The Magic Furnace

Author : Marcus Chown
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1448112745
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Magic Furnace written by Marcus Chown and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every atom in our bodies has an extraordinary history. Our blood, our food, our books, our clothes - everything contains atoms forged in blistering furnaces deep inside stars, which were blown into space by those stars' cataclysmic explosions and deaths. From red giants - stars so enormous they could engulf a million suns - to supernova explosions - the most violent events in the universe - the birth of every atom was marked by cosmic events on an enormous scale, against a backdrop of unimaginable heat and cold, brightness and darkness, space and time. But how did we discover the astonishing truth about our cosmic origins? THE MAGIC FURNACE is Marcus Chown's extraordinary account of how scientists unravelled the mystery of atoms, and helped to explain the dawn of life. It is one of the greatest detective stories in the history of science. In fact, it is two puzzles intertwined, for the stars contain the key to unlocking the secret of atoms, and the atoms the solution to the secret of stars.

Author : Virginia Lee Burton
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0547350570
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel written by Virginia Lee Burton and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2010-06-28 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children. Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers -- the very symbol of industrial America. But with progress come new machines, and soon the inseparable duo are out of work. Mike believes that Mary Anne can dig as much in a day as one hundred men can dig in a week, and the two have one last chance to prove it and save Mary Anne from the scrap heap. What happens next in the small town of Popperville is a testament to their friendship, and to old-fashioned hard work and ingenuity.

Author : Roger Wolcott Drury
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Finches' Fabulous Furnace written by Roger Wolcott Drury and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Finch family moves into the only available house in Ashfield, they find it has a very strange heating system.

Author : David W. Richerson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118392302
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Magic of Ceramics written by David W. Richerson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-09-12 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people would be surprised at how ceramics are used, from creating cellular phones, radio, television, and lasers to its role in medicine for cancer treatments and restoring hearing. The Magic of Ceramics introduces the nontechnical reader to the many exciting applications of ceramics, describing how ceramic material functions, while teaching key scientific concepts like atomic structure, color, and the electromagnetic spectrum. With many illustrations from corporations on the ways in which ceramics make advanced products possible, the Second Edition also addresses the newest areas in ceramics, such as nanotechnology.

Author : Thomas Bell
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN 13 : 0822978865
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Out Of This Furnace written by Thomas Bell and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on 1941-03-15 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of This Furnace is Thomas Bell’s most compelling achievement. Its story of three generations of an immigrant Slovak family -- the Dobrejcaks -- still stands as a fresh and extraordinary accomplishment. The novel begins in the mid-1880s with the naive blundering career of Djuro Kracha. It tracks his arrival from the old country as he walked from New York to White Haven, his later migration to the steel mills of Braddock, Pennsylvania, and his eventual downfall through foolish financial speculations and an extramarital affair. The second generation is represented by Kracha’s daughter, Mary, who married Mike Dobrejcak, a steel worker. Their decent lives, made desperate by the inhuman working conditions of the mills, were held together by the warm bonds of their family life, and Mike’s political idealism set an example for the children. Dobie Dobrejcak, the third generation, came of age in the 1920s determined not to be sacrificed to the mills. His involvement in the successful unionization of the steel industry climaxed a half-century struggle to establish economic justice for the workers. Out of This Furnace is a document of ethnic heritage and of a violent and cruel period in our history, but it is also a superb story. The writing is strong and forthright, and the novel builds constantly to its triumphantly human conclusion.

Author : Éliphas Lévi
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 822 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Magic of Éliphas Lévi written by Éliphas Lévi and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-23 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The presented here collection contains two of the most important books by Éliphas Lévi dedicated to his views on the essence of magic and the history of magical studies. Levi thinks that people regard magic erroneously and narrow it to a collection of tricks. On the contrary, magic is practicing the concentration of will, imagination, and psychic power to influence the minds of other people and the phenomena of reality. In The History of Magic, Lévi compares the magical components of different religious traditions and organizations, like pagan beliefs, Kabbalah, Christian Catholicism, Illuminati, and Freemasonry. He states that true magic is earthed under the parables, fables, and wonder stories with peculiarities in every division. Yet, they all have a common basis, which Lévi describes as the true magic which imparts real science. Levi's books greatly influenced the development of different occult and mystical movements in Europe and the United States, including the Theosophical Society of Helena Blavatsky.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1984 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sweet's Catalogue of Building Construction (architectural Edition) written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 1984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1124 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heating, Air Conditioning, Sheet Metal Contractor written by and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 1124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Robert Enochs
Publisher : Robert Enochs
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book High Efficiency Gas Furnace Fixes written by Robert Enochs and published by Robert Enochs. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fix Your Furnace Without Having to Hire a Professional This easy-to-read and follow comprehensive HVAC repair manual is your ultimate guide to troubleshooting and fixing common issues with your furnace without needing a costly service technician. This furnace troubleshooting book does not read like a typical HVAC for beginners or HVAC for Dummies repair book – no, this is more like a storybook that takes you on a fascinating journey of learning everything there is to know about your furnace. (Because after all, you need to know how it works before you can fix it). This book is designed specifically for homeowners and brand-new service technicians to empower anyone to take control of their heating system and confidently tackle repairs. Inside, you'll find practical step-by-step instructions and expert tips to help you navigate through any condensing gas furnace problem. You'll learn to tackle each task carefully, understanding the importance of safety procedures. You’ll also get a history lesson to better understand how heat exchangers (and many other internal components) work and why they do what they do. Because, after all, you can’t fix something if you don’t know what it’s supposed to do in the first place. This HVAC book offers a clear rundown of the essential equipment, including specialized diagnostic tools that make you feel like a furnace pro. Delve deep into what makes your furnace tick as you familiarize yourself with its key components, each explained with clarity and practical detail. With each page, you'll gain proficiency in addressing common issues - from burners that won't light up to clogged condensate drains. Learn the ins and outs of thermostat tweaks, why a filter replacement is critical, and what to do when a hot surface ignitor or flame sensor throws a tantrum. After mastering these topics, you won't just learn how to fit it - you’ll learn maintenance tips to prevent future problems. Key Features: Easy-to-follow troubleshooting guides for common furnace problems Detailed explanations of high efficiency condensing gas furnace components and operation Insider tips and tricks to save time and money on repairs Safety precautions and best practices for DIY furnace maintenance Bonus chapter on preventive maintenance to keep your furnace running efficiently year-round Whether you're a homeowner looking to repair the furnace in the middle of the night by yourself or save on repair costs - this book will teach you everything you need to know and things you previously had no idea about. "High-Efficiency Gas Furnace Fixes" is your HVAC repair book, and this is not HVAC repair for dummies; this easy-to-read book will explain everything you need to know about your condensing gas furnace. Embrace the power and satisfaction of being able to fix the furnace yourself with open arms, and enjoy the mental ease that comes with invaluable know-how.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Popular Science written by and published by . This book was released on 1983-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.