Mothers of Invention: From the Bra to the Bomb : Forgotten Women & Their Unforgettable IdeasPresents the stories of "forgotten" women and their inventions, from the beginning of recorded history to the 20th c., whose time has come for long overdue recognition. An informative, moving and sometimes very funny collection of history and talent which can be appreciated by everyone, from homemaker to nuclear physicist, feminist to male chauvinist. |
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Everyday Ingenuity | 37 |
Designing Women | 54 |
Just for FunTrivial Pursuits | 86 |
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