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  • Forty Centuries of Ink

    by David Nunes Carvalho ...
    "Forty Centuries of Ink" by David Nunes Carvalho is a fascinating exploration of the history of writing and ink, tracing its evolution from ancient civilizations to modern times. The book delves into the various materials and techniques used throughout the centuries, highlighting the significance of ink in the development of literature, art, and communication. Carvalho's meticulous research and ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Forty Centuries of Ink

    by David Nunes Carvalho ...
    Or, A chronological narrative concerning ink and its backgrounds, introducing incidental observations and deductions, parallels of time and color phenomena, bibliography, chemistry, poetical effusions, citations, anecdotes and curiosa together with some evidence respecting the evanescent character of most inks of to-day and an epitome of chemico-legal ink. ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Practical Introduction to Human-in-the-Loop Cyber-Physical Systems

    by Fernando Boavida, David Nunes, Jorge Sa Silva ...
    Series series IEEE Press
    The first book focusing on one of the hottest new topics in Internet of Things systems research and developmentStudies estimate that by 2020 we will have a vast Internet of Things (IoT) network comprising 26 billion connected devices, including everything from light bulbs to refrigerators, coffee makers to cars. From the beginning, the concept of cyber-physical systems (CPS), or the sensing and ... Read more

    $145.99 CAD

  • Forty Centuries of Ink

    by David Nunes Carvalho ...
    The unfortunate conditions surrounding the almost universal use of the oddly named commercial and with few exceptions record inks, and the so-called modern paper, is the motive for the writing of this book. The numerous color products of coal tar, now so largely employed in the preparation of ink, and the worse material utilized in the manufacture of the hard-finished writing papers, menace the ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

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  • Lesser Beasts

    A Snout-to-Tail History of the Humble Pig

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  • A Guide to the History of Perfume - A Selection of Vintage Articles on the Uses and Progress of Perfumery

    by Various ...
    This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of model engineering. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Biography of English Gardens and Their Flowers

    by Janet Merza ...
    A book for both armchair gardeners and the more active variety. It describes the way English gardens evolved over the centuries, reflecting the social changes experienced from the earliest times to the turn of the nineteenth century. It also gives a brief history of nearly 50 of the most popular garden flowers, telling the stories behind their arrival in England and the ways we used them before ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Hive

    The Story of the Honeybee and Us

    by Bee Wilson ...
    Ever since men first hunted for honeycomb in rocks and daubed pictures of it on cave walls, the honeybee has been seen as one of the wonders of nature: social, industrious, beautiful, terrifying. No other creature has inspired in humans an identification so passionate, persistent, or fantastical.The Hive recounts the astonishing tale of all the weird and wonderful things that humans believed about ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD

  • The Art Of Enameling Upon Metals

    by Alexander Fisher ...
    This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on enamelling metal, with interesting historical information, simple instructions, comprehensive explanations, helpful tips, and more. It was originally designed for artists, art connoisseurs, and young art students who enjoy enamelling and know something of its basics. Although old, “The Art Of Enameling Upon Metal” contains a wealth of timeless ... Read more

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    by C. Henri Leonard ...
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  • History of Embalming and of Preparations in Anatomy, Pathology, and Natural History

    by J.N. Gannal ...
    This is a history of the process of embalming dead bodies, something that people have been doing for thousands of years. From the preface: “I have considered it my duty to give here the details of the composition of the liquids employed, either as baths or injections, by the physician and naturalist; the interest of science imposing on me this obligation. But, as regards embalming, the same motive ... Read more

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