A landmark work in 20th-century mathematics, this text was written by André Weil to provide the first rigorous and self-contained foundation for algebraic geometry over arbitrary fields. Moving away from the intuitive but sometimes imprecise methods of the Italian school, Weil utilizes the theory of abstract fields and valuation theory to develop a systematic framework for algebraic varieties.…
This textbook, part of the Pure and Applied Mathematics series (Volume 56), presents a modern, rigorous axiomatic construction of three-dimensional Euclidean geometry. Vaisman employs a graduated formulation of axioms—including incidence, order, and congruence—to characterize Euclidean space up to an isomorphism. A distinctive feature is the early introduction of the parallel axiom, allowin…
This scholarly work provides a critical survey of the seminal period in the modern philosophy of geometry, spanning from the 1850s to the turn of the century. It traces the evolution of geometric thought starting with Riemann's generalized conception of space and concludes with Hilbert's axiomatics and Poincaré's conventionalism. Torretti explores how the discovery of non-Euclidean geometries …
Analytical Chemistry provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practical applications of quantitative chemical analysis. This text is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical chemistry and laboratory practice, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, precision, and the statistical evaluation of data.
This monograph, originally published in Polish, provides a rigorous and fully formalized treatment of the foundations of geometry using first-order logic. The book traces a mathematical "odyssey," developing Euclidean geometry through the lens of affine geometry. It focuses on the deep connections between synthetic and analytic plane geometry, illustrating how algebraic laws like Pappus' law co…
The book serves as a definitive guide to measuring heat changes—both as a physical property and as a reaction indicator—to analyze biological substances. It bridges the gap between fundamental thermodynamic theory and practical laboratory application, emphasizing that heat is a universal signal for nearly all biochemical processes.
A comprehensive introductory textbook covering the principles of zoology, including animal structure, function, classification, evolution, and ecology. Widely used in university-level biology courses, it provides foundational knowledge on animal life and biological systems.
General Zoology by Tracy I. Storer is a comprehensive college-level textbook introducing the major principles of zoology. The book covers general animal biology, physiology, classification of the animal kingdom, and the functional systems of animals. Designed for students with limited prior background, it combines descriptive anatomy and physiology with evolutionary and ecological perspective…
The book provides a systematic introduction to the theory, instrumentation, and practical application of atomic absorption spectroscopy. It is designed to bridge the gap between complex physical principles and the routine needs of the analytical chemist.