Eug ne Boban began life in humble circumstances in Paris, traveled to the California Gold Rush, and later became a recognized authority on pre-Columbian cultures. He also invented an entire category of archaeological artifact: the Aztec crystal skull. By his own admission, he successfully "palmed off" a number of these crystal skulls on the curators of Europe's leading museums. How could that happen, and who was this man? Detailed are the travels, self-education, and archaeological explorations of Eug ne Boban; this book also explores the circumstances that allowed him to sell fakes to museums that would remain undetected for over a century.
Автор: Walsh Jane MacLaren, Topping Brett Название: The Man Who ``invented`` the Aztec Crystal Skulls ISBN: 1789200954 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781789200959 Издательство: Berghahn Рейтинг: Цена: 18361.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Eug?ne Boban began life in humble circumstances in Paris, traveled to the California Gold Rush, and later became a recognized authority on pre-Columbian cultures. He also invented an entire category of archaeological artifact: the Aztec crystal skull. By his own admission, he successfully “palmed off” a number of these crystal skulls on the curators of Europe’s leading museums. How could that happen, and who was this man? Detailed are the travels, self-education, and archaeological explorations of Eug?ne Boban; this book also explores the circumstances that allowed him to sell fakes to museums that would remain undetected for over a century.
Автор: Hildon Allan L. Название: Sister Kenny: The woman who invented herself ISBN: 1527258858 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781527258853 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1792.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Elizabeth Kenny, better known as Sister Kenny, was a household name in Australia and America during the 1940s. Kenny's campaign to transform the treatment of the paralysis caused by polio attracted derision from medical professionals whilst earning her the unwavering admiration of her patients and their families. Sister Kenny was loved and loathed in equal measure. Today, she is an all but forgotten figure. The story of Elizabeth Kenny's discovery of her controversial polio therapy is one of the great medical legends of the twentieth century.
Allan Hildon uses personal insights and a forensic examination of historical archives to peel away the fabrication and deception which Kenny used to create a personal legend that gave a purpose to her life whilst bestowing a gift to humanity. The portrait of Kenny which emerges in this unconventional biography is more nuanced, more flawed, and more human than the caricature of a selfless nurse which she helped to create. This book reveals that the ultimate source of Kenny's concept of polio and its treatment was her invention of herself.
Roland Garros enjoyed an exciting life. An aviation pioneer in the early 1900s, he taught himself how to fly a bamboo airplane despite crashing it at Versailles. He was a world-class athlete, a lawyer who wouldn't learn Latin, a sports car salesman on the Champs-Elys es, an airshow pilot and racer. He demonstrated flight to huge crowds up and down the Americas. Ultimately, Roland Garros became the world's first fighter pilot.
Leaving his comfortable life in Paris, he flew and fought in the lethal skies of the first World War. Never before had a lone pilot hunted other men in the air. Shot down and captured, he escaped prisoner of war camp, evaded his way across Germany, and crossed the front lines. After a torrid fling in Paris with an exotic dancer, he rejoined his squadron. Garros needed two more aerial victories to become an ace.
This creative non-fiction biography puts you in an open cockpit, in air combat, and in Paris experiencing Belle Epoque pleasures. What was it like to fly across the Mediterranean in a rickety monoplane? How did pilots dogfight in WWI? Fasten your seatbelt for exciting aerial action and the adventure-packed life of Roland Garros, the first fighter pilot
Автор: Dorion, Christiane Название: Invented by animals ISBN: 0711260656 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780711260658 Издательство: Quarto Рейтинг: Цена: 2177.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Humans think they invent everything, but the fact is, us animals have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans.
Описание: With wit and wisdom (and tons of pictures!) this book digs deeper than the whitewashed history we learn in school books and explores how our African ancestors established the foundation of modern society! Have you inherited this genius? What can you do with it? Inspired by solutions from the past, we can develop strategies for a successful future!
Автор: Goldsmith Andrea Название: Invented Lives ISBN: 1912854821 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781912854820 Издательство: TBS/GBS Рейтинг: Цена: 3364.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: This is Jay Hulme`s first published collection of poetry. It showcases his unique voice and form of expression. The poems have been carefully selected to chart Jay`s journey from growing up in a working-class family in Leicestershire to his feelings and thoughts about school life and his experience as a transgender teenager.
Автор: Library United Название: Nikola Tesla: The biography ISBN: 9083134385 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789083134383 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1792.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
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Nikola Tesla was an engineer and scientist known for designing the alternating-current (AC) electric system, which is the predominant electrical system used across the world today. He also created the "Tesla coil," which is still used in radio technology.
Born in modern-day Croatia, Tesla came to the United States in 1884 and briefly worked with Thomas Edison before the two parted ways. He sold several patent rights, including those to his AC machinery, to George Westinghouse.
"Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more." - Nikola Tesla
This is Nikola Tesla's descriptive and concise biography.
Автор: DeYoung Sharon Название: The Dragon Who Invented Popcorn ISBN: 1456747584 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781456747589 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3906.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Sequoia Children`s Publishing Название: Active Minds: Kids Ask Who?: Who Invented Bubble Gum? ISBN: 1642693537 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781642693539 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 1102.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Who do you want to learn about today? This engaging book provides answers to some of the most interesting and entertaining questions that kids love to ask, like, Who invented the cast? and Who flew the first airplane? With colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand answers, kids will learn fascinating facts about everything from Halloween to braille to fire trucks.
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