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The Russian arm.
Date: 1963- Books
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Curious observations upon the manners, customs, usages, different languages, government, mythology, chronology, antient and modern geography, ceremonies, religion, mechanics, astronomy, medicine, physics, natural history, commerce, arts, and sciences, of the several nations of Asia, Africa, and America. Translated from the French of M. L'Abbé Lambert. Vol. ... .
Lambert, Claude François, 1705-1765.Date: [1752]- Archives and manuscripts
M0001978: Close-up photograph of the iron hand of Clephane complete with arm piece showing the palm and mechanism, also known as the Hand of Carslogie, a 16th century iron prosthetic hand formerly in the posession of the family Clephane of Carslogie
Date: June 1931Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/18/55Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Books
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The physician's pulse-watch; or, an essay to explain the old art of feeling the pulse, and to improve it by the help of a pulse-watch. In three parts. I. The Old Galenic Art of Feeling the Pulse is describ'd, and many of its Errors corrected: The true Use of the Pulses, and their Causes, Differences and Prognostications by them, are fully explain'd, and Directions given for Feeling the Pulse by the Pulse-Watch, or Minute-Glass. II. A New Mechanical Method is propos'd for preserving Health, and prolonging Life, and for curing Diseases by the help of the Pulse-Watch, which shews the Pulses when they exceed or are deficient from the natural. III. The Chinese Art of Feeling the Pulse is describ'd; and the Imitation of their Practice of Physick, which is grounded on the Observation of the Pulse, is recommended. To which is added, An Extract out of Andrew Cleyer, concerning the Chinese Art of Feeling the Pulse. By Sir John Floyer, Knight.
Floyer, John, Sir, 1649-1734.Date: 1707- Pictures
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Interior of a pharmaceutical laboratory with people at work; the shop is visible through a doorway. Engraving, 1747.
Date: December 1747Reference: 16047i- Books
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The posthumous works of Robert Hooke, M.D. S.R.S. Geom. Prof. Gresh. &c. containing his Cutlerian lectures, and other discourses, read at the meetings of the illustrious Royal Society. In which I. The present Deficiency of Natural Philosophy is discoursed of, with the Methods of rendering it more certain and beneficial. II. The Nature, Motion and Effects of Light are treated of, particularly that of the Sun and Comets. III. An Hypothetical Explication of Memory; how the Organs made use of by the Mind in its Operation may be Mechanically understood. IV. An Hypothesis and Explication of the cause of Gravity, or Gravitation, Magnetism, &c. V. Discourses of Earthquakes, their Causes and Effects, and Histories of several; to which are annext, Physical Explications of several of the Fables in Ovid's Metamorphoses, very different from other Mythologick Interpreters. VI. Lectures for improving Navigation and Astronomy, with the Descriptions of several new and useful Instruments and Contrivances; the whole full of curious Disquisitions and Experiments. Illustrated with sculptures. To these discourses is prefixt the author's life, giving an Account of his Studies and Employments, with an Enumeration of the many Experiments, Instruments, Contrivances and Inventions, by him made and produc'd as Curator of Experiments to the Royal Society. Publish'd by Richard Waller, R. S. Secr.
Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703.Date: 1705- Books
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A compleat body of arithmetick, in four books, Viz: Book I. Part 1. Integers. 2. Fractions. Book II. 1. Geodaeticals. 2. Figurals. Book III. 1. Decimals. 2. Astronomicals. Part 3. Logarithmes. 4. Cossicks. 5. Surds. 6. Algebra. Book IV. 1. Ratio's. 2. Proportions disjunct. 3. Proportions continued. 4. Aequations, &c. Wherein the Whole Nature of Numbers, with their Simple and Comparative Elements in all the Parts of Arithmetick, are plainly Declared, and fully Handled. Every Part Explain'd by Necessary Rules, Cases, Theorems, Questions, Observations, and Variety of Operations: Illustrated by sundry Tables, Diagrams, and very many Examples. Together with divers Etymologies, Symboles, Characters, and Abreviations for Artificial Terms, Words, Names, and Denominations: The Whole digested into a succinct, and orderly Method; and delivered in a familiar Style. To every Part is added, Excellent Rules of Practice; which makes it very Useful to Merchants, and all that would understand Accounts, or the Mathematical and Mechanical Arts and Sciences. With Many Large and Exact Tables of all Sorts of Coins, Weights, Measures, &c. Ancient and Modern, in most Countries, reduced to our own: The Best that has yet been extant. By Samuel Jeake, merchant.
Jeake, Samuel, 1623-1690.Date: MDCCI. [1701]- Books
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A new, complete, and universal body, or system of natural history; being a grand, accurate, and extensive display of animated nature. Containing accurate descriptions and faithful histories of all the several classes of animals, which inhabit the air, the earth, and the water, in the several parts of the world. Including an authentic account of all the infinite variety of beasts, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, and amphibious creatures, such as frogs, lizards, serpents, &c. ... Comprehending also, a general and very particular account and description of all kinds of vegetables, fossils, shells, minerals, &c.-and a theory of the earth in general. Comprising likewise a genuine history of waters, stones, roots, barks, ... Together with a curious historical account and description of the various classes of animalcules, which are visible only by the assistance of microscopes. ... The whole comprehending all the valuable discoveries and observations of former writers on the subject, and collectors of natural curiosities; namely those of Buffon, Linnaeus, Goldsmith, Hill, Brookes, Kenrick, Ward, Smellie, Albin, Berkinhout, Forster, Thickness, Watson, Banks, Solander, Sir Ashton Lever, Pennant, ... In this work will likewise be given, a particular account of the properties, virtues, and various uses of all the different subjects of natural history, in medicine, mechanics, manufactures, &c. To which will also be added, a copious index of the whole contents of the work. ... Written by a society of gentlemen, ... And published under the immediate inspection of George Henry Millar, Esq. author of that universally approved work, entitled, The new and universal system of geography; or, A complete modern history and description of the whole world:-which now publishing in only eighty numbers, one or two which may be had at a time, price only 6d. each, embellished with fine copper-plates, .... making a large folio volume. Price 2l. 8s. bound in calf and leather.
Society of Gentlemen.Date: [1785]- Books
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The posthumous works of Robert Hooke ... containing his Cutlerian lectures, and other discourses, read at the meetings of the illustrious Royal Society ... Illustrated with sculptures. To these discourses is prefixt the author's life, giving an account of his studies and employments, with an enumeration of the many experiments, instruments, contrivances and inventions, by him made and produc'd as Curator of Experiments to the Royal Society / publish'd by Richard Waller.
Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703.Date: 1705- Books
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The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins, late Lord Bishop of Chester. Containing, I. The discovery of a new world: or, a discourse tending to prove, that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in the moon. With a discourse of the possibility of a passage thither. II. That 'tis probable our earth is one of the planets. III. Mercury: or, the secret and swift messenger. Shewing how a man may with privacy and speed communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance. IV. Mathematical magick: or the wonders that may be perform'd by mechanical geometry. V. An abstract of his essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language. To which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works.
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.Date: MDCCVIII. [1708] [1707-08]- Pictures
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A mechanism to enable an armless person to write with a pen by operating a treadle with the foot. Engraving by G. Gladwin after R. Cocking, ca. 1820.
Stack, G. F., Captain.Date: [1820?]Reference: 44589i- Books
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The new world of words: or, universal English dictionary. Containing an account of the original or proper sense, and various significations of all hard words derived from other languages, viz. Hebrew, Arabick, Syriack, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, British, Saxon, Danish, Dutch, &c. as now made use of in our English Tongue. Together with a brief and Plain explication of all terms relating to any of the arts and sciences, either Liberal or Mechanical, viz. Grammar, Rhetorick, Logick, Theology, Law, Metaphysicks, Ethicks, Natural Philosophy, Physick, Surgery, Anatomy, Chymistry, Pharmacy, Botanicks, Arithmetick, Geometry, Astronomy, Astrology, Cosmography, Geography, Hydrography, Navigation, Architecture, Fortification, Dialling, Surveying, Gauging, Opticks, Catoptricks, Dioptricks, Perspective, Musick, Mechanicks, Staticks, Chiromancy, Physiognomy, Heraldry, Merchandize, Maritime and Military Affairs, Agriculture, Gardening, Handicrafts, Jewelling, Painting, Carving, Engraving; Confectionery, Cookery, Horsemanship, Hawking, Hunting, Fowling, Fishing, &c, To which is added, the interpretation of proper names of men and women, that derive their Original from the above-mention'd Ancient and Modern Tongues, with those of Writs and Processes at Law: Also the Greek and Latin Names of divers sorts of Animals, Plants, Metals, Minerals, &c. and several other remarkable Matters more particularly express'd in the Preface. Compiled by Edward Phillips, Gent.
Phillips, Edward, 1630-1696?.Date: MDCCVI. [1706]- Books
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John Tait's directory, for the city of Glasgow, villages of Anderston, Calton, and Gorbals; also for the towns of Paisley, Greenock, Port-Glasgow, and Kilmarnock, from the 15th May 1783, to the 15th May 1784. Containing. Alphabetical Lists of the Names and Places of Abode of the Gentlemen, Clergy, Merchants, Traders, Mechanics; and all other Persons in public Business; where, at one View, you have a plain Direction, pointing out the Streets, Wynds, Lanes, Closes, and other Places of their Residence in these Towns. Together with. Separate Lists of the Magistrates, Ministers, Procurators, Physicians and Surgeons, Midwives, and Messengers at Arms, also the arrival and departure of the Post at and from Glasgow. Carriers quarters, Stage Coaches, &c. &c. &c.
Tait, John, of Glasgow.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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The sportsman's directory: or, tractate on gunpowder, founded on a series of experiments: together with some remarks and suggestions on fire-arms. Containing, I. The advantage of small-grained powder. II. The most simple and perfect method of proving its strength. III. The unnecessary expenditure of Government powder. IV. Advantages of a Marine corps of Artillery. V. Cannon and carronades formed contrary to mechanical principles. VI. The principle on which guns burst. Vii. Muskets extremely defective. Viii. The principle of rifle barrels mistaken. IX. Choice of guns for the sportsman, with many useful instructions on the art of shooting flying. X. On Pistols-Outlines of Duelling. To which is added, a table of gun barrels, for the Use of Sportsmen, with their proper Charges and Killing Distances. By George Montagu, Esq.
Montagu, George, 1751-1815.Date: M.DCC.XCII. [1792]- Books
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Amusement for starving mechanics. For the benefit of The tythe and tax club. Shortly will be performed, The comical tragedy of long faces, Prepared by a Herd of wolves in Sheep's Cloathing, Under the Direction of a Gang of Cut-Throats, Plunderers, and Assassins, When they and their deluded Followers are a Third Time, by a Decee of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon, To call upon their God To bless their Arms and sanctify their Crimes: The Friends of Mankind, Are desired at the same time, to pray earnestly to the God of Elijah, to continue his protection and assistance to the Righteous in their own defence to ̀̀abate the pride, assuage ̀̀the malice, and confound the devices,'' of the cruel and tyrannical Butchers of the human race, and to humble their iron hearts to speedy terms of peace and submission.
Date: [1795]- Books
The ghost that haunted octopus / Len Wein, writer ; Ross Andru [penciller] ; Mike Esposito [inker].
Wein, Len.Date: 1976- Archives and manuscripts
Experiments on absorption and excretion of iron in man
Date: 1937Reference: GC/97/B.2Part of: McCance, Robert Alexander (1898-1993), and Widdowson, Elsie May (1908-2000)- Videos
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Operative reduction of a badly set fracture of a bone by means of the rotation process.
Date: 1927- Books
The Neurosciences and Music IV : Learning and Memory / issue editors, Katie Overy, Isabelle Peretz, Robert J. Zatorre, Luisa Lopez and Maria Majno.
Neurosciences and Music 2011 : Edinburgh, Scotland)Date: 2012- Videos
Human version 2.0.
Date: 2006- Books
The final epidemic : physicians and scientists on nuclear war / edited by Ruth Adams and Susan Cullen.
Date: [1981]- Books
Fictions of the cosmos : science and literature in the seventeenth century / Frédérique Aït-Touati ; translated by Susan Emanuel.
Aït-Touati, Frédérique, 1977-Date: [2011], ©2011- Digital Images
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Stem cell transfer of mitochondria
Queen's University Belfast- Archives and manuscripts
ADMINISTRATION: GENERAL COURT MINUTES
Date: 1750-1956Reference: H64/A/01Part of: SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL {WOODSIDE HOSPITAL}- Pictures
The set for fireworks commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle: elevation and plan. Etching by G. Vertue, 1749.
Vertue, George, 1684-1756.Date: Drawn, engrav'd and publish'd 5th. of April 1749, according to Act of ParliamentReference: 2970949i