A History of Great Inventions

A History of Great Inventions

Author: James Dyson

Publisher: Carroll & Graf Pub

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9780786709038

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A handsome, lavishly illustrated volume celebrates the human genius for invention from the dawn of civilization to the beginning of the new millennium.


Great Inventors and Their Inventions

Great Inventors and Their Inventions

Author: Frank Puterbaugh Bachman

Publisher:

Published: 1918

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13:

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Nine remarkable men produced inventions that changed the world. The printing press, the telephone, powered flight, recording and others have made the modern world what it is. But who were the men who had these ideas and made reality of them? As David Angus shows, they were very different quiet, boisterous, confident, withdrawn but all had a moment of vision allied to single-minded determination to battle through numerous prototypes and produced something that really worked. It is a fascinating account for younger listeners.


Great Inventions that Changed the World

Great Inventions that Changed the World

Author: James Wei

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-07-02

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1118342739

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GREAT INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Discover the inventions that have made our world what it is today A great invention opens the door to a new era in human history. The stone axe, for example, invented some 2 million years ago in East Africa, enabled us to enter the human path of endless improvements through inventions. The taming of fire enabled us to cook food as well as leave the warmth of Africa and move to the frigid lands of the North. From the stone axe to the computer and the Internet, this book provides a fascinating tour of the most important inventions and inventors throughout history. You’ll discover the landmark achievements and the men and women that made the world what it is today. Great Inventions That Changed the World is written by Professor James Wei, a renowned educator and engineer who holds several patents for his own inventions. Following an introductory chapter examining the role of inventors and inventions in fueling innovation and global advancement, the book is organized to show how inventions are spurred by human needs and desires, including: Work Food, clothing, and housing Health and reproduction Security Transportation Information The good life As you progress through the book, you’ll not only learn about inventions and inventors, but also the impact they have had on our lives and the society and environment in which we live today. Inventions solve problems, but as this book so expertly demonstrates, they can also directly or indirectly create new problems as well, from pollution to global warming to bioterrorism. By enabling us to understand the impact of inventions throughout history, this book can help guide the next generation of citizens, decision makers, and inventors.


James Dyson's History of Great Inventions

James Dyson's History of Great Inventions

Author: James Dyson

Publisher: Constable Limited

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781841193410

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This compelling journey through the history of invention, under the guidance of inventor and manufacturer extraordinaire James Dyson, reveals the myriad stories of inventions and inventors that have shaped civilisation. Packed with colour illustrations, the book examines a host of lesser known as well as more famous discoveries, ranging from early Persian ice cream to the invention of the microchip and the extraordinary advances in animal cloning. Discover how: * Roman dentists developed rope-powered drills * Women's corsets led to the invention of the modern umbrella * The hovercraft emerged from an empty cat-food tin * And how the internet really came about With unique insights into the processes of invention and additional expert contributions, Dyson's History of Great Inventions is certain to fascinate and inspire in equal measure.


The Story of Great Inventions

The Story of Great Inventions

Author: Elmer Ellsworth Burns

Publisher:

Published: 2024-10-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789362920362

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The Story of Great Inventions, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.


Life Ascending

Life Ascending

Author: Nick Lane

Publisher: Profile Books

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1847652220

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Winner of the 2010 Royal Society Prize for science books Powerful new research methods are providing fresh and vivid insights into the makeup of life. Comparing gene sequences, examining the atomic structure of proteins and looking into the geochemistry of rocks have all helped to explain creation and evolution in more detail than ever before. Nick Lane uses the full extent of this new knowledge to describe the ten greatest inventions of life, based on their historical impact, role in living organisms today and relevance to current controversies. DNA, sex, sight and consciousnesses are just four examples. Lane also explains how these findings have come about, and the extent to which they can be relied upon. The result is a gripping and lucid account of the ingenuity of nature, and a book which is essential reading for anyone who has ever questioned the science behind the glories of everyday life.


A history of wonderful inventions

A history of wonderful inventions

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1849

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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[V. 1]. The mariner's compass. Lighthouses. Gunpowder and gun-cotton. Clocks. Printing. The thermometer. The barometer. The telescope. The microscope -- [v. 2]. The steam engine. The cotton manufacture. Steam-navigation. The railway. Gas-light. The electric telegraph.