Book Description
"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 : Ruth Binney
Publisher : Reader's Digest Association
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 23,64 MB
Release : 1999
Category : 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.
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 19,65 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781402743023
Describes the origins of over 400 everyday items, arranged in alphabetical order.
Author : Joel Levy
Publisher : Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,81 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Art
ISBN :
The stories behind the invention and development of everyday objects in home and offices.
Author : Seema Gupta
Publisher : Pustak Mahal
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 11,78 MB
Release : 2005-07-06
Category :
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 : Chartwell Books
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 36,72 MB
Release : 2016-08-15
Category : 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
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 34,55 MB
Release : 2000-03-09
Category : 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 : Soetsu Yanagi
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 16,89 MB
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : 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 : Charles Panati
Publisher :
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 23,43 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : 9781567316179
Author : Emily Prokop
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 20,39 MB
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 163353829X
Surprising history of ordinary things Learn the fascinating history and trivia you never knew about things we use daily from the host of The Story Behind podcast. Everyday objects and major events in history: Every single thing that surrounds us has a story behind it. Many of us learn the history of humans and the major inventions that shaped our world. But what you may not have learned is the history of objects we surround ourselves with every day. You might not even know how the major events in history (World Wars, ancient civilizations, revolutions, etc.) influenced the inventions of things we use today. The history and science behind the ordinary: From the creator of The Story Behind podcast comes this revelatory new book. The Story Behind will give insight into everyday objects we don’t think much about when we use them. Topics covered in the podcast will be examined in more detail along with many new fascinating topics. Learn how lollipops got started in Ancient Egypt, how podcasts were invented, and why Comic Sans was created. Learn the torture device origins of certain exercise equipment and the espionage beginnings of certain musical instruments. Ordinary things from science to art, food to sports, customs to fashion, and more are explored. Readers will: • Understand the wonders behind everyday objects • Learn truly obscure history and fun facts that will change the way they see the world • Learn how major historic events still affect us today through seemingly mundane things • Become formidable trivia masters
Author : Wilson Casey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 32,68 MB
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1101159464
For anyone who ever wanted to know the history of the chocolate chip cookie, earmuffs, and Daylight Savings! Firsts, history through the milestones of human achievement, are fun. And Wilson Casey, trivia expert, has collected over 500 firsts in nearly every major category of culture: from fashion to food, politics to science, entertainment to art to architecture. Each 'first' is a full explanation of the topic at hand, written in a humorous yet authoritative style. It includes: ?The true history of the golf tee ?How a blind man came up with cruise control ?The myth behind the origins of the Caesar salad ?Why and how the first dieter dieted