Origin Of 101 Everyday Things

Origin Of 101 Everyday Things

Author: Seema Gupta

Publisher: Pustak Mahal

Published: 2005-07-06

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 8122309097

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There are so many things scattered around us which we use everyday without giving a single thought about their origin.Have you ever wondered where have these things come from?Think of that pen in your hand - it has not fallen from the sky into your hand, or that television which entertains you, was not there when this earth was formed.The eraser, pencil, shoes, chair, table and there are so many other things in our lives which are the successful outcome of research going on for centuries.Tremendous hard work and dedication of many inventors and discoverers has gone into making these things.They worked day and night, laboured under unfavourable conditions to bring these things in our lives.Today we call them backward because they did not have so many electronic gadgets to help them whereas we call ourselves technologically advanced since we have all the means and machines.But could we have all this without their efforts? the answer is simply, no.So it is our duty to continue this tradition of inventing and discovering new things by keeping our eyes and ears open, and also by learning from the past experiences of these great men and understanding their ways of working.This book here presents the horoscope of 101 selected things, which you use everyday.And what makes our book different from other books in its contents?The colourful display of pictures and racy narrative would interest all age groups transporting you in an era of invention and discoveries.Items Covered Include:*Aeroplane *Antiseptic *Aspirin*Ballpoint pen *Buttons *Chair*Chewing Gum *Clock *Coffee*Ice Cream *Lottery *Matchbox*Paper *Perfume *Ship*Skates *Telephone *Train*Tyepewriter *Washing machine *Zipper


The Origins of Everyday Things

The Origins of Everyday Things

Author: Ruth Binney

Publisher: Reader's Digest Association

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13:

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"The Origins of Everyday Things" traces the evolution of customs, manners, and commonplace objects through the twists and turns of time to uncover their history-making roots.


101 Great Lives

101 Great Lives

Author: Kumar A. Kathar

Publisher: Pustak Mahal

Published: 2004-12

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9788122305319

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This remains one of the more important volumes in this series of 24 books. This revised edition looks at the lives of 101 successful men & women in their respective fields:*Social Reformers: Nana Saheb Karve & Kabir *Revolutionaries: Vir Savarkar & Rasbehari Bose*Statesmen: Disraeli & Bismarck*Scientists: Madam Curie & Dr. M.S. Swaminathan*Artists & Scholars: Birju Maharaj, Allauddin Khan, Venkatesh Aiyyer, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee & Amrita Pritam*Heads of States: Charles De Gaulle & Anwar Sadat*Sport stars: Martina Navaratilova & P.K. Banerjee.Infact, these mini-biographies in all offer the life-sketches of 101 famous personalities in a nutshell.


The Story Behind

The Story Behind

Author: Emily Prokop

Publisher: Mango Media Inc.

Published: 2018-10-15

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 163353829X

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Surprising history of ordinary things Learn the fascinating history and trivia you never knew about things we use daily from the host of The Story Behind podcast. Everyday objects and major events in history: Every single thing that surrounds us has a story behind it. Many of us learn the history of humans and the major inventions that shaped our world. But what you may not have learned is the history of objects we surround ourselves with every day. You might not even know how the major events in history (World Wars, ancient civilizations, revolutions, etc.) influenced the inventions of things we use today. The history and science behind the ordinary: From the creator of The Story Behind podcast comes this revelatory new book. The Story Behind will give insight into everyday objects we don’t think much about when we use them. Topics covered in the podcast will be examined in more detail along with many new fascinating topics. Learn how lollipops got started in Ancient Egypt, how podcasts were invented, and why Comic Sans was created. Learn the torture device origins of certain exercise equipment and the espionage beginnings of certain musical instruments. Ordinary things from science to art, food to sports, customs to fashion, and more are explored. Readers will: • Understand the wonders behind everyday objects • Learn truly obscure history and fun facts that will change the way they see the world • Learn how major historic events still affect us today through seemingly mundane things • Become formidable trivia masters


British Stuff

British Stuff

Author: Geoff Hall

Publisher: Summersdale

Published: 2013-03-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781849533683

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This fascinating full-colour photographic compendium invites you to discover Britain in a new way, through the everyday objects that are part of the fabric of contemporary life in the UK. Containing a wealth of iconic British design staples as well as the treasures of everyday life - from the Mini and the Anglepoise lamp to M&S underwear and the Argos catalogue - this guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand British culture from the inside out, with all its idiosyncrasies and quirks.


Magic for You

Magic for You

Author: Pattabhi Ram

Publisher: Pustak Mahal

Published: 2004-12

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9788122303391

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As the title only suggests that even if you know nothing about magic, still you can learn with the help of this book. Here are over 50 fabulous tricks that anyone can learn and entertain his family and friends with. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. As the title only suggests that even if you know nothing about magic, still you can learn with the help of this book. Here are over 50 fabulous tricks that anyone can learn and entertain his family and friends with. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel.


Luxury in the Eighteenth Century

Luxury in the Eighteenth Century

Author: M. Berg

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-01-11

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 0230508278

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'Luxury in the 18th Century' explores the political, economic, moral and intellectual effects of the production and consumption of luxury goods, and provides a broadly-based account from a variety of perspectives, addressing key themes of economic debate, material culture, the principles of art and taste, luxury as 'female vice' and the exotic.