About this title: "The progressive development of man is virtually dependent on invention. It is the most important product of his creative brain." Nikola Tesla, uncelebrated oracle of the electronic age without whom our telephone, radio, automobile ignition, and television would have been unrealized, was born in Croatia in 1856. He studied physics and mathematics at Graz Poly Tech, then philosophy at the University of Prague. He went on to work as an electrical engineer in Budapest, Hungary, then France, and Germany. During this time he invented the alternating induction motor which allowed the possibility of ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: bnpublishing. net
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9789562914260ISBN:9562914267
Description: Fine. Paperback, Like New, tight, unmarked, no spine creases, light cover edge wear, light cover scuffing All orders are shipped by kbooks every business day. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Wildside Press
Date Published: 2005-09-14
ISBN-13:9781557423634ISBN:1557423636
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Filiquarian Publishing, LLC
Date Published: 2006-05-17
ISBN-13:9781599869940ISBN:1599869942
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Filiquarian Publishing, LLC
Date Published: 2006-05-17
ISBN-13:9781599869940ISBN:1599869942
Description: Very good. Very minimal damage to the cover (no holes or tears, only minimal scuff marks), in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, minimal to no highlighting/under. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Date Published: 2007-03-01
ISBN-13:9781602060579ISBN:1602060576
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780760700853ISBN:0760700850
Description: Good. Text pages clean & tight with no markings or highlighting. Appears unread. DJ somewhat wrinkled along with first few pages. Aubiographical legacy of the reclusive electrical engineer. Very readable copy. read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
Date Published: 1995
Description: Good. No dust jacket. Hardcover; Good condition; PRINTED TEXT LOOKS UNREAD; no DJ; a stain mark inside back cover at the top right corner (does not affect printed text); a light stain mark at top left of back cover; otherwise light shelfwear; 111 p. Includes illustrations. (shelf b105); "This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to penetrate the inventor Tesla's complex personality and mysterious life"; read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: NuVision Publications
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781595478719ISBN:159547871X
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"Find out about Nikola Tesla's life through his own words. You can feel his passion for invention and engineering in his narration. Slightly dramatic, but very inspiring, representation of Tesla's mind and adventures."
"The man doesn't age! There are photos of him from about 18 to 66 and he looks the exact same! He could also design, build and test machines inside his head -- if a single part was out of balance he would know before he ever put it together. Plus he masters the forces of the universe, created wireless electricity and speaks to you in that crazed early 20th century mad professor talk."
"Wow what a mind, both original and creative. Explains how we have come to the technology we enjoy today, but also shows how things could be so much better, Farsighted philosopher who foresaw the good and bad of his inventions. A must read for anyone who wants to know by what stepping stones we have arrived at where we are today"
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