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3. A system of practical mathematics [electronic resource] : Containing vulgar and decimal fractions; the extraction of the square and cube roots; multiplication of feet, inches, and parts; the mensuration of superficies and solids, and all sorts of artificers work. Plain geometry and trigonometry, with their application, with their application in measuring the altitude of objects and distance of places; surverying; spherical geometry and trigonometry; astronomy, and dialling. With a plain account of the Gregorian or new style, settled by act of Parliament; the method of finding the epact, moon's age, tides, &c. With necessary tables: particularly the table calculated by the Right Honourable George Earl of Macclesfield, for finding easter. Tables of logarithms, sines, and tangents; with their description and use. The whole in a most easy and plain method; designed for the use of schools, and the benefit of carpenters, joyners, bricklayers, and other artisicers, to whom the practical mathematics are of great and immediate use. To which are added, by way of appendix, cycles of the primary planets, never before published: with Mr. Whiston's cycle for the calculation of solar eclipses without parallaxes. By John Potter.

    • London : Printed for the author; and sold by E. Comyn's under the Royal-Exchange; Mess. Heath and Wing, near Exeter-Exchange, in the Strand; and S. Parvish, at Guildford, in Surry, MDCCLIII. [1753]
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6. The microscope made easy: or I. The nature, uses, and magnifying powers of the best kinds of microscopes described, calculated, and explained [electronic resource] : For the instruction of such, particularly, as desire to search into the wonders of the minute creation, tho' they are not acquainted with optics. Together with full directions how to prepare, apply, examine, and preserve all sorts of objects, and proper cautions to be observed in viewing them. II. An account of what surprizing discoveries have been already made by the microscope: with useful reflections on them. And also a great variety of new experiments and observations, pointing out many uncommon subjects for the examination of the curious. By Henry Baker, Fellow of the Royal Society, and member of the Social of Antiquaries, in London. Illustrated with copper plates. The fourth edition: with an additional plate of the solar microscope, an some farther accouns of the polype.

    • London : Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, and sold by M. Cooper in Pater-noster Row, and J. Cuff, optician, in Fleet-street, 1754.
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9. An enquiry into the causes of the late increase of robbers, &c. With some proposals for remedying this growing evil [electronic resource] : In which the present reigning vices are impartially exposed; and the laws that relate to the provision for the poor, and to the punishment of felons are largely and freely examined. By Henry Fielding, Esq; barrister at law, and one of His Majesty's justices of the peace for the county of middlesex, and for the city and liberty of Westminster.

    • London : Printed for A. Millar, opposite to Katharine-Street, in the Strand, MDCCLI. [1751]
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10. An enquiry into the causes of the late increase of robbers, &c. With some proposals for remedying this growing evil [electronic resource] : In which the present reigning vices are impartially exposed; and the laws that relate to the provision for the poor, and to the punishment of felons are largely and freely examined. By Henry Fielding, Esq; barrister at law, and one of His Majesty's justices of the peace for the county of Middlesex, and for the city and liberty of Westminster.

    • London : Printed for A. Millar, opposite to Katharine-Street, in the Strand, M.DCC.LI. [1751]
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11. The great duty of contentment, and resignation to the will of God, recommended [electronic resource] : Shewing the ways and means how to attain such a temper of mind as will make us happy in the worst circumstances we may possibly fall into. Being the substance of four sermons preached first at Hoxton Chapel, and afterwards in the Parish Church of St. Margaret's, Lothbury: To which are added, select forms of prayers proper for private families, and particular persons, extracted from the liturgy of the church, of England, and other books of devotion. In this edition is inserted some observations on the use and abuse of the passions; with several remarks on particular parts of the discourse, not inserted in the former impressions. By Thomas Smith, one of the curates of St. Andrew, Holborn.

16. Two discourses [electronic resource] : I. On prayer. Wherein are several things, with great impartiality, recommended, particularly, to the papists, and dissenters of all denominations; with a becoming freedom, to the infidels; with the most affectionate esteem, to the clergy; with the highest deference, to the nobility, and gentry. II. On the Sacrament. To which are added, I. A sermon on the one thing needful. II. On the observation of the Sabbath. III. On the importance of public worship. By the Rev. W. Webster, D.D. of Ware in Hertfordshire. Published for the benefit of the author.

    • London : Sold by John and James Rivington, at the Bibel in St. Paul's Church-Yard; and by William Russell, at Horace's-Head, without Temple-Bar, M.DCC.LIII. [1753]
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20. A Catalogue of books in quires, [electronic resource] : Which will be sold by auction, at the Queen's-Head Tavern, in Pater-Noster-Row, on Thursday the 13th of December, 1750. Dinner will be upon table exactly at one o'clock. Three months credit will be allowed to those who buy books to the value of ten pounds; two three months to those that buy to the value of twenty pounds; and three three months to those that buy to the value of fifty pounds, on signing notes dated on the day of delivery. N.B. no books will be made perfect, unless the imperfections are demanded within a Fortnight.

    • [London : s.n., 1750]
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23. The memoirs of Sir James Melvil of Halhill [electronic resource] : Containing an impartial account of the most remarkable affairs of state during the sixteenth century, not mentioned by other historians: more particularly relating to the Kingdoms of England and Scotland, under the Reigns of Queen Elizabeth, Mary Queen of Scots, and King James. In most of which transactions the author was personally and publickly concerned. Published from the original manuscript, by George Scott, Gent.

26. The modern cook's, and complete housewife's companion [electronic resource] : Being the largest and best collection of new receipts for dressing all sorts of meat, fowl, and fish; and for making ragoo's, fricassees, and pastry of all sorts. In a method never before published. With instructions for preparing and ordering publick entertainments for the tables of princes, ambassadors, noblemen, and magistrates: As also the least expensive methods of providing for private families, in a very elegant manner. Adorned with copper plates, exhibiting the order of placing the different dishes, &c. on the table, in the most polite way. To which are prefixed, directions for a house steward. By Mr. Vincent La Chapelle.

    • London : Printed for R. Manby and H.S. Cox, on Ludgate-Hill, MDCCLI. [1751]
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38. A short treatise on the game of whist [electronic resource] : Containing the laws of the game: and also some rules, whereby a beginner may, with due attention to them, attain to the playing it well. Calculations for those who will bet the odds on any points of the score of the game then playing and depending. Cases stated, to shew what may be effected by a very good player in critical parts of the game. References to cases, viz. at the end of the rule, you are directed how to find them. Calculations, directing with moral certainty, how to play well and hand or game, by shewing the chances of your partner's having 1, 2, or 3 certain cards. With variety of cases added in the appendix. By Edmond Hoyle, gent. The tenth edition with great additions. The laws of the game, and an explanation of the calculations which are necessary to be understood by those who would play it well. And also, a dictionary for whist, which resolves almost all-the critical cases that may happen at the game. To which is added, an artificial memory: or, an easy method of assisting the memory of those that play at the game of whist. And several cases, not hitherto published. To this edition are also added, a whole chapter of thirteen new cases, never publish'd before.

41. The Whole book of Psalms, [electronic resource] : Collected into English metre, by Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins, and others. Conferr'd with the Hebrew. Set forth and allowed to be sung in all churches, of all the people together, before and after morning and evening prayer; and also before and after sermons; and moreover in private houses, for their godly solace and comfort; laying apart all ungodly songs and ballads, which tend only to the nourishing of vice, and corrupting of youth.

    • London : Printed by H. Woodfall, for the Company of Stationers, 1758.
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42. The Scoundrel's dictionary, or An explanation of the cant words used by the thieves, house-breakers, street-robbers and pick-pockets about town [electronic resource] : To which is prefixed, some curious dissertations on the art of wheedling; and a collection of their flash songs, with a proper glossary. The whole printed from a copy taken on one of their gang, in the late scuffle between the watchmen and a party of them on clerkenwell-green; which copy is now in the custody of one of the constable of that parish.

    • London : Printed for J. Brownnell, in Pater-noster-Row, MDCCLIV. [1754]
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45. An illustration and paraphrase on the Book of Common-Prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the Church of England [electronic resource] : In which the observations of the learned divines, who have wrote upon any part of it, are included and inserted in their proper order: the whole conatining a full and particular exposition of all the prayers, epistles, and Gospels throughout the year; notes on all the rubricks; and account of all the festivals and saints days, of the ancient use of liturgies, of lessons, of calendors, and their regulation under the late act of Parliament, of Psalmody, of churches, of ornaments, &c. An exposition of the communion service, rites of bapsism, catechism, form of martimony, visitation of the sick, burial of the dead, &c. With a paraphrase on all the Psalms, according to the translation used in the common-prayer-book. Complied by Ferdo. Warner, M.A. rector of Queenhithc.