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The Origin of Everyday Things

Categorie	Techniek & Innovatie
Boeknummer	#319050-VG9
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 th... (Lees verder)e 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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