Eureka!

The Surprising Stories Behind the Ideas That Shaped the World

By:

Marlene Wagman-Geller

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Paperback / softback

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The slinky was born aboard a WWII ship. The Barbie doll was inspired by a German sex toy. Weight Watchers began with a Jewish housewife in Queens, New York. Eureka! explores the fascinating stories behind these famous creations and many others - from blue jeans to the Taj Mahal and Mickey Mouse - detailing the relationships between inspirations and their inventors. Readers will delight in the intriguing and sometimes surprising origins behind the ideas that have shaped the world.

Author Biography:

Marlene Wagman-Geller is the author of two previous books, Once Again, to Zelda and Eureka!. She lives in San Diego.

Release date Australia

July 6th, 2010

Author

Marlene Wagman-Geller

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

259

Dimensions

140x210x18

ISBN-13

9780399535895

Product ID

7023805

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