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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Illinois

Who was Nikola Tesla? A visionary inventor? Eccentric genius? Outsider rebel? Now David Kent reveals the life, drama, and mystery surrounding the romantic figure. 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. He even electrified visitors at the 1893 Chicago World s Fair with an amazing never-before-seen electrical light display. Despite his successes, Tesla would become largely forgotten over the remaining dozen years of his life as others got credit for his remarkable scientific contributions. But after his death, he found renewed fame as the subject of conspiracy theories and as a pop culture idol. Through this fascinating book, you ll come to know the dashing man that continues to capture imaginations today.

Tesla Wizard of Electricty

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New Jersey

Smart, Simple Steps for Turning Your Brilliant Product Idea into a Money-Making Machine

Be the world's next millionaire inventor!

Watch out-avoid all the mistakes, bloopers, errors, andmess-ups that might prevent you from achieving all the rewards that you're entitled to
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Cash in-use the C.R.A.S.H. Course in successful product licensing to license your idea for the most money possible
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Be the boss-explore the ins and outs of marketing your idea yourself; whether you're ready, how to do it, what you need, and where to start
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Be safe-foolproof steps for protecting your inventions and innovations through patents, trademarks, and copyrights
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Start your own company-explore your options with proprietorships, partnerships, and other corporate structures
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Raise money for your business-find financing from angel investors, bankers, lenders, and friends and family
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Introduce your product-create a powerful presentation that will knock the socks off investors, manufacturers, and other interested parties
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Get your foot in the door-what to do and say to convince manufacturers, licensees, investors, salespeople, and anyone else that you have what they've been waiting for
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Follow the leaders-meet successful inventors, hear their stories, and absorb the twelve vital tips they learned along the way

The 12 Amazing Secrets of Millionaire Inventors

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Steven Johnson

Ex-library copy with typical interior stamps/markings; back of DJ has piece cut out

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Six Innovations That Made the Modern World

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Extra Life, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas. In this illustrated history, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences. Filled with surprising stories of accidental genius and brilliant mistakes—from the French publisher who invented the phonograph before Edison but forgot to include playback, to the Hollywood movie star who helped invent the technology behind Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—How We Got to Now investigates the secret history behind the everyday objects of contemporary life. In his trademark style, Johnson examines unexpected connections between seemingly unrelated fields: how the invention of air-conditioning enabled the largest migration of human beings in the history of the species—to cities such as Dubai or Phoenix, which would otherwise be virtually uninhabitable; how pendulum clocks helped trigger the industrial revolution; and how clean water made it possible to manufacture computer chips. Accompanied by a major six-part television series on PBS, How We Got to Now is the story of collaborative networks building the modern world, written in the provocative, informative, and engaging style that has earned Johnson fans around the globe.

How We Got to Now

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Dust jacket has some wear, book itself is excellent. Clean. See pics 📸

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Michigan

Inventions That Changed the World

Steve Tomecek discusses 45 inventions that really shook up society. These big ideas inspired many other inventions and illuminate the changes that technology has made throughout time.

From the hand ax and mathematics to IC chips and the laser, each technological touchstone in human history is described and placed in historical context. Each profile includes the who (if we know it), how the idea developed and how it works, the immediate impact of the idea, and the technological 'children' of the idea. The time span is 3500 BC to today. The author closes with an epilogue that looks into the future, a bibliography, and a list of great Web sites for young inventors.
Realistic, 4-color paintings, in technical drawing style, showcase the idea and its applications by humans.



⭐ What a Great Idea!

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Janet Quin-Harkin

Louisiana

Septimus Bean has built an amazing machine but its use has yet to be discovered.

Septimus Bean and His Amazing Machine

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Mississippi

X-Zone: Who Invented That?

#hardcover #questions #world #science #inventions #sports

Florida

The Big Book of Questions and Answers

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Delaware

Invent it!

Minnesota

The Klutz Book of Brilliantly Ridiculous Inventions

Allen D. Bragdon

New York

Ingenious Inventions

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Wisconsin

Inventions No One Mentions 

This book is a clean copy with a good spine and binding. The contents and Graphics are in good condition. There is minimal wear inside. There is slight wear on the hardback cover. There is no dust jacket. Will ship within hours of your order is received. Thanks for stopping by and please stay safe.

Texas

Those inventive Americans

Dava Sobel

The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time

Anyone alive in the eighteenth century would have known that "the longitude problem" was the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day--and had been for centuries. Lacking the ability to measure their longitude, sailors throughout the great ages of exploration had been literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Thousands of lives, and the increasing fortunes of nations, hung on a resolution.

The scientific establishment of Europe--from Galileo to Sir Isaac Newton--had mapped the heavens in both hemispheres in its certain pursuit of a celestial answer. In stark contrast, one man, John Harrison, dared to imagine a mechanical solution--a clock that would keep precise time at sea, something no clock had ever been able to do on land. Longitude is the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest, and of Harrison's forty-year obsession with building his perfect timekeeper, known today as the chronometer. Full of heroism and chicanery, it is also a fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation, and clockmaking, and opens a new window on our world.

Longitude

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National Geographic

Henry Petroski

Trivia, fun facts and anecdotes. Solid National Geographic hardcover with clean, crisp, bright pages, no writing, no owner name, no folded pages. Nice book to leave on the table and open up to any page, anytime. Some edge wear and rubbing to DJ, with a little sunning - boards are illustrated, so DJ can be removed, if desired. Ships in a box, protected with bubble wrap. (SW3) (9B)

This vivid, engrossing book reveals the fascinating stories behind the objects in your world, what you wear, what you eat, what entertains you, and more. Discover the history behind the world's tallest skyscrapers, find out when people first started drinking caffeine and why it wakes us up, and learn how GPS came to be.

For those who loved the first installment of An Uncommon History of Common Things come even more short entries illustrated by full color photos. These incorporate quirky anecdotes about the history of everyday objects, including the personalities and pitfalls along the path to innovation and unusual facts behind things we frequently see and use. Smart, surprising, and informative, this book is the ultimate resource for history and trivia buffs alike. Dive into these entertaining pages and let your curiosity to run wild


*Uncommon History of Common Things 2

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#hardcover #templeton #kidnappers #adventure #inventions #youngchapterbooks

Missouri

Book One

Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let's say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometimes confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins--adults--named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over one of his genius (sort of) inventions. Yes, I said kidnapped. Wouldn't it be fun to read about that? Oh please. It would so. Luckily for you, this is just the first in a series perfect for boys and girls who are smart, clever, and funny (just like the twins), and enjoy reading adventurous stories (who doesn't?!).

The Templeton Twins Have an Idea

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Eyes on adventure

Great inventions

Catherine Thimmesh

Award-winning duo Catherine Thimmesh and Melissa Sweet inspire a new generation of innovators in this fascinating celebration of women inventors from diverse backgrounds. For fans of Women Who Dared and Women in Science.

In kitchens and living rooms, in garages and labs and basements, even in converted chicken coops, women and girls have invented ingenious innovations that have made our lives simpler and better. What inspired these girls, and just how did they turn their ideas into realities?

Retaining reader-tested favorite inventions, this updated edition of the best-selling Girls Think of Everything features seven new chapters that better represent our diverse and increasingly technological world, offering readers stories about inventions that are full of hope and vitality—empowering them to think big, especially in the face of adversity



Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women

Tells the story of how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as correction fluid, space helmets, and disposable diapers.

Girls Think of Everything

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David Lindsay

Fascinating stories about the inventors who were also showmen. In the years without television and business shows and papers and without rapid travel many times the best way to get an idea noticed was to put on a show. Please note that this is an ex-library book but it is clean and has been well taken care of.


Indiana

The Triumphant Rise and Untimely Fall of America's Show Inventors

Explores the history of inventions in the United States and discusses inventors who combined innovation with showmanship to capture the public's imagination

Madness in the Making

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Evan I. Schwartz

Maryland

The Creative Fuel That Drives World-Class Inventors

Modern-day inventors reveal the "secret sauce" that fuels their creative processes - and offer strategies anyone can use to unleash their own innovative juices.

Juice

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Anne Rooney

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Pennsylvania

Did you know that traffic lights existed before the car was invented? Or that you blink less often when looking at a computer screen? Or that children's author Roald Dahl invented a life-saving medical device? Explore the weird and wonderful world of machines and technology with 500 fantastic facts presented in a highly visual style. Packed full of jaw-dropping facts and incredible graphics, from lawn mowers to space shuttles, this handy book is the perfect guide to technology for readers aged 8+.

Micro Facts!: 500 Fantastic Facts about Inventions

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#hardcover #nonfiction #history #inventions #joeygreen #hallmark #humor #trivia #behindthescenes #gift 

Hallmark Books, 2014

Happy Accidents : The Story Behind Blue Jeans, Potato Chips, Penicillin, & 186 More Chance Discoveries That Changed the World

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Robb Pearlman

2019 Edition

Just in time for season 4, this official illustrated guide features a unique look at all the gadgets and inventions created by Rick Sanchez from Adult Swim's Emmy-winning show Rick and Morty. Just in time for the release of season four of Rick and Morty, dive into this one-of-a-kind guide that explores and explains all the inventions, gadgets, and machines -- not just the ones with a sci-fi word added to it -- that Rick and Morty have encountered on their mind-blowing adventures! In the Book of Gadgets and Inventions, author Robb Pearlman explores the science and backstories as well as includes humorous how-to instructions for of all the gadgets and gizmos from all three seasons of Rick and Morty, breaking them into seven themed-categories including items like: Body and Mind: Anatomy Park, Mindblower Helmet, and Pickle Serum Interdimensional Power & Travel: Interdimensional Cable, Interdimensional Goggles, and Microverse Battery Weapons, Guns & Suits: Concentrated Dark Matter, Groin System 6000, Rat Suit, and Suicide Machine Ships, Machines & Boxes: Curse Purge Scanner, Demonic Alien Containment Box, Detox Machine, and Science Microwave Robots & Clones: Butter Robot, Drones, Tiny Rick, and Toxic Rick and Morty Extracurricular Gadgets & Inventions: Alien Vaccum, Beth's Toys, Ovenless Brownies, Time Stabilizing Collar, True Level, and Wishing Portal Interdimensional Gadgets & Science: Brainalyzer Helmet, Conroy, Gwendolyn, Meeseeks Box, Plubus, Roy: A Life Well Lived, and Zigerion Simulation Chamber With full-color illustrations, concept art, "Rick Facts" sidebars, episode references, and handwritten notes from Rick and Morty throughout, Book of Gadgets and Inventions is a truly unique and must-have guide for fans of one of the most bizarre and beloved animated shows on television.

Rick and Morty Book of Gadgets and Inventions

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R. G. Grant

Discover fun facts about the greatest scientists from history through Basher's fresh and unique illustration style.Did you know that Marie Curie used to keep radioactive materials in her pockets? Or that Mendeleyev literally dreamed up his famous periodic table? Superstars of Science tells the stories behind the big ideas in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, mathematics, cosmology, earth sciences, and engineering. Read about 40 great scientists including Newton and Einstein who produced theories that explained the way in which the Universe works, Crick and Watson who uncovered the structure of DNA, and Alexander Graham Bell who had the big idea that became the telephone. Each one of these greats of science has had some vital flash of insight that has changed the way we see the world and the way we live. Come meet the superstars of science!

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Tesla Wizard of Electricty

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The 12 Amazing Secrets of Millionaire Inventors

Steven Johnson

How We Got to Now

Stephen M. Tomecek; Dan Stuckenschneider (Illustrator)

⭐ What a Great Idea!

Janet Quin-Harkin

Septimus Bean and His Amazing Machine

David Harris & Russell Thomson

X-Zone: Who Invented That?

Ann Kramer; Theodore Rowland-Entwistle; John Farndon

The Big Book of Questions and Answers

Steven Johnson

How We Got to Now

Rob Beattie

Invent it!

John Cassidy

The Klutz Book of Brilliantly Ridiculous Inventions

Allen D. Bragdon

Ingenious Inventions

Chip Lovitt

Inventions No One Mentions

National Geographic Society

Those inventive Americans

Dava Sobel

Longitude

National Geographic; Henry Petroski

*Uncommon History of Common Things 2

Ellis Weiner; Jeremy Holmes (Illustrator)

The Templeton Twins Have an Idea

Phillip koslow

Great inventions

Catherine Thimmesh

Girls Think of Everything

David Lindsay

Madness in the Making

Evan I. Schwartz

Juice

Anne Rooney

Micro Facts!: 500 Fantastic Facts about Inventions

Joey Green (Text by)

Happy Accidents : The Story Behind Blue Jeans, Potato Chips, Penicillin, & 186 More Chance Discoveries That Changed the World

Robb Pearlman

Rick and Morty Book of Gadgets and Inventions

R. G. Grant

Superstars of Science