Science & Technology
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Bioluminescence in Focus: A Collection of Illuminating Essays
$50.00 Add to cartVictor Benno Meyer-Rochow
Trivandrum: Research Signpost, 2009. -
Drosophila: A Laboratory Manual
$50.00 Add to cartMichael Ashburner
Cold Spring Harbor: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 1989. -
Drosophila melanogaster: Practical Uses in Cell and Molecular Biology
$50.00 Add to cartLawrence S. B. Goldstein; Eric A. Fyrberg
San Diego: Academic Press, 1994. -
Drosophila Protocols
$80.00 Add to cartWilliam Sullivan; Michael Ashburner; R. Scott Hawley
Cold Spring Harbor: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2000. -
The Economy of the Animal Kingdom: Considered Anatomically, Physically, and Philosophically (3 Volumes)
$80.00 Add to cartEmanuel Swedenborg; Augustus Clissold
: Swedenborg Scientific Association, 1960-1976.
Translated from the Latin by James John Garth Wilkinson and Alfred Acton Clissold. Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was a Swedish mystic, theologian, philosopher, and scientist. After a successful career as a scientist and inventor, at the age of 53 he had a revelation that Jesus had chosen him to write ‘The Heavenly Doctrine’ to reform Christianity. He published 18 theological works before his death which he predicted. His writings have been very influential around the world, with The New Church or Swedenborgism being founded in 1787. It is still present around Australia. -
The Impact of Science on Society
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First Edition.
19cm x 12.5cm. 140, [4] pages. Maroon cloth, white lettering, pictorial jacket.
Minor tanning and foxing to endpapers and top edge. Jacket somewhat foxed and with small chips and tears to edges. Very Good Condition. -
The Origin of Species
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Reprint.
22.5cm x 15.5cm. [xiv], 610 pages, illustrations, some colour. Full green leather, gilt lettering and decoration, all edges gilt.
A reprint of the Sixth Edition of 1872, taken from the edition published by Encyclopedia Britannica in its series The Great Books of the Western World (together with Darwin’s The Descent of Man), in 1952, see Freeman 576, but entirely reset and with the addition of the illustrations by Raine.
Minor foxing to edges. Discolouration to endpaper extremities. Very Good Condition. -
The Simple Plant Isoquinolines
$300.00 Add to cartAlexander T. Shulgin; Wendy E. Perry
Berkeley: Transform Press, 2002.
A complete reference book for simple isoquinolines, detailing their common names, molecular structures, and the plants that contain them. -
The Plastic Banknote: From Concept to Reality
$50.00 Add to cartDavid Solomon; Tom Spurling
Melbourne: CSIRO Publishing, 2014. -
The Wakulla Springs Project
$500.00 Add to cartWilliam C. Stone
Derwood: United States Deep Diving Team, 1989.
Detailed report of the 1987 expedition mapping the underwater cave at Wakulla Springs, Florida. A cave diving classic which some mark as the beginning of technical underwater diving. -
Chemical Atlas; or, The Chemistry of Familiar Objects
$8,000.00 Add to cartEdward L. Youmans
New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1856.
Exhibiting the General Principles of the Science in a Series of Beautifully Colored Diagrams, and Accompanied by Explanatory Essays, Embracing the Latest Views of the Subjects Illustrated. Edward Livingston Youmans (1821-1887) was an American scientific writer, editor, and lecturer, and founder of Popular Science magazine. Youmans’ Chemical Atlas is one of the 19th century’s pioneering publications of science popularization, with striking colour plates both conveying information and capturing the imagination, and was featured in the William Reese exhibition Stamped with a National Character: Nineteenth Century American Color Plate Books: “This chemistry textbook was a pioneering publication in the use of color to convey quantitative information”. There are recorded printings each year between 1854 and 1857. This 1856 edition being the third year of printing and from the collection of the renowned neurologist, author, and educator Dr. Oliver Sacks, with his bookplate laid in. -
The Various Contrivances by Which Orchids are Fertilised by Insects
$450.00 Add to cartCharles Darwin
London: John Murray, 1890.
Darwin’s first published work after the Origin of Species, providing evidence supporting his theory of evolution through natural selection. Darwin believed this volume tackled the question of design in nature. He maintained that the complex internal arrangements and ornate ridges of orchids were not created for the sake of beauty, but for the functional purpose of facilitating reproduction. This copy with the advertisements dated June, 1897, and from the collection of the former Premier of Queensland, Sir Thomas McIlwraith, with his embossed stamp. -
Darwin Made Easy
$400.00 Add to cartEdward Bibbins Aveling
London: Progressive Publishing Company, 1885.
An introductory work on Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by Karl Marx’s son-in-law Edward Aveling. This volume is comprised of three separately paginated lectures: ‘The Darwinian Theory’, ‘The Origin of Man’, and ‘Monkeys, Apes, and Men’. -
Time
$60.00 Add to cartS. T. Butler; H. Messel
Sydney: Shakespeare Head Press, 1965.
Selected Lectures on Time and Relativity, the Arrow of Time, and the Relation of Geological and Biological Time and on Men of Science. A course of lectures contributed in the Nuclear Research Foundation Summer Science School for fourth-year high school students at the University of Sydney, January 4015, 1965. -
Miscellaneous Observations Connected with the Physical Sciences
$65.00 Add to cartEmanuel Swedenborg; Charles Edward Strutt
Bryn Athyn: Swedenborg Scientific Association, 1976.
Translated from the Latin by Charles Edward Strutt. Emanuel Swedenborg (1688 – 1772) was a Swedish mystic, theologian, philosopher, and scientist. After a successful career as a scientist and inventor, at the age of 53 he had a revelation that Jesus had chosen him to write ‘The Heavenly Doctrine’ to reform Christianity. He published 18 theological works before his death which he predicted. His writings have been very influential around the world, with The New Church or Swedenborgism being founded in 1787. It is still present around Australia. -
The Inside Story of Dry Batteries: A Guide for Students
$10.00 Add to cartUnion Carbide Australia
Sydney: Union Carbide Australia, 1964. -
Experiments with Light: Practical Problems for Students in Science
$10.00 Add to cartIlluminating Engineering Society
New York: Illuminating Engineering Society, No date. -
Il Guscio Esterno: Visto Dall’Interno / The Outside Shell: Seen from the Inside
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Reprint.
24.5cm x 19cm. viii, 233, [xiv] pages, colour illustrations. Lettered wrappers. Text is bilingual, Italian and English.
Design per Componenti in un Sistema Integrato / Design by Components within an Integrated System.
Very minor foxing to top edge. Tail fore-edge corner bumped. Good Condition. -
Farben Zwischen Licht und Dunkelheit: Colours Between Light and Darkness
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First Edition.
16.5cm x 25cm. 156 pages, colour illustrations, 1 CD-ROM. Pictorial matte papered boards. Text is bilingual, German and English.
Very minor foxing to top edge. Near Fine Condition. -
Lot of 10 Odd Issues of A Printer’s Progress
$100.00 Add to cartJohn Setek
Gold Coast: Hand Press / Utility Press, 1988-1991.
The product of an amateur experimental printer, at first working as the Hand Press, later the Utility Press. These issues of A Printer’s Progress vary from individual sheets and cards to folded sheets and stapled booklets. All relate to printing and its history. An out of sequence run, full list of numbers: 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 21, 24, 25, and 26. -
The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia’s First Peoples
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First Edition.
26cm x 22cm. vii, 91 pages, colour illustrations. Illustrated matte papered boards.
“The First Scientists is the highly anticipated, illustrated science book from Corey Tutt of DeadlyScience. With kids aged 7 to 12 years in mind, this book will nourish readers’ love of science and develop their respect for Indigenous knowledge at the same time. Have you ever wondered what the stars can tell us? Did you know the seasons can be predicted just by looking at subtle changes in nature? Maybe you have wondered about the origins of glue or if forensic science is possible without a crime scene investigation. Australia’s First peoples have the longest continuing culture on Earth and their innovation will amaze you as you leaf through the pages of this book, learning fascinating facts and discovering the answers to life’s questions. In consultation with communities, Corey tells us of many deadly feats – from bush medicine to bush trackers – that are today considered ‘science’, and introduces us to many amazing scientists, both past and present. The breadth of ‘sciences’ is incredible with six main chapters covering astronomy, engineering, forensic science, chemistry, land management and ecology. The first scientists passed on the lessons of the land, sea and sky to the future scientists of today through stories, song and dance, and many of these lessons are now shared in this book. Vibrant illustrations by Blak Douglas bring the subjects to life, so you’ll never think about science as just people in lab coats ever again!” (publisher’s blurb)
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Dating AI: A Guide to Falling In Love with Artificial Intelligence
$30.00 Add to cartAlex Zhavoronkoff
San Francisco: RE/SEARCH, 2012.
“If you liked the movie HER with Joaquin Phoenix, then you’ll **LOVE** DATING A.I., the RE/Search Guide to Dating Artificial Intelligence! And, this book is truly educational with a lot of actual information about A.I. presented in an entertaining way. Section 1, “Are you ready to fall in love with a machine?” explains what you’ll need to know to engage romantically with AI (including similarities and differences). Section 2, “You are ready, now what?” helps interested humans prepare to date AI. Section 3, “Establishing a relationship” covers the complicated mix of human and AI needs in a relationship, including power dynamics and acceptable behavior. Section 4, “Getting over a breakup (or merger)” explains some of the legal and economic fallout that could result from the demise of an human-AI breakup.” (publisher’s blurb) -
Imaging the World: A Journey from Visual Processing to Fine Art and Back Again
$100.00 Add to cartHenry R. Lew
Melbourne: Hybrid Publishers, 2018.
Limited edition of 500 copies. This copy is unnumbered. -
Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid
$35.00 Add to cartDouglas R. Hofstadter
New York: Basic Books, 1999.
A metaphorical fugue on minds and machines in the spirit of Lewis Carroll. -
Problem Solving Guide and Solutions Manual to Accompany Genetics Third Edition (Peter J. Russell)
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Third Edition.
Book is in Very Good condition, by which we mean it has light marks of age and/or wear from light handling, but is still a desirable copy. Very Good Condition. -
Evolution
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Book is in Very Good condition, by which we mean it has light marks of age and/or wear from light handling, but is still a desirable copy. Very Good Condition. -
Building the Bridges: Seven Years of Australian Coastal Cooperative Research
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Includes CD.
Book is in Near Fine condition, by which we mean almost as if in its original new condition, but containing very slight marks of age and/or wear from light handling. Near Fine Condition. -
The Cunning Seeds
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Second Edition. Signed by Author
Very Good Minus Condition.
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Bibliography of Viticultural Research
$20.00 Add to cartJ. V. Possingham; R. Wren Smith; A.M. Brennan
Melbourne: CSIRO Australia, 1990.
Conducted at the Merbein and Adelaide Laboratories of the CSIRO Division of Horticulture, 1919-1990. -
Third Conference on Antiviral Substances
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First Edition.
G-.
Soiling to outside edges of text block. Good Condition (ex-library).