Author: Bertram Gayton
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Gran'pa is ninety-five, possessed of £100,000, a fertile imagination, and a good physique. He sees in the papers accounts of the theory of rejuvenation by means of gland-grafting. Nothing will satisfy him but that the experiment should be made upon himself. He acquires a gorilla, a hefty murderous brute, and the operation is performed with success. That is only the beginning...
The Gland Stealers
Author: Bertram Gayton
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Gran'pa is ninety-five, possessed of £100,000, a fertile imagination, and a good physique. He sees in the papers accounts of the theory of rejuvenation by means of gland-grafting. Nothing will satisfy him but that the experiment should be made upon himself. He acquires a gorilla, a hefty murderous brute, and the operation is performed with success. That is only the beginning...
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Gran'pa is ninety-five, possessed of £100,000, a fertile imagination, and a good physique. He sees in the papers accounts of the theory of rejuvenation by means of gland-grafting. Nothing will satisfy him but that the experiment should be made upon himself. He acquires a gorilla, a hefty murderous brute, and the operation is performed with success. That is only the beginning...
The Gland Stealers
Author: Bertram Gayton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction, English
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction, English
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The Gland Stealers; by Bertram Gayton
Author: Bertram Gayton
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230400167
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XII IN THE JUNGLE OUR trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants. With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows: --(a) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage. (b) Construction and transportation of two hangars. (c) Transportation of two gas cylinders per cage. (d) Lessons in language and habits of gorilla. (e) Lessons in rapid binding with ropes, tying knots, etc. One would have said that, fired with the great enthusiasm we all had for the cause, such tasks as those outlined above should have taken us only a few weeks to accomplish. They should. We had no trade union restrictions, no lack of labor, no shortage of material, and no fear of overproduction. Free from all these handicaps so carefully cultivated by the Spirit of Modern Democracy, we ought to have made rapid progress. But the natives were lazy, and argumentative, and curious, and superstitious; the climate was abominably hot, and wet, and enervating; transportation by aeroplane through a bumpy and tempestuous medium was difficult, and dangerous, and very trying to the nerves; and the general negroid disposition of always putting off till to-morrow what you should do to-day was contagiously demoralizing even to the best of us (Gran'pa ). All these things, added together, grew into a sort of huge persuasive influence which insisted that labor was undignified and crude. Like a modern epitome of the British working man, I began reasoning with myself thus: Why should I slave for others (that is, for..
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230400167
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XII IN THE JUNGLE OUR trial flight to Gorilla-land and back having been successfully accomplished, we now began earnest preparations for the wholesale capture of its inhabitants. With his usual businesslike grasp of details, Gran'pa drew up a list of the most important of our tasks, which were briefly as follows: --(a) Construction of three cages (in sections); transportation to suitable spots in jungle; erection; camouflage. (b) Construction and transportation of two hangars. (c) Transportation of two gas cylinders per cage. (d) Lessons in language and habits of gorilla. (e) Lessons in rapid binding with ropes, tying knots, etc. One would have said that, fired with the great enthusiasm we all had for the cause, such tasks as those outlined above should have taken us only a few weeks to accomplish. They should. We had no trade union restrictions, no lack of labor, no shortage of material, and no fear of overproduction. Free from all these handicaps so carefully cultivated by the Spirit of Modern Democracy, we ought to have made rapid progress. But the natives were lazy, and argumentative, and curious, and superstitious; the climate was abominably hot, and wet, and enervating; transportation by aeroplane through a bumpy and tempestuous medium was difficult, and dangerous, and very trying to the nerves; and the general negroid disposition of always putting off till to-morrow what you should do to-day was contagiously demoralizing even to the best of us (Gran'pa ). All these things, added together, grew into a sort of huge persuasive influence which insisted that labor was undignified and crude. Like a modern epitome of the British working man, I began reasoning with myself thus: Why should I slave for others (that is, for..
The Gland Stealers (Classic Reprint)
Author: Bertram Gayton
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780365164081
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Excerpt from The Gland Stealers His own explanation was that the decision arose from a natural desire to end his days with his only living relation - even if such an action entailed residing at the North Pole! Although he did not anticipate an early demise, he apparently wished to be prepared, and to know that when the important event did occur he would be gath ered to his fathers straight from the bosom of his family - or, at least, what was left of it since the death of his son in New York. I was flattered; but not convinced. I knew that he was extremely proud of his country and had never for given my parents for their indiscretion in allowing me to be born in London, thereby presenting an extra citizen to England without any effort on her part. More unforgivable still, neither my parents nor I had ever returned to America. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780365164081
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Excerpt from The Gland Stealers His own explanation was that the decision arose from a natural desire to end his days with his only living relation - even if such an action entailed residing at the North Pole! Although he did not anticipate an early demise, he apparently wished to be prepared, and to know that when the important event did occur he would be gath ered to his fathers straight from the bosom of his family - or, at least, what was left of it since the death of his son in New York. I was flattered; but not convinced. I knew that he was extremely proud of his country and had never for given my parents for their indiscretion in allowing me to be born in London, thereby presenting an extra citizen to England without any effort on her part. More unforgivable still, neither my parents nor I had ever returned to America. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Gland Stealers
Author: Bertram Gayton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction, English
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction, English
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Science-fiction, the Early Years
Author: Everett Franklin Bleiler
Publisher: Kent State University Press
ISBN: 9780873384162
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1032
Book Description
In this volume the author describes more than 3000 short stories, novels, and plays with science fiction elements, from earliest times to 1930. He includes imaginary voyages, utopias, Victorian boys' books, dime novels, pulp magazine stories, British scientific romances and mainstream work with science fiction elements. Many of these publications are extremely rare, surviving in only a handful of copies, and most of them have never been described before.
Publisher: Kent State University Press
ISBN: 9780873384162
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1032
Book Description
In this volume the author describes more than 3000 short stories, novels, and plays with science fiction elements, from earliest times to 1930. He includes imaginary voyages, utopias, Victorian boys' books, dime novels, pulp magazine stories, British scientific romances and mainstream work with science fiction elements. Many of these publications are extremely rare, surviving in only a handful of copies, and most of them have never been described before.
The Grizzly Bear
Animal Behavior
Author: Michael D. Breed
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128016833
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
Animal Behavior, Second Edition, covers the broad sweep of animal behavior from its neurological underpinnings to the importance of behavior in conservation. The authors, Michael Breed and Janice Moore, bring almost 60 years of combined experience as university professors to this textbook, much of that teaching animal behavior. An entire chapter is devoted to the vibrant new field of behavior and conservation, including topics such as social behavior and the relationship between parasites, pathogens, and behavior. Thoughtful coverage has also been given to foraging behavior, mating and parenting behavior, anti-predator behavior, and learning. This text addresses the physiological foundations of behavior in a way that is both accessible and inviting, with each chapter beginning with learning objectives and ending with thought-provoking questions. Additionally, special terms and definitions are highlighted throughout. Animal Behavior provides a rich resource for students (and professors) from a wide range of life science disciplines. - Provides a rich resource for students and professors from a wide range of life science disciplines - Updated and revised chapters, with at least 50% new case studies and the addition of contemporary in-text examples - Expanded and updated coverage of animal welfare topics - Includes behavior and homeostatic mechanisms, behavior and conservation, and behavioral aspects of disease - Available lab manual with fully developed and tested laboratory exercises - Companion website includes newly developed slide sets/templates (PowerPoints) coordinated with the book
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128016833
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
Animal Behavior, Second Edition, covers the broad sweep of animal behavior from its neurological underpinnings to the importance of behavior in conservation. The authors, Michael Breed and Janice Moore, bring almost 60 years of combined experience as university professors to this textbook, much of that teaching animal behavior. An entire chapter is devoted to the vibrant new field of behavior and conservation, including topics such as social behavior and the relationship between parasites, pathogens, and behavior. Thoughtful coverage has also been given to foraging behavior, mating and parenting behavior, anti-predator behavior, and learning. This text addresses the physiological foundations of behavior in a way that is both accessible and inviting, with each chapter beginning with learning objectives and ending with thought-provoking questions. Additionally, special terms and definitions are highlighted throughout. Animal Behavior provides a rich resource for students (and professors) from a wide range of life science disciplines. - Provides a rich resource for students and professors from a wide range of life science disciplines - Updated and revised chapters, with at least 50% new case studies and the addition of contemporary in-text examples - Expanded and updated coverage of animal welfare topics - Includes behavior and homeostatic mechanisms, behavior and conservation, and behavioral aspects of disease - Available lab manual with fully developed and tested laboratory exercises - Companion website includes newly developed slide sets/templates (PowerPoints) coordinated with the book
The Publishers Weekly
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
Book Description
A History of Organ Transplantation
Author: David Hamilton
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre
ISBN: 0822977842
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
A History of Organ Transplantation is a comprehensive and ambitious exploration of transplant surgery—which, surprisingly, is one of the longest continuous medical endeavors in history. Moreover, no other medical enterprise has had so many multiple interactions with other fields, including biology, ethics, law, government, and technology. Exploring the medical, scientific, and surgical events that led to modern transplant techniques, Hamilton argues that progress in successful transplantation required a unique combination of multiple methods, bold surgical empiricism, and major immunological insights in order for surgeons to develop an understanding of the body's most complex and mysterious mechanisms. Surgical progress was nonlinear, sometimes reverting and sometimes significantly advancing through luck, serendipity, or helpful accidents of nature. The first book of its kind, A History of Organ Transplantation examines the evolution of surgical tissue replacement from classical times to the medieval period to the present day. This well-executed volume will be useful to undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, surgeons, and the general public. Both Western and non-Western experiences as well as folk practices are included.
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre
ISBN: 0822977842
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
A History of Organ Transplantation is a comprehensive and ambitious exploration of transplant surgery—which, surprisingly, is one of the longest continuous medical endeavors in history. Moreover, no other medical enterprise has had so many multiple interactions with other fields, including biology, ethics, law, government, and technology. Exploring the medical, scientific, and surgical events that led to modern transplant techniques, Hamilton argues that progress in successful transplantation required a unique combination of multiple methods, bold surgical empiricism, and major immunological insights in order for surgeons to develop an understanding of the body's most complex and mysterious mechanisms. Surgical progress was nonlinear, sometimes reverting and sometimes significantly advancing through luck, serendipity, or helpful accidents of nature. The first book of its kind, A History of Organ Transplantation examines the evolution of surgical tissue replacement from classical times to the medieval period to the present day. This well-executed volume will be useful to undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, surgeons, and the general public. Both Western and non-Western experiences as well as folk practices are included.