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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the text that can both be accessed online and used to create new print copies. This book and thousands of others can be found in the digital collections of the University of Michigan Library. The University Library also understands and values the utility of print, and makes reprints available through its Scholarly Publishing Office. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the text that can both be accessed online and used to create new print copies. This book and thousands of others can be found in the digital collections of the University of Michigan Library. The University Library also understands and values the utility of print, and makes reprints available through its Scholarly Publishing Office. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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What the...?
When the back of the book said; 'If you think that you are beyond surprise. That nothing can shock you...Think again.' They were correct. I was utterly taken by surprise. Did I feel it was strange to lose three close people of that magnitude. Yes. However, I figured it to be bad coincidences by the author. I was pleasantly wrong.

At first, I thought Sam to be whipped by the experience of Evelyn bestowed upon him. (Well, most likely he was.) Come to find out he's this clingy guy, and likes to do away with those that attempt to leave him. I went through an array of emotions with Sam, and at times, I often found myself feeling sorry for him.

The book carried me from page to page weightlessly, and I found myself gobbling the book in no time.

Although there was nothing spectacular about this prose, I was moved by the story. Good Job, Simpson! ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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An Autobiography, With An Appendix. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the text that can both be accessed online and used to create new print copies. This book and thousands of others can be found in the digital collections of the University of Michigan Library. The University Library also understands and values the utility of print, and makes reprints available through its Scholarly Publishing Office. ... Read more

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Thomas K. Simpson examines Maxwell's Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism with the tools of literary criticism, exploring questions of meaning, structure, and style. Maxwell was very concerned with the relation of meaning to form of presentation, as Simpson brought out in his guide to three Maxwell papers, Maxwell on the Electromagnetic Field: A Guided Study, published by Rutgers University Press. Figures of Thought is the definitive argument against Hertz's claim that "Maxwell's theory is Maxwell's system of equations." This exciting new book carries out a project seldom undertaken in our time, that of recognizing a classic of mathematical physics as a work of literature. James Clerk Maxwell s Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism (1873) established the scope and the shape of classical electromagnetic science from field theory (epitomized in Maxwell s equations ) to the electromagnetic theory of light. Maxwell, however, wrote as a natural philosopher, with purposes reaching far beyond the equations of electromagnetism. We get closer to Maxwell s underlying thought when we read the Treatise with an eye to its literary form and to what Simpson identifies as Maxwell s rhetoric of mathematical physics. Comments on Figures of Thought: "Simpson perceives Maxwell as driven by a purpose, which is to render the electromagnetic field as a dynamic whole that is everywhere evident, a kind of dramatic presence, in its observable parts. Simpson's account of this is, like Maxwell's own, a work of discovery, not dissection, wonderfully fresh and always happy in the task of interpretation it has set itself, with serious implications for science generally and the natural world it tries to know." John Van Doren Past Executive Editor, The Great Ideas Today "With a sure hand and a discerning eye, Simpson reveals the interpretive and transformative functions of Maxwell s principal theorems and several of his fundamental experiments. He reviews the literary tropes Maxwell employs and delineates the poetic whole to whose shaping those devices contribute. Thomas Simpson has written an original and challenging study of Maxwell s Treatise, deftly showing how an appreciation of Maxwell s literary strategy reinforces the reader s understanding of his conception of electricity and magnetism. Simpson evinces the unity and clarity of Maxwell s vision, and convinces the reader of his higher purpose. Simpson s evocation of the 'poetics of the indirect way' will be read with profit by scientists, historians, philosophers, and the lay reader." Robert H. Kargon Willis K. Shepard Professor of the History of Science, Johns Hopkins University ... Read more

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A book that rightly treats "Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism" as a work of classic literature
Reading the original works by the greatest scientists and mathematicians teaches you in ways that no other exploration can provide. Unfortunately, sometimes the material is so poorly written that it is almost incomprehensible. Yet, some of the greatest scientists in history have been passable or even good writers. In 1873, James Clerk Maxwell wrote "A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism", a work that provided the theoretical foundation for a broad spectrum of modern devices. The Maxwell equations describe the interrelationship between electric fields, magnetic fields, electric charge, the structure and speed of light and the electric current. In my opinion, only Newton's "Principia" has had a greater influence on the development of technology.
In this book, Simpson treats Maxwell's "Treatise" as a piece of literary history, which is unusual and accurate. The classic works by the scientific greats are masterpieces of literature and should be studied as such. Simpson does an excellent job in explaining the historical context of the project, giving due credit to those whose work was the foundation of "Treatise." Ampere, Faraday and Lagrange all helped set the stage for this masterpiece of scientific reasoning. Simpson also explains the content of "Treatise" in a manner that most people can understand, although to his credit, he retains the equations. For any comment on "Treatise" without reference to Maxwell's equations would indeed be hollow.
It is my wish that this book is a trend setter in the sense that the classic scientific works be considered as works of literature as well. Because they are, their influence in the world is far greater than almost every other book and they should be treated as such.
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Travellers Krakow is one of the newest titles within the completely revised and updated Travellers series which now includes a free weblinks CD. Travellers are best-selling compact guidebooks containing clear maps, essential destination facts and special features. In addition each title offers invaluable practical information on transport, geography, sightseeing, history, and culture.
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A real-life guide to Poland's Ancient Capital
Scott Simpson's "Travellers Krakow" is the perfect companion for the visitor who wants to look past the tourist traps and potted history and delve into the back-alleys and esoteric hotspots of this amazing city. Krakow is one of the least-appreciated of Europe's old cities, and author Scott Simpson shows you what you've been missing. Krakow was a medieval enclave of heretics and intellectuals, boasts one of the oldest universities in Europe, and was a jewel of the Renaissance. Simpson takes you to the churches, fortifications, pagan mounds, inside the legends and rollicking festivals in this book that will make any visit to Krakow a memory of a lifetime.

The author is an American expatriate who has lived for years in Poland and understands the language, history and culture, and doesn't steer the reader into the pap and crap so many other guidebooks do. "Travellers Krakow" is not only thorough, it's an exciting read. If you get one book on Krakow, this is it. ... Read more

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This series includes popular and compact guides for discovering the very best of country, regional and city destinations. Travellers are perfectly balanced to provide the ideal mix of insightful background and top sights with practical information and resourceful listings for those interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for the destination without being weighed down with information overload.Each Traveller presents all the major places of interest - plus some hidden ones too. Feature spreads illuminate additional themes of specific interest, while walks and tours allow the reader to discover the destination from a different prospective. Shopping, entertainment, food and drink, sport and leisure and children's activities are all covered, together with essential information on arrival, currency, health and transport, and listings for restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues.New releases for 2008 come in a simple, clean look with a fresh, easy-overview layout, and the brand new destinations being published this season include an entirely new section to showcase the destination highlights and suggested itineraries. ... Read more

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Good City Book - Cook's Editions are solid!
Simply put, the Thomas Cook guides are superb. My only gripe with them as a long-time user has been that their maps could use work and that they are a bit heavy (because they do a super-quality print job on excellent paper) -- and those maps still can use some work (and larger print!) But you can get a good small map free at any hotel - or once you're there, the very short guide to Krakow at most souvenir stands (a bright yellow book that comes in many languages and is very slim) to supplement the Cook's guide.

I always come back to Thomas Cook guides - for both countries and cities. ... Read more

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A look at Hollywood’s brightest star, featuring 60 color photos. ... Read more