{"product_id":"engines-the-inner-workings-of-machines-that-move-the-world-hardcover","title":"Engines: The Inner Workings of Machines That Move the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTheodore Gray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHow Things Work \u003c\/i\u003eand The Elements Trilogy turns his focus to a visual exploration of the inner workings and functionality of the marvelous machines that run our world--from the first steam engines to giant turbines to today's tiny electrical engines.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eEngines, \u003c\/i\u003ethe always entertaining and informative Theodore Gray explores the glorious guts and intricate innards of dozens of impressive machines. Through his engaging and unexpected stories and Nick Mann's trademark gorgeous photography, Gray takes us on a journey from ancient Greek steam engines to our most sophisticated twenty-first-century machinery. We take time to appreciate the detailed functionality of the internal combustion engine, the connection between magnetism and electric motors, as well as hydraulics, robotics, and more. Each chapter builds on the previous, illuminating the evolution of engines and revealing the ingenuity brought to bear as humans invented and perfected these marvelous mechanical systems. Along the way, Gray regales us with tales of his own experiences working with and collecting these machines. For fans of how things are made and how they work, \u003ci\u003eEngines \u003c\/i\u003eis a loving tribute to the mechanical world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheodore Gray\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eHow Things Work\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Elements, Molecules\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eReactions\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as Theodore Gray's \u003ci\u003eCompletely Mad Science\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the creator of the bestselling iPad apps \"Elements\" and \"Molecules,\" which have both been named App of the Week by Apple, and he was the director of \"Disney Animated\" (also honored by Apple as iPad App of the Year). Gray appeared onstage with Steve Jobs several times in his capacity as a software creator. He also co-founded Wolfram Research, Inc., makers of the widely used software Mathematica and the Wolfram Alpha website. He lives in Urbana, Illinois. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick Mann \u003c\/b\u003eis a photographer specializing in taking beautiful photos of inanimate objects on black backgrounds. His other work includes \u003ci\u003eThe Elements\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMolecules\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReactions\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHow Things Work\u003c\/i\u003e. In his other life he designs and makes specialized note- taking fieldwork equipment, as well as working in the quality control department for a large automotive company. He lives with his wife and stepson in Urbana, Illinois.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.2 x 10.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44513705001062,"sku":"9780762498345","price":43.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/RjRZbzg4MVJrbjluKzQ0dWlNdXIyQT09.webp?v=1770724513","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/engines-the-inner-workings-of-machines-that-move-the-world-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}