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Like new: A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket ...
Brand
Unbranded
Book Title
801 Things You Should Know: From Greek Philosophy to Today's Tec
MPN
Does not apply
Subject
Technology
ISBN
9781440565717

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Adams Media Corporation
ISBN-10
1440565716
ISBN-13
9781440565717
eBay Product ID (ePID)
159971026

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
256 Pages
Publication Name
801 Things You Should Know : From Greek Philosophy to Today's Technology - Theories, Events, Discoveries, Trends, and Movements That Matter
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Subject
General, Research, Word Lists
Type
Not Available
Author
David Olsen
Subject Area
Référence
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
11.2 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
032.02
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
In our increasingly complex world, we're constantly bombarded with -isms and events, whether historical or current. Somehow we're expected to keep track of all of these ideas. David Olsen, author of The Words You Should Know, provides a handy, easy-to-skim guide to the most important concepts and events that created our era., Discover how the world's biggest ideas, inventions, and actions changed the course of history! What would life be like if the Age of Reason never challenged others to think differently, if the Industrial Revolution never happened, or if the New York Stock Exchange never came into existence? 801 Things You Should Know gives you the lowdown on thoughts and events that transformed past civilizations into the cultures that we know today. Each entry explains a game-changing concept or moment in time, detailing how it helped shape societies around the globe. You'll uncover fascinating details you'd never heard before, and be surprised to learn how these major influences have directly impacted the way you live. From the sixth century B.C. to the present day, you'll discover the captivating people, acts, and ideas that have inspired change--and revolutionised the world. SELLING POINTS: *From business and economics to history and art, this indispensable book provides readers with concepts, findings, and events that have n=made an impact on Western civilisation *Each entry is arranged in alphabetical order, which will help readers quickly find the terms they're looking for, Discover how the world's biggest ideas, inventions, and actions changed the course of history What would life be like if the Age of Reason never challenged others to think differently, if the Industrial Revolution never happened, or if the New York Stock Exchange never came into existence? 801 Things You Should Know gives you the lowdown on thoughts and events that transformed past civilizations into the cultures that we know today. Each entry explains a game-changing concept or moment in time, detailing how it helped shape societies around the globe. You'll uncover fascinating details you'd never heard before, and be surprised to learn how these major influences have directly impacted the way you live. From the sixth century B.C. to the present day, you'll discover the captivating people, acts, and ideas that have inspired change--and revolutionized the world., Discover how the world's biggest ideas, inventions, and actions changed the course of history! What would life be like if the Age of Reason never challenged others to think differently, if the Industrial Revolution never happened, or if the New York Stock Exchange never came into existence? 801 Things You Should Know gives you the lowdown on thoughts and events that transformed past civilizations into the cultures that we know today. Each entry explains a game-changing concept or moment in time, detailing how it helped shape societies around the globe. You'll uncover fascinating details you'd never heard before, and be surprised to learn how these major influences have directly impacted the way you live. From the sixth century B.C. to the present day, you'll discover the captivating people, acts, and ideas that have inspired change--and revolutionized the world.
LC Classification Number
AG106

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