Vacuum Cleaners

by Elaine Marie Alphin

Published 1 February 1997
Discusses the history and technical development of the vacuum cleaner, from the first carpet sweepers of the nineteenth century to twentieth-century improvements.

Telephones

by Elaine Marie Alphin

Published 2 January 2001

Toasters

by Elaine Marie Alphin

Published 1 May 1998
Presents the history and development of this household appliance, describes how it works, and discusses its role in popular culture; includes recipes using a toaster.