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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, 2002

    0071383166 / 9780071383165

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    Paperback. Zustand: Good. Introducing study techniques, this title features: text that focuses on the essentials of the course; quick-study sidebars, icons, and other instructional aids; sample problems and exercises for review; and advice from authorities in the field.

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Publications International, 2006

    1412713285 / 9781412713283

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Heinemann/Raintree, 2002

    1403400482 / 9781403400482

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Heinemann/Raintree, 2002

    1403400466 / 9781403400468

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Scholastic, 1999

    043908122X / 9780439081221

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Franklin Watts, 1999

    0531153665 / 9780531153666

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Luath Press Ltd, 2023

    1804250503 / 9781804250501

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    Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Electricity brings us back to an upbringing we may not have experienced but can certainly relate to.Taking a step back into her Hebridean childhood, Granny writes to her granddaughter in Australia, decorating her notebooks with hand-drawn scribbles and doodles. Though she may now live in Edinburgh, she relives her memories with a sense of warmth and protection.Yet, it is more than simple nostalgia for a time she cannot return to. At its core, Electricity is about community, and what it is to involve it in your life fully. Electricity itself sparked across the Hebrides and changed the lives of its people forever. You become more than your family, friends, or even neighbours. The landscape itself floods into your DNA. It is something that you will never separate from.This latest novel from award-winning writer Angus Peter Campbell has already garnered attention across the board. It will be not only popular with rural Scots but those who long for the simpler times they grew up in - times when we were more physically connected.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Parfait Press, 2022

    8854049263 / 9788854049260

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    Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Trionfetti, Rossella (illustrator).

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: White Star, 2023

    8854417297 / 9788854417298

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    Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In Electricity and Magnetism, children will unravel the secrets of science with simple experiments using easy-to-find ingredients. In this title in the Let's Experiment series, children are accompanied by two characters: Professor Albert, who will teach them the scientific explanation behind each experiment; and Greg the Robot, who will guide them in their practice. They'll have a ton of fun learning how magnetic force works, how to make and use a compass, build a circuit, and much more For each experiment, there is also a mess-o-meter for parents to know how messy the experiment can be, as well as the level of difficulty.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Hodder, 1974

    0340055693 / 9780340055694

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    Hardback. Zustand: Fair.

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: St. Martin's Press, 2015

    1137279850 / 9781137279859

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  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Scholastic Library Publishing, 2016

    0531227596 / 9780531227596

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    Paperback. Zustand: Good. Young readers discover what they can do to conserve electricity.It doesn't take a lot to conserve electricity. Taking action can be as simple as turning off the lights when you leave a room or using "people power" instead of cars to get around.

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Children's Press (edition Illustrated), 2016

    0531227596 / 9780531227596

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    Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, 2001

    0071373233 / 9780071373234

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    Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. An excellent first book for the building electrical experimenter and a superb book for accomplished experimenters who haven't spent much time with electrostatics.

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Skyhorse Publishing, 1990

    093467261X / 9780934672610

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    Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. How do the Amish live without electric lights or appliances, computers, power tools, or their own phones? This book by a leading expert examines the Amish response to technology. How do the Amish get along without electric lights or appliances, computers, power tools, or their own phones? This book examines the Amish response to technology. Also. …

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Skyhorse Publishing, 1990

    093467261X / 9780934672610

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    Paperback. Zustand: Fair. How do the Amish live without electric lights or appliances, computers, power tools, or their own phones? This book by a leading expert examines the Amish response to technology. How do the Amish get along without electric lights or appliances, computers, power tools, or their own phones? This book examines the Amish response to technology. Also.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Skyhorse Publishing, 1990

    093467261X / 9780934672610

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    Paperback. Zustand: Good. How do the Amish live without electric lights or appliances, computers, power tools, or their own phones? This book by a leading expert examines the Amish response to technology. How do the Amish get along without electric lights or appliances, computers, power tools, or their own phones? This book examines the Amish response to technology. Also.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: William Morrow, 2010

    0061730335 / 9780061730337

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    Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: William Morrow, 2010

    0061730335 / 9780061730337

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    Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Scholastic India Pvt Ltd, 1995

    0590480774 / 9780590480772

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    Paperback. Zustand: Good. Winborn, Marsha (illustrator).

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Scholastic India Pvt Ltd, 1995

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    Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Winborn, Marsha (illustrator).

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: PublicAffairs,U.S., 2020

    1610397495 / 9781610397490

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    Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. If, in the ancient world, it was guns and germs and steel that determined the fates of people and nations, in modern times it is electricity. No other form of power translates into affluence and influence like it. Though demand for it is growing exponentially, it remains one of the most difficult forms of energy to supply and to do so reliably. Storage is even harder. This paradox has shaped global politics, affected the outcome of wars, and underlies the growing chasm between rich and poor, educated and uneducated. It is changing the game for business, and the requirements of national defence. It is altering the landscape and complicating the task of dealing effectively with climate change. In this book, Robert Bryce explains the unique nature of electricity as a commodity. He draws on stories from history to illustrate the stunning impact of our quest to harness it, illuminates exactly what is required to successfully sustain it, and explores the impact on societies and individuals when it collapses. As billions of people around the world still live in darkness, the gap between the electricity haves and have-nots widens, with profound political and ethical consequences. Modern life, even civilisation, has become ever more dependent on a source of energy that must be produced locally and in the moment, in a reliably steady stream at particular wattage, conveyed on wires strung on poles or threaded through pipes. If the lights go out, so does our manner of living, with potentially devastating consequences.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: PublicAffairs,U.S., 2020

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    Hardback. Zustand: Good. If, in the ancient world, it was guns and germs and steel that determined the fates of people and nations, in modern times it is electricity. No other form of power translates into affluence and influence like it. Though demand for it is growing exponentially, it remains one of the most difficult forms of energy to supply and to do so reliably. Storage is even harder. This paradox has shaped global politics, affected the outcome of wars, and underlies the growing chasm between rich and poor, educated and uneducated. It is changing the game for business, and the requirements of national defence. It is altering the landscape and complicating the task of dealing effectively with climate change. In this book, Robert Bryce explains the unique nature of electricity as a commodity. He draws on stories from history to illustrate the stunning impact of our quest to harness it, illuminates exactly what is required to successfully sustain it, and explores the impact on societies and individuals when it collapses. As billions of people around the world still live in darkness, the gap between the electricity haves and have-nots widens, with profound political and ethical consequences. Modern life, even civilisation, has become ever more dependent on a source of energy that must be produced locally and in the moment, in a reliably steady stream at particular wattage, conveyed on wires strung on poles or threaded through pipes. If the lights go out, so does our manner of living, with potentially devastating consequences.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Sterling Publishing, 2013

    1435142977 / 9781435142978

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    Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Nikola Tesla was an eccentric genius who out-Edisoned Edison and out Marconied Marconi. Born of modest means in what is now Croatia and later becoming a naturalized American citizen, Tesla's inventions include the alternating current (AC) that powers our homes today, radio, wireless transmission, X-rays, and the electrifying Tesla coil. He even worked on development of direct energy weapons (death rays) and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. During his lifetime Tesla moved first to Paris, then to New York, and after a period of time in Colorado Springs back to New York City where he maintained two laboratories. Along the way he worked for Edison, then became his biggest rival, and formed friendships with such divergent personalities as George Westinghouse, Mark Twain, a pigeon, all while reflecting on a childhood cat. His idiosyncrasies included an obsession with numbers divisible by three, ardent gambling, and a near-pathological fear of germs. He rarely slept more than a few hours at a time, often going days without rest. While generally soft-spoken, he could be a consummate showman, often insisting that his Tesla coil be present while he lectured, seemingly shooting lightning bolts as he spoke. In the end he died alone and nearly penniless, having ceded perhaps billions of dollars in royalties to his friend George Westinghouse. This illustrated book takes us through Tesla's life, his experiments and contributions to science, and brings us into his complex mind. Through ample use of his writings and interviews with the societies and inventors clubs that honor his name, we explore Tesla's methods and discoveries, personality quirks, and his legacy for the modern world - both scientific and popular culture. …

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Sterling Publishing, 2013

    1435142977 / 9781435142978

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    Hardback. Zustand: Good. Nikola Tesla was an eccentric genius who out-Edisoned Edison and out Marconied Marconi. Born of modest means in what is now Croatia and later becoming a naturalized American citizen, Tesla's inventions include the alternating current (AC) that powers our homes today, radio, wireless transmission, X-rays, and the electrifying Tesla coil. He even worked on development of direct energy weapons (death rays) and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. During his lifetime Tesla moved first to Paris, then to New York, and after a period of time in Colorado Springs back to New York City where he maintained two laboratories. Along the way he worked for Edison, then became his biggest rival, and formed friendships with such divergent personalities as George Westinghouse, Mark Twain, a pigeon, all while reflecting on a childhood cat. His idiosyncrasies included an obsession with numbers divisible by three, ardent gambling, and a near-pathological fear of germs. He rarely slept more than a few hours at a time, often going days without rest. While generally soft-spoken, he could be a consummate showman, often insisting that his Tesla coil be present while he lectured, seemingly shooting lightning bolts as he spoke. In the end he died alone and nearly penniless, having ceded perhaps billions of dollars in royalties to his friend George Westinghouse. This illustrated book takes us through Tesla's life, his experiments and contributions to science, and brings us into his complex mind. Through ample use of his writings and interviews with the societies and inventors clubs that honor his name, we explore Tesla's methods and discoveries, personality quirks, and his legacy for the modern world - both scientific and popular culture. …

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Sterling Publishing, 2013

    1435142977 / 9781435142978

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    Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Nikola Tesla was an eccentric genius who out-Edisoned Edison and out Marconied Marconi. Born of modest means in what is now Croatia and later becoming a naturalized American citizen, Tesla's inventions include the alternating current (AC) that powers our homes today, radio, wireless transmission, X-rays, and the electrifying Tesla coil. He even worked on development of direct energy weapons (death rays) and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. During his lifetime Tesla moved first to Paris, then to New York, and after a period of time in Colorado Springs back to New York City where he maintained two laboratories. Along the way he worked for Edison, then became his biggest rival, and formed friendships with such divergent personalities as George Westinghouse, Mark Twain, a pigeon, all while reflecting on a childhood cat. His idiosyncrasies included an obsession with numbers divisible by three, ardent gambling, and a near-pathological fear of germs. He rarely slept more than a few hours at a time, often going days without rest. While generally soft-spoken, he could be a consummate showman, often insisting that his Tesla coil be present while he lectured, seemingly shooting lightning bolts as he spoke. In the end he died alone and nearly penniless, having ceded perhaps billions of dollars in royalties to his friend George Westinghouse. This illustrated book takes us through Tesla's life, his experiments and contributions to science, and brings us into his complex mind. Through ample use of his writings and interviews with the societies and inventors clubs that honor his name, we explore Tesla's methods and discoveries, personality quirks, and his legacy for the modern world - both scientific and popular culture. …

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Capstone Press, 2007

    0736878882 / 9780736878883

    Serie: Buch 11 von 24 - Graphic Science 4D

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    Paperback. Zustand: Good. Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind electricity including how it is produced and how electricity is distributed. Written in graphic-novel format. Richard Dominguez; Charles; III Barnett (illustrator).

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Crown Publishing Group (NY), 2005

    1400045509 / 9781400045501

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    Hardback. Zustand: Good. In his bestselling E=mc2, David Bodanis led us, with astonishing ease, through the world's most famous equation. Now, in Electric Universe, he illuminates the wondrous yet invisible force that permeates our universe--and introduces us to the virtuoso scientists who plumbed its secrets. For centuries, electricity was seen as little more than a curious property of certain substances that sparked when rubbed. Then, in the 1790s, Alessandro Volta began the scientific investigation that ignited an explosion of knowledge and invention. The force that once seemed inconsequential was revealed to be responsible for everything from the structure of the atom to the functioning of our brains. In harnessing its power, we have created a world of wonders--complete with roller coasters and radar, computer networks and psychopharmaceuticals. A superb storyteller, Bodanis weaves tales of romance, divine inspiration, and fraud through lucid accounts of scientific breakthroughs. The great discoverers come to life in all their brilliance and idiosyncrasy, including the visionary Michael Faraday, who struggled against the prejudices of the British class system, and Samuel Morse, a painter who, before inventing the telegraph, ran for mayor of New York City on a platform of persecuting Catholics. Here too is Alan Turing, whose dream of a marvelous thinking machine--what we know as the computer--was met with indifference, and who ended his life in despair after British authorities forced him to undergo experimental treatments to cure his homosexuality. From the frigid waters of the Atlantic to the streets of Hamburg during a World War I firestorm to the interior of the human body, ElectricUniverse is a mesmerizing journey of discovery by a master science writer. From the Hardcover edition.…

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Random House USA Inc, 2006

    0307335984 / 9780307335982

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    Paperback. Zustand: Good. The bestselling author of E=mc2 weaves tales of romance, divine inspiration, and fraud through an account of the invisible force that permeates our universe--electricity--and introduces us to the virtuoso scientists who plumbed its secrets. For centuries, electricity was seen as little more than a curious property of certain substances that sparked when rubbed. Then, in the 1790s, Alessandro Volta began the scientific investigation that ignited an explosion of knowledge and invention. The force that once seemed inconsequential was revealed to be responsible for everything from the structure of the atom to the functioning of our brains. In harnessing its power, we have created a world of wonders--complete with roller coasters and radar, computer networks and psychopharmaceuticals. In Electric Universe, the great discoverers come to life in all their brilliance and idiosyncrasy, including the visionary Michael Faraday, who struggled against the prejudices of the British class system, and Samuel Morse, a painter who, before inventing the telegraph, ran for mayor of New York City on a platform of persecuting Catholics. Here too is Alan Turing, whose dream of a marvelous thinking machine--what we know as the computer--was met with indifference, and who ended his life in despair after British authorities forced him to undergo experimental treatments to "cure" his homosexuality. From the frigid waters of the Atlantic to the streets of Hamburg during a World War II firestorm to the interior of the human body, Electric Universe is a mesmerizing journey of discovery. …

  • Sprache: Englisch

    Verlag: Headline Publishing Group, 1999

    0747275882 / 9780747275886

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    Hardback. Zustand: Good. Nikola Tesla was responsible for many electrical inventions, but is largely unheard of. Using Tesla's own writings, court transcripts and FBI files, this book pieces together the true extent of Tesla's scientific genius and tells the tale of how his name came to be so widely forgotten.…