Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Science in the Ancient World presents a worldwide history of science, from prehistoric times through the medieval period. It covers Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas and includes topics ranging from alchemy and astrology to psychology and physics. This work spans prehistory to 1500 CE, examining thousands of years of history in four world regions: Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Highlights of this period include the onset of civilization and science in Mesopotamia and Egypt, the accomplishments of the ancient Greeks between 700 BCE and 100 CE, the adaptation of Greek science by the Romans, the spread of Greek science during the Hellenistic Age, the expansion of Islamic power and commensurate scientific knowledge, and the development of science and philosophy in ancient China and India. Focusing on the history of the science that blossomed in the above regions, scientific disciplines covered include alchemy, astronomy, astrology, agriculture, architecture, biology, botany, chemistry, engineering, exploration, geography, hydraulics, institutions of science, marine science, mathematics, medicine, meteorology, military science, myth and religion, philosophy, philosophy of science, psychology, physics, and social sciences. In all of these fields, theory and application are explored, as are leading individuals and schools of thought, centers of intellectual activity, and notable accomplishments and inventions. Coverage provides global view of science in the ancient world Short topical sections offer objective, fundamental information about science from antiquity through the Middle Ages Each section cites works for further reading, and the book closes with a selected, general bibliography A detailed timeline places important people, events, and discoveries into chronological context

Originally published in 1867. The well illustrated contents include early information on all aspects of poultry including: - Housing Management Hatching and Rearing Table Poultry Breeding for Show Cochins Brahmas Malays and Indian Game Game Fowls Dorkings Spanish, Minorcas and Leghorns Hamburghs French Breeds American Breeds Bantams Turkeys Guinea Fowl Ducks Geese Swans and much more. Many of the earliest poultry books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This early work on Pigeon Keeping is an engrossing read for any pigeon enthusiast of historian of the hobby, but also contains much information that is still pertinent and practical today. Extensively illustrated with explanatory diagrams and text photographs, forming a complete how-to guide. Contents Include: The Loft and Aviary, Management-Breeding, Rearing, Feeding, Selection-Crossing versus In-Breeding, The Moult, Judging, Showing, Preparation, The English Carrier, The Dragoon, Barb, and Antwerp, The Pouter, The Norwich Cropper, And The Pigmy Pouter, The Frill Family, Show Homer, Exhibition Homer and Genuine Flying Homer, The Tumbler Family, Other Varieties, Sporting Pigeons, Squab-Rearing for Table Purposes, Diseases, and Pigeons As Messengers. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Nature is all around us, in the beautiful but also in the unappealing and functional, and from the awe-inspiring to the mundane. It is vital that we learn to see the agency of the natural world in all things that make our lives possible, comfortable and profitable. The Ecology of Everyday Things pulls back the veil of our familiarity on a range of 'everyday things' that surround us, and which we perhaps take too much for granted. This key into the magic world of the everyday can enable us to take better account of our common natural inheritance. Professor James Longhurst, Assistant Vice Chancellor, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) For many people, ecosystems may be a remote concept, yet we eat, drink, breathe and interface with them in every moment of our lives. In this engaging textbook, ecosystems scientist Dr. Mark Everard considers a diversity of 'everyday things', including fascinating facts about their ecological origins: from the tea we drink, to the things we wear, read and enjoy, to the ecology of communities and space flight, and the important roles played by germs and 'unappealing creatures' such as slugs and wasps. In today's society, we are so umbilically connected to ecosystems that we fail to notice them, and this oversight blinds us to the unsustainability of everyday life and the industries and policy environment that supports it. The Ecology of Everyday Things takes the reader on an enlightening, fascinating voyage of discovery, all the while soundly rooted in robust science. It will stimulate awareness about how connected we all are to the natural world and its processes, and how important it is to learn to better treat our environment. Ideal for use in undergraduate- and school-level teaching, it will also interest, educate, engage and enthuse a wide range of less technical audiences.

Written by a seasoned Prophet and reputable Spiritual Scientist, His Lordship Bishop Bassey Effiong Orok; Everlasting Arts and Sciences volume 2 unveils more than 4000 secrets of the universe, natures, souls, destinies, spirits, man, earth and its components and creatures. Vital issues like the World's Holiest City, different manifestations of our first parents (Adam and Eve) on Earth, the Earth's most important and costly portion (city) are unveiled. Mystery in names, most blessed moment since the creation of the Earth, and the chemistry behind the physical manifestation of the Almighty God on Earth are also unveiled.
Another (final) change in the world climate, release and withdrawal of keys to immortal and from mortal music are here revealed. In-depth knowledge on the spiritual composition of man, animal, fish, bird, fire, thunder and air; forces behind talking, sleeping, tongue; witchcraft and the causes of population on Earth; the different spiritual essences attached to each continent of the world, the pasting of the flag of victory of good over evil in all continents of the world are among other revealing secrets in this book. The New Name of the Almighty God is again exposed for man's consumption and eternal blessings. Equally, those portions earthquake cannot occur, and why bigger nations will come to their knees are also unveiled. Endless number and figure of Final Judgment, the composition of perpetual life, the original location of the Garden of Eden, the composition of the Bottomless Pit and the Mark of Salvation are also some of the important contents. It is a book for all races, tongues, nations and colours, of this last generation.

Originally published in 1903 by Gilbertson & Page Ltd. The book comprises a routine of management for the successful rearing of pheasants. Contents include: Pheasants and Sport - Concerning Eggs - Aviary Construction - Catching up Pheasants - Equipment - Sitting Fowls - Management - The Rearing Field - Removal to Covert - Coverts - Diseases etc. Many of the earliest shooting books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Working Dog Vol. II - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breeds from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many of them now rare and much sought-after works, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day. These books are treasure troves of information about the breeds - The physical points, temperaments, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are discussed and pictured; and the history of each breed and pedigrees of famous champions are also provided. The contents were well illustrated with numerous photographs of leading and famous dogs of that era and these are all reproduced to the highest quality. Books used include: The Illustrated Book Of The Dog Vero Shaw (1879), The Show Dog by H. W. Huntington (1901), About Our Dogs by A. Croxton Smith (1931) and many others. The breeds in this Volume include: The Newfoundland, the Schnauzer and the St, Bernard.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Coming of age in the rugged and unforgiving Southwest may not suit the faint-of-heart, but it is the perfect landscape for a compelling and humorous memoir of a lad who endured a mid-1900s cowboy upbringing in rural Arizona and New Mexico. Growing Up Cowboy chronicles the foibles and fortunes of its author, Ralph Reynolds (a.k.a. Luna Kid), in an engaging and heartfelt fashion. From wrangling ornery critters to finding first love, the Luna Kid confesses all and regales the reader with vivid stories imparted with an abundance of wit and humility. So saddle up and ride along as the Luna Kid introduces you to a helping of the Southwest's fascinating terrain and colorful characters. And along the way shows you the irreverent side of adolescence adventure and the human side of growing up cowboy. Growing Up Cowboy can be found on the shelves of the National Cowboy Museum Library, and selections from the book have been reprinted by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.

The Sussex Spaniel - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many of them now rare and much sought-after works, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day. These books are treasure troves of information about the breed - The physical points, temperaments, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are discussed and pictured; and the history of the breed and pedigrees of famous champions are also provided. The contents were well illustrated with numerous photographs of leading and famous dogs of that era and these are all reproduced to the highest quality. Books used include: My Dog And I by H. W. Huntington (1897), The Kennel Encyclopaedia by J. Sidney Turner (1911), Hutchinson's Dog Encyclopaedia by Walter Hutchinson (1935) and many others.