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The Pinball Effect: How Renaissance Water Gardens Made The Carburetor Possible - and Other Journeys Through Knowledge - James Burke
The Pinball Effect: How Renaissance Water Gardens Made The Carburetor Possible - and Other Journeys Through Knowledge
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Using 100s of fascinating examples, James Burke shows how old established ideas in science and technology often lead to serendipitous and amazing modern discoveries and innovations.
Using 100s of fascinating examples, James Burke shows how old established ideas in science and technology often lead to serendipitous and amazing modern discoveries and innovations.
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780316116107 (0316116106)
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Pages no: 336
Edition language: English
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Non Fiction, History, Science, Technology
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I love Burke's books and series, the way he connects things from different times and places. I love that he shares bizarre details like how someone was a fan of mouse on toast. Fun, engaging, and informative.
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The Pinball Effect: How Renaissance Water Gardens Made the Carburetor Possible—And Other Journeys Through Knowledge - James Burke
The Pinball Effect: Journeys through Knowledge - James Burke
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