Computers & Technology
Explore a world of computers and technology with a collection of classic and informative texts. From the basics of computing to the evolution of tech innovations, these works offer insights into how technology shapes our world. Gain a better understanding of pivotal developments and key concepts that have transformed modern society. Perfect for students, enthusiasts, and lifelong learners interested in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
The Pneumatic Despatch Tube System of the Batcheller Pneumatic Tube Co. Also, Facts and General Information Relating to Pneumatic Despatch Tubes
Discover how engineers and postal workers in the 19th century used air pressure to shoot mail across cities, revolutionizing postal delivery.
By Birney C. (Birney Clark) Batcheller
Installation and Operation Instructions For Custom Mark III CP Series Oil Fired Unit
Learn how to install, operate, and troubleshoot your oil-fired heating unit with this essential how-to manual.
By Anonymous
The platinum metals
Discover the hidden world of platinum metals, their extraction, and their significance in a world reshaped by war.
By Arthur Douglas Lumb
Electric Gas Lighting: How to Install Electric Gas Ignition Apparatus
Discover how electricity can revolutionize illumination in the 20th century, where dangerous matches are replaced by safe and efficient electric sparks to gas lights in homes, churches, and theaters.
By H. S. Norrie
Deeds Barn and the Self Starter
In a small barn, two inventors and their team overcome obstacles to spark a revolution in transportation, making car travel easier and safer.
By Anonymous
Motors
Uncover the secrets behind the machines that power the world, revealing the mysteries of energy and mechanics to curious young readers everywhere.
By James Slough Zerbe
The Young Wireless Operator—As a Fire Patrol Or, The Story of a Young Wireless Amateur Who Made Good as a Fire Patrol
A young man's passion for wireless technology and the wilderness leads him and his friend into a battle against devastating forest fires as he faces life-altering decisions about his future.
By Lewis E. (Lewis Edwin) Theiss
Automobiles
Discover the mechanics and history of early 20th-century automobiles through the eyes of a young learner, tracing the thrilling evolution from steam to gas power and unlocking the secrets of automotive engineering.
By James Slough Zerbe
English and American tool builders
Discover the untold stories of the ingenious minds who built the machines that shaped our modern world, revolutionizing industry and laying the foundation for technological advancement.
By Joseph Wickham Roe
Is a Ship Canal Practicable? Notes, Historical and Statistical, Upon the Projected Routes for an Interoceanic Ship Canal Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, in Which is Included a Short Account of the Character and Influence of the Canal of Suez, and the Probable Effects Upon the Commerce of the World of the Two Canals, Regarded Either as Rivals, or as Parts of One System of Interoceanic Navigation
Envision a world transformed as the dream of connecting two vast oceans by a canal cutting through land bridges becomes a reality, impacting trade and navigation forever.
By S. T. (Silvanus Thayer) Abert
Great Western Railway Instructions
Discover a time when building safe railways depended on precise measurements, expansion calculations, and the careful art of curving tracks.
By William Wylie Grierson
Time and Clocks: A Description of Ancient and Modern Methods of Measuring Time
Uncover the secrets of time through the ages as ancient methods give way to the precision of modern clocks, revealing a journey from sundials to science.
By Henry H. (Henry Hardinge) Cunynghame
Locomotive Engine Running and Management
Discover the secrets of managing and maintaining steam engines with this vintage guide, penned by a seasoned locomotive engineer with tips for keeping these historic machines running smoothly.
By Angus Sinclair
Terminal Compromise
** Fueled by revenge and disillusionment, a survivor, an analyst, and a reporter find themselves tangled in a terrifying cyber plot that threatens to cripple the nation.
By Winn Schwartau
Building and Flying an Aeroplane A practical handbook covering the design, construction, and operation of aeroplanes and gliders
Discover how to construct and pilot your own aircraft, avoiding the pitfalls that grounded many early aviation pioneers.
By Charles B. (Charles Brian) Hayward
Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives; Baldwin Locomotive Works
Discover how a jeweler revolutionized American transportation by building the first locomotives and shaping the future of railroads.
By Baldwin Locomotive Works
Rudimentary Treatise on the Construction of Locks
Unlock the secrets of security as this historical guide explores the hidden technology and significance of locks, from ancient designs to modern marvels.
By A. C. Hobbs
Opportunities in Aviation
Discover how war propelled flying from a risky game to a promising career for anyone willing to learn.
By Arthur Sweetser
Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume I.
Discover the private thoughts and early struggles of a brilliant mind as he navigates family expectations, artistic dreams, and the lure of scientific innovation.
By Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Tomato products: pulp, ketchup, and chili sauce.
Discover how tomatoes were transformed into ketchup and chili sauce in the early 20th century, through a revealing guide to methods, ingredients, and quality control.
By W. D. (Willard Dell) Bigelow