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Systematics, Taxonomy, and Classification: Linnaeus
LinnaeusSystematics, Taxonomy, and ClassificationIntroductionLinnaeusSystematics Analysis TechniquesAlternative Methods of ClassificationModern Classification Bioterms Taxonomy is the…Brewer's: Bean
Every bean has its black. Nemo sine vitiis nascitur, “everyone has his faults.” The bean has a black eye. (Ogni grano ha la sua semola.) He has found the bean in the cake, he has got a…Brewer's: Letters
Their proportionate use is as follows: E . 1,000 H .. 540 F .. 236 K .. 88 T .. 770 R .. 528 W .. 190 J .. 55 A .. 728 D .. 392 Y .. 184 Q .. 50 I .. 704 L .. 360 P .. 168 X .. 46 S .. 680…rainbow
(Encyclopedia) rainbow, arc showing the colors of the spectrum, violet inside and red outside, which appears when the sun shines through water droplets. It often appears while the sun is shining…element
(Encyclopedia) CE5 element, in chemistry, a substance that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by chemical means. A substance such as a compound can be decomposed into its constituent…Plato
(Encyclopedia) PlatoPlatoplāˈtō [key], 427?–347 b.c., Greek philosopher. Plato's teachings have been among the most influential in the history of Western civilization. Many of the late dialogues…The Divine Comedy: Postscript
Six Sonnets on Dante's Divine...Postscript 'Ich habe unter meinen Papieren ein Blatt gefunden, wo ich die Baukunst eine erstarrte Musik nenne.' Johann Wolfgang Goethe, 1829…political science
(Encyclopedia) political science, the study of government and political processes, institutions, and behavior. Government and politics have been studied and commented on since the time of the ancient…Anne Bradstreet: Water
WaterScarce Earth had done, but th' angry water moved. Sister (quoth she) it had full well behoved Among your boastings to have praised me Cause of your fruitfulness as you shall see: This…The Pivot of Civilization: Introduction
by Margaret Sanger DedicationA New Truth EmergesIntroduction Birth control, Mrs. Sanger claims, and claims rightly, to be a question of fundamental importance at the present time. I do…