Origin Of Everyday Things
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Author | : Ruth Binney |
Publisher | : Reader's Digest Association |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
"The Origins of Everyday Things" traces the evolution of customs, manners, and commonplace objects through the twists and turns of time to uncover their history-making roots.
Author | : Johnny Acton |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781402743023 |
Describes the origins of over 400 everyday items, arranged in alphabetical order.
Author | : Charles Panati |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 478 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Curiosities and wonders |
ISBN | : 9781567316179 |
Author | : Soetsu Yanagi |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2019-01-31 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0241366364 |
The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe - the aesthetic result of wholeheartedly fulfilling utilitarian needs. They should, in short, be things of beauty. In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, these essays call for us to deepen and transform our relationship with the objects that surround us. Inspired by the work of the simple, humble craftsmen Yanagi encountered during his lifelong travels through Japan and Korea, they are an earnest defence of modest, honest, handcrafted things - from traditional teacups to jars to cloth and paper. Objects like these exemplify the enduring appeal of simplicity and function: the beauty of everyday things.
Author | : Joel Levy |
Publisher | : Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
The stories behind the invention and development of everyday objects in home and offices.
Author | : Seema Gupta |
Publisher | : Pustak Mahal |
Total Pages | : 101 |
Release | : 2005-07-06 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 8122309097 |
There are so many things scattered around us which we use everyday without giving a single thought about their origin.Have you ever wondered where have these things come from?Think of that pen in your hand - it has not fallen from the sky into your hand, or that television which entertains you, was not there when this earth was formed.The eraser, pencil, shoes, chair, table and there are so many other things in our lives which are the successful outcome of research going on for centuries.Tremendous hard work and dedication of many inventors and discoverers has gone into making these things.They worked day and night, laboured under unfavourable conditions to bring these things in our lives.Today we call them backward because they did not have so many electronic gadgets to help them whereas we call ourselves technologically advanced since we have all the means and machines.But could we have all this without their efforts? the answer is simply, no.So it is our duty to continue this tradition of inventing and discovering new things by keeping our eyes and ears open, and also by learning from the past experiences of these great men and understanding their ways of working.This book here presents the horoscope of 101 selected things, which you use everyday.And what makes our book different from other books in its contents?The colourful display of pictures and racy narrative would interest all age groups transporting you in an era of invention and discoveries.Items Covered Include:*Aeroplane *Antiseptic *Aspirin*Ballpoint pen *Buttons *Chair*Chewing Gum *Clock *Coffee*Ice Cream *Lottery *Matchbox*Paper *Perfume *Ship*Skates *Telephone *Train*Tyepewriter *Washing machine *Zipper
Author | : Charles Panati |
Publisher | : Penguin (Non-Classics) |
Total Pages | : 548 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 9780140271447 |
Where did the word love come from? Has there ever been a gay pope? How did Valentine's Day originate? From the lascivious to the romantic, from the hard-core to the scientific and the scholarly, this engaging and eye-opening compendium of little known facts about sex is both informative and endlessly entertaining.
Author | : Charles Panati |
Publisher | : Chartwell Books |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 2016-08-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0785834370 |
Relates facts and information about a host of ordinary things ranging from safety pins to negligees.
Author | : Daniel Roche |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2000-03-09 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9780521633598 |
Things which we regard as the everyday objects of consumption (and hence re-purchase), and essential to any decent, civilised lifestyle, have not always been so: in former times, everyday objects would have passed from one generation to another, without anyone dreaming of acquiring new ones. How, therefore, have people in the modern world become 'prisoners of objects', as Rousseau put it? The celebrated French cultural historian Daniel Roche answers this fundamental question using insights from economics, politics, demography and geography, as well as his own extensive historical knowledge. Professor Roche places familiar objects and commodities - houses, clothes, water - in their wider historical and anthropological contexts, and explores the origins of some of the daily furnishings of modern life. A History of Everyday Things is a pioneering essay that sheds light on the origins of the consumer society and its social and political repercussions, and thereby the birth of the modern world.
Author | : David Bercovici |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 2016-11-22 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0300224974 |
Covering 13.8 billion years in some 100 pages, a concise, wryly intelligent history of everything, from the Big Bang to the advent of human civilization. With wonder, wit, and flair—and in record time and space—geophysicist David Bercovici explains how everything came to be everywhere, from the creation of stars and galaxies to the formation of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, to the origin of life and human civilization. Bercovici marries humor and legitimate scientific intrigue, rocketing readers across nearly fourteen billion years and making connections between the essential theories that give us our current understanding of topics as varied as particle physics, plate tectonics, and photosynthesis. Bercovici’s unique literary endeavor is a treasure trove of real, compelling science and fascinating history, providing both science lovers and complete neophytes with an unforgettable introduction to the fields of cosmology, geology, genetics, climate science, human evolution, and more. “For determined minds hoping for cogent, clever explanations for what we know of the history of the universe, Bercovici nails it.” —Shelf Awareness “Explaining life, the universe and everything in 100 pages may be a tall order, but physicist and volcano enthusiast Bercovici rises to the challenge. . . . Origins delivers on its promise—and (bonus!) it’s even fun to read.” —Discover “Clear, concise, comprehensive, and written with verve and a sense of humor, The Origins of Everything is a delightful journey through time from the big bang to the present day.” —Doug Macdougall, author of Frozen Earth