Small Inventions That Made a Big Difference

Name: Small Inventions That Made a Big Difference
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781787397873
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By Helen Pilcher

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Small Inventions That Made a Big Difference by Helen Pilcher delves into the fascinating world of everyday objects that revolutionised our daily lives. It explores a variety of seemingly simple inventions, revealing how each one has significantly impacted society and driven technological and cultural progress. From the humble paperclip to the life-saving seatbelt, this book illuminates the innovation embedded in ordinary items.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy uncovering the fascinating stories behind everyday items that have significantly impacted our world. With a sparkling blend of science and history, it showcases how seemingly simple inventions have revolutionised the way we live, often in surprising ways. Perfect for curious minds who appreciate a light-hearted exploration of innovation.

Small Inventions That Made a Big Difference

A look at small, seldom-noticed and apparently insignificant objects and inventions that have changed the world.

Small inventions can tell the greatest of tales! This is a fascinating look at small, seldom-noticed and apparently insignificant objects and inventions that have changed the world.

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Pockets, matches, spectacles, postage stamps.

Whether it's the stitches that hold our clothes together or the syringes that deliver life-saving vaccines, small things really do make a big difference. Yet these modest but essential components of everyday life are often overlooked.

Science and comedy writer Helen Pilcher shares the unexpected stories of 50 humble innovations—from the accidental soldering of two bits of metal that created the pacemaker, to the eighteenth-century sea captain whose ingenious invention paved the way for the filming of Star Wars—and celebrates the joy of the small yet mighty.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787397873

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 50 b&w illus

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 462g

Pages: 320

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Helen Pilcher Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Helen Pilcher is a tea-drinking, biscuit-nibbling science and comedy writer with a PhD in Neuroscience. Her recent popular science book, Life Changing - How Humans are Altering Life on Earth, was shortlisted for the 2020 Wainwright Prize for Writing on Global Conservation. Her debut book, Bring Back the King: the New Science of De-extinction, was selected as a BBC Radio 2 Fact Not Fiction Book Choice. It was described by comedian Sara Pascoe as 'science at its funniest'.