ISBN: 9780674306882 - flying buttresses, entropy and o-rings: world of an engineer (23 resultados)

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition.Crisp pages. Clean cover and pages. Book shows minimal shelf wear. No highlighting/marking. Not Satisfied? Contact us to get a refund.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good.

Condición: As New. Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine-. 264pp. Numerous photos and illustrations. Slight wear and some rubbing to back of dust jacket. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: As New.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. First Edition. Jacket is stained, some dampstainining to first few pages. ; Small 4to.

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good +. First Edition. 264pp, illus., corners ligthly bumped, some edgewear to dj.

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Hardcover. Condición: UsedGood. Hardcover; fading, light soiling, and shelf wear to exterior; a few discolo red spots on front cover; in good condition with clean text, firm binding. No dust jacket.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Chipped.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition. Book has very light wear. DJ has some light chipping and rubbing to upper corner folds. Illustrated with many b & w photos, drawings and designs. He reveals the key role of engineering in how we shape (and have shaped) our lives in the recent past, now and in the very near future.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Near Fine. 1st. 264 pages, illustrations; 24 cm. PRESENTATION COPY. Signed by the author James L. Adams, with a personalized inscription. A near-fine copy of the first printing. Dust jacket with light edgewear. *** "From Teflon to Velcro, from bandwidths to base pairs, the artifacts of engineering and technology reflect the broad scope-and frustrating limitations-of our imagination. Best-selling author James Adams takes readers on an enlightening tour of this exciting world, demystifying such endeavors as design, research, and manufacturing." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: A brief history of technology - the underpinnings; beyond the calculator - the complexity of engineering; the origin of problems - the pushes and pulls; design and invention - the concept; mathematics - the numerical mystique; science and research - the basics; development, test, and failure - the proof of the pudding; manufacturing and assembly - the critical art; money and business - the grease; regulation - the painful inevitability; thinking technology - the challenge for the future. Size: 8vo. SIGNED. Collectible.…

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. hardback, 9 1/2" x 7 3/4", a very good tightly bound copy with clean and unmarked contents, the dust wrapper price clipped, rubbed at the extremities and with a closed tear at the head of the spine. 264pp.

Hardcover. Condición: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardcover. Condición: Used - Good. From Teflon to Velcro, from bandwidths to base pairs, the artifacts of engineering and technology reflect the broad scope--and frustrating limitations--of our imagination. Best-selling author James Adams takes readers on an enlightening tour of this exciting world, demystifying such endeavors as design, research, and manufacturing. From Teflon to Velcro, from bandwidths to base pairs, the artifacts of engineering and technology reflect the broad scope--and frustrating limitations--of our imagination. Bringing to his subject a superb power of explanation, Adams takes the reader on a guided tour of the engineer's world and relates technology's history. 25 halftones; 25 illustrations; 11 tables. Book has minor shelf wear. …

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. First edition. Small quarto. 264pp. Illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings. Small bump on top edge of rear board, still fine in a fine dust jacket.

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hardcover. Condición: Good.

Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Larger 8vo pp. 264, b/w illustrations, "explains the excitement and diversity of engineerng in an elegant and engaging style.". book.

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