The Engineering Book by Marshall Brain
Engineering is where human knowledge meets real-world problems--and solves them. It's the source of some of our greatest inventions, from the catapult to the jet engine. Marshall Brain, creator of the How Stuff Works series and a professor at the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program at NCSU, provides a detailed look at 250 milestones in the discipline. He covers the various areas, including chemical, aerospace, and computer engineering, from ancient history to the present. The topics include architectural wonders like the Acropolis, the Great Wall of China, and the Eiffel Tower; transportation advances such as the high-speed bullet train; medical innovations, including the artificial heart and kidney dialysis; developments in communications, such as the cell phone; as well as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, the Large Hadron Collider, the self-driving car, and more.
“[A]n excellent starting point for student researchers and. . very browsable for the general reader. Visual appeal, easily digested information, and an excellent price point make this entire series highly recommended.” —Booklist
". . . this book is a solid introduction to its topic and can serve to generate interest in the applied sciences and engineering." —Library Journal
“[A]n excellent starting point for student researchers and . . . very browsable for the general reader. Visual appeal, easily digested information, and an excellent price point make this entire series highly recommended.” —Booklist
". . . this book is a solid introduction to its topic and can serve to generate interest in the applied sciences and engineering." —Library Journal
". . . this book is a solid introduction to its topic and can serve to generate interest in the applied sciences and engineering." —Library Journal
“[A]n excellent starting point for student researchers and . . . very browsable for the general reader. Visual appeal, easily digested information, and an excellent price point make this entire series highly recommended.” —Booklist
". . . this book is a solid introduction to its topic and can serve to generate interest in the applied sciences and engineering." —Library Journal
Marshall Brain is the bestselling author of the How Stuff Works series and a professor at the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program at NCSU. He has appeared on Oprah, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, CNN, and in many other media outlets to apply his signature approach to unraveling the mysteries of life. Brain was also the host of the National Geographic Channel's The Factory Floor TV show. He lives in NC.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781454908098 |
| ISBN 10 | 1454908092 |
| Title | The Engineering Book |
| Author | Marshall Brain |
| Series | Union Square And Co Milestones Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Union Square & Co. |
| Year published | 2015-05-19 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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