Monday, February 15, 2016

Journal of the Month: Popular Mechanics

Journal of the Month: Popular Mechanics

Published by Hearst Communications ten times per year, Popular Mechanics is a monthly magazine which Hewes Library subscribes to in print and online.  The Hearst Corporation is an American multinational conglomerate group based in New York City.  It is one of the largest diversified communications companies in the world.  Its major ownership interests include newspapers, television networks, and over 300 magazines including Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar and Esquire.

Popular Mechanics is a classic magazine of popular technology that has been published since January 11, 1902.  It was founded by H.H. Windsor.  There are nine international editions including a Russian edition and a new South African edition.  They advertise themselves as the ultimate science and technology read for inquiring minds with over 10 million subscribers.

A regular recurring column is “Jay Leno’s Garage” featuring observations by the famed late-night talk show host and vehicle enthusiast.  Other popular columns include “How Your World Works,” “Know-How,” and “Popular Mechanics for Kids” and includes do-it-yourself projects like “Build Your Own Firewood Rack” or a Snowball Catapult.

See more at: www.popularmechanics.com or on the Main Level of Hewes Library in the Popular Periodicals section. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram.  They also have a YouTube channel and a weekly podcast called the Popular Mechanics Show. You can also download the free mobile app.

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