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The Blackburn Press would like to announce the availability
of a classic: The Art of Scientific
Investigation by William I.B.
Beveridge, ISBN 1-932846-05-0, paperback, 178 pages In The Art of Scientific
Investigation, originally published in 1950, W.I.B. Beveridge
explores the development of the intuitive side in scientists. The author's
object is to show how the minds of humans can best be harnessed to the
processes of scientific discovery. This book therefore centers on the
“human factor”; the individual scientist. The book reveals the
basic principles and mental techniques that are common to most types of
investigation. Professor Beveridge discusses great discoveries and quotes the
experiences of numerous scientists. “The virtue of Mr. Beveridge’s book is that it
is not dogmatic. A free and universal mind looks at scientific investigation as
a creative art. . . .” The New York
Times This and other mathematics and statistical titles are
available at http://www.blackburnpress.com/mast.html Free shipping until May 30 in the This book is available from Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1932846050/qid%3D1115911990/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/102-1808775-7427326 Also available from The Tree Rings and Climate by H. C. Fritts, ISBN 1-930665-39-3,
Paperback; 567 pages This classic title, originally printed in 1976, contains a
lucid description and summary of basic dendrochronology, especially its application
to climatic reconstructions that are now a highly valued and objective tool for
putting future climatic changes in perspective with past climatic history for
up to several thousand years. The basic botanical processes governing tree ring formation
are covered in Chapters 1-5. Chapter 6 deals with some of the simple statistics
and what they reveal about the tree response to environmental and physiological
variables. This includes a very basic discussion of matrix algebra,
eigenvectors and principal components as used in the early works of tree ring
analysis. The last three chapters deal with calibration, interpretation,
reconstruction and verification or climate reconstructions from tree-ring data.
An appendix is included of scientific and common names of trees, bibliography
to the pre-1976 literature, a glossary of terms, an author index and a subject
index. "Despite its age, this remains a must-have volume for
anyone who wants a good grounding in the subject, at a reasonable price, which
means it can be bought by students, and should certainly be in those university
libraries that do not already have a well-thumbed copy." Journal of Quaternary Science (2004) 19,
99 - 100 This and other paleontology titles are available at http://www.blackburnpress.com/paleontology1.html Free shipping until May 30 in the This book is available from Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1930665393/qid%3D1115914947/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/103-9628871-0304659 The Handbook of Holocene Palaeoecology and
Palaeohydrology by Björn E. Berglund, ISBN 1-930665-80-6 (Hardcover, 869
pages) The Handbook of Holocene
Palaeoecology and Palaeohydrology was originally published in 1986
and has been out of print for many years. The present book is a reprint of that
volume, reprinted without changes to either text or illustrations. The book
will be a valuable reference work for those involved in the field of Quaternary
paleoecology, including ecologists, geologists, geographers and archaeologists. The Handbook of Holocene
Palaeoecology and Palaeohydrology was a breakthrough in
standardizing methods applied in palaeoecology and palaeohydrology. Particular
attention was paid to Holocene environmental changes in the temperate zone, but
most methods can be applied to older Quaternary deposits and to areas outside
the temperate zone. The need for uniform methods of correlating stratigraphical
data on a continental scale was emphasized. There have, of course, been methodological developments and
a research expansion during the last 15 years, particularly in
palaeolimnological studies. However, the basic methods for palaeoecological
research strategy, for sampling and documentation of mire and lake deposits,
for dating and for palaeochemical and palaeobiological analyses, are still the
same as when the book was published. "As a handbook this volume leaves little to be desired,
whether for the student who needs guidance in techniques or the professional
who wishes the latest word on the calibration of radiocarbon dates, the
numerical analysis of stratigraphic data, or microscopic analysis of unfamiliar
fossils. It belongs in every library and laboratory concerned with the
subject." Science "With 41 chapters and 869 pages, the Handbook of Holocene Paleoecology and Paleohydrology
describes almost all aspects of data collection and analysis that might be
attempted when sediment cores from lakes and mires are studied. It is a fine
reference text that should be in the laboratories of most Quaternary
scientists." Progress in Physical
Geography This and other paleontology titles are available at http://www.blackburnpress.com/paleontology1.html Free shipping until May 30 in the This book is available from Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1930665806/qid%3D1115915533/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/103-9628871-0304659 The Blackburn Press was founded with the mission of keeping
in print and available for purchase book titles that larger publishers have
lost interest in and have declared “out-of-print.” We specialize
in scientific, medical, and technical books and textbooks. The Blackburn Press is interested in hearing of other titles
we might consider returning to print. Your suggestions are welcome. Thank you. Mary S. Donovan The Publishers of classic scientific and technical books Post Office Box 287 Tel: 973-228-7077 Fax: 973-228-7276 E-mail: mdonovan@blackburnpress.com Explore the latest additions to our list at www.Blackburnpress.com All of our books are available at www.Amazon.com |
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