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Electrical wizard : how Nikola Tesla lit up the world / by Rusch, Elizabeth,author.(CARDINAL)666403; Dominguez, Oliver,illustrator.(CARDINAL)400879;
Includes bibliographical references.Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current, to lighting up the Chicago World's Fair, to harnessing Niagara to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time. Remote controls, fluorescent lights, X-rays, speedometers, cell phones, even the radio -- all resulted from Nikola Tesla's inventions.Elementary Grade840LAccelerated Reader ARNSTA outstanding science trade book for students K-12, 2014
Subjects: Biographies.; Picture books.; Tesla, Nikola, 1856-1943; Electrical engineers; Electrical engineers; Inventors; Inventors; Serbian Americans; Serbian Americans;
Available copies: 35 / Total copies: 35
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Health and wellness.
Subjects: Periodicals.; Statistics.; Alternative medicine; Diseases; Health; Medical care; Medical statistics; Medicine, Preventive; Mental health; Medical care.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Wind power : sailboats, windmills, and wind turbines / by Ziem, Matthew,author.(CARDINAL)793057;
Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index."This book details the history, current uses, and potential future applications of wind energy."--860L
Subjects: Wind power; Wind power plants;
Available copies: 19 / Total copies: 21
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Make: action : movement, light, and sound with Arduino and Raspberry Pi / by Monk, Simon,author.(CARDINAL)357194;
"Beginning with the basics and moving gradually to greater challenges, this book takes you step-by-step through experiments and projects that show you how to make your Arduino or Raspberry Pi create and control movement, light, and sound... Using these widely available and inexpensive platforms, you'll learn to control LEDs, motors of various types, solenoids, AC (alternating current) devices, heaters, coolers, displays, and sound. You'll even discover how to monitor and control these devices over the Internet. Working with solderless headboards, you'll get up and running quickly, learning how to make projects that are as fun as they are informative"--Back cover.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Electronic apparatus and appliances; Arduino (Programmable controller); Raspberry Pi (Computer);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Options for the Navy's future fleet. by United States.Congressional Budget Office.(CARDINAL)139854;
Includes bibliographical references.Navy's current plan for modernizing the fleet -- Lower-cost alternatives to the Navy's modernization plan -- Comparing the options by various measures of capability -- Effect of the options on the amount of shipbuilding work.
Subjects: United States. Navy; United States. Navy; Warships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Clean & green : 101 hints and tips for a more eco-friendly home / by Birtwhistle, Nancy,author.;
Laundry -- Kitchen -- Home -- Bathroom -- Garden -- Personal -- How to clean.Learn to make simple, eco-friendly swaps in cleaning methods. Not only are many of the author's alternatives faster and easier to use than current commercial products, they are also much better for the environment.
Subjects: Recipes.; Instructional and educational works.; Handbooks and manuals.; House cleaning; Cleaning compounds; Green products.; Natural products.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 8
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Currents [sound recording] by Tame Impala (Musical group),performer.; Parker, Kevin(Musician);
Performed by Tame Impala.Tame Impala have been a top live draw and critical favorite, with an acclaimed set at this year's Coachella festival. Their highly anticipated third album includes new songs that have already won raves at Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and more.
Subjects: Alternative rock music.; Psychedelic rock music.; Rock music.; Rock music;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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Twisted true tales from science : insane inventors / by Bearce, Stephanie,author.(CARDINAL)495182;
Includes bibliographical references.Don't try this at home -- Insane inventors -- No-nose Tycho -- Needle-eye Newton -- Sir Laughing Gas -- Puking for science -- Shy scientist -- Step right up to the science circus -- Inventor's lab: Make an electromagnet -- Inventor's lab: Build a protable light -- Anything for science -- Dr. Disgusting -- He ate what??? -- Hero inventor -- X-Ray queen -- Nikola Tesla's death ray -- Madame Curie fights a war -- Inventor's lab: Get glowing -- Inventor's lab: Trick your eyes -- Strange days of science -- The AC/DC war -- A heart for science -- Dr. Doggenstein -- Human crash test dummy -- Rocket man -- Death by invention -- Insanely fun -- Inventor's lab: Make a bottle squirt gun -- Inventor's lab: Build a moving force machine."Nikola Tesla was crazy smart. He invented the idea for cell phones in 1893, discovered alternating current, and invented a death ray gun. Of course, he also talked to pigeons, ate only boiled food, and was scared of women who wore jewelry. He was an insane inventor. So was Henry Cavendish, who discovered hydrogen, calculated the density of the Earth, and was so scared of people that he had to write notes to communicate. Sir Isaac Newton discovered the laws of gravity, believed in magic, and thought he could make a potion to create gold. These stories may sound twisted, but they're all true tales from science!"--Ages 9-12.
Subjects: Biographies.; Inventors; Inventions;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Understanding the US-Iran crisis : a primer / by Bennis, Phyllis,1951-(CARDINAL)772355;
Includes bibliographical references.Introduction --Part I: The current crisis -- Part II: A short history of recent US-Iran relations -- Part III: Alternatives to war and what do we do -- Who says don't attack Iran?.
Subjects: Nuclear arms control;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Checklist of library building design considerations / by Sannwald, William W.(CARDINAL)216218; Library Administration and Management Association.Buildings & Equipment Section.Architecture for Public Libraries Committee.(CARDINAL)196914;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-183).Building planning and architecture -- Library site selection -- General exterior considerations -- Interior organization of library buildings -- Compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines -- Telecommunications, electrical, and miscellaneous equipment -- Interior design and finishes -- Book stacks and shelving -- Building systems -- Safety and security -- Maintenance of library building and property -- Building occupancy and post-occupancy -- Groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies.A checklist format walks library planners, librarians, architects, and members of the library design team through library buildings and facilities, spotlighting critical design and safety points. Covers everything from choosing an architect to compliance with ADA regulation, telecommunications and electrical equipment, and dealing with graffiti. New to this edition are sections on environmentally friendly design approaches, assessment of current facilities, alternatives to new construction, young adult and children's spaces, and technology advancements.
Subjects: Library architecture;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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