The Way Things Work Now: From Levers to Lasers, Windmills to Wi-Fi, a Visual Guide to the World of Machines
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Illustrated encyclopedia of modern mechanics and technology.
Imagine a journey through the inner workings of everyday gadgets and complex machinery alike, with illustrations that turn complex concepts into understandable wonders. "The Way Things Work Now" updates and expands on the curiosity of the inquisitive mind, perfect for anyone fascinated by the seamless integration of technology in daily life and eager to understand the mechanics beneath the surface. Whether you're a budding engineer or just love to know how things tick, this book is like a visual adventure bringing the world of machines to life.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
The Way Things Work Now: From Levers to Lasers, Windmills to Wi-Fi, a Visual Guide to the World of Machines
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ISBN: 9780544824386
Authors:
David Macaulay
Publisher: Clarion Books
Date of Publication: 2023-05-02
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.53
(rated by 446 readers)
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A New York Times Bestseller Explainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestseller The Way Things Work to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow. This sweepingly revised edition embraces all of the latest developments, from touchscreens to 3D printers. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained--with the help of a charming, if rather slow-witted, woolly mammoth. An illustrated survey of significant inventions closes the book, along with a glossary of technical terms, and an index. What possible link could there be between zippers and plows, dentist drills and windmills? Parking meters and meat grinders, jumbo jets and jackhammers, remote control and rockets, electric guitars and egg beaters? Macaulay explains them all.
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Illustrated encyclopedia of modern mechanics and technology.
Imagine a journey through the inner workings of everyday gadgets and complex machinery alike, with illustrations that turn complex concepts into understandable wonders. "The Way Things Work Now" updates and expands on the curiosity of the inquisitive mind, perfect for anyone fascinated by the seamless integration of technology in daily life and eager to understand the mechanics beneath the surface. Whether you're a budding engineer or just love to know how things tick, this book is like a visual adventure bringing the world of machines to life.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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