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Things we make [electronic resource] : the unknown history of invention from cathedrals to soda cans / Bill Hammack

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Hammack, Bill, 1961-
Published
Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2023]
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Summary
"In this book, Bill Hammack, better known as The Engineer Guy, takes us on a whirlwind tour of how humans built the world we know today. From the grand stone arches of medieval cathedrals to the mundane modern soda can, Hammack explains the golden rule of thumb that underlies every new building technique, every technological advancement, and every creative solution that leads us one step closer to a better, more functional world. Perfect for readers of Adam Grant and Jared Diamond, this fascinating examination of the method that keeps pushing humanity forward is a spotlight on the achievements of the past and a celebration of the potential of our future"--
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9781728215754 (hardcover)
9781728215761 (epub)
9781728215778 (pdf)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references.
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