Early Technology

This is the complete history of the synthesizer—from electromagnetic experiments in the 1870s to the software and hardware you use today. You'll discover how these instruments evolved from room-sized laboratory equipment to portable analog classics to digital dominance to the software revolution to the analog revival happening right now. Every major instrument, every breakthrough, every paradigm shift that shaped how electronic music gets made. You'll understand why the Minimoog became legendary, how the Prophet-5 changed everything with patch memory, why the DX7 killed analog synthesis ...

Early True Believers: The Untold Story of Silicon Alley is a 1990s saga of ambition and innovation set in Manhattan’s Silicon Alley, a swath of downtown that served as New York City’s nerve center of tech entrepreneurship. The series features the stories of a forgotten cohort of early internet visionaries, countercultural social networks, the digital gold rush, and the lavish events that came with it, including one held in an underground Tribeca bunker that abruptly ended in a police raid—a harbinger of the upheaval to come.

After the Apollo program put 12 men on the moon and safely brought them home, anything seemed possible. In this spirit, the team at NASA set about developing the space shuttle, arguably the most complex piece of machinery ever created.

What if everything you thought you knew about the ancient world was wrong? Across the globe, colossal monuments, intricate artifacts, and impossible feats of engineering stand as silent witnesses to a past we barely understand. *Few people know that some of history’s most baffling creations cannot be explained by modern science alone.* From the towering megaliths of Baalbek to the precision-carved stone spheres of Costa Rica, these wonders challenge the very timeline of human civilization. What you’re about to discover will change how you see our ancestors—and their capabilities—...

Today's most urgent problems are fundamentally global. They require nothing less than concerted, planetwide action if we are to secure a long-term future. But humanity's story has always been on a global scale. Sachs takes listeners through a series of seven distinct waves of technological and institutional change, starting with the original settling of the planet by early modern humans through long-distance migration and ending with reflections on today's globalization. 

From the bestselling author of Things in Jars and The Night Ship comes a spellbinding gothic novel in which lifelike machines walk, old bones lie buried beneath the marsh grass, and a young woman born crackling with power confronts the terrible truth of her origins. A secret cannot stay locked...

Before tanks. Before gunpowder. Before missiles. Ancient civilizations were already building weapons so advanced, so brutal, and so ingeniously engineered that modern historians are still trying to understand how they worked. And almost none of it made it into your history class. That’s the problem this book was written to fix. Most ancient warfare content falls into two traps: dry textbook summaries that list names and dates without explaining anything… or exaggerated stories that sound impressive but lack real evidence. Neither gives you what you actually want. You want to know how a ...

Why does the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy feature one of the best public systems of early education in the world? This book documents the comprehensive and innovative approach that utilizes the "hundred languages of children" to support their well-being and foster their intellectual...

A detailed look into ancient advanced technology, science, and medicine--some of which has yet to be reproduced today Explores countless examples of ancient high tech, including robotics, artificial intelligence, aircraft, solar-powered cannons, high-speed drills, illuminated underground...

Palm: The Genius That Forgot Its Own Hands by Adam Langweiler Before the iPhone. Before Android. Before the world carried its life in its pocket—there was Palm. In the 1990s, Palm revolutionized technology with a simple dream: to make computing personal, portable, and human. From the iconic PalmPilot to the visionary Treo smartphone, the company invented the digital future before anyone else could see it coming. But brilliance, as this story reveals, isn’t always enough. Palm: The Genius That Forgot Its Own Hands traces the company’s meteoric rise, its breathtaking innovations, and ...

Ever wondered what It takes to transform an early-stage technology startup or nascent organization into an effective software product enterprise? The kind that attracts significant market traction, investment, and ultimately, valuation? It’s not all about genius or luck, but rather, focused execution of good practices over time. The trick is to iterate pragmatically on a path that continuously builds value and results while avoiding costly distractions. If you’re a technology or product leader in one of these firms, or considering a move into the startup world, you’ll find this book ...

Are you worried your child spends too much time on screens — but do not know what to do about it? You have read the headlines about "digital dementia" and "smartphone addiction." You have tried taking devices away, only to face meltdowns and resentment. You have felt guilty about the tablet time your toddler accumulated while you just needed five minutes to breathe. This book is not another panic-driven lecture. It is a clear-eyed, research-grounded framework for raising balanced kids in a digital world — written by a parent who has made every mistake he describes. What You Will Learn ...

Step into a world where the boundaries between ancient history and science fiction blur in The Silent Laboratory: Unmasking the Advanced Inventions of the Ancients. This captivating exploration invites readers to look beyond the majestic ruins of old and uncover the forgotten brilliance of early engineers, chemists, and inventors. While we often view the past as primitive, this book reveals that the ancients harnessed forces and created materials that continue to baffle modern science. As one of the most comprehensive ancient technology books, this work dives deep into the chemical wizardry...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the financial, legal, and technological complexities of dementia caregiving? You're not alone. Millions of families struggle to balance the emotional and practical demands of caring for a loved one with dementia. "Compassionate Care: A Practical Handbook for Dementia Caregiving" is your essential guide to navigating this challenging journey with confidence and peace of mind. This comprehensive resource provides expert advice, practical strategies, and compassionate support to help you: Secure your loved one's financial future: Discover key resources, ...

ABNA Publishers Weekly Review “… passionate, highly readable thriller that takes place in two distinct time periods.” San Diego Book Awards Winner, Best Published Mystery, Sisters in Crime Two women, separated by three centuries, are connected by a legacy of greed, depravity and deceit--a legacy which threatens to make them both victims of the Salem witch trials. 1692, Salem, Massachusetts Born in a time and place of fierce religious fervor, 16-year-old Felicity Dale has only endless church meetings and the drudgery of chores to look forward to. When her friends begin accusing ...

Bloomsbury presents Electronic Dreams by Tom Lean, read by Mark Meadows Remember the ZX Spectrum? How about the BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, or Commodore 64? Did you marvel at the immense galaxies of Elite or master digital kung-fu in Way of the Exploding Fist? For anyone growing up in the 1980s...

Navigate the Journey of Dementia with Empathy and Understanding This comprehensive trilogy offers invaluable guidance for individuals facing the challenges of dementia. Each book delves into specific aspects of dementia care, providing practical advice, emotional support, and a compassionate perspective. Compassionate Care: Navigating Dementia Together Discover the intricacies of living with dementia and explore strategies for effective communication, building strong relationships, and creating meaningful moments. Compassionate Care: A Practical Handbook for Dementia Caregiving Equip ...

Before hackers became household names, before cyberwar reshaped nations, there was a sound — 2600 hertz — that changed everything. In the 1970s, a handful of restless dreamers discovered that a toy whistle from a box of Cap’n Crunch cereal could trick the world’s most powerful phone network. Among them was John Draper, a radar technician turned underground legend, whose homemade “blue boxes” opened the hidden arteries of global communication. They weren’t thieves; they were explorers — probing the seams of a system that was never meant to be seen. Their curiosity would ...

B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree Like landing at D-Day, this author recreates a murder at the tragic 1911 fire at the Triangle shirtwaist Factory (a turning point in NYC history) with such detail and terror that you feel like you’re watching it. Ken Kuhlken, author of the Tom Hickey’s California crime series Using her passions for history and science as well as her abundant writer's gifts, Lynne Kennedy has created the best kind of historical mystery. She transports us to another time and place yet offers truths that apply to the present. When a young reporter is pushed from a ninth story ...

The Echo of the Past: Information Networks from Stone to Silicon and Beyond AI How Information Networks Shaped Humanity — From Ancient Civilizations to the Age of AI Explore the fascinating journey of humanity through the lens of information networks. The Echo of the Past takes you on a deep dive into how communication and information-sharing have shaped our species — from the earliest cave paintings to the age of artificial intelligence. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, tech lovers, and anyone curious about how information has defined and transformed our world. ...