Description
Size doesn't always matter. There are many tiny things in the world that have made life easier, more enjoyable, and even saved lives. And you will find the stories of fifty such gadgets in this book. ***** Helen Pilcher is a doctor of neuroscience with a passion for tea and biscuits and an author of both scientific and humorous publications. In this book, she presents surprising stories of humble innovations, from a pacemaker that was created by accidentally soldering two pieces of metal, to the clever invention of an 18th-century sea captain that enabled the filming of Star Wars. Together with her, we can discover small things with enormous significance and learn from their unusual stories.
Information
Author: Pilcher Helen
Publication date: December 5, 2023
Manufacturer: mapcards.net, s.r.o.
Genres: Books, Technique, Specialized and technical literature
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 320
ISBN/EAN: 9788087850220