James Dyson's History of Great Inventions
James Dyson's History of Great Inventions
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James Dyson's History of Great Inventions by James Dyson
A journey under the guidance of inventor and manufacturer James Dyson, featuring the stories of technological advances and inventors that have shaped civilization. It covers intriguing lesser-known as well as famous discoveries, ranging from early Persian ice cream to the invention of the microchip and advances in animal cloning. Discover how: women's corsets led to the invention of the modern umbrella; the hovercraft emerged from an empty cat-food tin; and how the Internet really came about.
'Today James Dyson ranks alongside the likes of Laszlo Biro and John Logie Baird' - Sunday Post; 'Intriguing little gems are contained in this lavishly illustrated book', - Manchester Evening News; 'Fascinating reference book you'll want to read' - Sunday People
James Dyson, CBE, has spent 30 years inventing devices to make common tasks more efficient. His achievements so far include the bagless vacuum cleaner, the Sea Truck boat and the Evolutionary Ballbarrow. In 1999 he was appointed chairman of the Design Museum.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781841196176 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841196177 |
| Title | James Dyson's History of Great Inventions |
| Author | James Dyson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2002-09-12 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |