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The First of Everything

A History of Human Invention, Innovation and Discovery
By Stewart Ross
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The First of Everything by Stewart Ross explores a delightful journey through historical and scientific milestones, from the origins of the universe to pivotal moments in human history. It unravels fascinating stories of groundbreaking discoveries and inventions, offering an engaging narrative for those intrigued by the natural world and humanity's place within it. Each chapter invites readers to ponder how these firsts have shaped the world as we know it.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by groundbreaking discoveries and significant firsts that have shaped the world we live in. The author presents an engaging exploration of historical and scientific milestones, offering insights into how these pivotal moments in science and nature have defined the course of human progress.

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The First of Everything

A lively and highly readable account of the origins, invention and discovery of just about everything on the planet, the truly global sweep of The First of Everything ranges from the Big Bang to driverless cars.

A lively and highly readable account of human invention, innovation and discovery. The First of Everything recounts the origins, invention and discovery of just about everything on the planet, from the Big Bang to driverless cars.

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A lively and highly readable account of the origins, invention, and discovery of just about everything on the planet, the truly global coverage of The First of Everything ranges from the Big Bang to driverless cars.

The First of Everything follows a context-setting introduction with seven stimulating sections:

In the Beginning: From the Big Bang to Homo Sapiens.

At Home: From the first glass windows to dentures and bikinis.

Health and Medicine: From herbs to heart transplants.

Getting About: From donkeys to double-deckers.

Science and Engineering: From the potter’s wheel to webcams.

Peace and War: From the first king to fighter-bombers.

Culture: From cave painting to rap.

This fascinating book takes in the full sweep of human development and ingenuity over twelve millennia. Africa, for example, gave us the first monarch; algebra and great religions emerged from the Middle East; democracy was born in Europe; and America made the first flying machines. More than just a string of dry lists, the colourful text’s intriguing insights and asides make it as enjoyable for the casual browser as for the more serious researcher.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789292091

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Illustration: illustrations, maps and photographs throughout

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

As well as fiction and non-fiction titles, Stewart Ross has written prize-winning books for children (his book The Story of Scotland won the Saltire Society prize). He is a French speaker and teaches and directs plays in France; he also gives workshops and talks in the UK and further afield.

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