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Build Your Own Underwater Robot: And Other Wet Projects
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Build Your Own Underwater Robot: And Other Wet Projects
by Harry Bohm

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Unlike fish, whales or frogs, humans are not designed to live in water. Yet we have an amazing ability to survive and function underwater because of our invented technology. This book shows you how to use some of that amazing technology to construct...
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Lee's Priceless Recipes
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Lee's Priceless Recipes
by N T Oliver

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At the turn of the 20th century, it was popular to publish books that professed to include virtually all knowledge to date. Most popular of the genre were the books of "secret" recipes, revealing industrial secrets to the layman. First published in...
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Secrets of Building Electrostatic Lightning Bolt Generators
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Secrets of Building Electrostatic Lightning Bolt Generators
by Walt Noon

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Author Walt Noon will explain the experiments he has run, the problems, the solutions, how to build low cost generators from parts on hand, and much more. Learn about the electrophorus, his Rotostatic generator, his bizarre ?Cat-o-Static? generator...
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Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius (Tab Robotics)
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Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius (Tab Robotics)
by Robert E. Iannini

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The do-it-yourself hobbyist market, particularly in the area of electronics, is hotter than ever. This books gives the “evil genius” loads of projects to delve into, from an ultrasonic microphone, to a body heat detector, and all the way to a...
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Boy Electrician
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Boy Electrician
by Morgan Alfred P.

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If there could be only one book chosen as the boy's book of electricity, it would have to be this one. The first edition appeared in 1913 and there were many to follow. This is the 1940 edition, and I know there were later editions. Here, you get...
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Programming Video Games for the Evil Genius (Evil Genius)
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Programming Video Games for the Evil Genius (Evil Genius)
by Ian Cinnamon

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IF EVIL'S YOUR NAME, THEN THESE ARE YOUR GAMES! Always wanted to be a genius game creator? This Evil Genius guide goes far beyond a typical programming class or text to reveal insider tips for breaking the rules and constructing wickedly fun games that...
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How to Build a Magneto Magnetizer
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How to Build a Magneto Magnetizer
by David J. Gingery

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Many people collect and restore old engines and in the process discover that the old iron magnets in the magneto have lost most or all of their magnetism. Without a healthy spark, the engine won't run. Here, Dave will show you how to build a device...
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Return of Gonzo Gizmos: More Projects & Devices to Channel Your Inner Geek
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Return of Gonzo Gizmos: More Projects & Devices to Channel Your Inner Geek
by Simon Quellen Field

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Organized by scientific topic, most of the devices in this collection of 20 projects can be built using common household products or components. Each experiment contains illustrated step-by-step instructions with photographs and diagrams that make...
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Passport to World Band Radio (Passport to World Band Radio)
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Passport to World Band Radio (Passport to World Band Radio)
by Lawrence Magne

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As events unfold, those wanting answers go beyond everyday sources to seek out news, opinion and perspectives direct and unfiltered. Only world band radio delivers this no matter what, and quick-access Passport to World Band Radio is the #1 seller to...
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The Best of Make
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The Best of Make
by Mark (edt) Frauenfelder

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After two years, MAKE has become one of most celebrated new magazines to hit the newsstands, and certainly one of the hottest reads. If you're just catching on to the MAKE phenomenon and wonder what you've missed, this book contains the best DIY projects...
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First Place Science Fair Projects for Inquisitive Kids
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First Place Science Fair Projects for Inquisitive Kids
by Elizabeth Harris

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"Will my hot chocolate cool down faster if I add the cold milk now or later? Will ketchup flow faster if it's stirred first?" Taking first place in the science fair has never been so much fun! These biology, chemistry, and physics experiments, devised by...
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22 Radio and Receiver Projects for the Evil Genius
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22 Radio and Receiver Projects for the Evil Genius
by Tom Petruzzellis

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MORE THAN JUST SLIGHTLY EVIL:SAFE, INEXPENSIVE,EDUCATIONAL . . . AND FUN! 22 Radio and Receiver Projects for the Evil Genius features a uniquecollection of projects that teach you radio and electronicsessentials such as the radio spectrum, how to read...
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The Lego Mindstorms NXT Zoo! An Unofficial, Kid-Friendly Guide to Building Robotic Animals with LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT
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The Lego Mindstorms NXT Zoo! An Unofficial, Kid-Friendly Guide to Building Robotic Animals with LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT
by Fay Rhodes

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Whether you're just beginning with your LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT set or are already an expert, you'll have hours of fun with these animal-like models that walk, crawl, hop, and roll. The first part of the book introduces you to the NXT kit and reviews the...
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Eccentric Cubicle
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Eccentric Cubicle
by Kaden Harris

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Who says office cubicles need to be dreary? In this book, author Kaden Harris (creator of www.eccentricgenius.caEccentric Genius) introduces aspiring and die-hard Makers to a highly entertaining parallel universe of surreal office-based projects that...
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Makers: All Kinds of People Making Amazing Things in Garages, Basements, and Backyards
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Makers: All Kinds of People Making Amazing Things in Garages, Basements, and Backyards
by Bob Parks

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Get rid of your TV set and make something instead. This book, released by the publishers of Make magazine, rules. It features ordinary people making extraordinary things, like a personal submarine, a washtub Tesla coil, a go-kart with a turbine jet...
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The Unofficial Lego Mindstorms NXT Inventor's Guide
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The Unofficial Lego Mindstorms NXT Inventor's Guide
by David J. Perdue

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The LEGO(R) MINDSTORMS(R) NXT set includes a variety of powerful electronic parts (motors, sensors, and the programmable NXT microcomputer) and lots of building elements. With these parts you can create thousands of unique, intelligent robots. The...
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Making Things Talk: Practical Methods for Connecting Physical Objects
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Making Things Talk: Practical Methods for Connecting Physical Objects
by Tom Igoe

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Building electronic projects that interact with the physical world is good fun. But when devices that you've built start to talk to each other, things really start to get interesting. Through a series of simple projects, you'll learn how to get your...
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Small Form Factor PCs
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Small Form Factor PCs
by Matthew Weaver

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Shoebox sized and smaller, small form factor PCs can pack as much computing muscle as anything from a PDA to a full-sized desktop computer. They consume less power, have few or no moving parts, and are very quiet. Whether you plan to use one as a...
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Smart Homes for Dummies (For Dummies)
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Smart Homes for Dummies (For Dummies)
by Danny Briere

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Smart Homes for Dummies is an across-the-board overview for consumers who want to take their home from today’ s no tech dumb home – with its islands of technology (computers, phones, entertainment systems and more, none of which talk to each...
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Make Volume 12 Technology on Your Time
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Make Volume 12 Technology on Your Time
by Mark Frauenfelder

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Make, Vol 12 features our special section on digital arts and crafts called Upload, where you'll learn how to take infrared photographs, shoot movies with custom backgrounds, and make fun-to-watch slideshows of your digital family photos. You'll also...
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