Author: Marfe Ferguson Delano
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426322208
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68

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Presents a biography of Thomas Edison, illustrated with photos of his life and inventions.

Author: Paul Israel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471362700
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 565

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Ein Bestseller jetzt neu als Broschurausgabe! Die gebundene Ausgabe erzielte hervorragende Kritiken im Daily Telegraph, New Scientist, The Independent und in der Sunday Times - um nur einige zu nennen. Israel hatte erstmals Zugang zu Werkstatt-Tagebüchern, Briefen und mehr als fünf Millionen Seiten Archivmaterial. Auf der Basis dieser Informationen hat er die erste maßgebende Biographie von Edison verfaßt. Zum ersten Mal wird Edisons Karriere als Erfinder systematisch untersucht und bewertet. Im Detail wird erforscht, wie er u.a. mit der Erfindung des elektrischen Lichts, der Photographie und mehr als tausend anderen Dingen das 20. Jahrhundert prägte. Dies ist auch die erste Biographie, die Edison im Zusammenhang mit dem rapiden industriellen Wandel betrachtet, indem die Auswirkungen dieses Wandels auf seine Erfindungen beschrieben werden. Dieses Buch liefert eine Fülle neuer Informationen über Edison und seine Erfindungen. Eine interessante und spannende Lektüre. (y03/00)

Author: Gene Adair
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195087992
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146

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Details the life and work of Thomas Edison, who developed the electric light bulb and over 1000 patents for other inventions and innovations.

Author: David A. Adler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780823412464
Category : Electric engineers
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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"An introduction to the genius with a curious mind who loved to experiment and who invented the phonograph, light bulb, movie camera, and numerous other items."--Title page verso.

Author: Edmund Morris
Publisher:
ISBN: 081299311X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 801

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From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Morris comes a revelatory new biography ofThomas Alva Edison, the most prolific genius in American history.

Author: Vinod Kumar Mishra
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 8184302886
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 159

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Thomas Alva Edison; who transformed his childhood problem of deafness into an exemplary quality of concentration; did not get tired till his last. Despite being deprived of formal education; this great scientist studied literature and science with immense interest; acquired new patents on an average in every 15 days of his active life. Through him; the world entered into the modern era and it led to an onset of consumerism. Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac by Honoré de Balzac: In this collection, Honoré de Balzac presents a selection of his acclaimed short stories, showcasing his incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. With its rich language and engaging narratives, this book is a must-read for fans of classical literature. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac": Collection of Short Stories: The book features a collection of acclaimed short stories by Honoré de Balzac. Vivid Storytelling and Character Development: The stories showcase Balzac's incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. Useful for Literature Enthusiasts: The book is useful for fans of classical literature and those interested in the works of Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the greatest writers of Western literature. His book, Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac, is highly regarded for its captivating storytelling and rich language.

Author: Mervyn D. Kaufman
Publisher: In the Hands of a Child
ISBN:
Category : Inventors
Languages : en
Pages : 54

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A biography of the inventor who patented more than 1,100 inventions in 60 years, among them the electric light and the phonograph.

Author: Carol Greene
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 136

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A biography of the ingenious American whose inventions include the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and other useful items.

Author: Margaret Davidson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780812491982
Category : Electrical engineers
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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An accessible biography that explains the basic scientific principles behind Edison's discoveries as well as his joys, tragedies, and amazing successes.

Author: Michael Burgan
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780756520991
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116

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Learn about the life of this American genius.