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Ancient and modern engineering and the Isthmian canal

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Ancient and Modern Engineering and the Isthmian Canal by John Bogart is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of engineering from antiquity to the modern era, with a particular focus on the ambitious project of constructing a canal across the Isthmus of Panama. The book delves into the remarkable achievements of ancient engineers, examining the methods, materials, and ingenuity that enabled ... Read more

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Ancient and Modern Engineering and the Isthmian Canal by John Bogart is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of engineering from antiquity to the modern era, with a particular focus on the ambitious project of constructing a canal across the Isthmus of Panama. The book delves into the remarkable achievements of ancient engineers, examining the methods, materials, and ingenuity that enabled
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An "extraordinary guide to the hidden secrets of modern man-made miracles . . . Highly recommended" —from the author of Froth!: The Science of Beer ( Midwest Book Review).Ever wonder how a graceful and slender bridge can support enormous loads over truly astonishing spans? Why domes and free-standing arches survive earthquakes that flatten the rest of a city?Physicist Mark Denny looks at the large ... Read more

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Why the Wheel Is Round

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"A brilliant history of technology. . . . full of wonders of nature, human invention, history" and more ( Wall Street Journal).There is no part of our bodies that fully rotates—be it a wrist or ankle or arm in a shoulder socket, we are made to twist only so far. And yet there is no more fundamental human invention than the wheel—a rotational mechanism that accomplishes what our physical form ... Read more

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Manual of Tropical Housing and Building: Climate Design

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Designed as a textbook for students of architecture, housing, environmental design and climate control in tropical countries, this book deals with the theory of climatic design and shows how practical solutions are derived from theoretical understanding. ... Read more

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Designed as a textbook for students of architecture, housing, environmental design and climate control in tropical countries, this book deals with the theory of climatic design and shows how practical solutions are derived from theoretical understanding.
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The Story of Electricity

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A fascinating early 20th Century look at the science of electricity, including some of the interesting and sometimes bizarre uses that early inventors found for the electrical force, such as Edison's electromagnetic pen (a very early form of photocopier), an instrument that could detect the level of starlight, and even (don’t try this one at home kids!) a method for electro-plating lizards! ... Read more

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The Story of Electricity

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The purpose of this little book is to present the essential facts of electrical science in a popular and interesting way, as befits the scheme of the series to which it belongs. Electrical phenomena have been observed since the first man viewed one of the most spectacular and magnificent of them all in the thunderstorm, but the services of electricity which we enjoy are the product solely of ... Read more

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The purpose of this little book is to present the essential facts of electrical science in a popular and interesting way, as befits the scheme of the series to which it belongs. Electrical phenomena have been observed since the first man viewed one of the most spectacular and magnificent of them all in the thunderstorm, but the services of electricity which we enjoy are the product solely of
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Watches Adjustment and Repair - A Practical Handbook on Modern Watches

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This antiquarian book comprises a comprehensive and practical handbook on modern watches, with information on the history and development of watches, on cleaning them, repairing them, and much more. Written in clear, concise language and containing a plethora of useful diagrams and photographs, this text will be of considerable value to anyone with a keen interest in watches, and would make for a ... Read more

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This antiquarian book comprises a comprehensive and practical handbook on modern watches, with information on the history and development of watches, on cleaning them, repairing them, and much more. Written in clear, concise language and containing a plethora of useful diagrams and photographs, this text will be of considerable value to anyone with a keen interest in watches, and would make for a
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This edition of the Scientific American Supplement covers a wide array of topics in science, technology, and industry, offering readers a snapshot of the innovations and developments of the time. Articles in this issue delve into advancements in mechanical engineering, including updates on steam power, new machinery, and the latest in industrial manufacturing techniques. Additionally, the ... Read more

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This edition of the Scientific American Supplement covers a wide array of topics in science, technology, and industry, offering readers a snapshot of the innovations and developments of the time. Articles in this issue delve into advancements in mechanical engineering, including updates on steam power, new machinery, and the latest in industrial manufacturing techniques. Additionally, the
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The Wonder Book of Knowledge: The Marvels of Modern Industry and Invention the Interesting Stories of Common Things the Mysterious Processes of Nature Simply Explained

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This book is presented to those, both young and old, who wish to have a non-technical account of the history, evolution and production of some of the every-day wonders of the modern industrial age; coupled with occasional glimpses of the wonderful object-lessons afforded by nature in her constructive activities in the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdoms; and simple, understandable answers to ... Read more

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Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887

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This issue of the Scientific American Supplement presents a broad survey of scientific and technological advancements shaping the late 19th century. It features articles on mechanical engineering, detailing refinements in steam engines, industrial machinery, and transportation technologies. Electricity remains a major theme, with discussions on its expanding use in lighting, telegraphy, and ... Read more

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This issue of the Scientific American Supplement presents a broad survey of scientific and technological advancements shaping the late 19th century. It features articles on mechanical engineering, detailing refinements in steam engines, industrial machinery, and transportation technologies. Electricity remains a major theme, with discussions on its expanding use in lighting, telegraphy, and
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Mechanics - The Science of Machinery

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Although strictly speaking the term "Mechanics" applies to that branch of Physics that deals with the actions of forces on material bodies, originally the word had a broader meaning embracing all machinery and mechanical inventions. To-day popular usage is restoring to the term its original broad interpretation, and it is in this popular but rather unorthodox sense that "Mechanics" has been chosen ... Read more

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