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.
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
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
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
A boy's text book on gas engines : $b a book for boys describing and explaining in simple language the automobile gas engine
** Go on a journey to discover how a car engine works, as technical concepts are transformed into easy-to-understand explanations perfect for any budding engineer.
By Fay Leone Faurote
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
"Undo": A Novel
In a world of innovation and cut-throat competition, a tech executive risks everything to challenge the visionary founder of his company, igniting a battle for control with personal and professional stakes.
By Joe Hutsko
Aeroplane construction : $b A handbook on the various methods and details of construction employed in the building of aeroplanes
Discover the secrets of early aviation as this handbook unveils the innovative methods and materials used to construct the aeroplanes that shaped the skies.
By Sydney Camm
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
Cutting and draping : $b a practical handbook for upholsterers and decorators
Learn how to design beautiful and practical draperies with easy-to-follow instructions and hundreds of diagrams.
By John W. (John Wesley) Stephenson
The Boy Electrician
Unleash your inner inventor and build amazing gadgets from scratch, learning the secrets of electricity along the way.
By Alfred Powell Morgan
The boys' life of Edison
Discover how a young newsboy with a knack for science transformed into one of the greatest inventors of all time through relentless curiosity and hard work.
By Wm. H. (William Henry) Meadowcroft
Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.
Travel back to 1870 and explore the cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering marvels of the time with a comprehensive look at everything from gunboats to railways.
By Various
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 instinct of workmanship, and the state of industrial arts
Explore how human nature and our urge to create have shaped the tools, technologies, and societies we've built.
By Thorstein Veblen
Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.
In the late 1800s, a periodical shares the newest information on scientific advancements in mechanics, art, chemistry and other fields.
By Various
Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures
** Explore advancements in steam engines, chemistry, and agriculture through the lens of a late 19th-century journal, revealing the practical applications of science.
By Various
Scientific American, Volume 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.
Explore a world of 19th-century inventions and discoveries, from better farming tools to safer explosives, all aimed at improving life.
By Various
Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone A Biographical Sketch
Discover the forgotten story of a 19th-century inventor who dreamed of transmitting sound, only to have his groundbreaking invention of the telephone largely ignored.
By Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips) Thompson
How to Succeed as an Inventor Showing the Wonderful Possibilities in the Field of Invention; the Dangers to Be Avoided; the Inventions Needed; How to Perfect and Develop New Ideas to the Money Making Stage
Unlock your inventive potential with a guide that reveals the secrets to navigating the world of patents, business strategies, and bringing innovative ideas to life.
By Goodwin Brooke Smith