I have had, for many years, a copy of Hooke's Micrographia. From what I've been told, it is a second edition reprint of the first. It used the original plates for printing. I was wondering if anyone could assist me in valuing this book.
I will also include some photographs to help with identifying it.
I know that a few book dealers in the area seemed very interested, but it "wasn't worth much". That just seems little weird. Why would you want it if it isn't worth much?
https://imgur.com/gallery/1k5Yt
Just noted that "Micrographia" was published 1665, when Leibniz was 19 and impressionable. And I thought since the monads seems to maybe have been inspired by the discovery of the micro-world, Leibniz might have read it?
Also wonder if Leibniz heard about/was interested in Leuuwenhoek's discovery of microorganisme somewhat later?
I'm about to start a PhD in neuroscience focused on functional imaging with microscopes, and I really want to read this as a primer / inspiration before I start. Sadly it seems there are more poorly reproduced version out there than good ones, can anyone recommend an edition to me that had good picture size etc....
Do your worst!
Could anyone shine light on the distinctions between LBD and PDD?
My dad was recently diagnosed w PD at 75. He is on dopamine now and is doing alright physically. I think he’s only in the early stages physically. Micrographia is his most obvious physical symptom. However I would say I noticed personality changes at least 6-8 mos prior to any physical symptoms.
He is almost childlike in some ways, very easily influenced, and gets confused by his computer, phone etc now. Less impulse control, likes to shop, gets really bitchy and petulant with my mom. Less of a filter on what he says and less sensitivity to subtle communication.
It’s hard to see clearly whether these are executive function issues (so just part of PD), or if something else is going on.. I will ask my mom to figure out a way to bring this up at his next medical appointment but just wondering if anyone here has any insight.
For context I'm a Refuse Driver (Garbage man) & today I was on food waste. After I'd tipped I was checking the wagon for any defects when I spotted a lone pea balanced on the lifts.
I said "hey look, an escaPEA"
No one near me but it didn't half make me laugh for a good hour or so!
Pilot on me!!
Dad jokes are supposed to be jokes you can tell a kid and they will understand it and find it funny.
This sub is mostly just NSFW puns now.
If it needs a NSFW tag it's not a dad joke. There should just be a NSFW puns subreddit for that.
Edit* I'm not replying any longer and turning off notifications but to all those that say "no one cares", there sure are a lot of you arguing about it. Maybe I'm wrong but you people don't need to be rude about it. If you really don't care, don't comment.
What did 0 say to 8 ?
" Nice Belt "
So What did 3 say to 8 ?
" Hey, you two stop making out "
I won't be doing that today!
You take away their little brooms
There hasn't been a post all year!
This morning, my 4 year old daughter.
Daughter: I'm hungry
Me: nerves building, smile widening
Me: Hi hungry, I'm dad.
She had no idea what was going on but I finally did it.
Thank you all for listening.
