The Vacuum Cleaner

The Vacuum Cleaner
Author: Carroll Gantz
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2012-09-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0786493216

House cleaning has been an innate human activity forever but only since the early 19th century have mechanical devices replaced the physical labor (performed mostly by women). Mechanical carpet sweepers were replaced by manual suction cleaners, which in turn were replaced by electric vacuum cleaners in the early 20th century. Innovative inventors, who improved vacuum cleaners as electricity became commonly available, made these advances possible. Many early manufacturers failed, but some, such as Bissell, Hoover, Eureka and others, became household names as they competed for global dominance with improved features, performance and appearance. This book describes the fascinating people who made this possible, as well as the economic, cultural and technological contexts of their times. From obscure beginnings 200 years ago, vacuum cleaners have become an integral part of modern household culture.

Vacuum Cleaners

Vacuum Cleaners
Author: Elaine Marie Alphin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Vacuum cleaners
ISBN: 9781575050188

Discusses the history and technical development of the vacuum cleaner, from the first carpet sweepers of the nineteenth century to twentieth-century improvements.

Daddy Fixed the Vacuum Cleaner

Daddy Fixed the Vacuum Cleaner
Author: Robert Scotellaro
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1993
Genre: Fathers
ISBN: 9780874066302

After Daddy fixes it, the vacuum cleaner works so well that not even the baby's diaper is safe.

The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner and Other Stories

The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner and Other Stories
Author: Terry Pratchett
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2017-01-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 006265313X

New York Times Bestseller Do you believe in magic? Can you imagine a war between wizards? An exciting journey in an airship or down in a submarine? Would you like to meet the fastest truncheon in the Wild West? The Witch’s Vacuum Cleaner is the second fabulously funny short-story collection from the late acclaimed storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, author of the beloved and bestselling Discworld fantasy series. A follow-up to Dragons at Crumbling Castle, this second batch of storytelling gems features stories written when Sir Terry was just seventeen years old and working as a junior reporter. In these pages, new Pratchett fans will find wonder, mayhem, sorcery, and delight—and loyal readers will recognize the seeds of ideas that went on to influence his most beloved tales later in life. As Neil Gaiman says, “a Terry Pratchett book is a small miracle”—and The Witch’s Vacuum Cleaner proves to be another miracle taking its place alongside Pratchett’s astounding and cherished body of work.

My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner

My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner
Author:
Publisher: Schocken Books Incorporated
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2011
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0805242872

Traces the author's grandmother's darkly comic, obsessive cleaning behaviors that prompted her to receive most of her visitors outdoors, describing her relationship with a mysterious vacuum cleaner that was hidden away after its first use.

Betsy and the Vacuum Cleaner

Betsy and the Vacuum Cleaner
Author: Gunilla Wolde
Publisher: Random House Incorporated
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1979-01-01
Genre: Vacuum cleaners
ISBN: 9780394842097

Betsy learns how to use a vacuum cleaner and what objects should not be vacuumed.

Principles and Applications of Narrowband Internet of Things (NBIoT)

Principles and Applications of Narrowband Internet of Things (NBIoT)
Author: Routray, Sudhir K.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2021-01-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1799847764

The internet of things (IoT) has emerged as a trending technology that is continually being implemented into various practices within the field of engineering and science due to its versatility and various benefits. Despite the levels of innovation that IoT provides, researchers continue to search for networks that maintain levels of sustainability and require fewer resources. A network that measures up to these expectations is Narrowband IoT (NBIoT), which is a low power wide area version of IoT networks and is suitable for larger projects. Engineers and other industry professionals are in need of in-depth knowledge on this growing technology and its various applications. Principles and Applications of Narrowband Internet of Things (NBIoT) is an essential reference source that provides an in-depth understanding on the recent advancements of NBIoT as well as the crucial roles of emerging low power IoT networks in various regions of the world. Featuring research on topics such as security monitoring, sustainability, and cloud infrastructure, this book is ideally designed for developers, engineers, practitioners, researchers, students, managers, and policymakers seeking coverage on the large-scale deployment and modern applications of NBIoT.

The Brave Little Toaster

The Brave Little Toaster
Author: Thomas M. Disch
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1986
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Feeling abandoned by their beloved master, a vacuum cleaner, tensor lamp, electric blanket, clock radio, and toaster undertake a long and arduous journey to find him in a faraway city.