Two-Part Inventions

Two-Part Inventions

Author: Johann Sebastian Bach

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1996-02-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781457488276

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This collection includes a preface and table of embellishments by William Mason.


Two-Part Inventions

Two-Part Inventions

Author: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited

Publisher:

Published: 1989-06-29

Total Pages: 15

ISBN-13: 9781854723154

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Bach composed these Inventions in 1722/3 for the instruction in keyboard playing and composition of his eldest son, Wilhelm Friedemann, who was then just 12. Richard Jones's edition of these pieces is also available from ABRSM in a 'Signature' Series edition, where they are combined with the (three-part) Sinfonias and given more textual commentary.


Variations on Normal

Variations on Normal

Author: Dominic Wilcox

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2014-08-21

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1473521262

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Ingenious and amusing illustrated inventions from the brilliant mind of Dominic Wilcox 'I love this book. Laugh-out-loud funny. I want a salty thumb lolly now!' Harry Hill As we go about our day-to-day business, we see the same stuff every day. The bath, the fridge, the lamp post, the bicycle, the tree... so far, so humdrum. But not if you are Dominic Wilcox. Dominic sees things a little differently. For him, inside each of these everyday things are hundreds of surprising ideas waiting to be discovered. The Portable Bottom Seat, the Sick Bag Beard, Wrist Nets for the Butterfingered – Dominic's unexpected inventions, conflations and modifications promise to make your life that little bit easier, or at least more amusing. Normal will never seem quite so normal again.


Black Inventors

Black Inventors

Author: Kathy Trusty

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2021-06-29

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1648762697

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Discover 15 inventors and inventions that changed the world in this guide for kids ages 8 to 12 Throughout history, Black inventors have achieved some of the world's greatest advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math. This book highlights 15 men and women who made a big impact with their inventions—from Marie Van Brittan Brown, who created the first home security system, to Mark Dean, who invented the personal computer. Learn all about each inventor's creative process, their invention, and the way it's benefited our world. The "first Black man of science"—Explore how Benjamin Banneker used his knowledge of math and science to build the first wooden clock, create an almanac, and help design the city that became Washington, D.C. An innovator in Black hair care—Learn how Lyda Newman became an inventor at the early age of 14, when she engineered an improved hairbrush design that made it easier and more affordable to properly care for Black hair. A web technology expert—Find out how Lisa Gelobter developed internet technology inventions that people rely on every day, including web animation, GIFs, and online videos. Take a journey through the stories of Black inventors and their inventions, with this guide designed just for kids.


The Invention of Solitude

The Invention of Solitude

Author: Paul Auster

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2010-11-25

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0571266746

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'One day there is life . . . and then, suddenly, it happens there is death.' So begins Paul Auster's moving and personal meditation on fatherhood. The first section, 'Portrait of an Invisible Man', reveals Auster's memories and feelings after the death of his father. In 'The Book of Memory' the perspective shifts to Auster's role as a father. The narrator, 'A', contemplates his separation from his son, his dying grandfather and the solitary nature of writing and story-telling.


Top 15 Unsolved Technology and Inventions

Top 15 Unsolved Technology and Inventions

Author: Jade Summers

Publisher: Jade Summers

Published: 2024-06-13

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13:

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Discover the mysteries that have baffled historians and technologists for centuries. 🌟 "Top 15 Unsolved Technology and Inventions" takes you on a thrilling journey through time, exploring the enigmatic creations that continue to intrigue and inspire. Highlights: 📜 Unravel the secrets of the Antikythera Mechanism 🗝️ Decode the cryptic Voynich Manuscript ⚡ Discover the potential of the Baghdad Battery 🔍 Investigate the unexplained Wow! Signal 🧩 Solve the puzzles left by the Zodiac Killer Join us in this adventure through the past and uncover the stories behind the world's most puzzling inventions. Dive into the unknown and let your curiosity lead the way!


Brilliant Ideas From Wonderful Women

Brilliant Ideas From Wonderful Women

Author: Aitziber Lopez

Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions

Published: 2019-03-05

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 178603705X

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Discover the stories behind 15 of the twentieth century's key inventions in this fun and informative treasury of trailblazing women, who each made a unique contribution to the history of science and technology. Car heaters…Monopoly…Disposable diapers…The dishwasher…Kevlar…Maritime flares… Anti-reflective glass…Wifi…Syringes…Submarine periscopes…Diagnostic tests…Lifeboats…Windshield wipers…Ebooks…What do each of these revolutionary inventions have in common? They were all pioneered by women! Each brilliant idea is presented with biographical information about the brilliant woman who came up with it, including what inspired them. Learn how Martha Coston disguised herself as a man to contact pyrotechnicians and convince them to manufacture her idea for maritime flares, how a New York tram ride on a wet winter’s day led Mary Anderson to invent the windshield wiper, and why Letitia Mumford Geer’s one-hand operated syringe was a medical breakthrough, among other fascinating facts. Full-page illustrations show the inspiration for and use of these incredible inventions in humorous detail. From lifeboat-inventor, Maria Beasley, to the grandmother of the ebook, Ángela Ruiz Robles, each of the inspiring women in this book achieved their goal of leaving the world a better place than they found it.


The Invention of Tradition

The Invention of Tradition

Author: Eric Hobsbawm

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1992-07-31

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780521437738

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This book explores examples of this process of invention and addresses the complex interaction of past and present in a fascinating study of ritual and symbolism.


The Invention of Hugo Cabret

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Author: Brian Selznick

Publisher: Scholastic

Published: 2015-09-03

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1407166573

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An orphan and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy train station. He desperately believes a broken automaton will make his dreams come true. But when his world collides with an eccentric girl and a bitter old man, Hugo's undercover life are put in jeopardy. Turn the pages, follow the illustrations and enter an unforgettable new world!