Accidental Discovery

Author : Birgit Krols
Publisher : Insight Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781608870738
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Accidental Inventions written by Birgit Krols and published by Insight Editions. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s hard to imagine a world without Coca-Cola, Post-its, or Velcro, but have you ever stopped to wonder how and when these items came to be? Accidental Inventions reveals the fascinating stories behind the toys, foods, gadgets, and tools we now consider indispensable. From peanut butter to penicillin, roller skates to radioactivity, dozens of essential inventions are spotlighted. Fully illustrated with over 240 photos, Accidental Inventions traces the path from inception to “ah ha!” for more than 60 products, and introduces the cast of clever, hardworking inventors behind them. Engaging narrative and colorful design make these stories accessible to readers of all ages, illuminating the happy collision of accident and inspiration that would profoundly change our lives.

Author : Royston M. Roberts
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780471602033
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Serendipity written by Royston M. Roberts and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1991-01-16 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the things discovered by accident are important in our everyday lives: Teflon, Velcro, nylon, x-rays, penicillin, safety glass, sugar substitutes, and polyethylene and other plastics. And we owe a debt to accident for some of our deepest scientific knowledge, including Newton's theory of gravitation, the Big Bang theory of Creation, and the discovery of DNA. Even the Rosetta Stone, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the ruins of Pompeii came to light through chance. This book tells the fascinating stories of these and other discoveries and reveals how the inquisitive human mind turns accident into discovery. Written for the layman, yet scientifically accurate, this illuminating collection of anecdotes portrays invention and discovery as quintessentially human acts, due in part to curiosity, perserverance, and luck.

Author : Graeme Donald
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 1782430997
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Accidental Scientist written by Graeme Donald and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Accidental Scientist explores the role of chance and error in scientific, medical and commercial innovation, outlining exactly how some of the most well-known products, gadgets and useful gizmos came to be.

Author : Tammera M. Race
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1780634315
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Accidental Information Discovery written by Tammera M. Race and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2016-06-13 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accidental Information Discovery: Cultivating Serendipity in the Digital Age provides readers with an interesting discussion on the ways serendipity—defined as the accidental discovery of valued information—plays an important role in creative problem-solving. This insightful resource brings together discussions on serendipity and information discovery, research in computer and information science, and interesting thoughts on the creative process. Five thorough chapters explore the significance of serendipity in creativity and innovation, the characteristics of serendipity-friendly tools and minds, and how future discovery environments may encourage serendipity. Examines serendipity in a multidisciplinary context Bridges theory and practice Explores digital information landscapes of the future with essays from current researchers Brings the concept of accidental discovery and its value front and center

Author : J. E. Baggott
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Perfect Symmetry written by J. E. Baggott and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1994 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buckyballs are hollow-sphere molecules of 60 carbon atoms arranged such that they resemble the famous geodesic domes of Buckminster Fuller. Science writer Baggott recounts how the new form of the common element was developed; the applications of its radically different properties, particularly in high-temperature superconductors; and the implications of its discovery for chemistry and the conception of large carbon structures. Most of his account is accessible to readers with little or no scientific background. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Robert W. Winters
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 151071247X
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Accidental Medical Discoveries written by Robert W. Winters and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the world’s most important and life-saving devices and techniques were often discovered purely by accident. Serendipity, timing, and luck played a part in the discovery of unintentional cures and breakthroughs: A plastic shard in an RAF pilot’s eye leads to the use of plastic for contact lenses. The inability to remove a titanium chamber from rabbit’s bone leads to dental implants. Viagra was discovered by a group of chemists, working in the lab to find a new drug to alleviate the pain of angina pectoris. A stretch of five weeks of unusually warm weather in 1928 played a role in assisting Dr. Alexander Fleming in his analysis of bacterial growth and the discovery of penicillin. After studying the effects of the venom injected by the bite of a deadly pit viper snake, chemists developed a groundbreaking drug that works to control blood pressure. Accidental Medical Discoveries is an entertaining and enlightening look at the creation of 25 medical inventions that have changed the world – unintentionally. The book is presented in a lively and engaging way, and will appeal to a wide variety of readers, from history buffs to trivia fanatics to those in the medical profession.

Author : Maurice Czarniak
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1934925314
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Accidental Discovery written by Maurice Czarniak and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2009-03-20 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brendan O’Reilly, a handsome young Catholic priest, is considering giving up the cloth when the Archbishop grants him a transfer. On his way to the supposedly quiet town of Newburn, Brendan takes refuge from a violent storm at a roadside café. It is there that a chance encounter with well-to-do brothel owner Jack Stern flips Brendan’s life upside down. Switching identities, Brendan assumes control of the brothel and Jack begins preaching about the true nature of Christianity and the meaning of life. But Brendan and Jack are unaware of the true nature of St. Pious Church until they get a visit from a recently murdered priest. Close to a dangerous secret, they will have to fight corrupt officials and criminals alike if they are going to make it out alive in this funny, action-packed adventure.

Author : Morton A. Meyers
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1611451620
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Happy Accidents written by Morton A. Meyers and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating and highly accessible look at the surprising role serendipity has played in some of the most important medical discoveries in the twentieth century.

Author : Jonathan Bard
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN 13 : 1538239930
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Oops! It's Penicillin! written by Jonathan Bard and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the single greatest leaps forward in human healthcare happened because of an accident in a laboratory. This serendipitous event was the result of a summer vacation in Scotland and an unattended experiment. Dr. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, one of the first antibiotics, in 1928 when he noticed that mold had gotten into a petri dish and it had prevented bacteria from growing. This book explores Fleming's accidental discovery, the science behind antibiotics, and the dawn of the era of antibiotics.

Author : Annie Lubliner Lehmann
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472050745
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Accidental Teacher written by Annie Lubliner Lehmann and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having severe autism does not stop Annie Lehmann's son Jonah from teaching her some of life's most valuable lessons. The Accidental Teacher, a heartfelt memoir about self-discovery rather than illness, uses insight and humor to weave a tale rich with kitchen-table wisdom. It explains the realities of life with a largely nonverbal son and explores the frustrations and triumphs of the Lehmann family as Jonah grew into a young adult. This book is a must-read for anyone who has been personally touched by a major life challenge. Book jacket.