The Century of Inventions

The Century of Inventions

Author: Charles F. Partington

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-04-17

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9781511765596

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This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.


Ancient Inventions

Ancient Inventions

Author: Peter J. James

Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13: 0345401026

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A guide to ancient accomplishments and inventions unearths the origins of modern creations, including computers in ancient Greece, plastic surgery in India in the first century B.C., and a postal service in medieval Baghdad


American Genesis

American Genesis

Author: Thomas Parke Hughes

Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9780140097412

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American Genesis is the story of America's love affair-and inextricable entaglement-with technology from 1870-1970, the greatest period of productivity the world has ever known.


100 Inventions That Made History

100 Inventions That Made History

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-02-03

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1465426868

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Incredible inventions and inspiring innovations have transformed the world today, so you can't imagine life without them! This tour through time tracks the brilliant breakthroughs of great geniuses starting with ancient times and ending in the modern era. Packed full of awesome ideas, from airplanes, batteries, and chocolate, to video games, wheels, and X-rays, you'll hear the inside story on the brainwaves behind them all. You'll meet the masters of invention who dreamed up the greatest gadgets and gizmos ever. From the everyday essentials we take for granted to fabulous firsts like the car and the television, this roll call of history's most groundbreaking inventions is guaranteed to educate, engage, and entertain the whole family. Part of DK's best-selling top 100 in History series, 100 Inventions That Made History presents an in-depth exploration of each important invention in unprecedented detail with eye-catching visuals and informative text, while stunning galleries reveal a selection of mind-blowing inventions on a shared theme. Also included are the disastrous prototypes that never got off the ground and the futuristic fantasies that may soon be up and running. Open your eyes to a world of wonder... and who knows, you might become the trailblazer of tomorrow!


Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries

Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries

Author: Rodney Carlisle

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2008-04-21

Total Pages: 711

ISBN-13: 0470306920

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A unique A-to-Z reference of brilliance in innovation and invention Combining engagingly written, well-researched history with the respected imprimatur of Scientific American magazine, this authoritative, accessible reference provides a wide-ranging overview of the inventions, technological advances, and discoveries that have transformed human society throughout our history. More than 400 entertaining entries explain the details and significance of such varied breakthroughs as the development of agriculture, the "invention" of algebra, and the birth of the computer. Special chronological sections divide the entries, providing a unique focus on the intersection of science and technology from early human history to the present. In addition, each section is supplemented by primary source sidebars, which feature excerpts from scientists' diaries, contemporary accounts of new inventions, and various "In Their Own Words" sources. Comprehensive and thoroughly readable, Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries is an indispensable resource for anyone fascinated by the history of science and technology. Topics include: aerosol spray * algebra * Archimedes' Principle * barbed wire * canned food * carburetor * circulation of blood * condom * encryption machine * fork * fuel cell * latitude * music synthesizer * positron * radar * steel * television * traffic lights * Heisenberg's uncertainty principle


Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Author: Robert E. Krebs

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2004-03-30

Total Pages: 503

ISBN-13:

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The Middle Ages and the Renaissance were a period of scientific and literary reawakening. Scientific development and a renewed interest in classical science led to new discoveries, inventions, and technologies. Between 500 and 1600 A.D., scientific explorers rediscovered ancient Greek and Eastern knowledge, which led to an eruption of fresh ideas. This reference work describes more than 75 experiments, inventions, and discoveries of the period, as well as the scientists, physicians, and scholars responsible for them. Individuals such as Leonardo da Vinci, Marco Polo, and Galileo are included, along with entries on reconstructive surgery, Stonehenge, eyeglasses, the microscope, and the discovery of smallpox. Part of a unique series that ranges from ancient times to the 20th century, this exploration of scientific advancements during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance will be useful to high school and college students, teachers, and general readers seeking information about significant advances in scientific history.


A History of Mechanical Inventions

A History of Mechanical Inventions

Author: Abbott Payson Usher

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1954-01-01

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 9780486255934

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This revised and updated classic explores the importance of technological innovation in the cultural and economic history of the West. Topics include technology of textile manufacture from primitive times, water wheels and wind mills, clocks and watches, and invention of printing. "Without peer in its field." — American Scientist.


Great Inventions of the 20th Century

Great Inventions of the 20th Century

Author: Peter Jedicke

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 0791090485

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Presents inventions from the twentieth-century including the microwave, cellophane, assembly lines, and more.