A new history of the life and reign of the Czar Peter the Great, Emperor of all Russia, and father of his country : Giving an exact relation of I. His travels, studies, and personal fatigues, for the attaining of knowledge in civil and military affairs, and the improvement of his subjects. II. His introduction of arts and sciences, a naval force, and commerce with foreign nations; also his many reformations in church and state, the army, and the customs and manners of his people. III. His wars with the Swedes, Turks, Tartars and Persians; victories by sea and land; acquisitions of territory, and increase of power. IV. His regard to genius and merit, particularly in the instances of General Le Fort, Prince Menzikoff, and the Empress Catharine: and his severe justice on offenders, exemplified in the proceedings against the czarewitz, and others. /

By John Bancks.

German universities a narrative of personal experience, together with recent statistical information, practical suggestions, and a comparison of the German, English and American systems of higher education /

Mode of access: Internet.

Hawkins electrical guide ... Questions, answers & illustrations; a progressive course of study for engineers, electricians, students and those desiring to acquire a working knowledge of electricity and its applications; a practical treatise,

"Credit is largely due to Frank D. Graham ... for the authorship of the Guides, and for the original sketches illustrating electrical principles and construction." --Pref. to no. 1.

The Confession of faith, and the Larger and Shorter catechisms, first agreed upon by the Assembly of divines at Westminster; and now appointed by the General assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, to be a part of uniformity in religion, between the kirks of Christ in the three kingdoms. Together with the Sum of saving knowledge, and the Practical use thereof.

Mode of access: Internet.

The domestic encyclopaedia; or, A dictionary of facts, and useful knowledge: : comprehending a concise view of the latest discoveries, inventions, and improvements, chiefly applicable to rural and domestic enconomy; together with descriptions of the most interesting objects of nature and art; the history of men and animals, in a state of health or disease; and practical hints respecting the arts and manufactures, both familiar and commercial. Illustrated with numerous engravings and cuts. In four volumes. Volume first[-fourth]. /

Includes indexes.

The library of home economics : a complete home-study coursr on the new profession of home-making and art of right living : the practical application of athe most recent advances in the arts and sciences to home and health /

v.1. The house, its plan, decoration and care / by Isabel Bevier. -- v.2. Household bacteriology / by S. Maria Elliott. -- v.3. Household hygiene / by S. Maria Elliott. -- v.4. Chemistry of the household / by Margaret E. Dodd. -- v.5. Principles of cookery / by Anna Barrows. -- v.6. Food and dietetics / by Alice P. Norton. -- v.7. Household management by Bertha M. Terrill. -- v.8. Personal hygiene / ed. by M. Le Bosquet. -- v.9. Home care of the sick / by Amy E. Pope. -- v.10. Textiles and clothing / by Kate H. Watson. -- v.11. Study of child life / by Marion F. Washburne. -- v.12. Care of children / by A.C. Cotton.

The library of commerce: practical, theoretical, and historical.

No more published.

The Shakspeare treasury of wisdom and knowledge.

Selected passages with comments by Stearns.

The principles of understanding; an introduction to logic from the standpoint of personal idealism,

Mode of access: Internet.

The Holy Bible according to the authorized version; with notes, explanatory and practical ; taken principally from the most eminent writers of the United Church of England and Ireland, together with appropriate introductions, tables, indexes, and maps.

Mode of access: Internet.

Practical husbandry, or, The art of farming with a certainty of gain : as practised by judicious farmers in this country : the result of experience and long observation /

Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 17579.

Beauty culture; a practical handbook on the care of the person,

Mode of access: Internet.

A cyclopaedia of six thousand practical receipts, and collateral information in the arts, manufactures, and trades, including medicine, pharmacy, and domestic economy. Designed as a compendious book of reference for the manufacturer, tradesman, amateur, and heads of families.

English 2d ed. published 1845 with title: A cyclopaedia of practical receipts and collateral information.