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Page 287 - Engineering. THE HANDBOOK OF OPTICS. New Edition. Edited by T. OLVER HARDING, BA 298 Illustrations. Post 8vo, 5^. cloth. " Written by one of the ablest English scientific writers, beautifully and elaborately illustrated."— Mechanics
Page 287 - POPULAR PHYSICS. Containing Magnitude and Minuteness, the Atmosphere, Meteoric Stones, Popular Fallacies, Weather Prognostics, the Thermometer, the Barometer, Sound, &c. 85 Illustrations, cloth gilt, 2s.
Page 286 - Whether we consider the liberality and beauty of the Illustrations, the charm of the writing; or the durable interest of the matter, we must express our belief that there is hardly to be found...
Page 286 - Containing : Air — Earth — Fire— Water— Time — The Almanack — Clocks and Watches — Spectacles —Colour — Kaleidoscope — Pumps — Man — The Eye — The Printing Press— The Potter's Art — Locomotion and Transport — The Surface of the Earth, or First Notions of Geography. (From the "Museum of Science and Art.") With 233 Illustrations.
Page 288 - A very convenient class-book for junior students in private schools. It is intended to convey, In clear and precise terms, general notions of all the principal divisions of Physical Science."— British Quarterly Review.
Page 24 - ... expelled with a view to reduce the weight and bulk of the body. The amount also varies with temperature and pressure of the atmosphere, in such a manner that it is increased with a falling barometer and a rising temperature, until the equilibrium is established by profuse perspiration or urination. Hence it is impossible to give more than a general idea of the amount of water which the body requires daily ; but when a calculation is made of the quantity which is emitted by the kidneys, skin,...
Page 288 - Familiar Letters on Chemistry, in its relations to physiology, Dietetics, Agriculture, Commerce, and Political Economy. By JUSTUS VON LIEBIG.
Page 111 - ... regarded as a valuable addition to coffee. It varies much in quality and purity, and therefore care should be exercised in its purchase. It is also more economical to purchase it separate from the coffee, and to mix the two in such proportions as may best please the consumer. SECTION XII. — ALCOHOLS. It would be inconsistent with the plan of this work to enter largely into the discussion of the use of alcohols, both because the subject is one of great extent, and because opinions upon it vary...
Page 286 - Things. — Fire. Locomotion and Transport, their Influence and Progress. The Moon. Common Things.— The Earth. The Electric Telegraph. Terrestrial Heat. The Sun. Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Barometer, Safety Lamp, and Whitworth's Alicrometric Apparatus.
Page 286 - Ante : their Manners and Habits. The Surface of the Earth. or First Notions of Geography. Science and Poetry. The Bee. Steam Navigation. Electro-Motive Power. Thunder, Lightning, and the Aurora Borealis. The Printing Press.