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The Toothpick by Henry Petroski
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Nov 04, 2008 | ISBN 9780307279439

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"Offers rare insights into principles of engineering and design."—The Washington Post Book World“Delightful . . . Mr. Petroski combines historical narrative with technical expertise to compelling affect.” —New York Sun"I’ll never look at a toothpick in the same way." —Jeri Krentz, The Charlotte Observer“Petroski writes . . . with the observant eye of an engineer and the imaginative heart of a novelist.” —Los Angeles Times

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