"e;The scientists who made the nuclear bomb are the focus of this detailed, engrossing history of one of the greatest scientific discoveries of the 20th century.
Social Semantics: The Search for Meaning on the Web provides a unique introduction to identity and reference theories of the World Wide Web, through the academic lens of philosophy of language and data-driven statistical models.
Dee Brown's sparkling account of a momentous year in American historyIn 1876, America was eager to celebrate its centenary, but questioned what might lie ahead.
"e;A fascinating story"e; of the railways that linked America from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (The Washington Post).
New York Times bestseller for fans of First Man: A "e;breathtaking"e; insider history of NASA's space program-from astronauts Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton (Entertainment Weekly).
New York Times bestseller for fans of First Man: A "e;breathtaking"e; insider history of NASA's space program-from astronauts Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton (Entertainment Weekly).
The ongoing battle between free individuals and our moribund institutions for the control of information resources, information technology and information systems began with the sexual gods.
"e;Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World"e; is a comprehensive reference book of the most notable makers of clocks and watches in the world at the time when this book was first published.
This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to the clock makers and clock manufacture in the north east of England, being a discussion of celebrated clock manufacture from the golden age of northern horology.
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the harnesses used for driving and carriage horses, with remarks on the use of the cape cart, directions for grooms and coachmen regarding their duties, dress, and how to drive a cart.
This vintage book contains a guide to portable mantel and table clocks, being an interesting and informative account of the history and production of bracket clocks with pictures and details of famous examples.
This vintage book comprises a guide to some of the world's most beautiful antique clocks, complete with detailed descriptions, interesting stories, and comments on the history of these wonderful pieces.
Founded by Charles Tayleur in 1830 as a factory to produce locomotives for the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, the Vulcan Foundry at Newton-le-Willows grew rapidly both in reputation and capacity.
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL is famous for the engineering wonders he left behind - from the SS Great Britain to the delights of Paddington and Temple Meads stations, but much of what he designed has been lost.
The period embraced by the term 'Pre-Industrial Age' extended from the end of the Ancient World, usually regarded as the fall of Rome, to around the middle of the eighteenth century and this book is primarily concerned with civil engineering achievements in Europe during this period.
Telecommunications is a major global industry, and this unique book chronicles the development of this complex technology from the electric telegraph to the Internet in a simple, accessible, and entertaining way.
This book focuses on the development of four key issues in the development of modern Spain; knowledge, manufacturing, energy and telecommunications, and public works.
The technical problems confronting different societies and periods and the measures taken to solve them form the concern of this annual collection of essays.
The technical problems confronting different societies and periods and the measures taken to solve them form the concern of this annual collection of essays.
The common question from the western point of view is of the sort; why did China lose its early leadership of productive technologies to Europe during the early modern period?
