In "The Life and Work of George Louis Le Sage," John Playfair meticulously crafts a biography that intricately weaves the scientific achievements and personal philosophy of the lesser-known Swiss physicist and inventor, George Louis Le Sage. Playfair's literary style is characterized by its clarity and rigor, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of reason and empirical evidence. The book not only illuminates Le Sage's pioneering theories, such as the concept of gravitation through the mediu...

The word germ is defined as 'a microbe that causes disease'. The vast majority of microbes do not infect us at all: it is pathogens that make us ill. These include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, worms, and prions. Living with Germs not only looks at all of these in detail, but also at the defence mechanisms by which we come to terms with them, whether by eliminating them, stopping them from eliminating us, or simply learning to live with them. This is thefirst book to look at the subj...

"Illustrations of the Huttonian Theory of the Earth" by John Playfair is a significant work that elaborates on the geological theories proposed by James Hutton. Playfair, a close associate of Hutton, presents a detailed examination of the principles of uniformitarianism, which posits that the Earth's features were shaped by continuous and observable processes over vast periods. The book serves as a bridge between Hutton's revolutionary ideas and the scientific community, making complex geo...

A Very little attention to the phenomena of the mineral kingdom, is sufficient to convince us, that the condition of the earth's surface has not been the same at all times that it is at the present moment. When we observe the impressions of plants in the heart of the hardest rocks; when we discover trees converted into flint, and entire beds of limestone or of marble composed of shells and corals; we see the same individual in two states, the most widely different from one another; and, in...

The word germ is defined as 'a microbe that causes disease'. The vast majority of microbes do not infect us at all: it is pathogens that make us ill. These include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, worms, and prions. Living with Germs not only looks at all of these in detail, but also at the defence mechanisms by which we come to terms with them, whether by eliminating them, stopping them from eliminating us, or simply learning to live with them. This is the first book ...

"Minds Behind the Modern Age – 6 Classic Scientist & Inventor Biographies" unveils an extraordinary tapestry of narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of pivotal scientific figures. The anthology captures a diverse range of literary styles, each contributing to the rich tableau of scientific evolution. Amidst the biographies lies the shared theme of relentless quest for knowledge, pushing the boundaries of innovation and discovery. These narratives not only recount monumental ac...

A woman's innocuous cold symptoms mask a debilitating rare tick infection. A young man develops shingles then suffers blinding head pain later in life. After years of frustration, a family eradicates head lice forever.Infectious follows on from Frank Bowden's 2011 Gone Viral but deals much more with everyday infectious diseases - the flu, colds, sore throats and head lice.It also tackles topical and critical issues in modern medical practice - the emergenc...

The Body System Series: The Complete Body System Series and Their FunctionsHaving trouble on Biology? Need to find out information about the organ systems and how they work?. This book contains the five different body systems,plus, three more body systems. This is an excellent book if you need, or want; to learn about all the systems of the human body in one go.In this book it contains information on:The Digestive SystemThe Respiratory System...

Pregnancy and childbirth brings together, for the first time, western and eastern approaches providing a sound amalgamation of theoretical and practical information for bodywork practitioners world-wide. It describes in detail the application of massage and shiatsu from early pregnancy, including work during labour and for the first year postnatally for the mother. This is a useful source of information for massage therapists, shiatsu practitioners, osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropr...

The Thyroid gland produces the thyroid hormone which plays an important part in the metabolism of our body.The thyroid hormones regulate how the body breaks down the food we eat.It uses that energy instantly or stores it for the future.The pituitary gland in the brain actually controls how the thyroid works.It is located at the base of the brain and produces thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).The blood carries TSH to the thyroid gland where it directs the...

Of the innumerable ways that science and humanity interact, few are as central or as significant as our interaction with microorganisms. Though these single-celled and "complete" living organisms have major impacts on many chemical and ecological processes, they are most often recognized for their ability to cause serious and sometimes fatal diseases. From diseases caused by bacteria, like pneumonia, tuberculosis, anthrax, meningitis, typhoid, and bubonic plague, to diseases caused by viru...

Human Biology is a key subject of study in all the subjects related to medicine from radiology to pharmacology. This is the first student dictionary devoted to the subject.In over 6,000 entries,this dictionary covers the topics necessary in understanding how the human body works. There is extensive coverage of the key areas of anatomy,physiology,biochemistry,genetics and immunology,all fields with large specialised vocabularies which are explained and where there are continuing dev...