From Zed Books, New York, NY, U.S.A. Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Fifth edition. 8vo. 411 pp. Green cloth. Very Good. Mild wear to boards. Translated by Thomas J. McCormick. Seller Inventory # x08293
Title: Popular Scientific Lectures
Publisher: Open Court
Publication Date: 1943
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Seller: Zubal-Books, Since 1961, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. 411 pp., PAPERBACK, very good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Seller Inventory # ZB1302031
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Seller: Tim's Used Books Provincetown Mass., Provincetown, MA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Binding neatly split in the middle; all pages secure and tight. No marks in text. Not a library book. Ships in a cardboard enclosure. Tim's Used Books, open shop in Provincetown, Massachusetts, buyers and sellers of good books at fair prices since 1991. Come visit! Please contact us if downsizing your library; we travel worldwide to buy good collections. Seller Inventory # 24011948
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Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fundamental nature of liquids and their ability to form unexpected shapes. Tracing the historical development of scientific understanding of liquids, the author delves into the work of pioneers like Pythagoras, Euclid, and Leibnitz, revealing the evolution of thought on the subject. The book then focuses on the groundbreaking work of Plateau of Ghent, who unveiled the true cause of liquid form, highlighting how gravity can be counteracted to observe the inherent shapes of liquids. Using vivid examples, the author introduces the principle of least surface area as the driving force behind liquid formations, and argues that the beauty of these forms is a consequence of this fundamental principle. Drawing parallels to the intricate structure of the human ear and the workings of music, the author illuminates the profound connection between the simple principle of least surface area and the complexity of the natural world. This book offers a captivating exploration of a seemingly simple yet endlessly fascinating subject, demonstrating the power of scientific inquiry to unveil the underlying beauty of natural phenomena. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330073971_0
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Seller: Save With Sam, North Miami, FL, U.S.A.
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