Spells are conjured, herbs collected, and potions concocted in this fascinating history of the practices and beliefs of Norway's folk healers at home and in the New Land.

Language: English
Pages: 338
Illustrations: 0 Color Illustrations. 27 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9“ x 6 1/2“
Binding: Clothbound with Jacket
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 9.78087E+12
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Miscellaneous: Index. Bibl.


Code: 6470
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Latest

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This biography probes the unusual mind, the dramatic life, and the outstanding scientific work of Danish-born immunologist Niels Jerne (1911-1994). Jerne’s Nobel Prize-winning achievements in the field of immunology places him in the pantheon of great twentieth century biomedical theorists, yet his life is perhaps even more interesting than science. This book tells his story, weaving together a narrrative of his experiences, emotional life, and scientific work, and arguing that the source of Jerne’s extraordinary creativitiy as a scientist rested in his life story.

Language: English
Pages: 359
Illustrations: 0 Color Illustrations. 51 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9 1/2“ x 6“
Binding: Hardbound with Jacket
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 1.50
ISBN: 300094418
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Miscellaneous: Bibl. Bio. Index.


Code: 5746
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

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The biographical introduction gives a fascinating overview of Neils Stensen, who was called Steno. Steno, a native of Copenhagen in the 1600's, has been rediscovered as an anatomist, geologist, paleontologist, and theologian. His dissecting, analytic, and constructive skills were highly advanced, and his inquistive mind took him to explore other scientific fields. His lectures as an anatomist are contained here with illustrations of the brain. A hollograph on the cover shows us the brain in 3 dimensions.

Language: English/ Danish/ French/ German/ Italian/ Latin
Pages: 95
Illustrations: 3 Color Illustrations. 24 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11“ x 9“
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 1.50
ISBN: 8772451602
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Code: 2404
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

Price: $65.00

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In this account of life under the guidance of one of the century’s great humanists, Jilek-Aall takes the reader into the atmosphere of the hospital at Lambaréné in the 1960s. Her observations of everything from the staff’s competitive loyalty to Schweitzer’s philosophy of the sanctity of life are vivid and individual. This book is a tender introduction to Sweitzer’s Africa.

Language: English
Pages: 208
Illustrations: 23 Color Illustrations. 21 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8 1/2“ x 5 1/2“
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 888392095
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Code: 4552
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

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