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The Way Things Work NowA New York Times Bestseller Explainer in Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestseller The New Way Things Work to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building
A New York Times Bestseller Explainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestseller The New Way Things Work to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow. This sweepingly revised edition embraces all of the latest developments, from touchscreens to 3D printer. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained--with the help of a charming, if rather slow-witted, woolly mammoth. An illustrated survey of significant inventions closes the book, along with a glossary of technical terms, and an index. What possible link could there be between zippers and plows, dentist drills and windmills? Parking meters and meat grinders, jumbo jets and jackhammers, remote control and rockets, electric guitars and egg beaters? Macaulay explains them all.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 10/04/2016
ISBN: 9780544824386
Pages: 400
Weight: 3.55lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.80w x 1.20d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2016 pg. 127
School Library Journal 10/01/2016 pg. 52
Shelf Awareness 10/04/2016
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2016 pg. 114
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2017 - Superior,Well Above Average
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I just got done putting it together and hanging it on my wall. It took approximately 35 minutes to put together and another 15 minutes to hang up. I had to use my own larger wall anchors and screws. I tried the ones that came with it but they didn’t do the job. I am happy with it other than that. Good value and quality materials. As you can see from the picture it holds several bottles and room for more if I want. I think the LED lights look great as well.
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The Last Cutting Board You’ll Ever Need – Bamboo Perfection
Color: Glue-Free Surface - Round, Set name: Set of 3 (S, M, XL)
I’ve gone through plastic, cheap wood, and even a couple of “premium” boards that warped or cracked within months.
These bamboo cutting boards are in a league of their own. From the moment I unpacked them, the quality was obvious — smooth, dense, and beautifully finished with a warm, natural grain that looks gorgeous on the counter.
Performance is flawless:
Knife-friendly – No deep gouges, even after heavy chopping. My blades stay sharper longer.
Gentle on hands – Lightweight but sturdy; easy to maneuver, yet doesn’t slide around.
Zero warping – I hand-wash and air-dry, and they still look great after daily use.
Juice groove actually works – Catches liquids without overflow (perfect for carving chicken or juicy fruits).
Bonus: They’re sustainable, eco-friendly, and naturally antibacterial — peace of mind when prepping family meals.
I bought the 3-piece set (small, medium, large), and it covers everything from quick garlic mincing to full meal prep. No odor retention, easy to clean with soap and water, and they double as stylish serving trays for charcuterie night.
If you cook even semi-regularly, treat yourself to these. Durable, beautiful, and built to last a lifetime. Worth every penny — and then some!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2025
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Well made , organic bamboo . Light weight and easy care !
Color: Glue-Free Surface - Round, Set name: Set of 3 (S, M, XL)
Well made and smooth surface . I replaced my heavy plastic with these organic , non glued bamboo! So far they are light weight and wash and dry well!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026
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Excellent Buy
Color: Glue-Free Surface - Round, Set name: Set of 3 (S, M, XL)
We are in an ongoing process to reduce our dependence on plastics. These bamboo cutting boards are stunning, very well made, and easy to care for. I do recommend a wax to keep the surface shiny. Delighted with this purchase!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful, high-quality, easy to clean, pleasant to use, no glue on food-facing surfaces
Color: Glue-Free Surface - Round, Set name: Set of 3 (S, M, XL)
I love these cutting boards! I've had them about 3 weeks, and use them multiple times per day. They are flat, rigid, lightweight, easy to handle, easy to clean, dry fast, and the range of sizes is great. Much better than the plastic cutting boards they replaced!
The top and bottom of each cutting board is a single piece of bamboo. On the larger boards, one or more darker bands across the board show the bamboo's natural joints, called nodes. The boards are gorgeous to look at, a pleasure to work on, and nice to touch. (I LOVE the rounded edges.)
Each board is a sandwich: top, core, bottom, with all joints on the edges of the board so no glued joint touches your food. The working surfaces smell only of bamboo. (If I sniff the edges where the glued joints are, I can faintly smell wood glue.)
The boards are finished with odorless food-grade mineral oil. After 2 weeks of daily use and detergent scrubs, I started to see a slight dulling of the finish. I refreshed them using the same butcher block oil (odorless food-grade mineral oil) I use on wooden cutting boards. I made sure the bamboo was thoroughly dry, wiped on a small amount of oil, and let them dry overnight in my vertical cutting board rack. This returned the finish to like-new condition.
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