Almost every aspect of our lives has been improved over the last century by really useful devices that have changed the way we groom, cook, move and work. These items were revolutionary when created, yet we soon found it hard to imagine life without them. Do you know the fascinating story of the great paperclip race? Or how the lightbulb, the microwave, the aerosol can, or the Thermos flask came to be? Can you imagine home life without a refrigerator? Or how we managed before liquid paper correction fluid was invented? This ...
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Almost every aspect of our lives has been improved over the last century by really useful devices that have changed the way we groom, cook, move and work. These items were revolutionary when created, yet we soon found it hard to imagine life without them. Do you know the fascinating story of the great paperclip race? Or how the lightbulb, the microwave, the aerosol can, or the Thermos flask came to be? Can you imagine home life without a refrigerator? Or how we managed before liquid paper correction fluid was invented? This work takes readers on a tour of the objects in their lives, from the origins of Tupperware to the construction and engineering principles behind the bra. Gadgets, tools, implements, appliances and odds and ends are investigated in an accessible and entertaining style that will excite your interest in even the most ordinary object. Uncover the secrets of everyday, but indispensable items such as razors, pens, toothbrushes, zips, umbrellas. Discover the origins of technical objects from the personal stereo to the personal computer.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9781851494347.
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Good. New Burlington edition. Gentle wear to extremities. Crease to front right base corner. Owner name inside front. Contents clear and appear unread. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations.
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Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or limited small stickers. Book may have a remainder mark or be a price cutter.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or limited writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
I first saw this book in doctor's office while waiting and got interested enough to want to buy it for myself. Interesting, easy-reading material about origins of common everyday items. Mine had 240 pages, soft cover and glued binding, large color photographs.
