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Douglas Mao is Russ Family Professor in the Humanities at Johns Hopkins University. He is the author of Fateful Beauty: Aesthetic Environments, Juvenile Development, and Literature, 1860–1960 and Solid Objects: Modernism and the Test of Production (both Princeton).
A wide-ranging reevaluation of utopian literature and philosophy, from Plato to Chang-Rae Lee
Examining literary and philosophical writing about ideal societies from Greek antiquity...
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The essential text on the early works of the famed nineteenth-century inventor, featuring hundreds of detailed illustrations.
Best known for his research into the use of high-frequency alternating currents and wireless transmission, Nikola Tesla was a prolific inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist. Many of his ideas have found practical application in the modern world, and he continues to be a source of inspiration...
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"Who would ever think milk could become a shirt? Or that we'd consider making umbrellas for our pets? Inventions can be incredible, intense, and inexplicable! Dive into the wacky world of inventions. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest inventions to life!"--
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Random House Worlds
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2022
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Twelve mind-blowing Minecraft builds to spark your imagination.
Epic Inventions contains twelve incredible builds to inspire you to construct the most inventive builds in Minecraft. There's an intergalactic space station, an ancient temple, a kawaii waterways course, a giant meeple bedroom, an animal sanctuary, plus many more.
Each build is presented to you by its builder—a construction expert eager to share their...
Epic Inventions contains twelve incredible builds to inspire you to construct the most inventive builds in Minecraft. There's an intergalactic space station, an ancient temple, a kawaii waterways course, a giant meeple bedroom, an animal sanctuary, plus many more.
Each build is presented to you by its builder—a construction expert eager to share their...
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From the wheel to trampolines, these crazy inventions have changed our world. Learn about the ideas behind some of the most incredible inventions. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
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"They're a cool treat on a hot day, but did you know ice cream cones were first made because of a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite treat. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!"--
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From safety pins to steam engines to cell phones, the stories behind innovations that have transformed everyday lives.
We take thousands of inventions for granted, using them daily and enjoying their benefits. But how much do we really know about their origins and development? This absorbing new book tells the stories behind the inventions that have changed the world, with details about:
Convenience items, such as safety pins, toothbrushes,...
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This unique biography of the famous theoretical physicist explores his work in the practical worlds of technology, engineering and experimental physics.
Albert Einstein is known as the whacky genius behind the theory of relativity, but that's just one facet of his contribution to modern science and human knowledge. As József Illy demonstrates in this book, Einstein had an eminently practical side as well.
As a youth, Einstein was an inveterate...
19) Bubble gum
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"Pop! Bubble gum is a fun treat, but did you know it was first made by mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite candy. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!"--