Book
Seven elements that have changed the world
Record details
- ISBN: 9781605985404
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Physical Description:
print
xvii, 279 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm. - Publisher: New York : Pegasus Books, 2014.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Previously published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, in 2013. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-266) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Preface -- The essence of everything -- Iron -- Carbon -- Gold -- Silver -- Uranium -- Titanium -- Silicon -- Power, progress and destruction -- Acknowledgements -- List of maps -- List of illustrations -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index. |
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| Subject: | Chemical elements Technology -- Social aspects Chemical elements -- Popular works |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | 546 Brow (Text) | 33294001873777 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
John Browne trained as an engineer, was CEO of BP from 1995 to 2007, and remains an influential leader in the energy business. He is chairman of the Crick Institute, a fellow of the Royal Society and the US Academy of Arts and Sciences, and former president of the Royal Academy of Engineering and former chairman of Tate. He is a collector of antique books and the author of four previous titles, including The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out is Good Business and Seven Elements that Changed the World, also available from Pegasus Books. John lives in London.
John Browne trained as an engineer, was CEO of BP from 1995 to 2007, and remains an influential leader in the energy business. He is chairman of the Crick Institute, a fellow of the Royal Society and the US Academy of Arts and Sciences, former president of the Royal Academy of Engineering and former chairman of Tate. He is a collector of antique books and the author of four previous titles, including The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out is Good Business and Seven Elements that Changed the World, also available from Pegasus Books. John lives in London.
