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The things we make : the unknown history of invention from cathedrals to soda cans / by Hammack, Bill,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In this book, Bill Hammack, better known as The Engineer Guy, takes us on a whirlwind tour of how humans built the world we know today. From the grand stone arches of medieval cathedrals to the mundane modern soda can, Hammack explains the golden rule of thumb that underlies every new building technique, every technological advancement, and every creative solution that leads us one step closer to a better, more functional world. Perfect for readers of Adam Grant and Jared Diamond, this fascinating examination of the method that keeps pushing humanity forward is a spotlight on the achievements of the past and a celebration of the potential of our future"--
Subjects: Buildings.; Engineering.; Inventions.; Manufactures.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Trouble with Inventing a Viscount A Novel [electronic resource] : by Lorret, Vivienne.aut; cloudLibrary;
USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret returns with the second book in her Liars’ Club series with a sparkling romance about the spirited middle sister, a dashing rogue, and a very real engagement…except he’s not the viscount he’s pretending to be. Honoria Hartley enjoys flirting far too much to consider marrying. And besides, she’s been betrothed since birth to the long-lost Viscount Vandemere. But no one has actually ever met the viscount and, without an heir, the title will soon become extinct. So she’s willing to do anything to keep her viscount alive, even if she has to invent him herself. Oscar Flint is a first-rate gambler. Estranged from his father’s side of the family his entire life, he grew up beneath the tutelage of a legendary con artist. There isn’t anyone who could pull the wool over his eyes. Not until he crosses paths with Honoria. Losing to her puts him in a bind… Until he remembers her story about a lost heir to a viscountcy. An heir that no one has ever met. Not yet, anyway. When Oscar arrives on Honoria’s doorstep, claiming to be Vandemere, she is thrown for a loop. This rogue is not her viscount. The only problem is, he’s quite convincing, and when he kisses her, the line between the lie and the truth becomes hazy in all the steam they create. Honoria refuses to gamble with her heart. But Oscar has never played by the rules and he’s determined to win, no matter the cost.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Romantic Comedy; Regency;
© 2024., HarperCollins,
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The field of wacky inventions [sound recording] / by Carman, Patrick.; Bernstein, Jesse;
Read by Jesse Bernstein.It's not every day that a hotel loses its top floor. Then again, the Whippet Hotel is no stranger to wackiness. So when the entire floor is hoisted into the night sky by a nearly invisible airship, Leo and Remi know they're in for the ride of their lives. But little do the boys know just how amazing their voyage will become. They are headed to the field of wacky inventions, where they will have to compete against a number of foes for an incredible prize.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Children's.; Mystery.; Action / Adventure.;
© 2013., Scholastic,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cue the sun! : the invention of reality TV / by Nussbaum, Emily,1966-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From beloved New Yorker TV critic Emily Nussbaum comes a groundbreaking narrative detailing the fights, egos, drama, and future presidents of reality television. Cue the Sun is a rollicking, deeply reported story about how the early reality TV business metastasized into an industry that now dominates entertainment in the United States. Starting in 1948, Nussbaum pulls back the curtain on the cultural meat grinder that created a generation-defining form of entertainment, examining shows from The Real World to Survivor to The Apprentice. Through extensive interviews, Nussbaum follows the reality TV industry from its inception with shows like Candid Camera to its 90s heyday and 00s aftermath. The book dives into some of the industry's most remarkable stories -- for instance, the one where a serial killer on the run once appeared on The Dating Game"--
Subjects: Reality television programs;
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Lorne : The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. by Morrison, Susan.;
Over the 50 years that Lorne Michaels has been at the helm of 'Saturday Night Live', he has become a revered presence in the entertainment world. 'Lorne' will introduce you to him, in full, for the first time. With unprecedented access to Michaels and the entire SNL apparatus, Susan Morrison takes readers behind the curtain for the definitive story of how Michaels created and maintained the institution that changed comedy forever.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts;
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Makers : all kinds of people making amazing things in garages, basements, and backyards / by Parks, Bob.;
Subjects: Inventors; Inventions.; Technological innovations.;
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Papyrus : the invention of books in the ancient world / by Vallejo Moreu, Irene,author.; Whittle, Charlotte,translator.; translation of:Vallejo Moreu, Irene.Infinito en un junco.English.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Papyrus is an enthralling journey through the history of books and libraries in the ancient world and those who have helped preserve their rich literary traditions. Long before books were mass-produced, those made of reeds from along the Nile were worth fighting and dying for. Journeying along the battlefields of Alexander the Great, beneath the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius, at Cleopatra's palaces and the scene of Hypatia's murder, award-winning author Irene Vallejo chronicles the excitement of literary culture in the ancient world, and the heroic efforts that ensured this extraordinary tradition would continue. Weaved throughout are fascinating stories about the spies, scribes, illuminators, librarians, booksellers, authors, and statesmen whose rich and sometimes complicated engagement with the written word bears remarkable similarities to the world today: Aristophanes and the censorship of the humorists, Sappho and the empowerment of women's voices, Seneca and the problem of a post-truth world. Vallejo takes us to mountainous landscapes and the roaring sea, to the capitals where culture flourished and the furthest reaches where knowledge found refuge in chaotic times. In this sweeping tour of the history of books, the wonder of the ancient world comes alive and, along the way, we discover the singular power of the written word"--
Subjects: Books;
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Mysteries of history / by Stewart, Robert,1941-; Twist, Clint; Horton, Edward,1942-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [184]-185) and index.Examines the evidence surrounding some of history's unsolved mysteries, from why the pyramids were built to whether or not there was a conspiracy to kill President John F. Kennedy.
Subjects: History; History;
© 2003., National Geographic Society,
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Sam Phillips : the man who invented rock 'n' roll / by Guralnick, Peter.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.I dare you -- Radio romance -- The price of freedom -- Where the soul of man never dies -- Perfect imperfection -- Prisoner's dream -- Spiritual awakenings -- I'll sail my ship alone -- They'll carry you to the cliff and shove you off -- How lucky can one man get.
Subjects: Biographies.; Phillips, Sam, 1923-2003.; Sun Records.; Sound engineers; Sound recording executives and producers;
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Fifty inventions that shaped the modern economy / by Harford, Tim,1973-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Inventions; Technological innovations; Economic history.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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