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History of engineering & technology

hardcover. The development of electrical technologies that laid the foundation for Edison's work: their invention, commercialization, and adoption. Series: Lemelson Center Studies in Invention & Innovation Series. Num Pages: 432 pages, 45 b&w illus., 1 table. BIC Classification: TBX; THR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 842. Fine in fine dust wrapper. Old price sticker on front cover, otherwise as new
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
MIT Press
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KSG0031555
ISBN
9780262195829
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 6.23

hardcover. "What the Industrial Revolution Did For Us" is a journey back in time, giving the reader an insight into how British life was transformed between 1750 and 1830, and how it shaped the world we live in today. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBLL; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1022. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear. Internally as new
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
BBC Books
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0031600
ISBN
9780563487944
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 6.23

Hardback. A study of the Western astronomical tradition from ancient Babylonia to the European Renaissance, with emphasis on the Greek period. The book explores the evidence for the astronomy of the ancient past and how astronomy was practised. Emphasis is placed on the material culture of ancient astronomy. Num Pages: 496 pages, numerous halftones and line figures. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; PG; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 224 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1460.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195095395
ISBN
9780195095395
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.33

paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 45 halftones & 23 line illus. BIC Classification: P; PDZ; TBD; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Oxford University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195167313
ISBN
9780195167313
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.45

Hardback. Science, medicine, and technology have become increasingly important to the average individual in modern society. The importance of these three fields is in many ways one of the defining characteristics of modernity. Understanding their history is essential for educated individuals. Editor(s): Slotten, Hugh Richard. Series: Oxford Encyclopedias of American History. Num Pages: 1456 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; MBX; PDX; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 275 x 119. Weight in Grams: 3550.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
1456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199766666
ISBN
9780199766666
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 503.79

Paperback. Editor(s): Oleson, John Peter. Series: Oxford Handbooks. Num Pages: 896 pages, 60 illustrations. BIC Classification: HDDK; TBX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 173 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
896
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199734856
ISBN
9780199734856
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 103.99

Paperback. Mining in World History deals with the history of mining and smelting from the Renaissance to the present day, drawing out, in an engaging and fast-paced fashion, the interplay of personalities, politics and technology which have together shaped the metallurgical industries over the last 500 years. Series: Globalities. Num Pages: 356 pages, 8 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAT; TBX; TTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 134 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
356
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861891730
ISBN
9781861891730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.09

Paperback. This superb collection of biographical essays tells the story of the U.S. Navy through the lives of the officers who forged its traditions. The essayists are leading naval historians who assess the careers of these men and their impact on the naval service, from the Continental Navy of the American Revolution to the nuclear Navy of the Cold War. Editor(s): Bradford, James C. Num Pages: 512 pages, 20ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWF; TBX; TRLD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557500960
ISBN
9781557500960
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.80

hardcover. Raising fascinating questions of consumption, environment, and desire, Upcycling Aluminum is for anyone interested in industrial and environmental history, discard studies, engineering, product design, music history, or antiques. Series: Johns Hopkins Studies in the History of Technology. Num Pages: 216 pages, 20, 18 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; TBX; TDM; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
KJH0000388
ISBN
9781421421865
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 8.31

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Dundurn Group Ltd Canada
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781550024531
ISBN
9781550024531
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.63

Hardcover. This text presents significant and historic papers on evolutionary computation ranging from the 1950s to the early 1990s. Introductions to each paper provide background and context and acknowledge pioneers in the field, identifying and exploring a variety of approaches to the subject. Editor(s): Fogel, David B. Num Pages: 656 pages, index. BIC Classification: TBX; TJFM1; UYA; UYQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 287 x 223 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1762.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
656
Condition
New
SKU
V9780780334816
ISBN
9780780334816
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 298.04

Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 50 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TBX; TTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University Press of Florida
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813033846
ISBN
9780813033846
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.48

hardcover. A basic contribution to the discussion of semiconductor electronics, the major technology of our age. Num Pages: 255 pages. BIC Classification: TBX. Dimension: 228 x 152. Weight in Grams: 57. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0032292
ISBN
9780521247016
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

hardcover. The definitive biography of the century's godfather of invention-from the preeminent Edison scholar "Israel's meticulous research and refusal to shy away from the dodgier aspects of Edison's personality offers a fresh glimpse into the life of the inventor. "-New Scientist "Remarkable. Num Pages: 560 pages, facsimiles, portraits. BIC Classification: BGH; PDX; TBX; THRF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 155 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1010. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Wiley
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0033505
ISBN
9780471529422
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

paperback. Since antiquity, philosophers and engineers have tried to take life's measure by reproducing it. This title collects seventeen essays from distinguished scholars in several fields. It is intended for historians and philosophers of science and technology, scientists and engineers working in artificial life and intelligence, and others. Num Pages: 336 pages, 57 halftones, 10 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; TBX; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 554. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0034477
ISBN
9780226720814
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

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. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSK0000428
ISBN
9780226034027
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

paperback. Few people realize that the Web was born at CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, and that it was invented by an Englishman, Tim Berners-Lee. This account tells how the idea first came about, how it was developed, and how it was handed over for free for the world to use. Num Pages: 392 pages, numerous line illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; TBX; UDB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 422. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTS0035912
ISBN
9780192862075
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

hardcover. Charles Bazerman tells the story of the emergence of electric light as one of symbols and communication. Series: Inside Technology. Num Pages: 434 pages, 57. BIC Classification: CFG; TBX; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 839. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The MIT Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTS0036162
ISBN
9780262024563
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

hardcover. A fascinating and informative read for all those interested in the history of ICE and how it has grown as well as the civil engineering industry and its impact on the world in which we live Num Pages: 276 pages, 500 colour. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JMC; TBX; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 278 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
ICE Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
KTS0036468
ISBN
9780727741431
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.50
€ 34.72

hardcover. A fascinating and informative read for all those interested in the history of ICE and how it has grown as well as the civil engineering industry and its impact on the world in which we live Num Pages: 276 pages, 500 colour. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JMC; TBX; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 278 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
ICE Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
KTS0036568
ISBN
9780727741431
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.50
€ 34.72

Paperback. The village pump was once the focal point of rural life, providing the only water supply to communities and offering a place in town squares and village greens for people to come together. This book focuses on the history of the village pump, exploring the different designs that existed and shedding light on the communities that relied upon them. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: TBX; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 7. Weight in Grams: 132.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
56
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747807049
ISBN
9780747807049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.11

Paperback. This book tells the story of the cotton industry from its spectacular growth during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries to its devastating decline in the twentieth century. Series: Shire album. Num Pages: 32 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TBX; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 95 x 4. Weight in Grams: 96.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
32
Condition
New
SKU
V9780852635452
ISBN
9780852635452
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.47

paperback. Following the Industrial Revolution the ingenuity of Victorian manufacturers produced an enormous range of horse-drawn agricultural machinery. This book describes these machines and includes drawings of many of them, as well as photographs. Series: Shire Discovering. Num Pages: 96 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: TBX; TVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 114 x 6. Weight in Grams: 136.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Shire Publications United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9780852636640
ISBN
9780852636640
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.43

hardcover. This book tells (for the first time) the story of how the 'practical' mathematics of Renaissance artists influenced the development of 'proper' mathematics. The text is clear, lively, and scholarly, and is accompanied by beautiful colour and black and white illustrations. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in science or art. Num Pages: 262 pages, numerous halftones and line figures. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; PDZ; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 702. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some nicks and tears, remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTS0038341
ISBN
9780198523949
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Hardback. Editor(s): Jackson, Edward P. Num Pages: 114 pages. BIC Classification: TBX; TJFD; TJFM; TTBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634833042
ISBN
9781634833042
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.16
€ 140.26

Paperback. .
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781108074384
ISBN
9781108074384
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.48

Paperback. .
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781316633304
ISBN
9781316633304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 23.85

Hardcover. Shows that there is always something to be learned from disasters. Num Pages: 400 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TBC; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1038.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860584596
ISBN
9781860584596
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 240.82

Hardback. Facts and figures have been thoroughly updated and the work includes a comprehensive Guide to Resources, incorporating the major published literature along with a vetted list of websites and Internet resources for students and lay readers. Num Pages: 544 pages, 119, 36 black & white illustrations, 83 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 36. .
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
544
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
third edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421417745
ISBN
9781421417745
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.50

Hardback. Editor(s): Price, Campbell; Forshaw, Roger; Chamberlain, Andrew; Nicholson, Paul. Num Pages: 520 pages, 10 maps, 17 colour illustrations, 122 black & white illustrations, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HDDG; MBX; PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 181 x 248 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1070.
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784992439
ISBN
9781784992439
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 165.63

Paperback. .
Publisher
Integrity Research Institiute United States
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780964107090
ISBN
9780964107090
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 20.73

Hardback. Translator(s): Cox, Don. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 200 b/w photos. BIC Classification: JWG; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 290 x 227 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1532. "Star of Africa". 256 pages, Over 200 black and white photographs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JWG; TBX; WGM. Dimension: 290 x 227 x 27. Weight: 1512. Translator(s): Cox, Don.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887405174
ISBN
9780887405174
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 44.53

Paperback. Hunt translates his often-demanding material into engaging and accessible language suitable for undergraduate students of the history of science and technology. Series: Johns Hopkins Introductory Studies in the History of Science. Num Pages: 192 pages, 24, 16 black & white halftones, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 3JH; PDX; PH; TBX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801893599
ISBN
9780801893599
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.37

Paperback. The New Kingmakers documents the rise of the developer class, and provides strategies for companies to adapt to the new technology landscape. From recruiting to retention, it provides a playbook to work more efficiently and effectively with the most important members of your organization. Num Pages: 56 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: TBX; UB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 6. Weight in Grams: 104.
Publisher
O´Reilly Media, Inc, USA
Number of pages
56
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781449356347
ISBN
9781449356347
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.54

Hardback. Classic pictorial covers the entire Luftwaffe on all fronts in over 500 photos. Num Pages: 236 pages, 500+ photos. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; JWG; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 261 x 19. Weight in Grams: 880.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2023
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887403613
ISBN
9780887403613
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.51

Paperback. .
Publisher
Silver Link Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858950587
ISBN
9781858950587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.16

Hardback. This book explores the history of refrigeration and how the fridge has become an essential appliance in our homes today. Series: Science Museum. Num Pages: 100 illustrations, 50 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; HBTK; TBX; TBY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 156. .
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780237510
ISBN
9781780237510
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.53

Hardcover. .
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd United States
Number of pages
400
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262017770
ISBN
9780262017770
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 43.94

Paperback. The revealing backstory of spaceflight before the establishment of NASA. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8pp colour section. BIC Classification: TBX; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472911247
ISBN
9781472911247
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.17

Paperback. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; PDR; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 236 x 42. Weight in Grams: 772.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300208672
ISBN
9780300208672
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.17

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