Letters of Sir Charles Bell, K. H., F. R. S. L. And E: Selected From His Correspondence With His Brother George Joseph Bell (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Letters of Sir Charles Bell, K. H., F. R. S. L. And E: Selected From His Correspondence With His Brother George Joseph Bell Habitual to him, nor surrendered one jot of his independence. The many in every generation who are exposed to the same, or similar ditfi culties, will find comfort and courage in his high aims, inﬂexible principles, and calm perseverance. There are, indeed, passages in his letters which might lead persons who knew him imperfectly to imagine that he repined at the inadequate appre ciation of his labours, and had a consciousness of their value which was not untinged with vanity. Nothing could be further from his disposition. The genius which was capable of making his leading discovery could not be blind to its vast importance, or sometimes avoid feeling that the world was slow to comprehend its reach and beauty. These were sim[)le truths of which he could no more be ignorant than of the fact that he was a rational being; and with the frankness of an honest nature, untainted with afi'ectation, he told his thoughts to the brother whom he regarded as a second self. But he had far too just an estimate of the littleness of man in the midst of the vastness of creation to give way to conceit, and too profound a faith in the Provi dence who governed the world to be otherwisethan deeply thankful for his lot. 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.

Charles Bell

Biographies & Memoirs

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Illustrations of the Great Operations of Surgery: Trepan, Hernia, Amputation, Aneurism and Lithotomy

Pinecliff Medical Publishing Co.

Excerpt from The Anatomy and Philosophy of Expression as Connected With the Fine ArtsThese essays formed the earliest and the latest occupation of the lamented author's leisure hours; - and they now appear under the disadvantages which must attend a posthumous publication.It was the habit of the author, in his literary compositions, to sketch his first ideas as they arose; and parts of this work were found, evidently intended to be revised and corrected. They are faithfully added to the text of the last edition, where they bear upon the subject.The following prefatory remarks are from the pen of the late Professor Bell, to whom, in the warmth of brotherly affection, the second edition of the work had been inscribed.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis 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 Anatomy and Philosophy of Expression as Connected With the Fine Arts (Classic Reprint)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Excerpt from The Hand: Its Mechanism and Vital Endowments, as Evincing Design It was at the desire of the Lord Chancellor Brougham that the author wrote the essay on Animal Mechanics; and it was probably from a belief that the author felt the importance of the subjects touched upon in that essay, that his Lordship was led to do him the further honour of asking him to join with him in illustrating the Natural Theology of Dr. Paley. That request was especially important, as Showing that the conclusions to which the author had arrived, were not the peculiar or accidental suggestions of professional feeling, nor of solitary study, which is so apt to lead to enthusiasm but that the powerful and masculine mind of Lord Brougham was directed to the same objects; that he, who in early life was distinguished for his successful prosecution of science, and who has never forgotten her interests amidst the most arduous and active duties 'of his high station, encouraged and partook of these sentiments. 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 Hand: Its Mechanism and Vital Endowments, as Evincing Design (Classic Reprint)

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

The disturbing truth: school suspension does more than impede Black students' academic achievement--it also impacts their parents' employment and can violate state and federal laws. Decades of urban disinvestment and poverty have made educational attainment for Black youth more vital than at any time in recent history. Yet in their pursuit of quality education, many Black families are burdened by challenging barriers to success, most notably the frequency and severity of school punishment. Such punishment is meant to be a disciplinary tool that makes schools safer, but it actually does the opposite--and is particularly harmful for Black students and their families. Focusing on schools in inner-city and suburban Detroit, Charles Bell draws on 160 in-depth interviews with Black high school students, their parents, and their teachers to illuminate the negative outcomes that are associated with out-of-school suspension. Bell also sheds light on the inherent shortcomings of school safety measures as he describes how schools fail to protect Black students, which leaves them vulnerable to bullying and victimization. The students he interviews offer detailed insight into how the lack of protection they received in school intensified their fear of being harmed and even motivated them to use violence to establish a reputation that discouraged attacks. Collectively, their narratives reveal how receiving a suspension for fighting in school earned them respect, popularity, and a reputation for toughness--transforming school punishment into a powerful status symbol that destabilizes classrooms. A thought-provoking and urgent work, Suspended calls for an inclusive national dialogue on school punishment and safety reform. It will leave readers engrossed in the students' and parents' tearful narratives as they share how school suspension harmed students' grades, disrupted parents' employment, violated state and federal laws, and motivated families to withdraw from punitive districts.

Suspended: Punishment, Violence, and the Failure of School Safety

Business & Money

Education & Reference

Johns Hopkins University Press

INTRODUCING THE MYSQL 8 DOCUMENT STORE [Paperback] Bell

Apress

MICROPYTHON FOR THE INTERNET OF THINGS: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON ON MICROCONTROLLERS [Paperback] Bell

Computers & Technology

Programming

Excerpt from Letters of Sir Charles Bell, K. H., F. R. S. L. And E: Selected From His Correspondence With His Brother George Joseph BellHabitual to him, nor surrendered one jot of his independence. The many in every generation who are exposed to the same, or similar ditfi culties, will find comfort and courage in his high aims, inﬂexible principles, and calm perseverance. There are, indeed, passages in his letters which might lead persons who knew him imperfectly to imagine that he repined at the inadequate appre ciation of his labours, and had a consciousness of their value which was not untinged with vanity. Nothing could be further from his disposition. The genius which was capable of making his leading discovery could not be blind to its vast importance, or sometimes avoid feeling that the world was slow to comprehend its reach and beauty. These were sim[)le truths of which he could no more be ignorant than of the fact that he was a rational being; and with the frankness of an honest nature, untainted with afi'ectation, he told his thoughts to the brother whom he regarded as a second self. But he had far too just an estimate of the littleness of man in the midst of the vastness of creation to give way to conceit, and too profound a faith in the Provi dence who governed the world to be otherwisethan deeply thankful for his lot.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis 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.

Grammar of Colloquial Tibetan

Asian Educational Services

The book deals with Tibetan history from earliest times, but especially with the aims and movements of the period witnessed by the author early in this century. Anecdotes, conversations with leading Tibetans and quotations from poetry and proverbs illustrate the Tibetan point of view. Sir Charles Bell gives an inside view of the Tibet which he served for eighteen years on the Indo-Tibetan frontier, spoke and wrote the Tibetan language, and was brought into close touch with all classes from the reigning Dalai Lama downwards.  Recent developments in Tibet have attracted world wide attention and through this Indian edition, Sir Charles Bell`s classic study will perhaps be more eagerly read now than ever before.

Tibet Past and Present

History

Asia

Motilal Banarsidass

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