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Things we make the unknown history of invention from cathedrals to soda cans
"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...
| Main Author: | Hammack, Bill (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Naperville, Illinois :
Sourcebooks,
[2023]
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| Summary: |
"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"-- |
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| Physical Description: |
272 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9781728215754 1728215757 |
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