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  • Babbage's Calculating Engine

    by Charles Babbage ...
    THERE is no position in society more enviable than that of the few who unite a moderate independence with high intellectual qualities. Liberated from the necessity of seeking their support by a profession, they are unfettered by its restraints, and are enabled to direct the powers of their minds, and to concentrate their intellectual energies on those objects exclusively to which they feel that ... Read more

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  • On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures

    by Charles Babbage ...
    "On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures" by Charles Babbage is a seminal work that explores the intersection of technology and economics. Babbage, known for his contributions to computing, delves into the efficiency of machinery and its impact on manufacturing processes. He discusses how the introduction of machines can enhance productivity, reduce labor costs, and ultimately transform ... Read more

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  • The calculating engine

    by Babbage ...
    The Calculating Engine: A Collection of Facts in Reference to Babbage’s Calculating Machine is a fascinating historical account that delves into the invention, development, and significance of Charles Babbage’s revolutionary calculating machines. Compiled in the mid-19th century, this book offers a comprehensive overview of Babbage’s Difference Engine and Analytical Engine, which are widely ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures

    by Babbage ...
    On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures by Charles Babbage is a seminal work first published in 1832 that explores the profound impact of machinery and manufacturing processes on the economy and society during the early stages of the Industrial Revolution. Drawing from his extensive experience as a mathematician, inventor, and observer of industrial practices, Babbage provides a detailed ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

    by Babbage ...
    Passages from the Life of a Philosopher is an autobiographical work by Charles Babbage, the renowned English mathematician, inventor, and mechanical engineer, best known for conceptualizing the first automatic mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine. First published in 1864, this book offers a fascinating and detailed account of Babbage’s life, his scientific pursuits, and the intellectual ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • Charles and Ada

    The Computer's Most Passionate Partnership

    by James Essinger ...
    The partnership of Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace was one that would change science forever. They were an unlikely pair – one the professor son of a banker, the other the only child of an acclaimed poet and a social-reforming mathematician – but perhaps that is why their work was so revolutionary. They were the pioneers of computer science, creating plans for what could have been the first ... Read more

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    H. G. Wells Collection, The

    by H. G. Wells ...
    Narrated by Christopher Naylor, Ian Dunnett Jr, Matt Bates, Mike Grady, Roger May, Tom Babbage ...

    Unabridged

    45 hours 16 min

    This collection brings together the most celebrated works of H.G. Wells.H.G. Wells was a pioneer of the science fiction genre and a man of boundless imagination. Whether describing marvellous new technologies, the vagaries of space flight or the risks of scientific development, his writings have continually captivated readers across the globe.Contains:•The First Men in the Moon•The War of the ... Read more

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  • The Writings of Charles Babbage

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Series series Halcyon Classics
    THE WRITINGS OF CHARLES BABBAGE contains two short works by the father of the modern computer, Charles Babbage. These works, ON THE ECONOMY OF MACHINERY AND MANUFACTURES and REFLECTIONS ON THE DECLINE OF SCIENCE IN ENGLAND are DRM free and include an active table of contents for easy navigation.Charles Babbage (1791-1871) was a British mathematician and inventor, best known as the "father of the ... Read more

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  • Adapting Chekhov in the 21st Century

    Seven Contemporary Plays

    by RashDash, Pan Pan Theatre, Bonnie Greer, Dead Centre, Anton Chekhov, Inua Ellams, MR Vinay Patel, Simon Stephens ...
    Series series Methuen Drama Play Collections
    Rediscover Anton Chekhov's acclaimed works in radical, creative new ways.The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard: Chekhov's major plays have been perennially popular since the late 19th century. But, as a new wave of diverse, contemporary theatre makers engage with his legendary works, these classics are transformed and reimagined by bold new approaches. In doing so, Chekhov ... Read more

    $37.09 CAD

  • Reflections on the Decline of Science in England

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Of the causes which have induced me to print this volume I have little to say; my own opinion is, that it will ultimately do some service to science, and without that belief I would not have undertaken so thankless a task. That it is too true not to make enemies, is an opinion in which I concur with several of my friends, although I should hope that what I have written will not give just reason ... Read more

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  • On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Charles Babbage's On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures opens with a bold claim: the logic of factory work is not merely technical, but central to national prosperity, social progress, and even intellectual life. Drawing on factory visits across England and the Continent, Babbage explains in clear, practical language how tools, machines, and workshop systems extend human power, save time, ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

    by Charles Babbage ...
    In this memoir, Babbage chronicles his early education and formative experiences that shaped his philosophical outlook. He discusses his fascination with mathematics and mechanics, detailing the development of his ideas on computing and automation. The book provides a glimpse into Babbage's interactions with other notable figures of his time, including scientists, inventors, and statesmen, ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus