Focusing on the groundbreaking concept of blood circulation, this classic work presents William Harvey's extensive research through dissections and vivisections that challenged existing theories about the heart's function. The new edition features an updated translation, making it accessible for both classroom settings and general readers. It also includes an introductory essay and footnotes to enhance understanding of this pivotal moment in the scientific revolution and modern medicine.
Forty-one-year-old Miami real estate broker Clay Redmond is living the good life. He thinks his plan to retire early is unfolding nicely until his longtime business partner screws him out of his interest in a choice piece of real estate. After he tries-and fails-to recoup his investment via a nasty court battle, Redmond begins to plot his revenge. Redmond's plan includes not only eliminating his crooked business partner, but also seducing his beautiful and considerably younger wife, Vanessa. As he concocts an elaborate scheme that takes him to the heart of Fidel Castro's Cuba, Santo Domingo, and the Andes Mountains of South America where he conspires with a powerful Spaniard drug lord, Redmond unintentionally falls in love with Vanessa, all while attempting to seek justice and recover his retirement nest egg. But as he presses on into perilous territory, Redmond soon discovers that he is not only the hunter, but also the hunted. In this gripping mystery, a middle-aged real estate broker embarks on a vengeful quest where he must risk everything in an attempt to ensure his former business partner and his cronies receive their comeuppance.
"Environmental Systems Engineering and Economics" explores optimization, economics, and systems engineering for environmental resource management. It covers optimization theory, algorithms, and methodologies, including linear and nonlinear programming. The book features case studies on water management issues in various regions and offers numerous example problems.
William Harvey's On the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals is a classic work of the scientific revolution and of modern medicine, for in it he famously argued, with extensive evidence based on dissections and vivisections, for the circulation of the blood. It also overturned the longstanding theories of the heart's movement and function. This new edition is suitable for classroom use and for general interest. In addition to an updated translation, it also contains an introductory essay and footnotes.
This reprint preserves the original text from 1845, offering readers a glimpse into the historical context and literary style of the time. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in classic literature, showcasing the themes and narratives that shaped the era. The book invites readers to explore the cultural and societal influences reflected in its pages, making it a significant addition to any collection of historical works.
This classic work on the architectural history of Chichester Cathedral provides a comprehensive account of the building's origins, development, and artistic features, as well as a detailed examination of the causes and consequences of the fall of the tower and spire in 1861. Lavishly illustrated with plates and drawings, the book offers a fascinating insight into the history and aesthetics of Gothic architecture.
Jerusalem is one of the world's most historically and culturally significant cities, and this book provides a detailed overview of its past and present. George Williams and Robert Willis cover topics such as the city's religious significance, its architectural landmarks, and its modern political situation. The authors write in an engaging and accessible style, making this book a great choice for both scholars and casual readers.
This book is for anyone who has ever been in love; who has even been infatuated with someone, who has ever found someone so desirable that you have lost your focus; who has ever been rejected by that ONE; who has longed for someone so badly that it made you quake with emotion. If you have felt how and its many facets love feels, then these poems may be of interest.
