The Wheel
Author: Richard W. Bulliet
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780231173384
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA visually rich, analytical history of the key cycles in a revolutionary technology.
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How the Wheel Changed History
Author: Melissa Higgins
Publisher: ABDO
Published: 2015-08-01
Total Pages: 115
ISBN-13: 1629697737
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow the Wheel Changed History examines the ancient origins of the wheel and explores the many inventions--from the spinning wheel to the phonograph--made possible by the simple machine. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and maps, charts, and diagrams. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Reinventing the Wheel
Author: Jessica Helfand
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Published: 2006-05-04
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9781568985961
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA delightful look at the history of the information wheel
Wheel of History
Author: Rammanohar Lohia
Publisher:
Published: 1963
Total Pages: 104
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKStronger Than a Hundred Men
Author: Terry S. Reynolds
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 1983
Total Pages: 476
ISBN-13: 9780801872488
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLike many apparently simple devices, the vertical water wheel has been around for so long that it is taken for granted. Yet this "picturesque artifact" was for centuries man's primary mechanical source of power and was the foundation upon which mills and other industries developed. Stronger than a Hundred Men explores the development of the vertical water wheel from its invention in ancient times through its eventual demise as a source of power during the Industrial Revolution. Spanning more than 2000 years, Terry Reynolds's account follows the progression of this labor-saving device from Asia to the Middle East, Europe, and America-covering the evolution of the water wheel itself, the development of dams and reservoirs, and the applications of water power.
Gandhi's Spinning Wheel and the Making of India
Author: Rebecca Brown
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2010-11-03
Total Pages: 343
ISBN-13: 1136978496
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGandhi’s use of the spinning wheel was one of the most significant unifying elements of the nationalist movement in India. Spinning was seen as an economic and political activity that could bring together the diverse population of South Asia, and allow the formerly elite nationalist movement to connect to the broader Indian population. This book looks at the politics of spinning both as a visual symbol and as a symbolic practice. It traces the genealogy of spinning from its early colonial manifestations in Company painting to its appropriation by the anti-colonial movement. This complex of visual imagery and performative ritual had the potential to overcome labour, gender, and religious divisions and thereby produce an accessible and effective symbol for the Gandhian anti-colonial movement. By thoroughly examining all aspects of this symbol’s deployment, this book unpacks the politics of the spinning wheel and provides a model for the analysis of political symbols elsewhere. It also probes the successes of India’s particular anti-colonial movement, making an invaluable contribution to studies in social and cultural history, as well as South Asian Studies.
The Wheel of Time Companion
Author: Robert Jordan
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2015-11-03
Total Pages: 816
ISBN-13: 0765314614
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSince its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time(R) by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. Over the course of fifteen books and millions of words, the world that Jordan created grew in depth and complexity. However, only a fraction of what Jordan imagined ended up on the page, the rest going into his personal files. Now The Wheel of Time Companion sheds light on some of the most intriguing aspects of the world, including biographies and motivations of many characters that never made it into the books, but helped bring Jordan's world to life. Included in the volume in an A-to-Z format are: An entry for each named character An inclusive dictionary of the Old Tongue New maps of the Last Battle New portraits of many characters Histories and customs of the nations of the world The strength level of many channelers Descriptions of the flora and fauna unique to the world And much more The Wheel of Time Companion will be required reading for The Wheel of Time's millions of fans. The Wheel of Time(R) New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time
The Legacy of the Great Wheel
Author: Katy Turner
Publisher:
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 132
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Camel and the Wheel
Author: Richard W. Bulliet
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9780231072359
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhy, for many centuries, was the wheel abandoned in the Middle East in favor of the camel as a means of transport? This richly illustrated study explains this anomaly. Drawing on archaeology, art, technology, anthropology, linguistics, and camel husbandry, Bulliet explores the implications for the region's economic and social development during the Middle Ages and into modern times.
Wheel & Pinion Cutting in Horology
Author: Malcolm Wild
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Published: 2001-07-23
Total Pages: 731
ISBN-13: 0719843618
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany clock repairers carry out excellent work but avoid cutting their own wheels and pinions, fearing it is too complicated and involved. This book, written by an experienced clock and tool maker, dispels those fears and gives a step-by-step guide to an extremely satisfying aspect of horology. This book is written for both the amateur and professional involved in the making and restoring of clocks, and for anyone who intends to start building up a workshop and requires a guide to the equipment and how to use it.
