"The Sceptical Chymistor" by Robert Boyle is a profound exploration of the principles of chemistry and alchemy, challenging the established notions of his time. Boyle, often regarded as one of the founders of modern chemistry, employs a skeptical approach to the spagyrist's principles, questioning the validity of traditional alchemical practices. Through a series of doubts and paradoxes, he seeks to clarify the nature of substances and their transformations, advocating for a more empirical...

"Experiments and Considerations Touching Colours" by Robert Boyle is a significant work that delves into the nature of colors and their perception. Boyle, a prominent figure in the scientific revolution, explores the relationship between light, color, and the human eye. His experiments laid the groundwork for future studies in optics and color theory, emphasizing empirical observation and experimentation. Boyle's meticulous approach to scientific inquiry reflects the transition from philos...

First published in the year 1661, the present book 'The Sceptical Chymist' by scientist Robert Boyle is written in the form of a dialogue. It presents Boyle's hypothesis that matter consisted of atoms and clusters of atoms in motion and that every phenomenon was the result of collisions of particles in motion. For these reasons Robert Boyle has been called the founder of modern chemistry by J. R. Partington.

The Complete Works of Robert BoyleRobert Boyle FRS was an Anglo-Irish natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, and inventor. Boyle is largely regarded today as the first modern chemist, and therefore one of the founders of modern chemistry, and one of the pioneers of modern experimental scientific method.This collection includes the following titles:Experiments and Considerations Touching Colours (1664)The Sceptical Chymist

Cal Rodgers was the first to accomplish an amazing feat in history: flying across the entire United States. He did it in 1911 in his fragile biplane, which he named the Vin Fiz, built by the Wright brothers. This is the inspirational story of the challenges he overcame. There were no airports or air traffic control towers to make his journey easier. But he had courage and a willingness to try the impossible, and the genius of the Wright brothers was built into his aircraft. Cal cheated dea...

• A thorough introduction to a unique and often overlooked method of fly fishing• How to tie and use dapping flies: stoneflies, dragonflies, craneflies, grass shrimp, minnows, Catskill flies, and Irish and Scottish flies• Photos, recipes, and step-by-step instructions for tying the fliesProclaimed as the easiest way to fly-fish--the wind carries the blowline, which carries the fly to the fish--dapping is all but unknown in North America, yet it is extraordinarily popul...

From New York Times bestselling author Robert Cheeke comes a new way of thinking about helping animals and the environment—and making the biggest impact possible with the resources already available to you.When it comes to reducing animal suffering, many people aren’t sure where to start or which options are most beneficial. Charitable donations? Volunteer work? Dining at vegan restaurants? Meatless Mondays? The truth is that you have far more power than y...

"A mixtape of variations and a fugue on time from a postmodern master.… Familiar tales and conventional genres are made new, tinged with shuddering wonder and titillating humor." —Yu-Yun Hsieh, The New York Times Book ReviewRobert Coover has been playing by his own rules for more than half a century, earning the 1987 Rea Award for the Short Story as "a writer who has managed, willfully and even perversely, to remain his own man while offering his generous ...

Some of the cast and production team are interviewed about the making of huge 1996 hit film 'Trainspotting'.Interviews with Danny Boyle, Robert Carlyle, Kave Quinn, Rachel Flemmin, Masahiro Hirakubo and Brian Tufano.Listen to hear opinions on what Danny Boyle is like as a director, how descisions were made about the film and how the music played a bit part. Includes more fascinating facts and insights from such a hugely successfull and well know film!

A late middle aged Roger Carrington is nearing the end of a dull career in a government office. One evening, about to cross the Victoria Bridge to his apartment, he encounters a woman emerging from the mist. Stylish in a trench coat and fedora, she hesitantly asks him to accompany her across the bridge, after which she fades into the night. It happens again. With her arm through his they seem a romantic couple. But why is she so anxious about crossing? And where does she go, trailing music...

Welcome to "Short Story Collection Vol. 107," where the boundless imagination of acclaimed authors like Jack Boyle and others awaits. In this captivating anthology, prepare to embark on a journey through a myriad of worlds, each story a gem of its own. From the depths of mystery to the heights of adventure, these tales will transport you to realms both familiar and fantastical. Discover the intricacies of human nature, explore the uncharted territories of science fiction, and unravel the e...

The Oxford Textbook of Vascular Surgery draws on the expertise of over 130 specialist contributors to encompass the field of vascular surgery. Through the use of figures, findings of contemporary trials, and additional online content, this textbook is an excellent study material for surgical trainees entering their final two years of training, in addition to serving as an effective reference source for practicing surgeons. This volume discusses the epidemiology, vascular biology, ...