Description
About the Author
Julian Edgar has worked as a teacher, writer, editor and photographer. He edited a major car website for 18 years, and has written for electronics magazines for more than 25 years. A technical enthusiast for all things mechanical and electronic, he decided - with his wife and young son - to travel the world, seeing the most exciting technical sights he could find. This book, his 23rd, is the result of those travels.
Reviews
This book published by Veloce Publishing inaugurates the new "Earthward" series with the aim to "push the boundaries and expand horizons," an ambitions one but a hit with this volume. Author Julian Edgar guides the reader through a fascinating journey all over the world, discovering the jewels of technology from jet engines to the Hoover Dam. Every chapter illustrates these technological fields (e.g: turbine cars, bridges, rockets, ICNM missiles and so on) with simple yet correct description and beautiful images complete this fantastic journey. - Marco De MontisIt could have been a nerd book, but it's not - an entertaining and informative read. IRDC Quattro. An enjoyable scamper around the world's engineering marvels with enough content to engage more cynical grey beards. The author's obvious enthusiasm shines through every page. - Big End/All Torque.
Book Information
ISBN 9781787113558
Author Julian Edgar
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Belvedere
Publisher David & Charles