History

Henry David Thoreau Henry David Thoreau- Biography, appreciation and bibliography of this naturalist who believed that humans are part of nature and that we function best when we remember this. Ruth Patrick Ruth Patrick- Biographical details of one of the pioneers of ecology and the study of ecosystems. Ed Ricketts Ed Ricketts- Marine biologist who lived from 1897 - 1948 and undertook research including the effect of wave shock on marine animals and plants. Eugene Odum Eugene Odum- Biologist who lived from 1913 - 2002 and pioneered the concept of the ecosystem. Sistotrema confluens Sistotrema confluens- Tom Volk provides photographs and information on this strange tooth fungus in honor of the tercentenary of the birth of Carl Linnaeus. Edward Drinker Cope (1840 - 1897) Edward Drinker Cope (1840 - 1897)- Biographical information on this American paleontologist and evolutionist. Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802)- Grandfather of Charles Darwin and a philosopher, botanist, and naturalist in his own right. Francis Galton: Pioneer of Heredity and Biometry Francis Galton: Pioneer of Heredity and Biometry- Information on a book by Michael Bulmer about this nineteenth century scientist's work on genetics, evolution and biological stat… Robert Hooke Robert Hooke- Site devoted to the life and work of Robert Hooke, one of the leading scientists of 17th century England, and first Curator of Experiments at the Royal Society. Fabre, Jean-Henri Casimir ( 1823 - 1915 ) Fabre, Jean-Henri Casimir ( 1823 - 1915 )- The life and work of this entomologist. E-Texts and Gallery. Weigl, Rudolf Stefan Weigl, Rudolf Stefan- Professor Rudolf Stefan Weigl (1883-1957) has developed the first effective vaccine against typhus. Joseph Dalton Hooker Joseph Dalton Hooker- A leading nineteenth century botanist, and close friend of Charles Darwin. Hofmann, Albert Hofmann, Albert- Dr. Albert Hofmann, the father of LSD, psilocybin, and psilocin. Linnaeus, Carl Linnaeus, Carl- Biographical information on the "Father of Taxonomy" whose system for naming, ranking, and classifying organisms is still in use today. Protocols Online Protocols Online- An online resource of laboratory protocols and research technologies for the life scientist. Bio WWW Net Bio WWW Net- Categorises and describes protocols listed on various online resources, some of which have been given ratings. Also includes a discussion board. Protocols Protocols- Biology methods for determining densities, salt solutions, antibiotics, and compound solutions. BBhelp: Molecular Biology Help BBhelp: Molecular Biology Help- Database of protocols and recipes for molecular biology experiments. Lab Protocol Lab Protocol- Provides protocols for techniques used in biological research. Protocol Online - Your Lab's Reference Book Protocol Online - Your Lab's Reference Book- Directory of research protocols in a variety of bioscience fields. Also hosts discipline-specific discussion forums. Global Book Town Global Book Town- A directory of independent bookstores in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States. Categorized by subject, name, or location. Fearless Antiquarians Fearless Antiquarians- A directory of online antiquarian bookstores. Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America- Organization of professional antiquarian booksellers. Independent Online Booksellers Association Independent Online Booksellers Association- International association of independent booksellers, promoting high standards and buyer protection. Antiqbook Antiqbook- The Netherlands Antiquarian Booksellers' Network provides a collection of online catalogues, searchable databases, mailing lists, and information for book collectors an… Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of Canada Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of Canada- Includes alphabetical, subject and geographical directories of members with links to online dealers. Swiss Association of Antiquarian Book Sellers Swiss Association of Antiquarian Book Sellers- Association of Swiss antiquarian book and print dealers, with membership directory, catalogs and news. Vermont Antiquarian Booksellers Association Vermont Antiquarian Booksellers Association- An organization of booksellers from the state of Vermont. Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association- Directory of antiquarian booksellers in Georgia with an online database of rare books, fine prints, and collectables. New Hampshire Antiquarian Booksellers Association New Hampshire Antiquarian Booksellers Association- Unofficial home page. Member directory with hours, locations, stock, and links; location map, and contact information.