The Works of William Harvey Translated by Robert Willis. Introduction by Arthur C. Guyton William Harvey's revolutionary book on the circulatory system, published in Latin in 1628, demonstrated for the first time how the heart pumps blood through the body. His findings overturned the world's basic understanding of the way the body functions and changed fundamental knowledge of physiology as much as any scientific work in history. The Works of William Harvey will provide scientists, students, physicians, and interested lay persons access to the original works of a pioneer who shaped...

The complete text of Willis' Architectural History of the University of Cambridge relating specifically to Peterhouse.

The complete text of Willis' Architectural History of the University of Cambridge relating specifically to St John's College.

The complete text of Willis' Architectural History of the University of Cambridge relating specifically to Trinity College.

The complete text of Willis' Architectural History of the University of Cambridge relating specifically to King's College and Eton College.

A reprinted collection of Robert Willis' monumental architectural history of the University of Cambridge.

Reverend Robert Willis' work of 1845 describes the remarkable beauty, importance and rich variety of architectural styles of Canterbury Cathedral.

Robert Willis (1800 1875) was a scientist, inventor and architectural historian of international repute. As Jacksonian Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge, he demonstrated specially made mechanical devices to huge audiences. First published in 1841, Principles of Mechanism provided the theory behind the demonstrations. He defined mechanism as the means by which any relations of motion could be realised. The book was extremely influential, with all books in English, French, and German on the subject for the next generation adopting Willis' classification and...

Environmental Systems Engineering and Economics emphasizes the application of optimization, economics, and systems engineering to problems in environmental resources management. This senior level/graduate textbook introduces optimization theory and algorithms that have been successful in resolving water quality and groundwater management problems. Both linear programming and nonlinear optimization are presented. Multiobjective optimization and the linked simulation-optimization (LSO) methodology are also introduced. The basic principles of economics and engineering economics...