History of engineering & technology books

This book tells the story of the growth of the railroad industry in southwest Louisiana through photographs and...  Read More >>

As soon as she heard me enter, Elvia awoke from a light sleep that had overcome her as she anxiously waited: 'How...  Read More >>

James Bradley (1693-1762) was an English astronomer and priest who served as Astronomer Royal from 1742. He is best...  Read More >>

... L'idée d'appliquer la vapeur à la navigation, s'était présentée à l'esprit de la plupart des mécaniciens qui...  Read More >>

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission...  Read More >>

A vast network of telegraph cables spread around the globe in the second half of the nineteenth century. By showing...  Read More >>

"EDWARD HITCHCOCK was not the only star in the firmament of American science and philosophy in the nineteenth century,...  Read More >>

What leads some children to become so incredibly successful? Follow the childhoods of 7 people who grew up to be...  Read More >>

1st time in print! Read the comic book biographies of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Mark Zuckerberg...  Read More >>

James Bradley (1693-1762) was an English astronomer and priest who served as Astronomer Royal from 1742. He is best...  Read More >>

I Am Meir's brother is ta biography of the celebrated research...  Read More >>

"Emma Avenue has always been the heart of Springdale, Arkansas. Once that heart beat strongly in the breast of...  Read More >>

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This Third Edition is the first English-language edition of the award-winning Meilensteine der Rechentechnik; illustrated...  Read More >>

The fourth part presents philosophical perspectives on the potential deeper meaning and implications of the trend...  Read More >>

Charles Blanchard traces the rise of natural gas and the regulatory missteps that nearly ruined the market.  Read More >>

One of the Best Technology Books of 2020—Financial Times “Levy’s all-access Facebook reflects the reputational...  Read More >>

Take a rip-roaring ride into the glory years of NASCAR as you travel with the team not only behind the wheel and...  Read More >>

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A history of Hathorn, Davey a successful Leeds (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom) engineering company in the 19th...  Read More >>

BROKEN WINGS reveals the tragedy of Alaska civil aviation from early bush pilots to modern jetliners, providing...  Read More >>

Russia's most famous aviator disappears on a world record flight over the North Pole. A commercial airliner with...  Read More >>

James Bradley (1693-1762) was an English astronomer and priest who served as Astronomer Royal from 1742. He is best...  Read More >>

A Pocket-Sized Short Biography of Marie Curie in an Elegant Hardcover Edition  Read More >>

Fredericks Williams' iconic book about railroads restored and enlarged for a new generation of railroad enthusiasts....  Read More >>