Inventions and inventors

Come meet some of the world's biggest superheroes and villains and discover whether you have what it takes to be one in this exciting, interactive ebook by the curious minds at HowStuffWorks.

Discover strange gadgets you never knew existed in this volume from the nation's top collector of curious and interesting information!

Today, wrist watches are part practical, part fashion and part wearable tech.

What if the happiest revolutions began not with blueprints, but with bright little surprises at the kitchen counter?

The military's focus on innovation and problem-solving has led to the creation of numerous items and technologies that have transcended the battlefield and become commonplace in our daily lives.

Seit über zwei Jahrhunderten faszinieren Stirlingmotoren Ingenieure und Wissenschaftler gleichermaßen.

In a world hungry for sustainable solutions, solar energy shines as a beacon of hope.

The military's focus on innovation and problem-solving has led to the creation of numerous items and technologies that have transcended the battlefield and become commonplace in our daily lives.

"e;[A] slice of largely-forgotten military history .

"e;[A] slice of largely-forgotten military history .

This book not only documents the valuable contributions of African American thinkers, inventors, and entrepreneurs past and present, but also puts these achievements into context of the obstacles these innovators faced because of their race.

In 'Strahlende Zukunft' betreten wir eine alternative Chronik der Energieumwälzung, die an den Ereignissen von Fukushima anknüpft und nicht in der Weisheit des Nachhineins erzählt, sondern in der Erzählung dessen, was hätte sein können.

Este libro se propone desentrañar cómo ha hecho la humanidad para crear objetos nuevos a partir de ciertos elementos y contextos.

The ultimate guide to the wonderfully versatile craft of papermaking!

The ultimate guide to the wonderfully versatile craft of papermaking!

When Wilbur and Orville Wright executed the first successful manned flight on December 17th, 1903, they stunned the world.

"e;A fascinating and funny guide to history's favorite genius-and why he still matters.

A look at the surprising nineteenth-century technology that inspires this literary and cultural movement: "e;I was very impressed by this book.

A look at the surprising nineteenth-century technology that inspires this literary and cultural movement: "e;I was very impressed by this book.