From the invention of eyeglasses to the Internet, this three-volume set examines the pivotal effects that inventions have had on society, providing a fascinating history of technology and innovations in the United States from the earliest colonization by Europeans to the present.

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In ten essays, leading Dutch environmentalists present their vision on the interplay of sustainability and technology, each in their own field of expertise. This invites the reader to think critically about these issues, and consider the implications that sustainability has on society, the environment, and technology and its development.

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Ever wanted to see Harry Hills nuts Fancy a cuppa with Karl Pilkington and his Clippable Coasters Ever wondered how Michael Jackson defied gravity with his dance moves Then read on!

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Old Testament, St. Jerome, Passion, Life of Virgin, Apocalypse, 346 in all. Introduction by Campbell Dodgson. "The only available source for many of these works." - Antique Monthly.

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The Davy Lamp - Inventing the Miners' Safety Lamp: is a unique publication in the history of science, marking the bicentenary of the invention of the Davy Lamp.

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A range of material providing opportunities to develop interesting and valuable lessons and units in a number of learning areas based on The Environment Collection anthology.

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Based on the immense, authoritative scholarship of the late Joseph Needham, the world's foremost scholar of Chinese science, this revised full-color illustrated edition brings to life the spirit and excitement of the unparalleled achievements of ancient China--with one hundred "firsts" in the fields of agriculture, astronomy, engineering, mathematics, medicine, music, technology, and warfare.

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First published in Great Britain by Granta Books, 2015.

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Seventy-five illustrations depict cider mills and presses, sleds, pumps, stump-pulling equipment, plows, and other elements of America's rural heritage. A section of old recipes and household hints adds additional color.

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A latest installment of the popular series is a survey of early human innovations from tools and cooking utensils to early transportation vehicles and contraceptives, in an illustrated history that features hundreds of photographs and specially commissioned diagrams, reconstructions, and plans.

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The remarkable true story of America's first women astronauts - six extraordinary women, each making history going to orbit aboard NASA's Space Shuttle.

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This absorbing illustrated study reveals the evolving tactics and techniques used by all sides in the underground war during 1914-18.

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Reference for engineers and students progresses from elementary materials to methods used in design of NACA low-drag airfoils. Presents techniques for using wing-section data to predict wing characteristics. 1949 edition.

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This is West Country boatbuilder Luke Powell's account of his life building and sailing traditional wooden boats, and includes the entire fleet of his Scillonian pilot cutters built prior to 2012, when this book first appeared.

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Around the world beekeeping is increasingly popular as concern grows that bees and their environments are threatened by global warming and climate change. A beginners guide for backyard hobbyist beekeepers this guide includes everything you need to know about keeping bees during that first crucial year.

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This practical manual takes you through the period approaching, during and immediately after lambing. Advice is given on how to deal with a range of situations, from normal and malpresentations, and the sick in-lamb ewe to abortion and the health of the newborn lamb.

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Suitable for amateur repairer, absolute beginner with no experience, and for hobbyists who often dabble with, but have little knowledge of, the techniques used in quality horological work. This book simplifies a variety of tasks that are often regarded as being complicated, such as re-pivoting, jewelling and bushing.

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