1001 Inventions

Author : Salim T. S. Al-Hassani
Publisher : National Geographic Society
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : Inventions
ISBN : 1426209479

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1001 Inventions by Salim T. S. Al-Hassani Pdf

"Imagine it is the seventh century. As most of Europe continues its descent into a long period of intellectually dormancy, a quiet yet powerful academic revolution is erupting in another corner of the world. Over the next centuries, the geniuses of Muslim society will thrust the boundaries of knowledge forward to such a degree that their innovations still shape civilizations to this day. The staggering achievements of these men and women influenced the development of modern mathematics, science, engineering, and medicine. 1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization sheds new light on this golden era that was once lost to so many, and celebrates the heritage that we all share"--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Elizabeth Woodcock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Civilization, Islamic
ISBN : 0955242606

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One Thousand and One Inventions by Elizabeth Woodcock Pdf

Author : Jack Challoner
Publisher : Barrons Educational Series Incorporated
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0764161369

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1001 Inventions that Changed the World by Jack Challoner Pdf

Presents a review of technological innovations and inventions, from the ancient world to the present day.

Author : Jack Challoner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781645178200

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1001 Inventions That Changed the World by Jack Challoner Pdf

We take thousands of inventions for granted, using them daily and enjoying their benefits. But how much do we really know about their origins and development? This absorbing new book tells the stories behind the inventions that have changed the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Inventions
ISBN : 9781426312588

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1001 Inventions & Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization by Anonim Pdf

"1001 inventions, official children's companion to the exhibition"--Cover.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1978-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9027708339

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The Book of Ingenious Devices / Kitáb al-Ḥiyal by Anonim Pdf

skilled in geometry, ingenious devices (!lival), music and astronomy. According to Ibn al-Nad!m and Ibn Khallikän their weakest subject was astronamy, but this seems to conflict with the opinions of Ibn Yunus and al-BIrun!, hoth good judges, who spoke highly of the accuracy of the Banu Musa's astronomical observations. Mul)ammad, who was the most influential of the brothers, specialised in gcomctry and astronomy, and excellcd Al)mad in all the sciences except in the construction of ingenious devices. AI-l: Iasan was a brilliant geometrician with aretenlive memoryand great powers of deduction. A rival onee tried to discredit him in front of al-Ma'mun hy saying that al- l: Iasan had read only six of the thirteen books of Euclid's Elements. AI-l: Iasan replied by saying that it was unnecessary for him to read the remainder because he could arrive at the answers to any of Euclid's problem s by deduction. AI-Ma'mun acknowledged al-l: Iasan 's skill, but did not excuse him, saying: "laziness has prevented you from 2 reading the whole ofit-it is to geometry as the Ictters a, b, t, 111 are to speech and writing. " (H. 264). AI-l: Iasan is rarely mentioned by name elsewhere in the sources and may have preferred to devote his time to scholarship, whereas his brothers were involved in a variety of undertakings. At the time of their entry into the House of Wisdom the Banu Musil were paar and needy (H.

Author : Sonja Brentjes,Taner Edis,Lutz Richter-Bernburg
Publisher : Ergon Verlag
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Culture and globalization
ISBN : 3956501691

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1001 Distortions by Sonja Brentjes,Taner Edis,Lutz Richter-Bernburg Pdf

This book reflects on debates among historians of science, medicine and technology as well as Islamicate societies about fundamental questions of how we think and write about the intellec-tual and technological past in cultures to which we do not belong any longer or never were a member of. These debates are occasioned by the manner in which amateurs have taken bits and pieces from our academic narratives and those of our predecessors, stripped them of their richness in detail and their often agonizing efforts to interpret these details, and rearranged them in simplifying and often misguided fashion as outdated stories about glory, success, pri-ority and progress. Our texts are accompanied by reflections of professional curators and mu-seum directors about the difficulties of translating academic research into representations that attract different groups of visitors. They are followed by experiences in northern Europe with Islamophobic adversaries of any narrative about Muslim contributions to the sciences, medi-cine and technologies, and in one of the Gulf States with alleged reformers of the political, economic and educational landscape of the sheikhdom and their use of such amateurish narra-tives for blocking efforts of critical questioning of such self-congratulatory representations.

Author : Jack Challoner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781667200057

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1001 Inventions That Changed the World by Jack Challoner Pdf

The history of the world through 1,001 inventions—from prehistoric times to the present day. 1001 Inventions That Changed the World is an enthralling guide to the world’s most important scientific and technological advances. Authoritatively written by a team of historians, scientists, and anthropologists, this book tells the stories behind these innovations, presenting a comprehensive history of the world through invention and discovery. From stone tools and fire at the dawn of humankind to today’s self-driving cars, inventions have moved society forward at a remarkable pace. This informative volume shows just how much some of the inventions that we take for granted have transformed the world.

Author : Salim T. S. Al-Hassani
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9781426209345

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1001 Inventions by Salim T. S. Al-Hassani Pdf

Modern society owes a tremendous amount to the Muslim world for the many groundbreaking scientific and technological advances that were pioneered during the Golden Age of Muslim civilization between the 7th and 17th centuries. Every time you drink coffee, eat a three-course meal, get a whiff of your favorite perfume, take shelter in an earthquake-resistant structure, get a broken bone set or solve an algebra problem, it is in part due to the discoveries of Muslim civilization.

Author : Michael Brooks
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781524748999

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The Art of More by Michael Brooks Pdf

An illuminating, millennia-spanning history of the impact mathematics has had on the world, and the fascinating people who have mastered its inherent power Counting is not innate to our nature, and without education humans can rarely count past three — beyond that, it’s just “more.” But once harnessed by our ancestors, the power of numbers allowed humanity to flourish in ways that continue to lead to discoveries and enrich our lives today. Ancient tax collectors used basic numeracy to fuel the growth of early civilization, navigators used clever geometrical tricks to engage in trade and connect people across vast distances, astronomers used logarithms to unlock the secrets of the heavens, and their descendants put them to use to land us on the moon. In every case, mathematics has proved to be a greatly underappreciated engine of human progress. In this captivating, sweeping history, Michael Brooks acts as our guide through the ages. He makes the case that mathematics was one of the foundational innovations that catapulted humanity from a nomadic existence to civilization, and that it has since then been instrumental in every great leap of humankind. Here are ancient Egyptian priests, Babylonian bureaucrats, medieval architects, dueling Swiss brothers, renaissance painters, and an eccentric professor who invented the infrastructure of the online world. Their stories clearly demonstrate that the invention of mathematics was every bit as important to the human species as was the discovery of fire. From first page to last, The Art of More brings mathematics back into the heart of what it means to be human.

Author : Salim T. S. Al-Hassani,Elizabeth Woodcock,Rabah Saoud
Publisher : 1001 Inventions
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : UCLA:L0098557119

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1001 Inventions by Salim T. S. Al-Hassani,Elizabeth Woodcock,Rabah Saoud Pdf

This book is about a Golden Age of civilization from 600 to 1600, often regarded as the "Dark Ages."

Author : Bryn Barnard
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780449814949

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The Genius of Islam by Bryn Barnard Pdf

The Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic Empire—ideas and inventions that shaped our world. Did you know that: • The numbers you use every day (Arabic numerals!) are a Muslim invention? • The marching band you hear at football games has its roots in the Middle East? • You are drinking orange juice at breakfast today thanks to Islamic farming innovations? • The modern city's skyline was made possible by Islamic architecture? The Muslim world has often been a bridge between East and West, but many of Islam's crucial innovations are hidden within the folds of history. In this important book, Bryn Barnard uses short, engaging text and gorgeous full-color artwork to bring Islam's contributions gloriously to life. Chockful of information and pictures, and eminently browsable, The Genius of Islam is the definitive guide to a fascinating topic.

Author : Amyn Sajoo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857735225

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A Companion to the Muslim World by Amyn Sajoo Pdf

What is the extraordinary text that is the Quran - and how does it relate to the life and times of the Prophet Muhammad? How did a legacy so richly varied in faith, law and civilization emerge from the message of the Revelation that came to be called 'Islam' (or submission to God's will)? This immaculately researched yet thoroughly accessible book offers a journey into the full range of experience - past and present, secular and sacred - of the diverse people and cultures of the Muslim world. Threads of continuity and change are woven through each chapter to make a coherent narrative covering a broad variety of themes and topics. Poets, cities and the architecture of mosques are as much a part of the exploration as multiple aspects of scripture, the status of women in the faith, and the emergence of a 'digital community' of believers. In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, understanding what Islam is about and what Muslims believe is a vital concern across all frontiers. "A Companion to the Muslim World" is an attractive venture by distinguished scholars to contribute toward this urgent process of comprehension.

Author : Firas Alkhateeb
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781849049771

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Lost Islamic History by Firas Alkhateeb Pdf

Islam has been one of the most powerful religious, social and political forces in history. Over the last 1400 years, from origins in Arabia, a succession of Muslim polities and later empires expanded to control territories and peoples that ultimately stretched from southern France to East Africa and South East Asia. Yet many of the contributions of Muslim thinkers, scientists and theologians, not to mention rulers, statesmen and soldiers, have been occluded. This book rescues from oblivion and neglect some of these personalities and institutions while offering the reader a new narrative of this lost Islamic history. The Umayyads, Abbasids, and Ottomans feature in the story, as do Muslim Spain, the savannah kingdoms of West Africa and the Mughal Empire, along with the later European colonization of Muslim lands and the development of modern nation-states in the Muslim world. Throughout, the impact of Islamic belief on scientific advancement, social structures, and cultural development is given due prominence, and the text is complemented by portraits of key personalities, inventions and little known historical nuggets. The history of Islam and of the world's Muslims brings together diverse peoples, geographies and states, all interwoven into one narrative that begins with Muhammad and continues to this day.

Author : Libby Romero
Publisher : National Geographic Society
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781426325021

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National Geographic Readers: Ibn al-Haytham by Libby Romero Pdf

Celebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the "Father of Optics," Ibn al-Haytham! During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization -- also known as the "Dark Ages" in Western Europe -- this incredible scholar discovered how we see and set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about this fascinating scientist. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. This book is a companion to the international educational campaign, "1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn al-Haytham," that includes interactive exhibits, workshops, live shows, and a 12-minute film starring Omar Sharif in his final film role before his death.