Engineers

Now in paperback, <i>Engineers</i> tells the story of the brilliant minds that have constructed our man-made world, from ancient pyramids to modern spaceflight <p>Discover the mathematical genius of Archimedes, the elegance of Leonardo da Vinci, and modern pioneers such as Ferdinand Porsche, alongside innovations such as quake-resistant design, the evolution of flight, and the Large Hadron Collider</p> <p>This full-color book covers more than 100 architects, designers, and engineers in detail, including blueprints of their work, biographical information, and insights into the particular genius of each. <i>Engineers</i> also includes timeline spreads to add context for the groundbreaking - and sometimes controversial - projects that made history</p> <p>With original sketches and drawings as well as contemporary photography, <i>Engineers</i> makes an ideal gift book for artists, architects, scientists, and those who are fascinated by technology.</p>