Inventing the 20th Century: 100 Inventions That Shaped the World - Softcover

"A wonderful book" -L.A. Daily Breeze,Oct. 19, 2001 "Highly entertaining . . . In addition to being able to tell a good story, van Dulken . . . easily assembles complex ideas from chemistry and engineering and makes them palatable for the lay person. Van Dulken has assembled a panoramic snapshot of the century. By giving us a picture of our past, van Dulken also presents our future." -Boston Globe "One more treasure trove for trivia addicts." -Herald-Republic "Remarkable . . . get the book for yourself. It'll hold you for many hours." -Wall Street Journal "A fascinating compendium for trivia seekers." -Publishers Weekly

It's the perfect gift book for every inventor and tinker in your life!"Remarkable . . . get the book for yourself. It'll hold you for many hours." (Wall Street Journal)"A fascinating compendium for trivia seekers." (Publishers Weekly)>"Highly entertaining . . . " (Boston Globe)