Category Archives: technology

Man and Nature – Fedorov

In this post, we will see the book Man and Nature by E. Fedorov. About the book The book explores the aspect of development from the perspective of the relationship of humanity to nature. The author links these to a … Continue reading →

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Machines of the 20th Century – Muslin

In this post, we will see the book Machines of the 20th Century by E. Muslin. About the book This book is a review of the 20th-century machines, hundreds of thousands of various machines and mechanisms for moving tremendous masses … Continue reading →

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The Sky Will Be Blue – Gordon, Gordon

In this post, we will look at the book The Sky Will Be Blue by G. Gordon and L. Gordon. About the book This book tells the reader in popular form just what dust and gaseous impurities consist of how they … Continue reading →

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Structural Mechanics – Darkov, Kuznetsov

In this post, we will see the book Structural Mechanics by A. Darkov and V. Kuznetsov. The book deals with a variety of structures and their stability from an engineering viewpoint. The structures discussed include arches, frames, trusses, roofs, retaining walls, bridges, … Continue reading →

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Helicopter Aerodynamics – Bazov

In this post, we will see the book Helicopter Aerodynamics by D. L. Bazov. About the book: Principles of helicopter flight under various conditions are reviewed, giving special attention to the operation of the main rotor. A brief history of helicopter … Continue reading →

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Electricity And Man – Manoilov

In this post, we will see the book Electricity And Man by V. Manoilov. About the book: “… Life on Earth originated and developed in interaction with electromagnetic fields. Electricity is inherent in the living in its most complicated form – … Continue reading →

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The Activity of Cosmonauts – Zavalova, Ponamarenko

In this post we will see the book The Activity of Cosmonauts by N. D. Zavalova and V. A. Ponomarenko. About the book: The problems faced by cosmonauts in space are unique in many respects. Isolation, prolonged inactivity, the need to be … Continue reading →

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The Moon and Man – Rebrov, Khozin

In this post, we will see the book The Moon and Man by M. Rebrov and G. Khozin. About the book The day is not far off when a spaceship will land on one of the moon’s vast plains and the first earthmen … Continue reading →

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The Nine Colours of The Rainbow – Steinhaus

In this post, we will see the book The Nine Colours of The Rainbow by A. Steinhaus. About the book (from the front jacket) Have you ever stopped to think how many colours there are in a rainbow? Seven or, perhaps, nine … Continue reading →

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Miracles on Wheels – Markusha

In this post, we will see the book Miracles on Wheels: A Book for Inquiring Minds by Anatoly Markusha. About the book: This book has been written not only for budding engineers and mechanics: it is addressed to anyone who is thinking … Continue reading →

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