Nuts and Bolts: Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World (in a Big Way)

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Seven"small" invention which changed the world. A must for personal library

The book's topic seems so boring — who cares about pumps or lenses? Turns out these simple inventions make our everyday activities possible. What I liked most about this book wasn't the science, however, but the human stories. The author shows the human side of engineering, both from the inventor's and the user's side. And the stories she tells are about people one isn't likely to hear about elsewhere. Truly a gem!

This book is a thoroughly enjoyable and educational read. It covers the invention (and often reinvention) of a range of everyday items that most of us never give a second thought to - and the stories are fascinating. Roma’s writing style is engaging, and not overly technical or jargon-lasted, with whimsical humour sprinkled throughout (eg the comment about a Hoover in the chapter on pumps - and no, it’s not what you might think). I particularly liked that Roma writes from her perspective as a female engineer of Indian heritage; with personal stories throughout (like the letter to her daughter starting the chapter on lenses) and the role of women scientists and engineers in the invention and development of these 7 items - unfortunately these are still uncommon in such books. This is the first book by Roma that I have read and will be buying her other books - I suggest you do too.

Nobody thought that these 7 things would basically altar the scenario on earth! What is more important is that the Author has done it exceedingly well to present this in a nutshell and very simple language... Deserves award!