＜p＞The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements. That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their ...

＜p＞The material for this book was gathered partly for lectures on the history of medicine at Fordham University School of Medicine, and partly for articles on a number of subjects in the Catholic Encyclopedia. Some of it was developed for a series of addresses at commencements of medical schools and before medical societies, on the general topic how old the new is in surgery, medicine, dentistry...

＜p＞Krakatoa is a little island in the Straits of Sunda, about thirty miles west of the island of Java, and nearly the same distance east of the island of Sumatra. It is uninhabited and very small, measuring about five miles in length and less than three miles in width. Its total area is only thirteen square miles. This little piece of land made itself famous by what took place on it during the m...

＜p＞"IN THE preparation of this book the author has tried to give an interesting account of the invention and workings of a few of the machines and mechanical processes that are making the history of our time more wonderful and more dramatic than that of any other age since the world began. For heroic devotion to science in the face of danger and the scorn of their fellowmen, there is no class wh...

＜h3＞Dive into the wonders of nature with "Nature Readers: Seaside and Wayside No. 2" by Julia McNair Wright, a captivating exploration of coastal and countryside environments designed to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.＜/h3＞ ＜p＞Join Julia McNair Wright on an educational journey through diverse ecosystems, from the tranquil shores of the seaside to the vibrant pathway...

＜p＞Practicing Financial Literacy for Empowerment teaches techniques for understanding personal finance and investment. The book explores how gaining financial knowledge empowers individuals to take control of their financial futures. It covers essential topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt. The book also introduces strategies for building wealth through informed investm...

＜p＞"Sabotage varies from highly technical coup de main acts that require detailed planning and the use of specially-trained operatives, to innumerable simple acts which the ordinary individual citizen-saboteur can perform. This paper is primarily concerned with the latter type. Simple sabotage does not require specially prepared tools or equipment; it is executed by an ordinary citizen who may o...

＜p＞Explore the Fascinating History of Cataract Surgery with 'The Indian Operation of Couching for Cataract' by Robert Henry ElliotDelve into the rich history of ophthalmology and the ancient art of cataract surgery with 'The Indian Operation of Couching for Cataract' by Robert Henry Elliot. This insightful book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the origins and evolution of one of the old...

＜p＞"When observing the spectrum formed by looking at a long ve rtical slit through a simple prism, I noticed an elongated dark spot running up and down in the blue, and following the motion of the eye as it moved up and down the spectrum, but refusing to pass out of the blue into the other colours. It was plain that the spot belonged both to the eye and to the blue part of the spectrum. The resu...

＜h3＞Welcome to the enthralling world of "The Romance of Insect Life" by Edmund Selous, where the intricate wonders of the insect kingdom unfold in captivating detail, inviting readers to explore the hidden marvels of nature.＜/h3＞ ＜p＞Embark on a fascinating journey through the pages of this remarkable book as you delve into the extraordinary lives of insects, each page bursting with intriguin...

＜p＞Sex Hygiene is a 1942 American drama film short directed by John Ford and Otto Brower. The official U.S. military training film is in the instructional social guidance film genre, offering adolescent and adult behavioural advice, medical information, and moral exhortations. The Academy Film Archive preserved Sex Hygiene in 2007.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、...

＜p＞A historical book on how Wright Brothers invented aeroplanes. An intersting book by the famous Wright Brothers themselves. Wright Brothers are known as the pioneers of Aeronautical history of the world.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。...

＜p＞"IT is a wonderful fact in the swift expansion of mechanical knowledge and appliances of the last hundred years that while for unknown ages the wind was the only propelling force used for purposes of navigation, apart from the rude application of power through oars worked by men, the whole scheme of steam transport has grown, practically, to its present wonderful perfection within the lifetim...

＜p＞First published in the year 1869, the present book 'The Malay Archipelago, Volume 2' by the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, chronicles his scientific exploration, during the eight-year period 1854 to 1862, of the southern portion of the Malay Archipelago including Malaysia, Singapore, the islands of Indonesia, then known as the Dutch East Indies, and the island of New Guinea.＜/p＞...

＜p＞I have been induced to compile this brochure, as supplementary to the short description of Coca given in the “Extra Pharmacopeia,” on account of the attention this plant, and its alkaloid Cocaine, have excited during the past eighteen months.Although made known to us soon after the conquest of Peru by Pizarro ー more than three centuries ago ー the accounts travellers have given of Coca have ...

＜p＞Of what materials is the earth composed, and in what manner are these materials arranged? These are the first inquiries with which Geology is occupied, a science which derives its name from the Greek ge, the earth, and logos, a discourse. Previously to experience we might have imagined that investigations of this kind would relate exclusively to the mineral kingdom, and to the various rocks, ...

＜p＞The manner, in which Sir Isaac Newton has published his philosophical discoveries, occasions them to lie very much concealed from all, who have not made the mathematics particularly their study. He once, indeed, intended to deliver, in a more familiar way, that part of his inventions, which relates to the system of the world; but upon farther consideration he altered his design. -Introduction...

＜p＞The pleasure and profit which the translator has received from the great work here presented, have induced him to lay it before his fellow-teachers and students of Mathematics in a more accessible form than that in which it has hitherto appeared. The want of a comprehensive map of the wide region of mathematical scienceーa bird's-eye view of its leading features, and of the true bearings and r...

＜h3＞Welcome to the captivating world of "Less Than Kin" by Alice Duer Miller, where family secrets, romance, and societal expectations intertwine in a tale of love and betrayal.＜/h3＞ ＜p＞Join Alice Duer Miller, a master storyteller, as she weaves a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of New York society. Follow the lives of the Van Rennselaer siblings, whose comforlives are disrupte...

＜p＞My subject this evening is not the physical properties of crystals, not even their dynamics; it is merely the geometry of the structureーthe arrangement of the molecules in the constitution of a crystal. Every crystal is a homogeneous assemblage of small bodies or molecules. The converse proposition is scarcely true, unless in a very extended sense of the term crystal. I can best explain a hom...

＜p＞At the close of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth, our knowledge of the activities in the interior of matter experienced a development which surpassed the boldest hopes that could have been entertained by the chemists and physicists of the nineteenth century. The smallest particles of chemistry, the atoms of the elements, which hitherto had been approached merely by in...

＜p＞"The figures and descriptions contained in the works entitled “The Birds of America,” and “Ornithological Biography, or an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States,” having been issued in the miscellaneous manner which was thought best adapted to the occasion, or which was rendered necessary by circumstances, seemed to require a systematic index, in which the nomenclature s...

＜p＞First published in the year 2000, the present book 'The Mary Frances First Aid Book' by Jane Eayre Fryer consists of ready references of ordinary accidents and illnesses with their cures and home remedies. The home remedies suggested in this book are approved by experts.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こ...

＜p＞Understanding the Role of Reflection in Learning explores how reflecting on experiences enhances understanding and retention. The book highlights the importance of self-reflection in the learning process and how it deepens comprehension. It provides tools for reflecting on both successes and challenges to gain insights that improve future actions. By incorporating reflection into daily routin...

＜p＞"I DESIRE this evening to give you some account of the life and labours of a very noble EnglishmanーWilliam Harvey.William Harvey was born in the year 1578, and as he lived until the year 1657, he very nearly attained the age of 80. He was the son of a small landowner in Kent, who was sufficiently wealthy to send this, his eldest son, to the University of Cambridge; while he embarked the other...

＜p＞Several years ago I stood beside a cot in a hunter's cabin in the heart of the Bitter Root Mountains in Idaho, after a three days' ride, and watched a valuable young life go out as the result of an unattended compound fracture of the thigh. At another time I amputated a leg to prevent the spread of gangrene from a simple cut across the instep while the camper was splitting wood, an accident w...

＜p＞Welcome to the captivating world of "An English Woman-Sergeant in the Serbian Army" by Flora Sandes, where courage meets camaraderie and the spirit of adventure knows no bounds.Step into the extraordinary journey of Flora Sandes, a pioneering English woman who defied convention by joining the Serbian Army during World War I. Discover her riveting tale of resilience and determination as she ri...

＜p＞First published in the year 1621, Robert Burton's book 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' is written in a satirical tone which sometimes digresses the narrative from its core subject i.e., medical, and keeps it engaging for the reader.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページから...

＜p＞First published in the year 1914, the present book 'Power of Mental Imagery' by Warren Hilton, founder of the Society of Applied Science, the book is a the fifth in the series of twelve volumes on the applications of psychology to the problems of personal and business efficiency.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない...

＜p＞Understanding the Connection Between Humor and Resilience explores how laughter can enhance coping skills. The book highlights the psychological and physiological benefits of humor in difficult situations. It explains how humor can reduce stress, improve mood, and promote social connection, leading to greater resilience. By incorporating humor into their daily lives, readers can increase thei...