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The Origin of Everyday Things
Door Johnny Acton e.a.
| Categorie | Techniek & Innovatie |
|---|---|
| Boeknummer | #319050 |
| Titel | The Origin of Everyday Things |
| Auteur | Acton, Johnny & Tania Adams & Matt Packer |
| Boektype | Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag |
| Uitgeverij | London : Think Books |
| Jaar van uitgave | 2006 |
| ISBN10 | 184525032X |
| ISBN13 | 9781845250324 |
| Taal | Engels |
| Beschrijving | Original black boards, silver lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrations in b/w, 8vo. |
| Samenvatting | History buffs, science students, lovers of popular culture, and natural-born detectives will plunge right into this ultimate guide for curious minds. It? s absolutely fascinating, with background on the origins of more than 300 modern phenomena, objects, sayings, stories, and superstitions that most people take for granted. Complete with humorous illustrations and easy-to-navigate chapters, the eye-opening explanations and amazing anecdotes reveal the truth behind the birth and brilliance of the brown paper bag; the 4000-year history of toothpaste and its torrid past; and the reasons for the staying power of popular puzzles from Rubik? s Cube to sudoku. Find out why we have nature to thank for Velcro, Valium, and the Guggenheim; why we get the blues and not the reds; and why Heinz has the Romans to thank for its saucy success. Guaranteed to absorb, amuse and delight, it? s also a great way to impress friends with your arcane knowledge! |
| Pagina's | 318 |
| Conditie | Goed |
| Prijs | € 10,00 |
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