Background
Macaulay, David Alexander was born on December 2, 1946 in Burton-on-Trent, England. Son of James and Joan (Lowe) Macaulay.
( A wonderous portfolio that has to be seen to be savored...)
A wonderous portfolio that has to be seen to be savored-or even believed for that matter. Here are the plans for the Tower of Pisa-on a skewed drafting table, the Eiffel Tower tipped over across from the Seine, the ruins of a McDonald's stand following some future Vesuvius, the disastrous meeting of the Great and Lesser Walls of China, and many other gems.
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( It is the year 4022; all of the ancient country of Usa ...)
It is the year 4022; all of the ancient country of Usa has been buried under many feet of detritus from a catastrophe that occurred back in 1985. Imagine, then, the excitement that Howard Carson, an amateur archeologist at best, experienced when in crossing the perimeter of an abandoned excavation site he felt the ground give way beneath him and found himself at the bottom of a shaft, which, judging from the DO NOT DISTURB sign hanging from an archaic doorknob, was clearly the entrance to a still-sealed burial chamber. Carson's incredible discoveries, including the remains of two bodies, one of then on a ceremonial bed facing an altar that appeared to be a means of communicating with the Gods and the other lying in a porcelain sarcophagus in the Inner Chamber, permitted him to piece together the whole fabric of that extraordinary civilization.
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(A comprehensive, instructive and entertaining reference b...)
A comprehensive, instructive and entertaining reference book for readers of all ages. From hologram to hovercraft, parachute to parking meter, a prize-winning author's brilliantly conceived guide to the principles and workings of hundreds of machines.
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The Way Things Work 2.0: Dual Format Windows/MAC CD-Rom: From Levers to Lasers, Cars to Computers - the Ultimate Guide to the World of Machines. System requirements for windows. Multimedia Pc with 486DX/33MHZ or higher micro processor 8mb RAM(12mb recommended for Windows 95
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( The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue,...)
The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. What could be more perfect for an author/illustrator who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern man? With typical zest and wry sense of humor punctuating his drawings, David Macaulay traces the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town.
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(Did you know that the principle behind the zip fastener a...)
Did you know that the principle behind the zip fastener also governed the building of the pyramids? Did you know that the dentist's drill is a direct descendant of the first windmill? Did you realise that for a computer to carry out complex tasks, it first has to convert information into simple numerical codes? These are some of the fascinating connections made by David Macaulay in this accessible guide to the workings of machines. Employing all the skills of imagination and draughtsmanship that have brought him a prize-winning international reputation, David Macaulay has created, and now updated, a book for anyone who wants to understand how things work and would like to be stimulated and entertained in the process. David Macaulay not only demonstrates how machines do what they do - from the simplest lever to the far-reaching capabilities of the Internet - he also shows how the concept behind one invention is linked to the concept behind another. Using the humorous analogy of a woolly mammoth to illustrate principles, he offers even the least technically-minded reader a window of understanding into the complexities of today's technology. "The New Way Things Work" is arranged in five sections. Together they provide comprehensive coverage of the workings of hundreds of machines and devices - holograms, helicopters, airliners, mobile phones, compact discs, hard disks, bits and bytes, and cash machines. They also provide explanations of the scientific principles behind each machine - how gears make work easier, why jumbo jets are able to fly, how computers actually compute. "The New Way Things Work" has been conceived for readers of all ages. It has especially been designed for those who find technology intimidating, and who wish it were less so. For them, David Macaulay's treatment of the subject, offers access to knowledge in the most captivating manner, while at the same time making the discovery seem like fun.
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( This fictional account of the dismantling and removal o...)
This fictional account of the dismantling and removal of the Empire State Building describes the structure of a skyscraper and explains how such an edifice would be demolished.
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( A rollicking investigation of cause and effect by the C...)
A rollicking investigation of cause and effect by the Caldecott medalist. The tale of the chicken and Desperate Dan, a bandit, told in beautiful full-color pictures and leavened by the trademark wit of David Macaulay.
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(Design and build your own exciting pinball games! the mor...)
Design and build your own exciting pinball games! the more science you learn the more gears and gadgets you earn to build more exciting pinball games!
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( David Macaulay takes us on a visual journey through a c...)
David Macaulay takes us on a visual journey through a city's various support systems by exposing a typical section of the underground network and explaining how it works. We see a network of walls, columns, cables, pipes and tunnels required to satisfy the basic needs of a city's inhabitants.
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Macaulay, David Alexander was born on December 2, 1946 in Burton-on-Trent, England. Son of James and Joan (Lowe) Macaulay.
Bachelor of Architecture, Rhode Island School Design, 1969.
Instructor interior design, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, 1969-1973; instructor two-dimensional design, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, 1974-1976; adjunct faculty department illustration, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, 1977-1979; teacher art, Central Falls (Rhode Island) Public Schools, 1969-1970; teacher art, Newton, Massachusetts, 1972-1974; designer, Morris Nathanson Design, 1969-1972.
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( David Macaulay takes us on a visual journey through a c...)
(Design and build your own exciting pinball games! the mor...)
( It is the year 4022; all of the ancient country of Usa ...)
( After the last person has gone from the earth, sheep ta...)
( After the last person has gone from the earth, sheep ta...)
( A wonderous portfolio that has to be seen to be savored...)
(A comprehensive, instructive and entertaining reference b...)
(A comprehensive, instructive and entertaining reference b...)
( A rollicking investigation of cause and effect by the C...)
( The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue,...)
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(Volume One of the book: The Way Things Work.)
(A very good condition hardcover.)
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(5th printing)
(Hardcover.)
(Reprint)
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Married Janice Elizabeth Michel, 1970 (divorced). 1 child, Elizabeth Alexandra. Married Ruth Marris, 1978 (divorced).
1 child, Charlotte Valerie. Married Ruth Ellen Murray, 1997.