Breverton S Encyclopedia Of Inventions

Author : Terry Breverton
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781623652340

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Breverton's Encyclopedia of Inventions by Terry Breverton Pdf

Invention and innovation are what distinguish the human race from all of the other species on Earth. Throughout history the imagination and pioneering spirit of human kind has compelled us to question why we do things in a certain way and, more importantly, how we can do things better. Celebrating the ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness that has led to some of the most amazing technological leaps through the ages, Breverton's Encyclopedia of Inventions examines the key innovations and breakthroughs of all time and the genius behind them. Starting with the building of the pyramids in ancient Egypt and the discovery of the solar system, moving through surgery, dynamite and rockets, to modern technology such as the smart card and genetic engineering, Terry Breverton springs many surprises. He uncovers fascinating and little-known facts: for example, that Price, not Fleming, discovered penicillin; that Swan, not Edison invented the electric light, and that Wallace, not Darwin first advanced the theory of evolution. Tracing the sheer persistence of brilliant men and women across the globe, who fought the prevailing ideas of their times and advanced technology, Breverton's Encyclopedia of Inventions will inspire anyone interested in the history and developments that have changed our lives and shaped our planet's future.

Author : Terry Breverton
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781623653200

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Breverton's Nautical Curiosities by Terry Breverton Pdf

Breverton's Nautical Curiosities is about ships, people and the sea. However, unlike many other nautical compendiums, the focus of this book is on the unusual, the overlooked or the downright extraordinary. Thus, someone most of us do not know, Admiral William Brown, is given equal coverage to Admiral Nelson. Without Admiral Brown releasing Garibaldi, modern Italy might not exist. And without the barely known genius John Ericsson designing the Monitor, the Confederacy might have won the American Civil War. Readers will be stimulated to read more about the remarkable men--explorers, admirals and trawlermen--who have shaped our world. The sea has had a remarkable effect upon our language. We hear the terms "steer clear," "hit the deck," "don't rock the boat," "to harbor a grudge" and the like, and give little thought to them. In the pages of this book, the reader will find the origin of "bumpkin," a "brace of shakes," "born with a silver spoon," "booby prize," "to take on board," "above board," "bombed" (in the sense of being drunk), the "blues," "blind-side," "blind drunk," "the pot calling the kettle black," "reach the bitter end," "wasters," "ahoy," "all at sea," "to keep aloof," "piss-artist," "taken aback," "barbecue" and "bamboozle." Other colourful terms, which have passed out of common usage, such as "bring one's arse to anchor" (sit down), "belly timber" (food) and "bog orange" (potato) are also included, as well as important pirate haunts, technical terms, famous battles, maritime inventors and ship speed records.

Author : Donald Clarke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Inventions
ISBN : 0883653907

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The Encyclopedia of Inventions by Donald Clarke Pdf

Author : Terry Breverton
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781623652357

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Breverton's Phantasmagoria by Terry Breverton Pdf

From dragons and wyverns to vampires, werewolves and mischievous gremlins, pixies and fairies, Breverton's Phantasmagoria is a unique compendium of over 250 mythical animals. Prepare to revisit familiar myths, such as vampires, werewolves and the Loch Ness Monster, the Minotaur and Medusa from Greek legend, and Biblical beasts such as Behemoth and Leviathan. Discover new mysterious animals like the giant serpents of Central America, the lethal Mongolian death worm, and the Ennedi tiger in Africa, and investigate the evidence for sightings of Bigfoot and the reclusive Yeti. Packed with quirky line illustrations and a wealth of weird and wonderful information, Breverton's Phantasmagoria surveys the globe to uncover over 250 imaginary creatures passed down from generation to generation.

Author : Dr. Richard Gunderman
Publisher : 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499471175

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Nikola Tesla by Dr. Richard Gunderman Pdf

As a scientist, inventor, and engineer, Nikola Tesla was devoted to discovery, registering over 700 patents in his lifetime. Today, he is mostly celebrated as the father of modern electricity, shaping technology that came after. Tesla’s fascinating life story is the focus of this accessible volume, which includes beautifully reproduced documents from Tesla’s personal archives. Readers will be especially interested in original diagrams and drawings of his ingenious machines, which—along with comprehensible explanations—will familiarize them with the essential curricular concepts of X-ray, radar, and electricity.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Inventions
ISBN : 1843096315

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Great Inventions by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carolyn Turgeon
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780062669575

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The Mermaid Handbook by Carolyn Turgeon Pdf

“….this book is stunning and packed full of mermaid mythology, history and fun fashion and recipes! You will want this fun and stunning book on your shelf.” — Seeing Double in Neverland As the editor of Faerie magazine, Carolyn Turgeon is fluent in fairy tales and myths and suggests that even with the occasional kitsch, mermaids have become an empowering symbol for women. — The Globe and Mail A comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and intricately designed one-of-a-kind lifestyle compendium packed with lore, legends, facts and trivia, beautiful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step projects and recipes. — PopCulture Guy The Mermaid Handbook is filled with endless literature, full colored artwork and photographs, recipes and crafts will keep you occupied and enchanted for hours and hours. — Short and Sweet Reviews This collection was tremendously fun to read through, and I know I’ll be paging through it again for one reason or another for a while to come. — Fantasy Literature The festive, aqua blue hardcover with elegant copper edging is a collection of mermaid inspired fashions, beauty secrets, DIY, cocktails, and even tells you where to find a real life mermaid. — Plush Pink Allure

Author : Lousie Spilsbury
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Inventions
ISBN : 1407501720

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Encyclopedia of Inventions by Lousie Spilsbury Pdf

Author : Doris Simonis
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0761477616

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Inventors and Inventions by Doris Simonis Pdf

From air conditioners to MRI scanners and from bicycles to frozen foods, modern life would be unimaginable without the work of inventors. Unlike other resources on inventions, Inventors and Inventions surprises readers with its wide-ranging exploration of inventors of the past and present, including the creators of Kevlar, Coca Cola, eBay, and the Global Positioning System.

Author : John Farndon,Jacob Field,Joe Fullman,Andrew Humphreys,Giles Sparrow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Inventions
ISBN : 1549049607

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Inventions by John Farndon,Jacob Field,Joe Fullman,Andrew Humphreys,Giles Sparrow Pdf

"Packed with fascinating facts and awesome pictures, this book explores the greatest inventions and inventors through the ages."--

Author : Michelle Goodman
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780786750535

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The Anti 9 to 5 Guide by Michelle Goodman Pdf

Today, lots of women would love to integrate their passion with their career and are seeking advice on how to do just that. Michelle Goodman, a self proclaimed, "wage-slave" has written a fun, reassuring, girlfriend-to-girlfriend guide on identifying your passion, transitioning out of that unfulfilling job, and doing it all in a smart, practical way. The Anti 9-to-5 Guide realizes that not every woman wants the corner office, in fact, some women don't want to be in an office at all. Today's women are non-traditionalists, do it yourself sort of girls who want to travel the world, take up knitting, frolic in the land of freelancing but want to do it all without going broke. The Anti 9-to-5 Guide provides readers with the resources you need to have it all and still have a place to sleep. Michelle suggests great tips for easing into the life you want. With an entire chapter devoted to pursuing your passion on the side, The Anti 9-to-5 Guide encourages us to tweak our current career path or head down a new one, and ultimately succeed.

Author : Ian Harrison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Inventions
ISBN : 1844031845

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The Book of Inventions by Ian Harrison Pdf

This encyclopedia of inventions provides the dates, the details and the stories of how we gained some of the things we now take for granted. Every possible invention is covered from the simple paperclip to the irritating parking meter.

Author : Terry Breverton
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781623653507

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Breverton's Complete Herbal by Terry Breverton Pdf

Breverton's Complete Herbal is a modern reworking of Culpeper's classic reference guide, Culpeper's Complete Herbal. Arranged alphabetically, this book describes over 250 herbs and spices as well as feature entries on scented herb/medicinal gardens, the great herbalists and New World Herbs not included in Culpepper's original text. Each entry provides a description of the herb: its appearance and botanical features, a brief history of its uses in medicine, dyeing and cuisine to bizarre remedies and concoctions designed to get rid of all manner of real and imaginary ailments. As informative as it is entertaining, this incredibly diverse compendium contains just about everything you'll ever need to know about the properties and provenance of herbs and spices of the world. From amara dulcis to yarrow, all-heal to viper's bugloss, Breverton's Complete Herbal is a modern day treasury of over 250 herbs and their uses.

Author : David Lambert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Inventions
ISBN : LCCN:84001654

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Great discoveries and inventions by David Lambert Pdf

Author : Jessica Snyder Sachs
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0531117111

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The Encyclopedia of Inventions by Jessica Snyder Sachs Pdf

Discusses more than two hundred significant inventions, from the wheel to the microchip, and includes overviews of technological developments in important fields.