The Mammoth Book of Great Inventions
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (622 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1841199036 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 504 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The complete illustrated history of inventions and inventors that have shaped civilization. Packed with over 600 colour photos and featuring discoveries and technological advances as varied as early Persian ice cream, the invention of the microchip and the latest advances in animal cloning, this is the ultimate reference guide and source of inspiration for would-be inventors of all kinds, young and old alike.. Now available in an expanded Mammoth format, with a new design
"If it's an invention that has served mankind well,someone had to invent it.Now you know who." according to Jerry Guild. This is a fabulous book of If it's an invention that has served mankind well,someone had to invent it.Now you know who. Jerry Guild This is a fabulous book of 494 pages ,covering mankind's greatest inventions; starting from the earliest man and his use of simple tools up to the concept of cloning in 1997.Over 700 inventions are discussed covering the what and why of the invention,the impact on mankind,accompanied by colored photographs,paintings,drawings and illustrations.The inventions are presented chronogically and there is an excellent Index provided,both by names of the Inventors as well as the inventions. The book itself is a soft cover ,with a substantial binding,excellent paper,printing and color rendition qualities.All the illustrations are accom. 9If it's an invention that has served mankind well,someone had to invent it.Now you know who. Jerry Guild This is a fabulous book of 494 pages ,covering mankind's greatest inventions; starting from the earliest man and his use of simple tools up to the concept of cloning in 1997.Over 700 inventions are discussed covering the what and why of the invention,the impact on mankind,accompanied by colored photographs,paintings,drawings and illustrations.The inventions are presented chronogically and there is an excellent Index provided,both by names of the Inventors as well as the inventions. The book itself is a soft cover ,with a substantial binding,excellent paper,printing and color rendition qualities.All the illustrations are accom. pages ,covering mankind's greatest inventions; starting from the earliest man and his use of simple tools up to the concept of cloning in 1997.Over 700 inventions are discussed covering the what and why of the invention,the impact on mankind,accompanied by colored photographs,paintings,drawings and illustrations.The inventions are presented chronogically and there is an excellent Index provided,both by names of the Inventors as well as the inventions. The book itself is a soft cover ,with a substantial binding,excellent paper,printing and color rendition qualities.All the illustrations are accom
In 1999 he was appointed chairman of the Design Museum. Robert Uhlig is the the Technology Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. . About the Author James Dyson, CBE, has spent 30 years inventing devices to make common tasks more efficient. His achievements so far include the bagless vacuum cleaner, the Sea Truck boat and the Evolutionary Ballbarrow
James Dyson, CBE, has spent 30 years inventing devices to make common tasks more efficient. Robert Uhlig is the the Technology Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. In 1999 he was appointed chairman of the Design Museum. His achievements so far include the bagless vacuum cleaner, the Sea Truck boat and the Evolutionary Ballbarrow.