A painted herbarium the life and art of Emily Hitchcock Terry, 1838-1921 / by Smith, Beatrice S.

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Painting the landscape with fire longleaf pines and fire ecology / by Latham, Den

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New Haven's sentinels the art and science of East Rock and West Rock / by Zeilinga de Boer, Jelle

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Analysis and deformulation of polymeric materials paints, plastics, adhesives, and inks / by Gooch, Jan W. (Jan Woodall), 1946-

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The raptors of Iowa by Landenberger, James F.

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Galileo's muse Renaissance mathematics and the arts / by Peterson, Mark A., 1946-

Table of Contents: “…Galileo, humanist -- The classical legacy -- Poetry -- The plan of heaven -- The vision of God -- Painting -- The power of the lines -- The skin of the lion -- Music -- The Orphic mystery -- Kepler and the music of the spheres -- Architecture -- Figure and form -- The dimensions of hell -- Mathematics old and new -- Transforming mathematics -- The oration.…”
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Shadows of reality the fourth dimension in relativity, cubism, and modern thought / by Robbin, Tony

Table of Contents: “…The origins of four-dimensional geometry -- Fantasies of four-dimensional space -- The fourth dimension in painting -- The truth -- A very short course in projective geometry -- Patterns, crystals, and projections -- Twistors and projections -- Entanglement, quantum geometry, and projective reality -- Category theory, higher-dimensional algebra, and the dimension ladder -- The computer revolution in four-dimensional geometry -- Conclusion : art, math, and technical drawing.…”
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Flatland / by Abbott, Edwin Abbott, 1838-1926

Table of Contents: “…Of the nature of flatland -- Of the climate and houses in flatland -- Concerning the inhabitants of flatland -- Concerning the women -- Of our methods in recognizing one another -- Of recognition by sight -- Concerning irregular figures -- Of the ancient practice of painting -- Of the universal colour bill -- Of the suppression of the chromatic sedition -- Concerning our priests -- Of the doctrine of our priests -- How I had a vision of lineland -- How I in my vision i endeavored to explain the nature of Flatland, but could not -- Concerning a stranger from spaceland -- How the stranger vainly endeavoured to reveal to me in words the mysteries of spaceland -- How the sphere, having in vain tried words, resorted to deeds -- How I came to spaceland and what I saw there -- How, though the sphere showed me other mysteries of Spaceland, I still desired more; and what came of it -- How the sphere encouraged me in a vision -- How I tried to teach the theory of three dimensions to my grandson, and with what success -- How I then tried to diffuse the theory of three dimensions by other means, and of the result -- Epilogue by the editor.…”
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The whats of a scientific life / by Helliwell, John R.

Table of Contents: “…Part II Scientific Career Choices: What to Do When Faced With ... 5 Junctions 6 Crossroads 7 Roundabouts 8 Traffic Lights 9 Obstacles 10 Mountains Part III Examples of What Science Delivers or Will Deliver in the Future 11 With Physics We Can See Atoms 12 Acceleration of Chemical Reactions by Catalysts: A Wonder of the Natural World 13 Understanding Colour: Paintings, Camouflage, Clothes and Cosmetics 14 The Universe Exists and the Big Bang 'Start' of the Universe: The 'Red Shift' and the Expansion of the Universe 15 Is There Life Elsewhere in the Universe? …”
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Polymeric sensors and actuators by Fink, Johannes Karl

Table of Contents: “…Piezoelectric Sensors 317 11.1 Theoretical Aspects 317 11.2 Automotive Applications 318 11.3 Paint Sensors 319 11.4 Molecular Imprinted Polymers 320 11.5 Food Safety Applications 322 11.6 Gases 323 11.7 Tactile Sensors 325 12. …”
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Chemistry and technology of emulsion polymerisation

Table of Contents: “…Schade 9.1 Introduction 213 9.2 Particle Size and Particle Size Distribution 214 9.2.1 Introduction 214 9.2.2 Average Particle Diameter 216 9.2.3 Particle Size Distribution 216 9.3 Sampling 216 9.4 Particle Size Measurement Methods 217 9.4.1 Ensemble Techniques 218 9.4.2 Particle Separation Methods 224 9.5 Comparison of Methods 233 9.5.1 Choice of a Method 235 9.6 Particle Shape, Structure and Surface Characterisation 236 9.6.1 Introduction to Particle Shape, Structure and Surface Characterisation 236 9.6.2 Classification of the Samples 238 9.6.3 General Considerations - Sample Preparation If the Latex is Film Forming 238 9.7 Discussion of the Available Techniques 239 9.7.1 Optical Microscopy (OM) 239 9.7.2 Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) 240 9.7.3 Electron Microscopy 243 9.7.4 Indirect Analysis of Particle Morphology 248 9.7.5 Surface Characterisation 249 9.7.6 Cleaning of Latexes 250 9.7.7 Analyses of Particle Charge 250 9.7.8 Additional Techniques Used for Latex Particle Surface Characterisation 250 9.7.9 Zeta Potential 251 10 Large Volume Applications of Latex Polymers 253 Dieter Urban, Bernhard Schuler, and J¨urgen Schmidt-Th¨ummes 10.1 Market and Manufacturing Process 253 10.1.1 History and Market Today 253 10.1.2 Manufacturing Process 254 10.2 Paper and Paperboard 254 10.2.1 The Paper Manufacturing Process 254 10.2.2 Surface Sizing 255 10.2.3 Paper Coating 256 10.3 Paints and Coatings 262 10.3.1 Technology Trends 263 10.3.2 Raw Materials for Water-Borne Coating Formulations 264 10.3.3 Decorative Coatings 269 10.3.4 Protective and Industrial Coatings 271 10.4 Adhesives 271 10.4.1 Design of Emulsion Polymer Adhesives 272 10.4.2 Formulation Additives 276 10.4.3 Adhesive Applications 277 10.4.4 Adhesive Test Methods 279 10.5 Carpet Backing 280 10.5.1 Carpet Backing Binders 281 10.5.2 Carpet Backing Compounds 281 10.5.3 Application Requirements 282 Acknowledgements 282 11 Specialty Applications of Latex Polymers 283 Christian Pichot, Thierry Delair, and Haruma Kawaguchi 11.1 Introduction 283 11.2 Specific Requirements for the Design of Specialty Latex Particles 284 11.2.1 Nature of the Polymer 284 11.2.2 Particle Size and Size Distribution 285 11.2.3 Particle Morphology 285 11.2.4 Nature of the Interface 286 11.2.5 Surface Potential 287 11.2.6 Colloidal Stability 287 11.2.7 Functionality 287 11.3 Preparation Methods of Latex Particles for Specialty Applications 288 11.3.1 Radical-Initiated Polymerisation in Heterogeneous Media 288 11.3.2 Modification of Particles and Related Methods 290 11.3.3 Formulation of Colloidal Dispersions from Pre-Formed Polymers 293 11.4 Applications 294 11.4.1 Non-Biomedical Applications 294 11.4.2 Biological, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications 299 11.5 Conclusions 304 References 307 Index 337.…”
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Creative mathematics by Wall, H. S. (Hubert Stanley), 1902-1971

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Measuring colour by Hunt, R. W. G. (Robert William Gainer), 1923-

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