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The Book of Firsts

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781844035137
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (351 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Firsts written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What were the first words spoken on the telephone? How did Frank Epperson accidentally invent the first ice lolly? Who queued all night ot make sure he got Britain's first number plate, 'A1'? The Book of Firsts describes the first instance of something happening. It is a painstakingly researched encyclopaedia of ground-breakin ginnovations and chievements. It provides the dates, details and the stories of the remarkable minds and personalities behind humankind's greatest milestones. It is packed with facts, photographs and pictures. As the story of each first unfolds, tales of other firsts that were made possible by this 'first first' are told. The book covers technical innovations, huamn endeavours, sporting greats, political milestones, cultural breakthroughs, medical achievements, and food and drink. Each story will delight and amaze, describin gand illustrating firsts ranging from the genuinely important (the first heart transplant) to the trivia beloved of quiz shows and dinner parties - the first item to be sold using a bar code was a packet of Wrigley's chewin gum, sold at 08.01 on 26th June 1974 in Ohio.

Bulova

Author : Aaron Sigmond
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781614286929
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (869 download)

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Download or read book Bulova written by Aaron Sigmond and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bulova: A History of Firsts chronicles the extraordinary American watch company in a fittingly unusual manner: by recounting an epic, multi-generational picaresque that runs from the Gilded Age up through present-day New York City. Joseph Bulova, the man behind the movement by which America would set its time, was an iconoclastic industrialist who introduced standardized mass production to fine mechanical watchmaking, fostering in turn a corporate culture of innovation that endures today. Less a traditional corporate history than an exactingly curated periodical, this profound new title features eight visually captivating chapters comprising an essay each by luminaries including style journalists David Coggins and Matthew Hranek, music-industry legend Nile Rodgers, advertising writer Stuart Elliott, noted horology authority Jack Forster and more, all edited by luxury historian Aaron Sigmond.

Robertson's Book of Firsts

Author : Patrick Robertson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1608197387
Total Pages : 1067 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Robertson's Book of Firsts written by Patrick Robertson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-11-11 with total page 1067 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely unlike any encyclopedia before it, The Book of Firsts is the product of decades of archiving and research from the incredible Patrick Robertson. For many years the proprietor of a stock photo archive and collector of all forms of ephemera, Robertson boasts a library that includes ads, clippings, and archival materials going back well over 100 years. In this amazing work, Robertson indexes and describes the things he considers socially relevant, such as the first black head of a white government (it's not who you think), the first baby carriage, and the first department store. He writes about all this with an unparalleled knowledge and impossible-to-fake fluency with a staggering number of subjects. What's more, Robertson renders this massive reference with subtle but distinctive humor, and an eye for fascinating detail. Every entry in this book includes a first time in America, and many also have firsts from elsewhere in the world. With a handsome design and an oversized trim, this will be both a groundbreaking work of reference and a beautiful gift for trivia heads.

The Book of Firsts

Author : Peter D'Epiro
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0307476669
Total Pages : 641 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Firsts written by Peter D'Epiro and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Firsts is an entertaining, enlightening, and highly browsable tour of the major innovations of the past twenty centuries and how they shaped our world. Peter D’Epiro makes this handy overview of human history both fun and thought-provoking with his survey of the major “firsts”—inventions, discoveries, political and military upheavals, artistic and scientific breakthroughs, religious controversies, and catastrophic events—of the last two thousand years. Who was the first to use gunpowder? Invent paper? Sack the city of Rome? Write a sonnet? What was the first university? The first astronomical telescope? The first great novel? The first Impressionist painting? The Book of Firsts explores these questions and many more, from the earliest surviving cookbook (featuring parboiled flamingo) and the origin of chess (sixth-century India) to the first civil service exam (China in 606 AD) and the first tell-all memoir about scandalous royals (Byzantine Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora). In the form of 150 brief, witty, erudite, and information-packed essays, The Book of Firsts is ideal for anyone interested in an enjoyable way to acquire a deeper understanding of history and the fascinating personalities who forged it.

The Firsts

Author : Jennifer Steinhauer
Publisher : Algonquin Books
ISBN 13 : 1643750216
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (437 download)

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Download or read book The Firsts written by Jennifer Steinhauer and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An intimately told story, with detailed and thought-provoking portraits.” —The New York Times Book Review “The Firsts stands out as one of the most important and best reported books written during the extraordinary political chapter in which we are living.” —Nicolle Wallace, author and anchor, Deadline: White House on MSNBC NOW WITH UPDATED EPILOGUE In the November 2018 midterms, the greatest number of women in history were elected to Congress. It was a group diverse in background, age, experience, and ideology. From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and “the Squad” to a group with national security backgrounds calling themselves “the Badasses,” from the first two Native American women to the first two Muslim women, all were swept into office on a wave of grassroots support. Here, New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer chronicles these women’s first year in Congress, following their shift from trailblazing campaigns to the daily work of governance. In committee rooms, offices, visits back home with their constituents, and conversations in the halls of the Capitol, she probes the question: Will Washington, with its hidebound traditions and overpriced housing and petty power struggles, change the changemakers? Or will this Congress, which looks a little more like today’s America, truly be the start of something new? Vivid and smart, The Firsts delivers fresh details, inside access, historical perspective, and expert analysis as these women—inspiring, controversial, talented, and rebellious—do something surprising: make Congress essential again.

History Begins at Sumer

Author : Samuel Noah Kramer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book History Begins at Sumer written by Samuel Noah Kramer and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kramer ranked among the world's foremost Sumerologists. . . . The book will interest both the scholar and the general educated reader.--Religious Studies Bulletin

Firsts

Author : Wilson Casey
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101159464
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Firsts written by Wilson Casey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

The Summer of Firsts and Lasts

Author : Terra Elan McVoy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1442402156
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (424 download)

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Download or read book The Summer of Firsts and Lasts written by Terra Elan McVoy and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, a sweet and sexy novel about summer romance and sisterly bonds, from the author of Pure and After the Kiss. Three sisters. One life-changing summer. Calla loves summer because summer means Duncan. They’ve been best friends for years, but Calla has never worked up the nerve to tell him how she really feels. This summer, the summer before college, is Calla’s last chance. Violet isn’t much of a rule breaker in real life. But this isn’t real life, this is summer, and Violet is determined to make the most of it. Besides, a little sneaking out never hurt anyone. And sneaking out with James is 100% worth the risk...even though James is completely off-limits. Daisy has never been the sister that boys notice, but when sparks fly with Joel at the first bonfire of summer, it seems so easy and right. So why is being his girlfriend so complicated? “An unflinchingly honest look at sisterhood, first love, and how one amazing summer can change everything. I completely lost myself in this book.” —Lauren Barnholdt, author of Two-way Street “This is a poignant portrayal of sisterhood, summer love, responsibility, betrayal, and forgiveness that fully captures the intensity and emotion of the fleeting days at summer camp.” —Booklist “McVoy’s writing brings the summer camp setting to life.”—Publishers Weekly

The Book of Women's Firsts

Author : Phyllis J. Read
Publisher : Random House Reference
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Women's Firsts written by Phyllis J. Read and published by Random House Reference. This book was released on 1992 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reference that chronicles first achievements of American women from the 16th century to the present, this fascinating and inspiring book covers more than 20 fields of endeavor. Included are the first woman mayor (1897), the first woman athlete to play men's regular basketball (1986), as well as more celebrated females such as Gracie Allen, Clara Barton, and Muriel Siebert.

Historic Firsts

Author : Evelyn M. Simien
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199314187
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Historic Firsts written by Evelyn M. Simien and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2016 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at the way that "historic firsts" in presidential campaigns, specifically with regard to a candidate's gender and race, have affected not just who runs and why they run, but also mass political behavior.

Freedom Facts and Firsts

Author : Jessie Carney Smith
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
ISBN 13 : 1578592607
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (785 download)

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Download or read book Freedom Facts and Firsts written by Jessie Carney Smith and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning nearly 400 years from the early abolitionists to the present, Freedom Facts and Firsts: 400 Years of the African American Civil Rights Experience profiles more than 400 people, places, and events that have shaped the history of the black struggle for freedom. Covering such mainstay figures as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks as well as delving into how lesser known figures contributed to and shaped the history of civil rights, Freedom Facts and Firsts chronicles the breadth and passion of an entire people's quest for freedom. Among the inspiring stories found in this comprehensive resource are: How the Housewives' League of Detroit started a nationwide movement to support black businesses, helping many to survive the Great Depression. What effect the sports journalist Samuel Harold Lacy had on Jackie Robinson's historic entrance into the major leagues. How the 9th and 10th Calvary and the 24th and 25th Infantry became known as the Buffalo Soldiers, a term of respect and endearment. How Whoopi Goldberg survived poverty, drug addiction, single parenthood, and a welfare income and used her personal history to take a satirical look at social issues. How world champion bicyclist Marshall “Major” Taylor was the first American-born black champion in any sport. How in 1890 John Mercer Langston became the first black U.S. congressman elected from his native state of Virginia. This inspiring resource offers an encouraging look at the historic struggles and triumphs of black men and women in politics, arts, music, journalism, law, social work and sports, the authors chart a full and inspiring history of African American activism!

Science & Technology Firsts

Author : Leonard C. Bruno
Publisher : Gale Cengage
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 686 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Science & Technology Firsts written by Leonard C. Bruno and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1997 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chronological listing of scientific discovery and technological invention.

Black Firsts

Author : Jessie Carney Smith
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
ISBN 13 : 1578594243
Total Pages : 849 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (785 download)

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Download or read book Black Firsts written by Jessie Carney Smith and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 849 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achievement engenders pride, and the most significant accomplishments involving people, places, and events in black history are gathered in Black Firsts: 4,000 Ground-Breaking and Pioneering Events.

Golf's Book of Firsts

Author : Adam Sherman
Publisher : JG Press
ISBN 13 : 9781572150232
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Golf's Book of Firsts written by Adam Sherman and published by JG Press. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and illustrations present golf records and miscellaneous facts about the sport, notable golfers, and courses.

Typographic Firsts

Author : John Boardley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781851244737
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (447 download)

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Download or read book Typographic Firsts written by John Boardley and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the practical challenges of polychromatic printing or printing music staves and notes to the techniques for illustrating books with woodcuts, producing books for children and the design of the first fonts, these stories chart the invention of the printed book, the world's first means of mass communication.

Fictions of America

Author : Ulrich Baer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781735778983
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (789 download)

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Download or read book Fictions of America written by Ulrich Baer and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unprecedented compendium of milestones in the history of American literature. Presents all of the "first" literary works that broke barriers and inaugurated new traditions; with concise introductions.

Firsts

Author : Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 146688732X
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Firsts written by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen-year-old Mercedes Ayres has an open-door policy when it comes to her bedroom, but only if the guy fulfills a specific criteria: he has to be a virgin. Mercedes lets the boys get their awkward fumbling first times over with, and all she asks in return is that they give their girlfriends the perfect first time-the kind Mercedes never had herself. Keeping what goes on in her bedroom a secret has been easy - so far. Her mother isn't home nearly enough to know about Mercedes' extracurricular activities, and her uber-religious best friend, Angela, won't even say the word "sex" until she gets married. But Mercedes doesn't bank on Angela's boyfriend finding out about her services and wanting a turn - or on Zach, who likes her for who she is instead of what she can do in bed. When Mercedes' perfect system falls apart, she has to find a way to salvage her own reputation -and figure out where her heart really belongs in the process. Funny, smart, and true-to-life, Laurie Elizabeth Flynn's Firsts is a one-of-a-kind young adult novel about growing up.