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The wonderful future that never was / Gregory Benford and the editors of Popular mechanics. by Benford, Gregory, 1941- Hearst Books, 2010. Call #: 609 B465w Subjects Technological forecasting.   Technological forecasting -- Pictorial works.   Inventions -- History.   Twentieth century -- Forecasts. ISBN:  9781588168221 1588168220 Alternate title:  Popular mechanics, the wonderful future that never was Description:  207 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm. Notes:  "Flying cars, mail delivery by parachute, and other predictions from the past"--Cover. Includes both an index of predictions and a general index. Contents:  The city of the future -- Home, sweet home of tomorrow -- Mind & word become far-reaching & universal -- Heavy water may prolong life -- Airships supersede battleships -- This unfinished world -- Index of predictions. Summary:  Reveals predictions made in "Popular Mechanics" magazine between 1903 and 1969 about what the future would hold! "Surrounded by wonders and a fast-evolving culture of innovation, it's just as challenging today for us to imagine the next century as it must have been for our early 20th century colleagues to envision the fabled year 2000." -- p.6. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Sackville Public Library Adult Nonfiction 609 B465w Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList Halifax North Memorial Public Library Adult Nonfiction 609 B465w Adult books Not Available Add Copy to MyList

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