Download or read book Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries written by Rodney Carlisle and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2005-01-28 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book A History of Inventions and Discoveries written by Johann Beckmann and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 1000 Inventions and Discoveries written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing discoveries and inventions of the last eight years bring this new edition of 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries up to date. Uncover the stories behind 1,000 remarkable inventions and discoveries that have shaped our world, from making fire to the gadgets of the 21st century. This revised and updated edition brings this comprehensive review of humanity's greatest ideas up to date. It is packed with discoveries and innovations in science, space, technology, transportation, medicine, mathematics, and language, along with a history timeline.

Download or read book A History of Inventions Discoveries and Origins written by Johann Beckmann and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A History of Great Inventions written by James Dyson and published by Carroll & Graf Pub. This book was released on 2001 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handsome, lavishly illustrated volume celebrates the human genius for invention from the dawn of civilization to the beginning of the new millennium.

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Download or read book Inventions and Discoveries written by World Book, Inc and published by World Book. This book was released on 1997-03 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-read text and color illustrations examine many important inventions and discoveries throughout history.

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Download or read book A History of Inventions and Discoveries written by Francis Sellon White and published by . This book was released on 1827 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ancient Inventions written by Peter J. James and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 1995 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book A History of Inventions and Discoveries written by Francis Sellon White and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an alphabetical encyclopedia of inventions and discoveries, from the abacus to the zoetrope. White provides detailed descriptions of each invention, its history, and its impact on society. This book is a timeless resource for anyone interested in the history of human innovation and progress. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Cycles of Invention and Discovery written by Venkatesh Narayanamurti and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using Nobel Prize–winning examples like the transistor, laser, and magnetic resonance imaging, Venky Narayanamurti and Tolu Odumosu explore the daily micro-practices of research and show that distinctions between the search for knowledge and creative problem solving break down when one pays attention to how pathbreaking research actually happens.

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Download or read book Great Inventions and Discoveries written by Willis Duff Piercy and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the most important inventions and discoveries throughout human history, from the wheel to the internet. Each chapter presents a different invention or discovery, explaining its impact on society and how it came to be. This is a must-read for anyone interested in science, technology, and the history of human development. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book A History of Inventions and Discoveries written by Francis Sellon White and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A History of Inventions and Discoveries: Alphabetically Arranged In an Archeological work of this description, it was difficult to fix upon any general term, by which the nature of it would be readily understood; and hence it will be found to comprehend many subjects. Which might otherwise appear foreign to the title. Each article has been compiled from the writings of dif fereat authors of established reputation: and every attention has been paid to settle the chronology according to the most approved authorities. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.