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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 €

  • 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 €

  • The Railway Conquest of the World
    Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot
    'The Railway Conquest of the World' by Frederick A. Talbot explores the dramatic history of railroads and their transformative impact on global transportation. Delve into the age of railway construction and the rise of locomotives, tracing the fascinating story of how trains reshaped societies and economies across the globe. From engineering feats to social consequences, this h...
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    26,03 €

  • History of the Transformer
    Friedrich Uppenborn
    Explore the fascinating origins of a cornerstone technology with 'History of the Transformer' by F. Uppenborn. This meticulously reproduced historical text delves into the development of the electric transformer, a critical component of our modern power grid. Journey back to the early days of electrical engineering and witness the evolution of this essential device that underpi...
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    14,72 €

  • From Immigrant to Inventor
    Michael Pupin
    'From Immigrant to Inventor' is the inspiring autobiography of Michael Pupin, a Serbian immigrant who rose to become a pioneering electrical engineer and inventor. This compelling biography recounts Pupin’s journey from humble beginnings to achieving remarkable success in America. A testament to the power of perseverance and ingenuity, Pupin’s story offers a unique perspective ...
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    25,17 €

  • Two Men on a Mill
    A. Harold Castonguay
    'Two Men on a Mill: The Story of the Restoration of Baxter’s Mill' recounts the meticulous restoration of a historic Cape Cod flour mill. A. Harold Castonguay details the industrial history of Baxter’s Mill, offering a fascinating glimpse into its past and the dedicated efforts to preserve it.This volume explores the mill’s significance within the local Massachusetts landscape ...
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    15,94 €

  • Type and Presses in America
    Frederick W. (Frederick Wil... Hamilton
    Explore the fascinating history of American printing with Frederick W. Hamilton’s 'Type and Presses in America: A Brief Historical Sketch of the Development of Type Casting and Press Building in the United States.' This meticulously prepared historical account delves into the evolution of printing technology, from the intricacies of type casting to the ingenuity of press buildi...
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    14,72 €

  • History of Electric Light
    Henry Schroeder
    Discover the illuminating story of 'History of Electric Light' by Henry Schroeder. This meticulously prepared edition explores the fascinating history of technology behind one of humanity’s most transformative inventions: electric lighting.Delve into the world of electrical engineering and trace the evolution of electricity’s practical application. Schroeder’s work provides a v...
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    23,23 €

  • Robert Fulton
    Alice Crary Sutcliffe
    Discover the captivating story of Robert Fulton, the visionary engineer and inventor whose steamboat revolutionized transportation. This meticulously prepared biography, 'Robert Fulton' by Alice Crary Sutcliffe, delves into the life and times of the man behind one of history’s most impactful inventions. Explore Fulton’s journey, from his early endeavors to his groundbreaking co...
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    20,24 €

  • Hephæstus
    E. E. (Edmund Edward) Fournier d’Albe
    Explore the philosophical and historical impact of technology with Edmund Edward Fournier d’Albe’s 'Hephæstus; or, The Soul of the Machine.' This thought-provoking work examines the concept of progress through the lens of the machine age, inviting readers to consider the deeper implications of technological advancement.Delve into the heart of the industrial revolution and the b...
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    15,66 €

  • Engineers and Their Triumphs
    F. M. (Frederic Morell) Holmes
    Discover the monumental achievements of engineering pioneers in F. M. Holmes’ 'Engineers and their triumphs: the story of the locomotive, the steamship bridge building, tunnel making.' This classic work explores the fascinating history of engineering, celebrating the ingenuity and determination behind some of the world’s most impressive feats of civil and mechanical engineering...
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    20,18 €

  • Holcomb, Fitz, and Peate
    Amasa Holcomb / Julia Fitz Howell / Robert P. Multhauf
    Explore the fascinating history of American astronomy through the lens of three pivotal figures in 'Holcomb, Fitz, and Peate: Three 19th Century American Telescope Makers.' Robert P. Multhauf meticulously chronicles the lives and contributions of these pioneering telescope makers, including John Peate, shedding light on their crucial role in advancing astronomical observation d...
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    17,11 €

  • Origin of Modern Calculating Machines
    J. A. V. Turck
    Explore the fascinating origins of modern computing with J. A. V. Turck’s 'Origin of modern calculating machines.' This meticulously prepared reprint delves into the history of technology, examining the mechanical engineering marvels that paved the way for today’s computers. Discover the evolution of calculators and calculating machines, tracing their development from early inn...
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    20,06 €

  • The Tale of the Spinning Wheel
    Elizabeth C. Barney (Elizabeth ... Buel / Emily Noyes Vanderpoel
    'The Tale of the Spinning Wheel' by Elizabeth Cynthia Barney Buel offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of spinning, a vital technology and craft that shaped 19th-century domestic life. Delve into the history of this essential tool and its impact on textile production and social history. This meticulously prepared edition explores the spinning wheel’s evolution and its pl...
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    15,76 €

  • A Short History of Astronomy
    Arthur Berry
    Delve into the fascinating origins of our understanding of the cosmos with Arthur Berry’s 'A Short History of Astronomy.' This meticulously prepared print edition explores the historical development of astronomy, tracing its evolution from ancient star gazing to the groundbreaking advancements made possible by telescopes. Explore the unfolding of cosmology and humankind’s quest...
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    27,09 €

  • 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 €


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