Nuts and Bolts: Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World in a Big Way 1st Edition

What if the smallest things around you—the screw in your glasses, the zipper on your jacket—are the quiet architects of modern life? In Nuts and Bolts: Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World in a Big Way (1st Edition), acclaimed engineer Roma Agrawal turns everyday objects into a thrilling lens on history, design and engineering.

Through vivid storytelling and clear explanation, Agrawal explores seven deceptively simple inventions and reveals how each reshaped industry, travel, medicine and homes from London to Tokyo. Readers will discover the surprising origins, the inventive leaps and the ripple effects that transformed small breakthroughs into global change. This is popular science at its best: rigorous yet accessible, technical insight presented with wit and human stories.

Perfect for engineers, history buffs, students and curious readers in the UK, US and beyond, this book bridges engineering history and modern life, making complex ideas remarkably relatable. Whether you’re looking for an engaging gift, a classroom resource, or a fresh perspective on innovation, Roma Agrawal’s approachable voice and keen eye for detail turn nuts and bolts into unforgettable lessons about creativity and problem-solving.

Add Nuts and Bolts to your collection to see the world differently—through the ingenious small inventions that quietly built the modern age. Order your copy today and join a global conversation about the engineering behind everyday wonders.

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