Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Join the international community of scientists and explore the world's most exciting discoveries . . .

Build a simple machine like the ancient Egyptians might have used to build the pyramids. Construct your own rocket thrusters to simulate those used by U.S. astronauts. Make your own paper using a 2,000-year-old recipe from China.

These are just some of the exciting projects you'll find in Science around the World, a fun and fact-filled book of experiments and activities highlighting scientific discoveries from throughout history that shaped the way we live. Travel from England to Australia, Germany to Japan, Mexico to Canada, as you explore some of history's most famous moments in physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and more. Each experiment includes a list of required materials, illustrations, and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions.

Learn to care for your feet and make them stronger with The Foot Book! Feet support us from the time we start walking, so why not be sure to always put your best foot forward? The Foot Bookis a fun and informative examination of foot-related issues, ranging from ankle pain, athlete's foot, bunions, and heel spurs. Covering issues experienced by both children and adults, the expert advice provides strategies for both care of existing issues and strategies for strengthening that will help prevent future discomfort. Dr. Todd Brennan and Dr. Leslie Johnston are a married podiatric couple practicing in Tampa, Florida. They met at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, now known as Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Brennan owns Healthy Feet Podiatry, the most popular podiatric group on YouTube, with nearly 400,000 subscribers. He has also been voted the best podiatrist in Tampa multiple years in a row. Dr. Brennan holds an undergraduate degree in Biology from Bridgewater College in Virginia and he is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery as well as the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He is a fellow of both organizations as well. Dr. Johnston is a podiatrist at a Tampa area hospital where she helps to teach and train podiatric residents. She holds an undergraduate degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology from Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Kentucky. She is double board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot and reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery. Together, the doctors coauthored the article "Underlying Synovial Sarcoma in a Patient with a History of CRPS: A Case Report," which was published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. They also coauthored the children's book The Footprint Hunt.

Influenced by artists such as Cindy Sherman, Lake's work demonstrates the innovation and continued influence of the 'Feminist Avant-Garde' movement on contemporary art today. Lake's work forms part of the public collection at the Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY as well as within numerous museums and galleries across Canada. Her work has been exhibited widely, including in the US at Jack Shainman Gallery, New York; Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art; Geffen Contemporary, Los Angeles; National Museum of Women in Art, DC and Santa Monica Museum of Art, California. This multi-author publication considers how Lake's ideas and practice developed over time from her hometown of Detroit to Montreal to Toronto, informed by the cultural character of each city. Featuring celebrated works as well as newly commissioned series, Introducing Suzy Lake reveals the richness and originality of her accomplishments as one of North America's most influential artists working today.