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The practical pyromaniac build fire tornadoes, one-candlepower engines, great balls of fire, and more incendiary devices
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The practical pyromaniac build fire tornadoes, one-candlepower engines, great balls of fire, and more incendiary devices
Author:
Gurstelle, William.
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Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
Chicago : Chicago Review Press, 2011.
Physical Description:
xii, 212 p. : ill.
Abstract:
"Combining science, history, and DIY pyrotechnics, this book for the workbench warrior explains humankind's most useful and paradoxical tool: fire. William Gurstelle, author of the bestselling Backyard Ballistics, presents 25 projects with instructions, diagrams, photos, and links to video demonstrations that enable people of all ages to explore and safely play with fire. From Franklin's stove to Diesel's engine, explosive and fascinating tales are told of the great pyromaniacs who scientifically revealed the mysteries of fire such as "Gunpowder" Joseph Priestly, who discovered oxygen; Antoine Lavoisier, the father of chemistry; and Humphrey Davy, whose chemical discoveries and fiery inventions saved thousands of lives. By following the directions inside, the curious can replicate these breakthrough scientists' experiments and inventions from the simply fascinating one-candlepower engine to the nearly magical fire piston and an incredible tornado of fire"-- Provided by publisher.
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Shelf Number | Item Barcode | Shelf Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP265 .G87 2011 | 979747-1001 | Ebook Central | Searching... |
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