The history of great inventions- similar books please?

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My brother wanted James Dyson's book - The history of Great Inventions however this is no longer being printed. Does anyone know of any similar books? Any invention book or any book that explains how things work would be good. Thank you!

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You can still order that book:

http://www.amazon.com/James-Dysons-History-Great-Inventions/dp/1841196177/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1292622430&sr=8-2

However, if you still want to find something else, try this one:

http://www.amazon.com/100-Greatest-Science-Inventions-Time/dp/1591582644/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1292622470&sr=8-1

Whatis a good Great Books (classics) to read like the odyysey and illaid , and History of rome?

Angel

I am interested in reading the Great Books (classics) but I want one that will improve my vocabulary and increase my intelligence. Specifically I am looking for a nice Great book about philosophy. I am also interested in one that will further my knowledge in math and science or history. I am not talking about classic books from like the 50's 60's 70's I am talking about books like the Odyssey, the praise of folley, on the nature of things, and Institutes of Oratory.

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Here is a great list of the most influential books ever written, a history of thought from ancient times:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_100_Most_Influential_Books_Ever_Written_%28book%29

My suggestions, both available online:

Philosophy - Plato, The Repubic

Science - Copernicus, On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres

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