Nikola Tesla and the Electrical Future (Morus Iwan Rhys)(Pevná vazba)

Nikola Tesla and the Electrical Future (Morus Iwan Rhys)(Paperback)

Nikola Tesla was a bundle of contradictions - a consummate showman and a private recluse; a man of science addicted to self-promotion; a prolific inventor of technologies that made other people's fortunes. Tesla made giant leaps in the technology of electrical supply, X-rays, radio remote control,

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science (Rhys Morus Iwan)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first-ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb - and beyond. The first part of the book tells the story of science in both the East and West from antiquity to the Enlightenment: from the ancient Mediterranean

My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla (Tesla Nikola)(Pevná vazba)

Serbian inventor NIKOLA TESLA (1857-1943) was a revolutionary scientist who forever changed the scientific fields of electricity and magnetism. Tesla's greatest invention, A/C current, powers almost all of the technological wonders in the world today, from home heating to computers to high-tech

A Life Electric: The Story of Nikola Tesla (Westergaard Azadeh)(Pevná vazba)

A lyrical biography of the eccentric engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla Born at the stroke of midnight during a lightning storm, Nikola Tesla grew up to become one of the most important electrical inventors in the world. But before working with electricity, he was a child who loved playing with the

The Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla (Tesla Nikola)(Paperback)

During the early twentieth century, the eccentric and brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla blazed the path that electrical development followed for many years to come. This fascinating illustrated record of Teslas pioneering work gathers many of his most famous findings and theories, allowing

Electrical Power System Essentials (Schavemaker Pieter)(Pevná vazba)

The electrical power supply is about to change; future generation will increasingly take place in and near local neighborhoods with diminishing reliance on distant power plants. The existing grid is not adapted for this purpose as it is largely a remnant from the 20th

Biographic Tesla (Clegg Brian)(Pevná vazba)

Many people know that Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was an engineer and inventor, instrumental in developing the alternating-current (AC) electrical system and wireless radio communications we still use today. What, perhaps, they don't know is that he was born during a lightning storm; that when he

Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla (Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics: Omnibus Edition) (Tesla Nikola)(Leather / fine binding)

The Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla is the definitive record of the pioneering work of one of the modern world's most groundbreaking inventors. During the early twentieth century, Tesla blazed the trail that electrical technology followed for decades afterward. Although he

Great Lives in Graphics: Nikola Tesla (Books Button)(Pevná vazba)

Great Lives in Graphics; Nikola Tesla is a graphic retelling of Nikola's story which gives children a colorful snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from alternating current to the power of the imagination. You may already know that Nikola Tesla was an

Tesla - The Wizard of Electricity (Kent David J.)(Pevná vazba)

Who was Nikola Tesla? A visionary inventor? Eccentric genius? Outsider rebel? An immigrant from what is now Croatia, Tesla would move to America and go on to create groundbreaking inventions including some that would change the world. This book reveals the life, drama and mystery surrounding the

Joel & Obadiah: Disaster and Deliverance (Jones Iwan Rhys)(Paperback)

Disaster and Deliverance, these two words sum up something of the message of both Joel and Obadiah. In Joel, the prophet begins by announcing a disaster in terms of a locust invasion, which has affected Judah. This, however, is but the pretext for warning of an even greater disaster on the horizon

Electrical Machine Drives Control: An Introduction (Pyrhonen Juha)(Pevná vazba)

This comprehensive text examines existing and emerging electrical drive technologies. The authors clearly define the most basic electrical drive concepts and go on to explain the most important details while maintaining a solid connection to the theory and design of the associated electrical

My Inventions and Other Writings (Tesla Nikola)(Paperback)

The fascinating autobiography of the legendary inventor behind the radio, wireless energy, robotics, and much more.Famous for his pioneering contributions to the electronic age, his lifelong feud with Thomas Edison, and his erratic behavior, Nikola Tesla was one of the most brilliant and daring

My Inventions and Other Writing and Lectures (Tesla Nikola)(Paperback)

This volume presents one of the richest and most comprehensive collections of writings by Nikola Tesla, a founding figure of the modern electrical power industry and long-time rival of Thomas Edison. Included is Tesla's autobiography, My Inventions, and the lengthy philosophical essay 'The Problem

The Internet (Brooks Bethea Nikole)(Pevná vazba)

Making Modern Science, Second Edition (Bowler Peter J.)(Paperback)

In this new edition of the top-selling coursebook, seasoned historians Peter J. Bowler and Iwan Rhys Morus expand on their authoritative survey of how the development of science has shaped our world. Exploring both the history of science and its influence on modern thought, the authors chronicle

The Venice Sketchbook (Bowen Rhys)(Pevná vazba)

'Rhys Bowen crafts a propulsive, unexpected plot with characters who come vibrantly alive on the page.' --Mark Sullivan, author of Beneath a Scarlet SkyLove and secrets collide in Venice during WWII in an enthralling novel of brief encounters and lasting romance by the New York Times bestselling

Futura-Isms (Futura)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of fascinating quotations from the legendary artist and graffiti pioneer Futura is a living legend--a world-renowned painter, designer, and photographer who was a pioneer of graffiti art and New York City's 'subway school.' His radical abstract work in the street and on canvas

Jules Thorn - The Man and His Empire (Lewis Jim)(Pevná vazba)

The biography of Jules Thorn, the creator of Thorn Electrical

Defi and the Future of Finance (Harvey Campbell R.)(Pevná vazba)

The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity (Ord Toby)(Pevná vazba)

Tesla: Inventor of the Modern (Munson Richard)(Paperback)

Nikola Tesla invented radio, robots, and remote control. His electric induction motors run our appliances and factories. In the early 1900s, he designed plans for cell phones, the Internet, death-ray weapons, and interstellar communication. His ideas have lived on to shape the modern economy, yet

On the Future: Prospects for Humanity (Rees Martin)(Pevná vazba)

A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin ReesHumanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes--good and

Electrical Machines and Drives: Fundamentals and Advanced Modelling (Melkebeek Jan A.)(Pevná vazba)

Part I Transformers and electrical machines.- Part II Basics of Power Electronics.- Part III Electrical drives and special electric machines.- Part IV Dynamics of electrical machines and