Thomson Elihu (51 results)

Soft cover. Condition: VG. 12pp extract, salvaged from a damaged copy of the Annual Report Of The Board Of Regents Of The Smithsonian Institution To July 1897. Housed in protective mylar report cover.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. pp333-358. Removed from ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHStNIAN INSTITUTION FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1900. Faint dampstaining around the margins of several pages, not affecting text, else G. In plastic report covers. From the introduction: "The great importance which electricity has attained in many departments of human activity is so constantly evident that we have difficulty in realizing how short is the time which has been occupied in its development. The latter half of the nineteenth century must ever remain memorable, not only for the great advances in nearly all the useful arts, but for the peculiarly rapid electric progress, and the profound effect which it has had upon the lives and business of the people.".…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. pp 317-330, disbound.a summary of advanced in electricity, reprinted from the Sun.

Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content has toning to page ends. DJ with some edge wear, tears and fading. Tape repairs.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1937 FIRST EDITION. Original green paper covered boards with black lettering front. The book has black ink spotting to lower outside cover corners, chipping to spine ends, solid binding, no foxing, no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, most pages unopened (not cut open meaning the book was never read). White Mountain New England poem by professor who loved climbing there, published posthumously. The book measures 155mm tall x 116mm and has introduction page and 4 pages of poem with more that 17 blank pages as issued (nothing missing -- just a weird publication), b/w portrait photo of author. PHOTO IS OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.…

Hardcover. Small water stain, few ink drops on cover, else very good condition (no dust jacket). . Pages not numbered. Electrical engineer; one of the founders of the General Electric Co. A poem, posthumously published fifty years after it was written.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Frontispiece, 80 pp; illus. Original 1/4-cloth and printed boards. Very Good. First Edition.

Soft cover. Condition: VG. 12pp extract, printed in double columns, illustrated with 2 drawings by Will, and 9 cathodographs, salvaged from damaged issues of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume LII, No. 1, May, 1896. Housed in protective mylar report cover.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. None. First Edition. Includes Thomson's important correspondence with Edison and others, and an extensive bibliography. A pristine copy in the original brown cloth.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good, internally clean, solid hard cover First Printing with a review slip laid in; some smudging of soiling on the top edge. The Very Good dust jacket is lightly worn but complete except for some tiny chips along the edge.…

8vo. xiii, [1], 358 pp. 19 illus. on plates, index. Original full gilt-stamped red cloth; spine faded, paper label affixed to spine. Embossed stamp of Carnegie Institution [HALE]. Severe offsetting due to newspaper inserts at rear (with paperclip damage). Good.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. MIT Press Cambridge, MA November 1971 8vo. 569 pages. grey cloth boards lightly shelf worn. binding tight. pages bright.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the realm of electricity at high pressures, a field that has undergone significant advancements over the years. The author, a prominent figure in electrical engineering, provides a firsthand account of the evolution of high-pressure electrical phenomena, from early frictional machines to contemporary high-frequency coils and transformer systems. Along the way, the book explores the practical applications of high-pressure electricity, including its use in medical imaging, wireless communication, and ozone generation. Through a blend of historical perspective and technical insights, the author illuminates the intricate relationship between electrical phenomena and their practical implications. By shedding light on the mysteries of electricity at high pressures, this book not only deepens our understanding of this fascinating subject but also underscores its transformative impact on various scientific and technological fields. 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.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a valuable introduction to the fundamentals of algebra, written with an approach built from the ground up to foster a profound understanding of the concepts. It provides a systematic and thorough treatment of the subject, carefully balancing concepts, methods, and examples to support a rigorous yet approachable learning experience. The book is designed to equip readers with the foundational knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary to confidently navigate more advanced mathematical topics. Through lucid explanations and guided exercises, the author leads readers to a comprehensive grasp of algebraic principles and techniques, from operations with polynomials to in-depth discussions on roots and equations. By blending historical context with contemporary insights, this book not only provides a solid footing in algebra but also illustrates its enduring relevance and applicability across various fields. 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.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

8vo. xiv, 569 pp. Frontis. port., figs., bibliog., index. Brown cloth, dust-jacket; jacket price clipped. Very good. Gascoigne 6867.1.

FIRST EDITION. 234 x 157 mm. xiv, 569 pp. Frontis. port., Figs., bibliog., index. Brown cloth, dust-jacket; jacket worn, else fine.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 38.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. . . . . 8vo, hardcover. No dj, green cloth. Vg condition. Five annual Abstracts, bound together, original paper covers included. Upper spine edge slightly frayed; covers and contents clean, no marking or writing. Binding sturdy, square and tight. appx 600 pp., several foldout illustrations, plus some illustrations in the text. Many papers included, primarily on civil engineering and public health subjects, but also on a range of others, such as instrumentation, electrical engineering and photography. One paper of particular note: 'The Edison Central-Station Electric Lighting System' by William J. Jenks, a close associate of Thomas Edison. Jenks' lecture (13 pp.) describes the Edison Company's early municipal lighting operations in New York City, with some added coverage of its contemporaneous project in Brockton, MA. Thomson's lecture (6 pp., 1886) is on the subject of the then newly developed technique of electric arc welding. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. F.E. Ives, Prof. Lippmann s Heliochromy, pp 141-148; Elihu Thomson, Induction of Electric Currents and Induction Coils , pp 81-101; William P. Mason, Notes on some Cases of Drinking Water and Disease , pp 356-465, which is a very interesting report on water pollution, principally along the Mohawk and Hudson rivers, and considering sewage and typhus. Edwin J. Houston, Artificial Rain-making , pp 308-315; Vauclain s Compound Engine, pp 1-11; Vauclain s Driving- and Truck-Wheel Centres, pp 12-16; The Wooten Locomotive , pp161-171; Coleman Sellers, Utilization of Niagara Falls , pp 30-53; C.J. H. Woodbury, Conflagrations in Cities , pp 129-141, 207 223;these articles and many other to be found in this full volume: in "Journal of the Franklin Institute", published by the Institute, Philadelphia, vol 132, nos. 787-792, July-December 1891. Vi, 474pp. Bound in half-calf and marbled boards, raised bands. Ex-library, with the usual stamps on title page, rear of plates. That said, still a VERY GOOD, solid copy.…

Condition: Gut. Originalbroschur. Einband gerändert sonst gut erhalten. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 98.