Builders: Marvels of Engineering by National and 50 similar items

Format: Hardcover; Release Date: 1992; Publisher: National Geographic Society; Length: 288 pages. Condition: Very Good. From private collection, NOT a former library copy. Bottom right front corner of dust jacket is torn off, and book has a few other minor outer signs of wear. Otherwise in overall great shape, with strong binding and unmarked pages (except for some shelfdust). Same cover design as shown. Synopsis: This fascinating book chronicles some of the world's greatest engineering wonders from ancient times to the present: the longest bridges, the highest dams, the tallest buildings, the grandest cathedrals. Learn how ancient Romans built a highway network that rivals the U.S. interstate system. Explore the world's most ambitious man-made landmarks from the Great Pyramids and St. Peter's Basilica to the Golden Gate Bridge and the English "Chunnel". Six chapters describe engineering feats, highlight the technological breakthroughs, and introduce the builders who made them possible. The Builders celebrates how humankind harnessed nature's power, overcame its challenges, and constructed monuments to our society. The shipping rate given here applies to orders shipped via Media Mail within the U.S. only. Orders comprised of multiple purchases packaged together ship by either of these delivery methods at a discounted rate, usually for only $1.00 per additional item plus the shipping fee for the first item (determined to be the one with the highest delivery charge). Sorry, no international shipping options are available at this time. Payment is expected within two weeks of placing your order for the first item within a shipment. Paypal is preferred, but money orders and checks (either personal or cashier's) are also accepted. Orders typically ship within 48 hours of PROCESSED payment, excluding weekends and holidays. Inquiries from all shoppers are responded to promptly and courteously. Buyers are encouraged to ask questions prior to placing orders, as all sales are final unless the product you receive differs significantly from that which was advertised here in terms of either the product itself or its promised condition. In other words, "buyer's remorse" does not qualify for a refund. Exceptions are made only in the event that a buyer is willing to return at his or her own expense an unopened, BRAND NEW item for a refund of the original purchase price only. No original shipping costs will be refunded, unless we are at fault for sending you the wrong item or misrepresenting the product and/or its condition. This hasn?t happened yet, but if it does: you are guaranteed a refund of the purchase price, the original shipping fee, PLUS the cost to ship the item back. In addition, we promise that no retaliatory feedback will be left for negative comments received on such transactions. We stand behind our service, and accept responsibility for any mistakes made. Thank you for looking!