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Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include
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Who invented the toilet? How did the telephone get its shape? Why are the letters on a computer keyboard arranged the way they are? Who decides?
In this fascinating history of everyday objects, Susan Goldman Rubin explains how manufacturers realized that well-designed products made more money; why the shape of an object depends on the materials and technology available; and that some designs just can't be improved upon.
Filled with entertaining anecdotes, remarkable facts, and definitely user-friendly, Toilets, Toasters, & Telephones, with 30 photographs and 13 elegant drawings by Elsa Warnick, is a delightful narrative of the history of some of the familiar objects we see all around us and the inspired geniuses who are responsible for what they look like.
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Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include
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Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include
[...]
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Size: 7x0x9; Has moderate shelf wear, highlighting, underlining and/or
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Size: 7x0x9; Has moderate shelf wear, highlighting, underlining and/or writing. Great used condition. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations. Over 1, 000, 000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.
Size: 7x0x9; Has moderate shelf wear, highlighting, underlining and/or
[...]
Size: 7x0x9; Has moderate shelf wear, highlighting, underlining and/or writing. Great used condition. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations. Over 1, 000, 000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.
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NOT ex-library. Gold-stamped teal spine w/ red bds. Letter-string starts
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NOT ex-library. Gold-stamped teal spine w/ red bds. Letter-string starts with "A." Unblemished dust jacket. No names, clean text. Index, several b/w photos, repros. For children. 12122 shelf.
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NOT ex-library. Gold-stamped teal spine w/ red bds. Letter-string starts
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Book
NOT ex-library. Gold-stamped teal spine w/ red bds. Letter-string starts with "A." Unblemished dust jacket. No names, clean text. Index, several b/w photos, repros. For children. 12122 shelf.