ISBN: 9781445650272 - what the british invented: from the great to the downright bonkers (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Invent verb; to produce or contrive something previously unknown by the use of ingenuity or imagination.The world would be a much poorer place without our great British inventions - from catseyes to crossword puzzles, tarmac to telephones, steam engines to shorthand, British inventors have led the world with their ingenious (and sometimes slightly insane) ideas.The Brits are a creative lot: entrepreneur Hubert Cecil Booth invented the 'Puffing Billy', the first powered vacuum cleaner; John Walker was the bright spark who developed matches in 1827, coating the end of a piece of stick with chemicals which, when rubbed against a rough surface, burst into flames; and where would we be without flush loos? We have Sir John Harrington to thank for those, not Thomas Crapper as many maintain - although Crapper was in fact a nineteenth-century plumber who patented a few bathroom fittings of his own.These are called eureka moments, when chance and inspiration combine to create something wonderful. So, without further ado, let us take a closer look at those brilliant, sometimes slightly bonkers Brits who have done so much to not only improve our daily lives, but also change the world around us. …

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. What the British Invented: From the Great to the Downright Bonkers This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Zustand: Good. No dustjacket. Light scratches/minor scuffs to cover & some knocks to edges. Some marks/yellowing to textblock edges/endpapers. Content very good.

hardcover. Zustand: Gut. 256 Seiten; 9781445650272.3 Gewicht in Gramm: 500.