LIBROS DEL AUTOR: william leighton jordan

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  • Essays In Illustration Of The Action Of Astral Gravitation In Natural Phenomena
    William Leighton Jordan
    'Essays In Illustration Of The Action Of Astral Gravitation In Natural Phenomena' explores the theories of William Leighton Jordan regarding gravitational forces and their influence on various natural occurrences. This work delves into the concept of astral gravitation, examining its role in shaping celestial mechanics and other phenomena observed in the natural world. Jordan’s...
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    23,04 €

  • Remarks On The Recent Oceanic Explorations And The Current-creating Action Of Vis-inertiæ In The Ocean
    William Leighton Jordan
    'Remarks On The Recent Oceanic Explorations And The Current-creating Action Of Vis-inertiæ In The Ocean' delves into 19th-century scientific understanding of ocean currents and the forces that drive them. Authored by William Leighton Jordan, this work reflects the era’s burgeoning interest in oceanography and the physical sciences. The book explores the concept of ’vis-inertiæ,...
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    17,35 €

  • The Ocean
    William Leighton Jordan
    'The Ocean: A Treatise On Ocean Currents and Tides and Their Causes, Demonstrating the System of the World' by William Leighton Jordan, originally published in 1806, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early scientific understanding of oceanography. This historical work explores the causes and behaviors of ocean currents and tides, presenting a comprehensive system for unders...
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    27,07 €

  • The Sling
    William Leighton Jordan
    The Sling by William Leighton Jordan presents a detailed exploration of the principles and applications of the sling as a mechanical device. This comprehensive work compiles remarks and lectures delivered at the Royal Institution and the Institution of Civil Engineers between May 1905 and April 1909. In Volumes 1 and 2, Jordan delves into the mechanics of the sling, its histori...
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    21,01 €

  • The Elements
    William Leighton Jordan
    'The Elements' by William Leighton Jordan is a classical exposition of the fundamental principles governing the natural world. This book meticulously explores the basic elements and their interactions, offering insights into both chemistry and physics as understood during the author’s time.Jordan’s work provides a valuable historical perspective on the evolution of scientific t...
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    17,41 €

  • A Treatise On The Action Of Vis Inertiae In The Ocean (1868)
    William Leighton Jordan
    A Treatise On The Action Of Vis Inertiae In The Ocean is a book written by William Leighton Jordan and published in 1868. The book explores the concept of vis inertiae, or the tendency of matter to resist changes in motion, in relation to the ocean. Jordan argues that this force plays a significant role in the movement of ocean currents, tides, and waves. He draws on observatio...
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    32,27 €

  • A Lecture On The Winds, Ocean Currents, And Tides
    William Leighton Jordan
    ''A Lecture On The Winds, Ocean Currents, And Tides: And What They Tell Of The System Of The World'' is a book written by William Leighton Jordan and originally published in 1877. The book explores the science behind the movement of winds, ocean currents, and tides, and how they relate to the wider system of the world. The author begins by discussing the basic principles of met...
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    24,81 €

  • The Standard Of Value (1882)
    William Leighton Jordan
    The Standard of Value is a book written by William Leighton Jordan and published in 1882. It is a treatise on the concept of value and its role in economics. The book explores the different theories of value that have been proposed throughout history, including the labor theory of value, the subjective theory of value, and the marginal utility theory of value. Jordan argues tha...
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    26,90 €

  • Astronomical And Historical Chronology
    William Leighton Jordan
    ''Astronomical And Historical Chronology: In The Battle Of The Centuries'' is a book written by William Leighton Jordan and published in 1904. The book explores the relationship between astronomy and history, particularly in the context of the ''battle of the centuries'' - the debate over the exact length of a century. Jordan delves into the various methods that have been used ...
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    22,06 €

  • The Winds And Their Story Of The World (1877)
    William Leighton Jordan
    ''The Winds and Their Story of the World'' is a book written by William Leighton Jordan and published in 1877. The book explores the history and science behind the winds, examining how they have shaped the world and influenced human civilization. Jordan delves into the various types of winds, including trade winds, monsoons, and cyclones, and explains how they are formed and ho...
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    14,84 €

  • The Sling
    William Leighton Jordan
    The Sling is a book written by William Leighton Jordan, originally published in 1907. The book contains a series of remarks made in connection with lectures that Jordan delivered at the Royal Institution between May 1905 and June 1907. The lectures focused on the sling, an ancient weapon that was used for hunting and warfare.In the book, Jordan explores the history and mechanic...
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    27,96 €