How to fly a horse : the secret history of creation, invention, and discovery
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Published
New York : Anchor Books, 2015.
Edition
First Anchor books edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 314 pages ; 21 cm
Status
Arcadia Public Library - Nonfiction
609 A
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609 A
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Published
New York : Anchor Books, 2015.
Format
Book
Edition
First Anchor books edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-299) and index.
Description
"To create is human. Technology pioneer Kevin Ashton has experienced firsthand the all-consuming challenge of creating something new. Now Ashton demystifies the sacred act, leading us on a journey through humanity's greatest creations to uncover the surprising truth behind who creates and how they do it. From the crystallographer's laboratory where the secrets of DNA were first revealed by a long-forgotten woman, to the Ohio bicycle shop where the Wright brothers set out to "fly a horse," Ashton showcases the seemingly unremarkable individuals, gradual steps, multiple failures, and countless ordinary acts that lead to our most astounding breakthroughs. Drawing on examples from Mozart to the Muppets, Kandinsky to a can of Coke, How to Fly a Horse is essential reading for would-be creators and innovators, and also a passionate and immensely rewarding exploration of how "new" comes to be"--Back cover.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ashton, K. (2015). How to fly a horse: the secret history of creation, invention, and discovery (First Anchor books edition.). Anchor Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ashton, Kevin. 2015. How to Fly a Horse: The Secret History of Creation, Invention, and Discovery. Anchor Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ashton, Kevin. How to Fly a Horse: The Secret History of Creation, Invention, and Discovery Anchor Books, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ashton, Kevin. How to Fly a Horse: The Secret History of Creation, Invention, and Discovery First Anchor books edition., Anchor Books, 2015.
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