Local Heroes Author:Adam Hart-Davis, Paul Bader Following the popular British television series, this book tells the stories of 50 more pioneers of science, invention and technology. Some of the heroes are famous; but the focus is often on their less well-known and surprising stories. This new book includes iinnovations in the areas of Wind and Weather; Food and Drink; Transports of Delight... more »; Amazing Machines; The Development of Power: Building Blocks and Roads; and Heavens Above.« less