The Way Things Work

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TheW^y
Things Work
A comprehensive, instructive and entertaining reference book for readers
of all ages.
From hologram
to hovercraft, parachute to parking meter, a prize-twinning
author^s brilliantly conceived guide to the principles and workings of hundred^s of machines.
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The Way Things Work
Did you know that the principle behind the zip
fastener also governed the 1 juilding of the pyramids? Did you know that the dentist's drill is a direct descendant of the first windmill? Do you know what links a car tyre and a parachute, or a wheelbarrow and a bottle opener?
These are some of the fascinating connections
made by David Macaulay in this brilliant, original and yet highly accessible guide to the workings of machines. Employing all the skills
of imagination and draughtsmanship which have... Tovább

Fülszöveg

TheW^y
Things Work
A comprehensive, instructive and entertaining reference book for readers
of all ages.
From hologram
to hovercraft, parachute to parking meter, a prize-twinning
author^s brilliantly conceived guide to the principles and workings of hundred^s of machines.
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The Way Things Work
Did you know that the principle behind the zip
fastener also governed the 1 juilding of the pyramids? Did you know that the dentist's drill is a direct descendant of the first windmill? Do you know what links a car tyre and a parachute, or a wheelbarrow and a bottle opener?
These are some of the fascinating connections
made by David Macaulay in this brilliant, original and yet highly accessible guide to the workings of machines. Employing all the skills
of imagination and draughtsmanship which have brought him a prize-winning international reputation with such titles as Cathedral, City, Pyramid and Castle, David Macaulay has now created an outstanding book for anyone who wants to understand how things work and would like to be stimulated and entertained in
the process. This is no mere catalogue of cut-away diagrams. It is a remarkable overview of technology, and of all the key inventions which shape our lives today, infused with the author's personality, humour, and his unique gift for bringing potentially difficult concepts into the context of everyday hfe.
David Macaulay not only demonstrates how machines do what they do — from the simplest lever to the most sophisticated computer - he also shows how the concept behind one invention is linked to the concept behind another. Using the humorous analogy of a woolly mammoth to illustrate principles, he offers even the least mechanically-minded reader a window of understanding into the complexities of today's technology.
The Way Things Work is arranged in four sections. Together they provide comprehensive coverage of the workings of hundreds of machines and devices - holograms, hang-gliders, airliners, telephones, parking meters,
robots, televisions, can openers, compact, discs They also provide explanations of the
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The Way Things Work has been conceived for readers of all ages. It has especially been conceived for those who find technology intimidating, and who wish it were less so. For them, David Macaulay's beguiling treatment of the subject offers access to knowledge in the most captivating manner, and at the same moment makes the discovery seem like fun. Vissza