William Patten Books

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Great Short Stories is a collection of some of the best short stories in history, featuring works by renowned authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Mark Twain. The stories cover a range of genres, from horror to romance, and are sure to captivate readers of all ages.

This groundbreaking study from zoologist William Patten offers a detailed look at the embryonic development of the horseshoe crab Limulus polyphemus. Through careful observation and analysis, Patten identifies subtle variations in the developmental process that shed light on the evolutionary history of this ancient species. A must-read for anyone interested in the science of embryology or the natural world.

This classic guide to slide rule use provides a detailed introduction to the principles of the slide rule, as well as step-by-step instructions for its use in solving various mathematical problems. The book also includes several practice exercises and examples, making it an ideal resource for students and professionals who rely on this instrument for calculation.

In this collection, editor William Patten has assembled some of the finest examples of Italian and Scandinavian short fiction from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Featuring stories from luminaries such as Luigi Pirandello and Selma Lagerlöf, ​Short Story Classics: Foreign: Italian and Scandinavian​ is a must-read for fans of the short story form.