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  • Megalithic Quarrying
    Chris Scarre
    This book includes papers from the session entitled 'Megalithic Quarrying' presented at the XV UISPP World Congress (Lisbon, 4-9 September 2006).            ...
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    55,20 €

  • Chilled
    TOM JACKSON
    Heat and fire have been at humanity’s command for at least 100,000 years, but we’ve been in control of the cold for barely one hundred. Why it took so long is quite a story. Controlling cold would involve gnomes, performing maggots and a fresh chicken bought in a blizzard. And that control has transformed our relationship with food, but it also makes space flight and quantum co...
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    15,85 €

  • Minds Before Machines
    Rowan Mercer
    What if the most powerful innovations in history were not made of machines, but of pure thought? Long before engines, compasses, or modern laboratories, ancient minds cracked the code of survival and progress by relying on observation, philosophy, and bold imagination. They learned to cross vast oceans using Polynesian wayfinding, to build cities that still stand on the strengt...
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    31,99 €

  • Extreme Exploration
    Pamela Elizabeth Clark
    This book describes a relatively unsung triumph of the Apollo program. The extreme limitation of resources available for exploring the lunar surface required the creation of an altogether new approach to science and exploration— the “Apollo Approach,” also known as the “Extreme Science Approach.” This book analyses the record of Apollo and essential pre-Apollo precursor (Ranger...
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    40,31 €

  • Just Code
    Gerardo Con Díaz / Jeffrey R. Yost
    Code—whether software routines, legal frameworks, or informal social norms—shapes the world around us in profound and often invisible ways. In Just Code, editors Jeffrey R. Yost and Gerardo Con Díaz bring together a diverse group of scholars to examine how different forms of code both structure and reinforce power dynamics across societies.From algorithmic bias in artificial in...
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    59,23 €

  • Models of Innovation
    Beno t Godin
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    38,64 €

  • Technology
    Mike O’Reilly
    Technology: The Game Changer presents the case that technology should be seen as an essential feature of the human condition.Technology is defined as extending the capabilities of life processes, harnessing and regulating natural phenomena, enabling complex life-forms, such as humans, to build societies which step up through a series of gears.It is argued that humans are not on...
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    18,48 €

  • Il mandato del cielo
    Daniele L. R. Marini
    Questo libro esplora la ricca e antica tradizione dell’astronomia cinese, sviluppatasi a partire dal terzo millennio prima dell’era corrente e documentata per la prima volta su ossa oracolari oltre 4.000 anni fa. Attraverso una sintesi storica e culturale, l’autore indaga l’evoluzione delle visioni cosmologiche cinesi fino all’arrivo dei missionari gesuiti alla fine del XVI sec...
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    38,06 €

  • John Curr
    Charles Dixon
    The remarkable story of how a pragmatic and innovative engineer overcame technical and financial challenges to revolutionise the transport and delivery of coal above and below ground. With extensive original research and fully illustrated, the story of how a man with no formal schooling could make such a significant contribution to the Industrial Revolution makes engaging readi...
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    54,18 €

  • Technisches Handeln und Verantwortung
    Wir sind daran gewöhnt, dass technische Bauten, Apparate und Anlagen funktionieren. Erst wenn Probleme auftreten, erfahren sie Aufmerksamkeit - und es wird die Frage nach der Verantwortung gestellt, oft an die beteiligten Ingenieure. Besonders intensiv wird diese Frage bei heiklen Hochtechnologien wie Atom- und Gentechnik oder sensiblen Infrastrukturen wie Brücken-, Kanal- und ...
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    110,14 €

  • Technologies of Mind and Body in the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc
    The project to create a ’New Man’ and ’New Woman’ initiated in the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc constituted one of the most extensive efforts to remake human psychophysiology in modern history. Playing on the different meanings of the word ’technology’ - as practice, knowledge and artefact - this edited volume brings together scholarship from across a range of fields to sh...
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    50,99 €

  • The Sky Below
    Mike V. Piana
    Discover the secrets of the restless dead, even if they’ve haunted you for centuries...Are you searching for a story where the supernatural collides with urban life, offering a thrilling escape from reality? Have you been let down by predictable plots and flat characters, yearning instead for a narrative that keeps you guessing at every turn? Do you crave a world where magic we...
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    16,70 €

  • Science for Governing Japan’s Population
    Aya Homei
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    47,75 €

  • Now Media
    Barbara K. Kaye / Norman J. Medoff
    Now in its fifth edition, this book is one of the leading texts on the evolution of electronic mass communication in the last century, giving students a clear understanding of how the media of yesterday shaped the media world of today. ...
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    153,72 €

  • Inventions - Past, Present, and Future
    Ron Celano
    Inventions - Past, Present, and the Future takes readers on an extraordinary journey through humanity’s relentless pursuit of innovation. From the earliest breakthroughs-like the mastery of fire and the invention of the wheel-to today’s interconnected digital world, this book explores the pivotal creations that have defined civilizations across millennia. Each era, from the agr...
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    23,89 €

  • Scientific Studies; or, Practical, in Contrast With Chimerical Pursuits
    Henry Dircks
    Explore the fascinating intersection of science and invention in 'Scientific Studies, or Practical, in Contrast with Chimerical Pursuits.' This volume, exemplified by two popular lectures, delves into the history of scientific pursuits and technological advancements, particularly as embodied by Edward Somerset, the Marquis of Worcester.Authored by Henry Dircks, this work examin...
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    17,38 €

  • Tunnel Engineering
    Robert M. Vogel
    Explore the fascinating history of tunneling with 'Tunnel Engineering. A Museum Treatment' by Robert M. Vogel. This meticulously researched work delves into the evolution of tunnel engineering, offering a comprehensive look at its impact on civil engineering and transportation history.From ancient methods to groundbreaking innovations, the book explores the ingenious techniques...
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    14,74 €

  • Smeaton and Lighthouses
    Anonymous
    Discover the captivating story of John Smeaton and his groundbreaking work in lighthouse construction in 'Smeaton and Lighthouses: A Popular Biography, with an Historical Introduction and Sequel.' Delve into the life and achievements of a pivotal figure in civil engineering history, best known for his revolutionary design and construction of the Eddystone Lighthouse.This meticu...
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    17,78 €

  • Boys’ Second Book of Inventions
    Ray Stannard Baker
    Explore the world of innovation and discovery in Ray Stannard Baker’s 'Boys’ Second Book of Inventions.' This engaging volume, categorized under Technology & Engineering, delves into the fascinating history of inventions and scientific discovery. A classic of juvenile literature, this book provides a glimpse into the ingenious creations and engineering feats of the past.Perfect...
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    20,12 €

  • The Crystal Palace
    Charles Jr. Fowler / Peter Berlyn
    'The Crystal Palace: Its Architectural History and Constructive Marvels' by Peter Berlyn and Charles Fowler offers a detailed exploration of one of the most iconic structures of the 19th century. This meticulously prepared reprint delves into the architectural history and engineering achievements of the Crystal Palace, built to house the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London.Disco...
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    21,10 €

  • Screw-Thread Cutting by the Master-Screw Method Since 1480
    Edwin A. Battison
    Explore the fascinating history of precision engineering with 'Screw-Thread Cutting by the Master-Screw Method since 1480,' by Edwin A. Battison. This meticulously researched volume delves into the development and evolution of screw-cutting machines, focusing on the master-screw method, a cornerstone of mechanical engineering. Discover the origins and progression of this vital ...
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    15,66 €

  • The Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone
    Thomas Augustus Watson
    Explore the fascinating origins of a world-changing invention with 'The Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone,' a firsthand account by Thomas A. Watson, Alexander Graham Bell’s assistant. Delve into the early days of telecommunications and the history of the telephone, witnessing the struggles and triumphs of its creation.This historical work offers a unique perspective on the in...
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    17,78 €

  • Every-day Science
    Edward Huntington Williams / Henry Smith Williams
    Explore the relentless march of scientific progress with 'Every-day Science: Volume VI. The Conquest of Nature,' by Henry Smith Williams and Edward Huntington Williams. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical development of technology and the industrial arts. Delve into the inventions and engineering feats that shaped our world,...
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    26,03 €

  • The Fireless Locomotive
    Anonymous
    Explore the fascinating world of 'The Fireless Locomotive,' a detailed examination of a unique and ingenious adaptation of steam power. This historical text delves into the workings of the fireless locomotive, a specialized type of steam engine crucial to various industrial processes. Discover the intricacies of its design and operation, with particular attention paid to its re...
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    15,61 €

  • Leonardo Da Vinci, Pathfinder of Science
    Henry S. Gillette
    Explore the brilliant mind of a true Renaissance man in 'Leonardo da Vinci, Pathfinder of Science' by Henry Sampson Gillette. This meticulously researched work delves into the scientific and engineering achievements of Leonardo da Vinci, showcasing his profound impact on Italian history and the broader world.More than just an artist, Leonardo was a visionary inventor and a keen...
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    20,19 €

  • Milestones in the Mighty Age of Steam
    Anonymous
    Explore the fascinating history of the Corliss steam engine and its impact on the Industrial Revolution in 'The Grasshopper and The Corliss: Milestones in the Mighty Age of Steam.' This meticulously prepared print edition chronicles a pivotal moment in mechanical engineering and technology history, examining the innovative designs that powered locomotives and transformed indust...
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    15,94 €

  • A BRIEF HISTORY of PRINTING
    Frederick W. (Frederick Wil... Hamilton
    'A Brief History of Printing, Part 2: The Economic History of Printing' by Frederick W. Hamilton delves into the fascinating evolution of the printing industry and its profound impact on commerce and society. This historical text explores the crucial economic forces that shaped the development of printing technology, particularly the revolutionary invention of movable type.Trac...
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    17,57 €

  • John Baskerville, Type-founder and Printer, 1706-1775
    Josiah H. Jr. (Josiah Henry) Benton
    Explore the life and legacy of John Baskerville, the innovative 18th-century type-founder and printer whose work shaped the course of typography. Josiah Henry Benton’s meticulously researched study, 'John Baskerville, type-founder and printer, 1706-1775,' delves into the history of this influential figure and the impact of his Birmingham-based printing house.More than just a bi...
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    17,20 €

  • Early Carriages and Roads
    Walter Sir Gilbey
    Delve into the fascinating world of early transportation with Walter Gilbey’s 'Early Carriages and Roads,' a meticulously prepared republication exploring the history of horse-drawn vehicles. Journey back in time to experience the era of stagecoaches and carriages, vividly brought to life through detailed accounts.This book offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of roads ...
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    17,20 €

  • Story of the Automobile
    H. L. (Herbert Lee) Barber
    'Story of the Automobile: Its History and Development from 1760 to 1917' offers a comprehensive look at the formative years of the automotive industry. Penned by H. L. Barber, this meticulously researched historical account traces the evolution of cars, from their earliest prototypes to the established industry of the early 20th century.Explore the technological advancements an...
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    25,21 €


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