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History of engineering & technology
Paperback. Insightful, detailed, and always quirky, Why Didn't I Think of That chronicles the odd origins of famous products, explores how these inventions changed our lives, and reveals the business side of their production and distribution. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KJH; KND; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 209 x 14. Weight in Grams: 610.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471165118
- ISBN
- 9780471165118
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.51
€ 30.99
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Paperback. Series: Harvard Studies in Business History. Num Pages: 352 pages, 19 tables, 6 charts. BIC Classification: KNDH; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 550.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674018051
- ISBN
- 9780674018051
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€ 35.99€ 30.29
€ 35.99
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Paperback. Num Pages: 271 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; TBX; TDPB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226379685
- ISBN
- 9780226379685
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€ 31.99€ 25.34
€ 31.99
€ 25.34
paperback. Based on the latest research, this crisply written, sometimes provocative survey includes a glossary, timeline, and bibliography for further reading. Num Pages: 232 pages, 15, 15 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: TBX; TJKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 385.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801890727
- ISBN
- 9780801890727
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€ 39.33
€ 39.33
Paperback. The story of the author's solo flight from England to Cape Town in a single-engined Percival Mew Gull in 1939, a distance of 12,754 miles over desert, sea and jungle. His flight established several solo records which still stand in 1998. Num Pages: 272 pages, 33 b&w photographs, drawings, 10 line drawings. BIC Classification: TBX; TRP; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 488. 272 pages, 33 b&w photographs, drawings, 10 line drawings. The story of the author's solo flight from England to Cape Town in a single-engined Percival Mew Gull in 1939, a distance of 12,754 miles over desert, sea and jungle. His flight established several solo records which still stand in 1998. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: TBX; TRP; WGM. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 23. Weight: 472.
- Publisher
- Crowood
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840370218
- ISBN
- 9781840370218
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.27
€ 25.99
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Paperback. Staffordshire boasted one of the first dedicated aerodromes in Great Britain when, in 1910, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton, hosted the first ever All British Flying Meeting. This collection of over 200 photographs chronicles the highs and lows of flying in Staffordshire and the Black Country. Series: Archive Photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AJC; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752407708
- ISBN
- 9780752407708
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.14
€ 19.99
€ 18.14
Paperback. A history of information from its inception in the world to its transformation of culture. Drawing on the history of ideas, details of information technology, and boundaries of the human condition, this text explains the relationship between things and signs, and between reality and information. Num Pages: 274 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTC; JFC; TBX; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 398.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226066233
- ISBN
- 9780226066233
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.53
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Paperback. Learn about the role that patent models played in American history--and even learn to build your own replica! Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TBX; TBY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- O´Reilly Media United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781457187186
- ISBN
- 9781457187186
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.35
€ 26.99
€ 26.35
Jet Age Flight Helmets: Aviation Headgear in the Modern Age (Schiffer ...
Alan R. Wise Michael S. Breuninger
Hardcover. Num Pages: 248 pages, over 1,000 color and b/w photographs. BIC Classification: JWF; JWG; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 312 x 233 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1812.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764300707
- ISBN
- 9780764300707
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€ 80.38€ 56.28
€ 80.38
€ 56.28
Hardcover. They were in a two-man race to break the sound barrier. It was October 1947, a time before high-speed digital computers, when predictions of what would happen to fighter planes at such speeds were nebulous. Num Pages: 282 pages, photographs, index. BIC Classification: 3JJH; 3JJP; BGH; TBX; TGMF1; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 667.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842027328
- ISBN
- 9780842027328
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€ 73.57
€ 73.57
Hardcover. The eighteenth century saw the creation of a number of remarkable mechanical androids: at least ten prominent automata were built between 1785 and 1810 by clockmakers, court mechanics, and other artisans from France, Switzerland, Austria, and the German lands. This title investigates two such automata depicting piano-playing women. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 halftones, 4 line drawings. BIC Classification: 3JF; PDX; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 237 x 22. Weight in Grams: 548.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226034027
- ISBN
- 9780226034027
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€ 93.21€ 77.41
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Paperback. The eighteenth century saw the creation of a number of remarkable mechanical androids. The author investigates two such automata - both depicting piano-playing women. She demonstrates that only in a later age of industrial factory production did mechanical androids instill the fear that societies had become indistinguishable from machines. Num Pages: 296 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JF; PDX; TBX; TJFM1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 460.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226034164
- ISBN
- 9780226034164
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€ 31.99€ 25.44
€ 31.99
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International Symposium on History of Machines and Mechanisms
. Ed(S): Yan, Hong-Sen; Ceccarelli, Marco
Paperback. The HMMM2008 International Symposium on History of Machines and Mechanisms is the third event of a series started in 2000 as the main activity of the IFToMM Permanent commission for History of MMS; Mechanism and Machine Science. This book provides background information on the origin and the history of the invention of fundamental machines. Editor(s): Yan, Hong-Sen; Ceccarelli, Marco. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 593.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181384
- ISBN
- 9789048181384
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Condition: New
€ 186.70
€ 186.70
International Symposium on History of Machines and Mechanisms
. Ed(S): Yan, Hong-Sen; Ceccarelli, Marco
Hardback. The aim of 'History of Machines and Mechanisms' conferences is to establish an international forum for presenting and discussing historical developments in the field of Mechanism and Machine Science (MMS). This book offers readers background information on the origin and the history of the invention of fundamental machines and mechanisms. Editor(s): Yan, Hong-Sen; Ceccarelli, Marco. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBX; TGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094842
- ISBN
- 9781402094842
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Condition: New
€ 219.90
€ 219.90
Hardback. Editor(s): Struppa, Daniele C.; Dechow, Douglas R. Series: History of Computing. Num Pages: 166 pages, 43 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; KNTX; TBX; UYZG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 421.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319169248
- ISBN
- 9783319169248
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Condition: New
€ 69.62
€ 69.62
Paperback / so. Interviews mit F.L. Bauer, C. Floyd, J. Weizenbaum, N. Wirth und H. Zemanek Editor(s): Siefkes, Dirk; Braun, Anette; Eulenhofer, Peter; Stach, Heike; Stadtler, Klaus; Eulenglishhofer, Peter. Num Pages: 143 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: BG; CB; PB; TBC; TBX; UB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 231.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 143
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642636608
- ISBN
- 9783642636608
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.60
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Paperback. Editor(s): Shanteau, James; Mellers, Barbara A.; Schum, David A. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGT; PBT; TBX; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 688.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461373155
- ISBN
- 9781461373155
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Condition: New
€ 240.25
€ 240.25
Paperback. Editor(s): Scheurer, P.B.; Debrock, G. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 391 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGT; GBC; JF; JPA; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 605.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401077644
- ISBN
- 9789401077644
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Condition: New
€ 271.36
€ 271.36
Historical Earthquake-Resistant Timber Framing in the Mediterranean Ar...
. Ed(S): Ruggieri, Nicola; Cruz, Helena
Hardback. Editor(s): Ruggieri, Nicola; Cruz, Helena. Series: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Num Pages: 476 pages, 344 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; TBX; TGB; TGM; TNK; TNKX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 871.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319394916
- ISBN
- 9783319394916
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Condition: New
€ 188.69
€ 188.69
Hardback. Written in honor of Sir Tony Hoare's 75th Birthday, this book provides a discussion of the influence of Hoare's work on current research from an international selection of expert contributors. Includes a scientific biography, listing his most influential work. Editor(s): Roscoe, A. W.; Jones, Cliff B.; Wood, Kenneth. Series: History of Computing. Num Pages: 430 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBX; UB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1760.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848829114
- ISBN
- 9781848829114
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Condition: New
€ 194.13
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Hardback. This text deals with the historical development of the scientific theories that, in the 18th century, gave engineers and architects the means of calculating masonry vaulted structures and, in the 19th century, provided exact mathematical methods of dimensioning complex structures. Editor(s): Radelet de Grave, Patricia; Benvenuto, Edoardo. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AC; AM; JFCX; PD; TBX; TGB; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 848.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764351281
- ISBN
- 9783764351281
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€ 67.15
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History of Machines for Heritage and Engineering Development
. Ed(S): Portilla, J. M. De La; Ceccarelli, M...
Hardback. This selection of papers illustrates progress and development in science and technology from the point of view of our collective cultural heritage from the Renaissance onwards. Its contributions by leading world experts reflect a stimulating collaboration. Editor(s): Portilla, J. M. de la; Ceccarelli, Marco. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMX; TBX; TG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400712508
- ISBN
- 9789400712508
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Condition: New
€ 64.58
€ 64.58
The Genius of Archimedes. Proceedings of an International Conference H...
. Ed(S): Paipetis, S. A.; Ceccarelli, Marco
Hardback. Archimedes is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists of all time. These proceedings contain original, unpublished papers with the primary emphasis on the scientific work of Archimedes and his extensive influence. Editor(s): Paipetis, S. A.; Ceccarelli, Marco. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 515 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 515
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048190904
- ISBN
- 9789048190904
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Condition: New
€ 257.30
€ 257.30
Explorations in the History of Machines and Mechanisms
. Ed(S): Koetsier, Teun (Vrije Universiteit A...
Hardback. Contains the Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Historical Developments in the field of Machine and Mechanism Science(MMS) that was held in Amsterdam in May 2012. Editor(s): Koetsier, Teun (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands); Ceccarelli, Marco. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 612 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBX; TGBN; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1076.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 612
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741317
- ISBN
- 9789400741317
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.29
€ 126.29