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ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic] Hardcover SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. [Portland, ME, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic] Hardcover Presents the stories behind the origins of various everyday objects and consumer products, covering items ranging from clothing and tools to housing and games, complemented by informative timelines and sidebars. Very minor chipping on jacket Piece(s) of the spine missing. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. [Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]
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Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, Date: 2009. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First Edition/First Printing (No Additional Printing Indicated). Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Blue Buckram Boards With Silver Lettering On The Spine. 2009. National Geographic ISBN 1426204205 9781426204203 [US]
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic, Washington, D.C.] Hardcover First Edition First Edition/First Printing (No Additional Printing Indicated). Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Blue Buckram Boards With Silver Lettering On The Spine. [Woodlawn, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic] Hardcover 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed ! The book shows some signs of wear from use but is a good readable copy. Cover in excellent condition. Binding tight. Pages in great shape, no tears. Not contain access codes, cd, DVD. [Suffolk, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2009]
Washington National Geographic Society 2009 1st hardcover Profusely illustrated Fine copy in fine dust jacket Tall 8vo, 303 pp., Foreword by Henry Petroski.
Washington: National Geographic Society. Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Date: 2009. 1st. hardcover. Tall 8vo, 303 pp., Foreword by Henry Petroski. . 2009. National Geographic Society ISBN 1426204205 9781426204203 [US]
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic] Hardcover National Geographic, 2009. 303pp. Imperial 8vo. As new unread hardcover, as new d/j. [Columbia, MO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic Society, United States] Softcover Sometime about 30,000 years ago, somebody stuck a sharp rock into a split stickand presto! The axe was born. Our inquisitive species just loves tinkering, testing, and pushing the limits, and this delightfully different book is a freewheeling reference to hundreds of customs, notions, and inventions that reflect human ingenuity throughout history. From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, An Uncommon History of Common Things features hundreds of colourful illustrations, timelines, sidebars, and more as it explores just about every subject under the sun. Who knew that indoor plumbing has been around for 4,600 years, but punctuation, capital letters, and the handy spaces between written words only date back to the Dark Ages? Or that ancient soldiers baked a kind of pizza on their shieldswhen they werent busy flying kites to frighten their foes? A lively, incomparably browsable read for history buffs, pop culture lovers, and anyone who relishes the odd and extraordinary details hidden in the everyday, it will inform, amuse, astonishand alter the way you think about the clever creatures we call humans. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. [Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2009]
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic Society, United States] Softcover Sometime about 30,000 years ago, somebody stuck a sharp rock into a split stickand presto! The axe was born. Our inquisitive species just loves tinkering, testing, and pushing the limits, and this delightfully different book is a freewheeling reference to hundreds of customs, notions, and inventions that reflect human ingenuity throughout history. From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, An Uncommon History of Common Things features hundreds of colourful illustrations, timelines, sidebars, and more as it explores just about every subject under the sun. Who knew that indoor plumbing has been around for 4,600 years, but punctuation, capital letters, and the handy spaces between written words only date back to the Dark Ages? Or that ancient soldiers baked a kind of pizza on their shieldswhen they werent busy flying kites to frighten their foes? A lively, incomparably browsable read for history buffs, pop culture lovers, and anyone who relishes the odd and extraordinary details hidden in the everyday, it will inform, amuse, astonishand alter the way you think about the clever creatures we call humans. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. [Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2009]
Washington, DC National Geographic Society 2009 Hard cover Good. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 304 p. Contains: Illustrations, color.
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic Society] Hardcover pp. 304 Index [New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic] Hardcover Book is in NEW condition. [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic] Hardcover New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published [Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]
Washington, DC National Geographic Society 2009 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 304 p. Contains: Illustrations, color.
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA] Hardcover Hardcover. Sometime about 30,000 years ago, somebody stuck a sharp rock into a split stick-and presto! The axe was born. Our inquisitive species just loves tinkering, testing, and pushing the limits, and this delightfully different book is a freewheeling reference to hundreds of customs, notions, and inventions that reflect human ingenuity throughout history.From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, An Uncommon History of Common Things features hundreds of colorful illustrations, timelines, sidebars, and more as it explores just about every subject under the sun. Who knew that indoor plumbing has been around for 4,600 years, but punctuation, capital letters, and the handy spaces between written words only date back to the Dark Ages? Or that ancient soldiers baked a kind of pizza on their shields-when they weren't busy flying kites to frighten their foes?Every page of this quirky compendium catalogs something fascinating, surprising, or serendipitous. A lively, incomparably browsable read for history buffs, pop culture lovers, and anyone who relishes the odd and extraordinary details hidden in the everyday, it will inform, amuse, astonish-and alter the way you think about the clever creatures we call humans. Every page of this quirky compendium catalogs something fascinating, surprising, or serendipitous Shipping may be from our UK ...
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic] Hardcover Book is in NEW condition. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Fast Customer Service!! [Suffolk, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2009]
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ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic Society, Hanover, PA] Hardcover Hardcover. Sometime about 30,000 years ago, somebody stuck a sharp rock into a split stick-and presto! The axe was born. Our inquisitive species just loves tinkering, testing, and pushing the limits, and this delightfully different book is a freewheeling reference to hundreds of customs, notions, and inventions that reflect human ingenuity throughout history.From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, An Uncommon History of Common Things features hundreds of colorful illustrations, timelines, sidebars, and more as it explores just about every subject under the sun. Who knew that indoor plumbing has been around for 4,600 years, but punctuation, capital letters, and the handy spaces between written words only date back to the Dark Ages? Or that ancient soldiers baked a kind of pizza on their shields-when they weren't busy flying kites to frighten their foes?Every page of this quirky compendium catalogs something fascinating, surprising, or serendipitous. A lively, incomparably browsable read for history buffs, pop culture lovers, and anyone who relishes the odd and extraordinary details hidden in the everyday, it will inform, amuse, astonish-and alter the way you think about the clever creatures we call humans. Every page of this quirky compendium catalogs something fascinating, surprising, or serendipitous Shipping may be from our Sydney, ...
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic Society] Hardcover Some 30,000 years ago, deep in the prehistory of humankind, an individual crammed a sharpened stone into a split in a sturdy piece of wood - and found that this new handled axe made quicker work of cutting than a hand-held rock alone. This work is suitable for history buffs, pop culture lovers and seekers of littleknown lore. Num Pages: 304 pages, 525 colour photographs. BIC Classification: GBC; HBG; TBY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 197 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1100. . 2009. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. [Olney, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2009]
National Geographic Society 2009 Hard cover New Some 30, 000 years ago, deep in the prehistory of humankind, an individual crammed a sharpened stone into a split in a sturdy piece of wood-and found that this new handled axe made quicker work of cutting than a hand-held rock alone. This work is suitable for history buffs, pop culture lovers and seekers of littleknown lore. Num Pages: 304 pages, 525 colour photographs. BIC Classification: GBC; HBG; TBY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 197 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1100. 2009. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
ISBN10: 1426204205, ISBN13: 9781426204203, [publisher: National Geographic Society] Hardcover Some 30,000 years ago, deep in the prehistory of humankind, an individual crammed a sharpened stone into a split in a sturdy piece of wood - and found that this new handled axe made quicker work of cutting than a hand-held rock alone. This work is suitable for history buffs, pop culture lovers and seekers of littleknown lore. Num Pages: 304 pages, 525 colour photographs. BIC Classification: GBC; HBG; TBY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 197 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1100. . 2009. Hardcover. . . . . [Galway, GY, Ireland] [Publication Year: 2009]
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