Features 25 different scientists and the ideas which may not have made them famous but made
history... Typically we remember our greatest scientists from one single invention one new
formula or one incredible breakthrough. This narrow perspective does not give justice to the
versatility of many scientists who also earned a reputation in other areas of science. James
Watt for instance is known for inventing the steam engine yet most people do not know that
he also invented the copier. Alexander Graham Bell of course invented the telephone but only
few know that he invented artificial breathing equipment a prototype of the 'iron lung'.
Edmond Halley whose name is associated with the comet that visits Earth every 75 years
produced the first mortality tables used for life insurances. This entertaining book is aimed
at anyone who enjoys reading about inventions and discoveries by the most creative minds.
Detailed illustrations of the forgotten designs and ideas enrich the work throughout.
