Wide-ranging discussion of engineering principles by Eric Laithwaite, the author who presented these lectures and ideas on the BBC in 1974 to great acclaim. Illustrated with photos and black and white drawings.
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Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have condition issues including wear and notes/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_470222563
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Engineer through the looking-glass This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780563129790
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 18781027-20
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Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780563129790
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Seller: Gwisgo Bookworm, Aberaeron, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Large blue clothbound hard back with light blue dust jacket. Both in excellent condition. Genre: Engineering, geography. Seller Inventory # 60601
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Seller: Bookies books, Boyanup, WA, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. 1st edition, published 1980. Dust jacket near fine, no tear. Spine intact. Text body clean and unmarked throughout the book. Book block clean and unmarked all side of the book. Book Boards clean and unmarked. Over-all and excellent and neat copy the book. See photo. "The Engineer through the Looking Glass" refers to a fascinating series of lectures by Professor Eric Laithwaite. Let's explore it: Lecture Series (1974): In his televised 1974 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, Laithwaite delved into the world of engineering. His theme was that "Science is exciting, curiosity its bait." The series covered topics like gravitation, inertia, and electromagnetism. Notably, in the fourth lecture, Laithwaite challenged Newton's Laws of motion and the laws of thermodynamics using behavioral gyroscopes1. Book: Laithwaite's ideas were also captured in the book titled "Engineer through the Looking-Glass." Widely acclaimed, this book provides a wide-ranging discussion of engineering principles and concepts2. Metaphorical Use: Beyond Laithwaite's work, the phrase "through the looking glass" is often used metaphorically to describe venturing into uncharted territory or exploring the seemingly impossible. Seller Inventory # ABE-1724761706968
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Seller: Optimon Books, Gravesend, KENT, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Good. Wide-ranging discussion of engineering principles by Eric Laithwaite, the author who presented these lectures and ideas on the BBC in 1974 to great acclaim. Illustrated with photos and black and white drawings. Seller Inventory # 420854
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