, belongs to a ten-monograph series that records the results of the Department of Defense/Advanced Applied Technology Demonstration Facility environmental technology demonstrations. It presents the outcome of field demonstrations of innovative in situ remediation technol