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Remarkable plants that shape our world / Helen Bynum & William Bynum.
Bynum, HelenDate: 2014- Videos
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Let's get an effect.
Date: 1949- Books
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The saints everlasting rest; or, a treatise of the blessed state of the saints, in their enjoyment of God in glory: wherein is shewed, its excellency and certainty; the misery of those that lose it; the way to attain it; assurance of it; and how to live in the continual delightful foretastes of it, by the help of meditation. Written by the author for his own use, in the Time of his languishing, when God took him off from all public Employment, and afterwards preached in his Weekly Lectures. By Richard Baxter, teacher of the Church of Kederminster in Worcestershire.
Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.Date: MDCCXCVII. [1797]- Books
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The Ready calculator: or, tradesman's sure guide, in computing the price or amount of any quantity of goods or merchandizes. Containing, I. A correct large table of the value of any quantity of goods, from 1 Pound, Yard, &c. to 100, 1000, or 10,000, at all the various Prices, increasing progressively from a Farthing to a Pound. II. Simple Interest at 5 per Cent. for Days, Months, &c. III. Large Table of Commission, or Brokerage. IV. How to buy and sell by the Hundred Weight to Advantage. V. Rules to find the Changes of the Moon, &c. VI. The Dominical Letters to the Year 1800. VII. Value of Foreign Coins in Sterling Money. VIII. A Perpetual Diary, shewing the Day of the Week that begins any Month for ever. IX. Value of the principal European Coins in American Currency. X. Value of Gold and Silver in England. XI. The Agreement which Weights and Measures have with each other, all over Europe. XII. The Weights and measures used in England. XIII. English Money equated in Irish, and Irish in English. XIV. Of Annuities on ... XV. A catalogue of useful memorandums in business. The third edition, corrected. By S. Thomas, Merchant. Author of the British Negociator, or Foreign Exchanges made Easy.
Slack, Thomas, 1718 or 1719-1784.Date: [1777]- Videos
Let's get an effect.
Date: 1949- Film
Let's get an effect.
Date: 1949- Books
The chickens fight back : pandemic panics and deadly diseases that jump from animals to humans / David Waltner-Toews.
Waltner-Toews, David, 1948-Date: [2007], ©2007- Books
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Companion for communicants. Or, The Christian instructed in the great duty of worthy approaching the table of the Lord. By Mr. Thomas Vincent. To which is added, A brief rehearsal of the sufferings of Christ from the judgment-hall of Pontius Pilate to the place of execution. By Mr. Thomas Doolittel. And The Christian at the table of the Lord, containing suitable meditaions [sic] and sweet ejaculations while participating of the Holy Eucharist. By Mr. Jabez Earle. A collection worthy of esteem, and much to be improved and delighted in, by all that love the Lord Jesus Christ, and that desire in a right and acceptable manner to shew forth his death.
Vincent, Thomas, 1634-1678.Date: 1730- Books
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A gold chain of four links. To draw poor souls to their desired habitation. Or, The four last things briefly discoursed of; viz. Death, which is most certain. Judgment, which is most strict. Hell, which is most dismal. Heaven, which is most delightful. To which is added, wholesome Instructions both to young and old, in order, to prepare themselves for their latter end, and avoid all sinful allurements, which usually obstructs that great and necessary work of salvation. With some necessary directions to die well, in order to avoid hell and obtain heaven. Recommended as very proper and useful to be read in all families; by the reverend and learned divine, J. Stephens, D.D.
Stevens, J., D.D.Date: [1750?]- Books
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Beauty's triumph: or, the superiority of the fair sex invincibly proved. Wherein the arguments for the natural right of man to a sovereign authority over the woman are fairly urged, and undeniably refuted; and the undoubted Title of the Ladies, even to a Superiority over the Men both in Head and Heart, is clearly evinced; Shewing Their Minds to be as much more beautiful than the Mens as their Bodies; and that, if they had the same Advantages of Education, they would excel their Tyrants as much in Sense as they do in Virtue. In three parts. The Whole interspers'd with a delightful Variety of Characters, which some of the most celebrated Heroes and Heroines of the present Time have had the Goodness to sit for.
Date: M.DCC.LI. [1751]- Books
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The history of the tales of the fairies. Containing I. The tale of Graciosa, and Prince percinet; Shewing the Cruelty of a Proud Mother-in-Law, to an innocent dutiful Virgin. II. The blue-bird, and Florina; Shewing the Happiness of being Good-Natur'd in both Sexes. III. The fair-indifferent: Or, The Hobgoblin Prince, and Furibon; Shewing the Happiness that attends a Virtuous Mind. IV.Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Losck of Gold; Shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmount. V. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; Shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Pride, and Envy. VI. Prince Nonpareil, and Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn, that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in. Vii. The orange-tree, and its Beloved Bee; shewing the Happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in Perfection. Dedicated to the Ladies of Great-Britain. With cuts suitable to each tale.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: 1758- Books
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A voyage to East-India; wherein some things are taken notice of, in our passage thither, but many more in our abode there, within that rich and most spacious empire of the Great Mogul: mixt with some Parallel Observations and Inferences upon the Story, to profit as well as delight the Reader. Reprinted from the edition of 1655. With copper-plates. Observed by Edward Terry, Then Chaplain to the Right Hon. Sir Thomas Row, Knt. Lord Ambassador to the Great Mogul, And afterwards Rector of the Church at Greenford, in Middlesex.
Terry, Edward, 1590-1660.Date: M.DCC.LXXVII. [1777]- Books
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The angler's magazine, or, necessary and delightful store-house; wherein every thing proper to be known relating to his art, is digested in such a Method as to assist his Knowledge and Practice upon bare Inspection. Being the compleatest manual ever published upon the subject; Largely treating of all Things relating to Fish and Fishing, And whereby the Angler may acquire his Experience without the Help of a Master. By a lover of that innocent and healthful diversion.
Smith, George, angler.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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The Guide, or Counsellor of human life, containing miscellaneous pieces, on a variety of useful and entertaining subjects. Calculated to improve the understanding;--rectify the will;--purify the passions;--form the manners, and direct the minds of youth to the pursuit of proper objects, and instructing them in the ways of a moral, civil and religious life. Treated in a manner suited to the taste of ingenious readers.--All that variety of thought; all that fineness and briskness of fancy, which renders them as delightful as useful, is herein curiously wrought. The whole closed with an exhortation, addressed, first, to the young, second, to those advanced in years. [Three lines of Scripture texts] By the editor, Preceptor of youth's education.
Date: M,DCC,XCIV. [1794]- Books
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A golden chain of four links, to draw poor souls to their desired habitation. Or, The four last things, briefly discoursed of, viz. Death, which is most certain. Judgment, which is most strict. Hell, which is most dismal. Heaven, that's most delightful. To which is added, wholesome Instructions both to young and old, in order to prepare themselves for their latter end, and avoid all sinful alarms, which usually obstruct that great and necessary work of salvation. With some necessary directions to die well, in order to avoid hell, and obtain heaven. The twenty first edition. Recommended as very proper and useful to be read in families; by the reverend and learned divine, J. Stephens, D. D.
Stevens, J., D.D.Date: [1755?]- Books
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Jemmy Twitcher's jests: or, wit with the gravy in it: collected by a member of the beef-steak club; and now first published by Daniel Gunston. Interspersed with variety of entertaining articles from his own budget; The Whole consisting of Tales, Repartees, Conundrums, Bulls, Jokes, Double Entendres, Epigrams, Puns, Humbugs, Catches, Glees, And Every other Species of Wit and Humour. So that every person who is pleased with a Jest, may have a large Quantity by paying a Shilling earnest; If a Bull has any Charms for him, let him buy this little Volume, and he will find that we have given him a great many; If a Double Entendre can afford Delight, we appeal to the Ladies, whether we have not a just Claim to their Approbation, and we are willing to stand or fall by their Verdict. In short, we flatter ourselves that this Performance abounds with every Species of Wit; and we have the Satisfaction to say, what none of our Predecessors can, that these Jests are entirely new, and have never appeared in any other Jest Book. N. B. This little Volume, as its Contents have never been broached, may properly be said to be a Maiden One, and may be had, Price One Shilling stitched.
Gunston, Daniel.Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]- Books
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The gentleman's companion, and Tradesman's Delight. Containing, the mystery of dying in all its branches. The manner of preparing colours. The Method of cleaning and taking out Stains from Silks, Woollen, or Linnen. To clean Gold or Silver Lace, and Plate. To prepare a Cement for China, or Glass. The art of drawing, Limning, Painting, Etching, Engraving, Carving, Gilding, Enamelling, and Refreshing Pictures. Likewise the quality of natural and artificial metals. How to harden or soften them. The Art of soldering, burnishing, and gilding Metals. To make all Sorts of Ink To prepare Gold and Silver for Writing. To make Sealing-Wax, or Wafers. To know the Purity of Gold or Silver, and detect counterfeit Coins. The great Mr. Boyle's method of writing in such a manner as cannot be discovered without the help of fire, water, &c. To take Blots out of Paper. The Art of dressing, cleaning, and perfuming Gloves and Ribbons; and washing all Sorts of Lace. Also the method of curing and preserving English wines in the best Manner. And some excellent Receipts in Cookery, Physick, and Surgery. With many other useful Things never before printed.
Date: 1735- Books
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Wits academy: or, the Muses Delight. Being the newest academy of complements. Consisting of merry dialogues upon various occasions, Composed of Mirth, Wit, and Eloquence. As also Divers sorts of letters Upon several Occasions, both Merry and Jocose: Helpful for the Inexpert to imitate, and pleasant to those of better Judgment, at their own leisure to peruse. With a perfect collection of all the newest and best songs and catches, That are and have been in Request at Court, and both the Theatres.
Hicks, William, active 1671.Date: 1701- Books
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The gentleman's new memorandum book improv'd: or, the merchant's and tradesman's daily pocket journal for the year 1762. Disposed in a method more useful and convenient for all sorts of business, than any of those who have pretended to imitate it; and as it was the First, so it is now the Best Book of the Kind. Containing, 1. The Times of the Dividends and Transfer Days at the Bank, India and South-Sea Houses. 2. The Holidays kept at all the Publick Offices. 3. An Account where all the Publick Offices are kept. 4. A Table explaining at one View, the Value of any Number of Portugal Pieces, Louis D'ors, and Pistoles, in English Pounds, Shillings and Pence. 5. Fifty-Two Pages for the Receipts and Expences of every Week in the Year. 6. Divisions for every Day in the Year. Useful to enter any future Appointments or Engagements, or to shew when any Notes or Payments will become due. 7. A Table that shews what any Salary, from 40,000 a Year to One Pound a Year, comes to for a Day. To which is added An Alphabetical List of the House of Peers, with their Town Residence, and the Titles of the Eldest Sons of the Dukes, Marquisses, and Earls. And also A List of the Counties, Boroughs, &c. with the Members returned for the present Parliament, and their Places of Abode. Likewise The Fairs in England and Wales.
Date: [1762]- Books
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The Gentleman's new memorandum book improv'd: or, The merchant's and tradesman's daily pocket journal for the year 1765. Disposed in a method more useful and convenient for all sorts of business, than any of those who have pretended to imitate it; and as it was the first, so it is now the best book of the kind. Containing, 1. The times of the dividends and transfer days at the bank, India and South-Sea [Houses]. 2. The holydays kept at all the publick offices. 3. An account where all the publick offices are kept. 4. A table explaining at one view, the value of any number of Portugal pieces, Louis d'Ors and, pistoles, in English pounds, shillings and pence. 5. Fifty-two pages for the receipts and expences of every week in the year. 6. Dividings for every day in the year, or ... to enter any future appointments or engagements, or to shew when any notes or payments will become due. To which is added an alphabetical list of the House of Peers, with their town residence, and the titles of the eldest sons of the Dukes, Marquisses, and Earls. And also a list of the counties, boroughs, &c. with the members returned for the present Parliament, and that place of abode. Likewise the nature and rise of the several offices of Privy Seal, Treasury, Exchequer, Chancery, and the other courts of law, office of ordinance, admiralty, trade and plantations, war office, mint, and customs.
Date: [1765]- Books
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The history of the tales of the fairies. Newly translated from the French. Containing, I. The tale of graciosa, and Prince Percinet, shewing the Cruelty of a Proud Mother-in-Law, to an innocent dutiful Virgin. II. The blue-bird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being Good-Natured in both sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Locks of Gold, shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmont. IV. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Pride and Envy. V. Prince Nonpariel, and Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in. VI. The orange-tree, and its beloved Bee: shewing the Happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in Perfection.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: 1749- Books
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The history of the tales of the fairies. Newly done from the French: containing I. The blue beard. II. The little red riding-hood. III. The master cat, or puss in boots. IV. The blue bird and Florina, shewing the Happiness of being good-natured in both Sexes. V. The fair indifferent, or the Hobgoblin Prince, and Furibon. VI Prince Avenant and the Beauty with Locks of Gold. shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmount. VII. The king o the peacocks and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Pride, and Envy. VIII. Prince Nonpariel [sic] and the Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn, that outward Beauty is not the only Object that Love delights to dwell in. IX. The orange tree and its beloved Bee; shewing the happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in perfection. Dedicated to the Ladies of Ireland.
Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1650 or 1651-1705.Date: [1785?]- Books
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A golden chain of four links, to draw poor souls to their desired haven: or, The last four things briefly discoursed of, viz. death, which is most certain: judgment, which is most strict: hell, which is most dismal: and, heaven, which is most delightful. To which are added, wholesome instructions both to young and old, in order to prepare themselves for their latter end, and avoid all sinful Allurements, which usually obstruct that great and necessary work of salvation. With some necessary directions how to die well, in order to avoid hell, and obtain heaven. Recommended as very proper to be read in families. By Mr. J. Stevens, M.D.
Stevens, J., D.D.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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The famous and delightful history of Fortunatus, And his Two sons: In Two Parts. Part I. Containing an Account of his Noble Birth, Travels and Adventures, in many strange Lands; how he came by a Purse, which always supplied him with store of Mony, and a Writing-hat, that caused him to be in an instant at any Place he desired to be at; how, at his Death, he bequeathed his Purse and Hat to his two Sons; with his pompous Funeral, Monument and Epitaph. Part II. Containing the Travels and Adventures of Andolocia and Ampeda, Fortunatus's two Sons, with their untimely Deaths, Burials and Epitaphs. and many pleasant Stories added, not being in the former Impressions.
Date: 1712- Books
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Satans' [sic] decoy: or The youth's faith in Christ. Being a true relation of a merchant's son of Bristol, a youth of eleven years of age, who took great delight in his learning, and served his Maker; so that his parents thought themselves happy in so dutiful a child. Shewing, how, as he was going to school one day, he met the Devil drest in black, who would have persuaded him to play a truant, and go with him to a fair, ball or play; but he defied all his temptations; whereupon he vanished in a flash of fire, upon which the youth fell down on his knees to pray in the field: and afterwards went to school, when his Master chiding him for staying so long from school, he told him what had happened. Together with an excellent prayer the School-master made for the use of his scholars. Fit for the serious perusal of both young and old, in order to bring them to a true faith, and that they may avoid the snares and temptations of the Devil.
Date: 1775?]