Eureekaaargh!: A Spectacular Collection of Inventions That Nearly Worked
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From the edition on hand, Eureekaaargh!: A Spectacular Collection of Inventions That Nearly Worked by Adam Hart-Davis feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 2000 • Ingram Pub Services • 180 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2000 • Ingram Pub Services • 180 pages • ISBN 9781854794840.
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