Inventions (Plus de 48 000 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Fair. In this sweeping and inventive debut novel thats perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman, and Tim Burton, a prodigal inventor flees his home to find his destiny.

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Paperback. Etat : Good. Back by popular demand! Following the massive success of 101 Unuseless Japanese Inventions, 99 more Chindogu to amaze, confuse and entertain.

Hardback. Etat : Good. An introduction to fifty extraordinary discoveries, inventions and designs by inspirational women. From windscreen wipers to the life raft; coffee filters to emergency flares; Apollo Mission software to Monopoly: women have discovered, invented and designed some of the most important things we all take for granted, but many of their names are unknown. Meet incredible inventors from around the world, and learn how inventions happen. This beautifully illustrated book is a guide to remarkable, practical, skillful and amazing inventions by women who have made their mark on history. With a step-by-step guide to inspire and encourage readers to come up with their own inventions, Bright Sparks is an empowering book that celebrates the minds of women that resulted in some of the most striking discoveries, inventions and designs in history.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. For fans of The Book of Useless Information, O'Reilly's curious-minded work is a smart and quirky look at miscellaneous items. Learn the real history of the blender, fire extinguisher, deodorant, and, or course, the toilet. 50 color photographs.

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Paperback. Etat : Good. Looks at how inventions changed lives and are improved over time.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Every day managers wish they could open their desks, pull out a power tool, and fix a knotty problem for good. Now they can reach for Power Tools. In what has been called their inimitable, cut-to-the-core style, Deep and Sussman chop through the biggest challenges of management. Having consulted for organizations ranging from Alcoa to the Pittsburgh Symphony, from General Electric to Southwestern Bell, Deep and Sussman know the responsibilities managers face. And they know what works. Power Tools shows how to fix problems like these: Friction keeps team members from working well together? You'll make permanent improvements with Team Builder and Team Links. Setting strategy? You'll find half a dozen tools to help, from analyzing trends with Vista to Deep and Sussman's ten-step Strategic Planner. Employees complain it's hard to get useful customer feedback? Teach them the power of One-Finger Questions. Want to make your idea shine? Take five minutes and learn to Sell It. Here you'll find the techniques, tips, and tactical advice that consultants might provide, presented so clearly that they can be do-it-yourself projects with minimal costs. Power Tools is the toolbox that all managers should have in their desks.…

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Hardback. Etat : Good. Little Inventions is an illustrated series of kid-sized books about objects that children encounter every day without any thought of how, where and when they were invented.

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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Can you believe that the first tennis balls didn't bounce? Or that the world's first basketball hoop was a peach crate? Get ready to learn the amazing stories behind inventions you use every day. From the Minnesota teen who invented water skis to the Missouri mechanic who came up with the idea of driving over cars with his monster pickup truck, you'll find out how we got some of our favorite entertainment inventions.-- Journal.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Everyone knows that moccasins, canoes and toboggans were invented by the Aboriginal people of North America, but did you know that they also developed their own sign language, syringe needles and a secret ingredient in soda pop? Depending on where they lived, Aboriginal communities relied on their ingenuity to harness the resources available to them. Some groups, such as the Iroquois, were particularly skilled at growing and harvesting food. From them, we get corn and wild rice, as well as maple syrup. Other groups, including the Sioux and Comanche of the plains, were exceptional hunters. Camouflage, fish hooks, and decoys were all developed to make the task of catching animals easier. And even gameslacrosse, hockey and volleyballhave Native American roots. Other clever inventions and innovations include the following: Sunscreen Surgical blades Diapers Asphalt Megaphones Hair conditioner With descriptive photos and information-packed text, this book explores eight different categories in which the creativity of First Nations peoples from across the continent led to remarkable inventions and innovations, many of which are still in use today.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Award-winning duo Catherine Thimmesh and Melissa Sweet inspire a new generation of innovators in this fascinating celebration of women inventors from diverse backgrounds. For fans of Women Who Dared and Women in Science.In kitchens and living rooms, in garages and labs and basements, even in converted chicken coops, women and girls have invented ingenious innovations that have made our lives simpler and better. What inspired these girls, and just how did they turn their ideas into realities?Retaining reader-tested favorite inventions, this updated edition of the best-selling Girls Think of Everything features seven new chapters that better represent our diverse and increasingly technological world, offering readers stories about inventions that are full of hope and vitality?empowering them to think big, especially in the face of adversity. Sweet, Melissa (illustrateur).…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Award-winning duo Catherine Thimmesh and Melissa Sweet inspire a new generation of innovators in this fascinating celebration of women inventors from diverse backgrounds. For fans of Women Who Dared and Women in Science.In kitchens and living rooms, in garages and labs and basements, even in converted chicken coops, women and girls have invented ingenious innovations that have made our lives simpler and better. What inspired these girls, and just how did they turn their ideas into realities?Retaining reader-tested favorite inventions, this updated edition of the best-selling Girls Think of Everything features seven new chapters that better represent our diverse and increasingly technological world, offering readers stories about inventions that are full of hope and vitality?empowering them to think big, especially in the face of adversity. Sweet, Melissa (illustrateur).…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Award-winning duo Catherine Thimmesh and Melissa Sweet inspire a new generation of innovators in this fascinating celebration of women inventors from diverse backgrounds. For fans of Women Who Dared and Women in Science.In kitchens and living rooms, in garages and labs and basements, even in converted chicken coops, women and girls have invented ingenious innovations that have made our lives simpler and better. What inspired these girls, and just how did they turn their ideas into realities?Retaining reader-tested favorite inventions, this updated edition of the best-selling Girls Think of Everything features seven new chapters that better represent our diverse and increasingly technological world, offering readers stories about inventions that are full of hope and vitality?empowering them to think big, especially in the face of adversity. Sweet, Melissa (illustrateur).…

paperback. Etat : As New. Scotton, Rob (illustrateur).

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Sweet, Melissa (illustrateur).

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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Sweet, Melissa (illustrateur).

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Scotton, Rob (illustrateur).

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Scotton, Rob (illustrateur).

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Sweet, Melissa (illustrateur).

paperback. Etat : Fair. Sweet, Melissa (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Good. Sweet, Melissa (illustrateur).

paperback. Etat : As New. O'Brien, John (illustrateur).