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Telephones, televisions, and toilets Telephones, televisions, and toilets Melvin Berger A simple explanation of how three household items work. OL103820W
A Field Guide to Household Technology A Field Guide to Household Technology Ed Sobey Illustrating how a fire alarm detects smoke and what the “plasma” is in a plasma screen television, this fascinating handbook explains how everyday household devices function and operate. More than 1… OL15180544W
The last hundred years, household technology The last hundred years, household technology Daniel Cohen Describes the evolution of inventions which have lightened household drudgery, and includes a look at gadgets that didn't catch on and also at future possibilities. OL15968284W
The big book of small household repairs The big book of small household repairs Charles Wing Down to earth, detailed instructions to guide you safely and securely through nearly every basic household fixup. You'll turn to this book when the pipes start banging, the ceiling leaks, or the door… OL1748485W
Bubble gum and hula hoops Bubble gum and hula hoops Harry Oliver Describes the stories behind the origins of household necessities, toys, and everyday objects, including the toilet, the microwave oven, the milkshake, and vending machines. OL17808722W
Inventions in the home Inventions in the home Ian Graham "Tells the history of inventions that changed the home, from electricity and light bulbs to refrigerators, home computers, and home video game systems"--Provided by publisher. OL1818058W
Guzzini Guzzini Moreno Gentili This volume tells the story of the evolution of Fratelli Guzzini, one of the companies most representative of Italian design. OL19709787W
Cut in half Cut in half Mike Warren "Explore the inner world of ordinary objects with this photographic collection of sixty household items that have been cut in half! Based on his successful Youtube channel, designer and fabricator Mi… OL19762261W
Energy Efficiency in Household Appliances and Lighting Energy Efficiency in Household Appliances and Lighting Paolo Bertoldi This book covers the state of the art of energy efficiency in household appliances and lighting which can be used now and in the near future to achieve significant and cost-effective energy savings. … OL19847382W
Obras maestras del diseño italiano Obras maestras del diseño italiano Alexander Kelly,Arlette de Alba Chronicles the history of Italian design for household items created during the twentieth century, with color illustrations of the pieces and profiles of the designers who created them. OL20029721W
Fix it, clean it, and make it last Fix it, clean it, and make it last Frank W. Cawood and Associates Discover time-saving, cost-cutting secrets of how to organize, protect and restore virtually everything you own. This handy guide is packed with quick solutions on how to repair, clean, or do most an… OL20482095W
In the home In the home Hughes, Pat,Kathleen Cox Photographs and explanatory text compare present day household appliances and living conditions with those of early this century. Suggested level: junior, primary. OL22073586W
Irons Irons Elaine Marie Alphin Discusses the history and development of irons, including a brief description of how the electric steam iron works, and surveys the role of irons in popular culture. OL2648221W
Consumer Gadgets Consumer Gadgets Nicholas D. Evans Consumer Gadgets is the easy "how-to" guide to 50 of today's most amazing high-tech innovations -- and tomorrow's. Discover how these breakthrough technologies can enable you to have more fun, simpli… OL2864047W
More work for mother More work for mother Ruth Schwartz Cowan This edition was finished in 1989 The new material was commissioned and edited by Robert M. Young and produced by Martin Klopstock and Selina O'Grady for Free Association Books OL3240850W
Easy things to make-- to make things easy Easy things to make-- to make things easy Doreen Greenstein Simple do-it-yourself home modifications for older people and others with physical limitations. OL3277835W
Shanghai za huo pu Shanghai za huo pu Qi Zhou 本书用摄影和插图的纪录方式,呈现120件在上海仍然可以买到的杂货.并以竹,木,草,铁,布五种材质为线索,记录了10位生活在上海的手工业者.通过他们的叙述及制作的产品,展现及分享手工业者的现状及本地的生活细节.为热爱生活的读者. OL32848783W
Instruments Instruments Curtis, Tony 3-126 p. : 16 cm OL64271W
Consumer guide to used and surplus home appliances and furnishings Consumer guide to used and surplus home appliances and furnishings Patricia Poplar Wilson viii, 182 p. 22 cm OL7091755W
New Fix-It-Yourself Manual New Fix-It-Yourself Manual Reader's Digest The New Fix-It-Yourself Manual is the ultimate do-it-yourselfer's guide. This book shows you how to repair, clean and maintain anything and everything in and around your home. Features: OL8064496W
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