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A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder

By: James Riddick Partington

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A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder

By: James Riddick Partington

For nearly 600 years, from battles of the early 14th century to the dropping of the atomic bomb at Hiroshima, firearms derived from gunpowder and other chemicals defined the frightful extent of war. In this classic work, first published in 1960, distinguished historian James Riddick Partington provides a worldwide survey of the evolution of incendiary devices, Greek fire, and gunpowder. 21 illustrations.

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JHU Press

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0801859549

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9780801859540

A Short History of Chemistry

By: James Riddick Partington

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A Short History of Chemistry

By: James Riddick Partington

This classic exposition explores the origins of chemistry, alchemy, early medical chemistry, nature of atmosphere, theory of valency, laws and structure of atomic theory, and much more.

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450

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Courier Corporation

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0486659771

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God's Philosophers

How the Medieval World Laid the Foundations of Modern Science

By: James Hannam

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God's Philosophers

How the Medieval World Laid the Foundations of Modern Science

By: James Hannam

This is a powerful and a thrilling narrative history revealing the roots of modern science in the medieval world. The adjective 'medieval' has become a synonym for brutality and uncivilized behavior. Yet without the work of medieval scholars there could have been no Galileo, no Newton and no Scientific Revolution. In "God's Philosophers", James Hannam debunks many of the myths about the Middle Ages, showing that medieval people did not think the earth is flat, nor did Columbus 'prove' that it is a sphere; the Inquisition burnt nobody for their science nor was Copernicus afraid of persecution; no Pope tried to ban human dissection or the number zero. "God's Philosophers" is a celebration of the forgotten scientific achievements of the Middle Ages - advances which were often made thanks to, rather than in spite of, the influence of Christianity and Islam. Decisive progress was also made in technology: spectacles and the mechanical clock, for instance, were both invented in thirteenth-century Europe. Charting an epic journey through six centuries of history, "God's Philosophers" brings back to light the discoveries of neglected geniuses like John Buridan, Nicole Oresme and Thomas Bradwardine, as well as putting into context the contributions of more familiar figures like Roger Bacon, William of Ockham and Saint Thomas Aquinas.

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551

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Icon Books Ltd

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1848311583

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9781848311589

The Genesis of Science

How the Christian Middle Ages Launched the Scientific Revolution

By: James Hannam

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The Genesis of Science

How the Christian Middle Ages Launched the Scientific Revolution

By: James Hannam

The Not-So-Dark Dark Ages What they forgot to teach you in school: People in the Middle Ages did not think the world was flat The Inquisition never executed anyone because of their scientific ideologies It was medieval scientific discoveries, including various methods, that made possible Western civilization’s “Scientific Revolution” As a physicist and historian of science James Hannam debunks myths of the Middle Ages in his brilliant book The Genesis of Science: How the Christian Middle Ages Launched the Scientific Revolution. Without the medieval scholars, there would be no modern science. Discover the Dark Ages and their inventions, research methods, and what conclusions they actually made about the shape of the world.

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482

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Simon and Schuster

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1596982055

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Science and Technology Resources

A Guide for Information Professionals and Researchers

By: James E. Bobick,G. Lynn Berard

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Science and Technology Resources

A Guide for Information Professionals and Researchers

By: James E. Bobick,G. Lynn Berard

An indispensable resource for anyone wanting to create, maintain, improve, understand, or use the diverse information resources within a sci-tech library. Providing cutting-edge practices and tools in library and information science as well as a historical perspective on science and technology resources, Science and Technology Resources: A Guide for Information Professionals and Researchers begins with an overview of the nature of sci-tech literature, the information-seeking behavior of scientists and engineers, and an examination of the research cycle. Each of the 12 chapters focuses on a specific format, showcasing specific examples and representative resources in current practice. This practical guide will be invaluable to librarians, information specialists, engineering and science professionals, and students interested in acquiring a practical knowledge of science and technology resources. The comprehensive subject bibliographies provide a sci-tech library administrator with the resources to develop and maintain an effective science, technology, and engineering collection.

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300

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1591587948

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9781591587941

A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder

By: James Riddick Partington

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Book's by James Riddick Partington

A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder

A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder

A Short History of Chemistry

A Short History of Chemistry

God's Philosophers

God's Philosophers

The Genesis of Science

The Genesis of Science

Science and Technology Resources

Science and Technology Resources

A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder

A History of Greek Fire and Gunpowder

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