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  • Perpetual Motion

    by Henry Dircks; Percy Verance ...
    "Perpetual Motion" by Henry Dircks and Percy Verance explores the fascinating concept of perpetual motion machines, which are hypothetical devices that can operate indefinitely without an external energy source. The book delves into the history of these machines, examining the scientific principles that govern motion and energy. Dircks and Verance present various designs and ideas proposed by ... Read more

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  • Scientific Studies; or Practical in Contrast with Chimerical Pursuits

    by Henry Dircks ...
    Scientific Studies; or, Practical, in Contrast with Chimerical Pursuits by Henry Dircks is an intellectual exploration of the value of practical scientific inquiry in contrast to speculative or fanciful pursuits. First published in 1871, the book argues for the importance of grounded, empirical research and practical applications of science, particularly in the context of industrial and ... Read more

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  • Inventions of the Past: 44 Books Reflecting on Centuries of Technological Innovations

    Stories of Useful Inventions, Marvels of Scientific Invention, Outspinning the Spider, etc.

    by James P. Boyd, Henry White Warren, A. Russell Bond, Hattie E. Macomber, Ray Stannard Baker, S. E. Forman, Willis Duff Piercy, M. Grace Fickett, Gertrude L. Stone, Archibald Williams, Derek J. de Solla Price, Russell Doubleday, Henry Bore, John H. White, American Railway Association, John Kimberly Mumford, Edwin A. Battison, Samuel Smiles, Harry E. Maule, Arthur May Mowry, William A. Mowry, Henry E. Baker, Rupert Sargent Holland, Abraham Lincoln, H. W. L. Hime, Henry Robinson, Edward W. Byrn, Grace Rogers Cooper, George Iles, Henry Dircks, Robert Routledge, Helen C. Knight, Theodore Low De Vinne, H. C. Forster, Harry Chase Brearley, Alfred Vail, George Grant, Elmer Ellsworth Burns, Thomas W. Corbin, Paul Severing ...
    Inventions of the Past: 44 Books Reflecting on Centuries of Technological Innovations presents a fascinating exploration of human ingenuity across time. This anthology collates an array of works that illuminate the remarkable journey of technological advancement, each piece a testament to the innovative spirit that has driven societies forward through the ages. From the groundbreaking ... Read more

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  • Scientific Studies; or, Practical, in Contrast with Chimerical Pursuits

    Enriched edition. Practical Science & Victorian Ideals: A Critical Analysis

    by Henry Dircks, Alexis Prichard ...
    In "Scientific Studies; or, Practical, in Contrast with Chimerical Pursuits," Henry Dircks presents a compelling examination of the dichotomy between empirically rooted scientific endeavors and fanciful theories devoid of practical application. The book skillfully intertwines rigorous analysis with vivid prose, allowing readers to navigate through various scientific disciplines of the 19th century ... Read more

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  • The Life, Times, and Scientific Labours of the Second Marquis of Worcester

    To which is added a reprint of his Century of Inventions, 1663, with a Commentary thereon

    by Henry Dircks ...
    In "The Life, Times, and Scientific Labours of the Second Marquis of Worcester," Henry Dircks masterfully chronicles the remarkable life of Edward Somerset, the Second Marquis of Worcester, illuminating his significant contributions to the early modern scientific landscape. Written in a narrative style rich with detail and historical context, this biography intertwines the marquis'Äôs personal ... Read more

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  • Perpetual Motion

    by Verance, Henry Dircks ...
    Perpetual Motion: The History of an Obsession is a fascinating exploration into the centuries-old quest to create a machine that could operate indefinitely without an external energy source. Authored by Percy Verance, this book delves into the dreams, follies, and ingenuity of inventors who, throughout history, have sought to defy the laws of physics in pursuit of the elusive perpetual motion ... Read more

    $29.99 USD

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  • The Seven Follies of Science [2nd ed.]

    Enriched edition. Unraveling Centuries of Scientific Misconceptions

    by John Phin, Spencer Delaney ...
    In "The Seven Follies of Science," John Phin presents a critical examination of the missteps and misconceptions that have historically plagued scientific inquiry. Written with a blend of clarity and acerbic wit, this second edition delves into the pitfalls of scientific thought'—ranging from dogmatic adherence to outdated theories to the hubris of practitioners who overlook the nuances of ... Read more

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  • The Nikola Tesla Treasury

    by Nikola Tesla ...
    Here's the Tesla collection you've been waiting for: 214 figures; 668 pages; and 107 articles, letters to editors, and lectures. All the famous lectures and articles that you'd expect are here, You'll also get his many letters to editors, commenting on Marconi, Edison, and many issues of the day. And if that wasn't enough you'll also get other articles that you've heard about but probably never ... Read more

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  • TESLA - Unsung Hero of Science

    by various, Nikola Tesla ...
    Nicola Tesla is as much man as he is legend. Born into a Serbian family during 1856 in what used to be the Austrian Empire, Tesla became a modern Merlin by inventing all sorts of amazing contraptions, providing the electrical power necessary for an economy increasingly dependent on it and creating an electronic revolution based on his theories and ideas. Considered the father of Alternating ... Read more

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  • The Problem of Increasing Human Energy, With Special References to the Harnessing of

    by Nikola Tesla ...
    Part philosophical ponderings on humanity's relationship to the universe, part scientific extrapolation on what technological advancement might bring to that understanding, this long essay, first published in Century Illustrated Magazine in June 1900, is yet another example of the genius of Serbian inventor NIKOLA TESLA (1857-1943), the revolutionary scientist who forever changed the scientific ... Read more

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  • The Problem of Increasing Human Energy

    by Nikola Tesla ...
    In this classic exposition, Nikola Tesla, famed inventor and scientist, turns his attention to "The Problem of Increasing Human Energy." More explicitly, Tesla is referring to the scientific challenges that face the continued survival and proliferation of the human race. A classic and fascinating treatise, Tesla's "The Problem of Increasing Human Energy" approaches the challenges to the human race ... Read more

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  • The Illustrated Tesla

    by Nikola Tesla ...
    When an Aep Power Outage leaves hundreds of thousands of customers in the dark - as the March 2026 windstorm did across Ohio - immediate questions surface about how electricity is actually generated, transmitted, and controlled, and why those systems fail under stress.This collection of twenty Nikola Tesla essays, letters, and speeches offers primary-source answers from the engineer whose ... Read more

    $1.99 USD