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  • On Industrial Competition And Commercial Freedom, An Address
    Lyon Playfair (1st baron.)
    'On Industrial Competition And Commercial Freedom, An Address' explores the intricate dynamics between industrial rivalry and the principles of free commerce. Authored by Lyon Playfair, this address delves into the significance of competition as a driver of innovation and efficiency within industries. Playfair examines the implications of commercial freedom on economic developm...
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    15,61 €

  • The Flying Cow
    Guy Lyon Playfair
    When The Flying Cow was first published in 1975, it revealed a world of psychic wonders in Brazil hitherto barely explored by outsiders. Author Guy Lyon Playfair had spent two years as a member of the Brazilian Institute for Psychobiophysical Research (IBPP), the first group of its kind to investigate and document the wide range of inexplicable phenomena - from poltergeists and...
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    17,90 €

  • First [-third] Report On The Coals Suited To The Steam Navy; Volume 1
    Baron Lyon Playfair Playfair / Henry Thomas De La Beche / Museum of Practical Geology (Great Brita
    This historic report, 'First [-third] Report On The Coals Suited To The Steam Navy, Volume 1,' delves into the suitability of various coal types for use in steam-powered naval vessels. Authored by Henry Thomas De La Beche, Baron Lyon Playfair Playfair, and the Museum of Practical Geology, the document provides a detailed analysis of coal properties and their impact on naval ope...
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    17,41 €

  • Science In Its Relations To Labour
    Baron Lyon Playfair Playfair
    'Science In Its Relations To Labour' is a speech delivered by Baron Lyon Playfair Playfair at the anniversary of the People’s College in Sheffield on October 25, 1853. This historical address explores the crucial connections between scientific advancement and the world of labor. Playfair’s insights offer a fascinating glimpse into the mid-19th century’s understanding of how sci...
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    15,79 €

  • If This Be Magic
    Guy Lyon Playfair
    In 1951, a young hospital doctor treated a patient suffering from a rare and debilitating skin disease - thought to be incurable - with a single session of hypnosis, unaware that he was about to make medical history. The case caused a sensation. Doctors described it as ’unprecedented and inexplicable’ and ’a challenge to current concepts of the relation between mind and body’.L...
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    17,80 €

  • This House is Haunted
    Guy Lyon Playfair
    This is the Amazing Story of the Enfield PoltergeistOn August 31st 1977, normal life ended for Mrs Harper and her four children in their modest council house in a hitherto quiet corner of the north London suburb of Enfield.Compared to what was to come, the initial phenomena were relatively minor - knockings on the walls, and pieces of furniture moving in ways that did not seem ...
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    18,80 €

  • Speech Volume Talbot Collection of British Pamphlets
    Lyon Playfair Playfair
    This volume from the Talbot Collection of British Pamphlets offers a glimpse into the political and social discourse of 19th-century Britain. Featuring speeches and writings, the collection provides contemporary perspectives on the issues and debates shaping the nation during this transformative period. From political reforms to social commentaries, these pamphlets offer valuab...
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    15,55 €

  • Lectures On Gold
    Edward Forbes / Joseph Beete Jukes / Lyon Playfair
    Lectures On Gold: For The Instruction Of Emigrants About To Proceed To Australia (1852) is a book written by Joseph Beete Jukes. The book is intended to provide guidance and instruction to individuals who are planning to migrate to Australia during the gold rush era. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the geology of gold, including its formation, distribution, and ...
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    31,21 €

  • Aspects Of Modern Study
    Lyon Playfair Playfair / Robert Davies Roberts
    Aspects of Modern Study: Being University Extension Addresses is a collection of lectures delivered by Lyon Playfair in 1894. The book covers a range of topics related to modern education and intellectual pursuits, including the role of science in society, the importance of critical thinking and analysis, and the value of lifelong learning. Playfair, a prominent British chemist...
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    29,02 €

  • Industrial Instruction On The Continent
    Lyon Playfair
    Industrial Instruction On The Continent: Being The Introductory Lecture Of The Session, 1852-53 (1852) is a book written by Lyon Playfair. The book provides a comprehensive overview of industrial instruction on the continent of Europe during the mid-19th century. The author delivers an introductory lecture on the topic, discussing the different methods and approaches used in va...
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    20,59 €