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- Magnificent rebels : the first romantics and the invention of the self / by Wulf, Andrea,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."From the best-selling author of The Invention of Nature comes an exhilarating story about a remarkable group of young rebels-poets, novelists, philosophers-who, through their epic quarrels, passionate love stories, heartbreaking grief, and radical ideas launched Romanticism onto the world stage, inspiring some of the greatest thinkers of the time. When did we begin to be as self-centered as we are today? At what point did we expect to have the right to determine our own lives? When did we first ask the question, How can I be free? It all began in a quiet university town in Germany in the 1790s, when a group of playwrights, poets, and writers put the self at center stage in their thinking, their writing, and their lives. This brilliant circle included the famous poets Goethe, Schiller, and Novalis; the visionary philosophers Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel; the contentious Schlegel brothers; and, in a wonderful cameo, Alexander von Humboldt. And at the heart of this group was the formidable Caroline Schlegel, who sparked their dazzling conversations about the self, nature, identity, and freedom. The French revolutionaries may have changed the political landscape of Europe, but the young Romantics incited a revolution of the mind that transformed our world forever. We are still empowered by their daring leap into the self, and by their radical notions of the creative potential of the individual, the highest aspirations of art and science, the unity of nature, and the true meaning of freedom. We also still walk the same tightrope between meaningful self-fulfillment and destructive narcissism, between the rights of the individual and our responsibilities toward our community and future generations. At the heart of this inspiring book is the extremely modern tension between the dangers of selfishness and the thrilling possibilities of free will"--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Authors, German; Romanticism; Self in literature.; Self-realization.;
- How super cool tech works / by EINaggar, Jennette.; DK Publishing, Inc.;
- Discover the mind-blowing high-tech inventions of the future! Incredible images reveal the secret inner workings of everything from drones and supercomputers to underwater hotels and flying cars.
- Subjects: Technological innovations; Inventions;
- 20 Makey Makey projects for the evil genius / by Graves, Colleen.; Graves, Aaron.;
- LSC
- Subjects: Microcontrollers; Electronic circuits; Inventions;
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Maker lab : 28 super cool projects : build, invent, create, discover /
- LSC
- Subjects: Science projects; Science;
- What Could Possibly Go Wrong? : The Worst Best Ideas You've Never Heard Of. by McKenzie, Duncan.;
- 'What Could Possibly Go Wrong?' is a collection of fascinating and amusing did you know stories including great ideas that never made it to market, lost technologies, absurd inventions, and more. Perfect for fans of 'What If?' and 'Mythbusters'. Duncan McKenzie Lives in Oakville, ON. From the author of 'The World's Wildest Cons'.Library Bound Incorporated
- Subjects: HUMOR / General; HUMOR / Topic / Adult; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Inventions;
- Snafu : the definitive guide to history's greatest screwups / by Helms, Ed,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references."History contains a plethora of insane screwups-otherwise known as SNAFUs. Coined during World War I, SNAFU is an acronym that stands for Situation Normal: All F*cked Up. In other words, "things are pretty screwed up, but aren't they always?" Spanning from the 1950's to the 2000's, Ed Helms steps in as unofficial history teacher for a deep dive into each decade's craziest SNAFUs. From planting nukes on the moon to training felines as CIA spies to weaponizing the weather, this book will unpack the incredibly ironic decision-making and hilariously terrifying aftermath of America's biggest mishaps. Filled with sharp humor and lively illustrations, SNAFU is a wild ride through time that not only entertains but offers fresh insights that just might prevent history from repeating itself again and again"--
- Subjects: Common fallacies;
- Maxine and the greatest garden ever! / by Spiro, Ruth.; Hatam, Holly.;
- "Maxine and her best friend Leo must find a way to keep animals from eating their new garden, but when they can't agree on a way to get rid of the unwelcome guests, their friendship might be on the line too"--Provided by publisher.LSC
- Subjects: Gardens; Friendship; Inventions; Sharing;
- History presents The greatest science stories never told : 100 tales of invention and discovery to astonish, bewilder & stupefy / by Beyer, Rick,1956-; History Channel (Television network);
- Subjects: Science;
- © c2009., Harper,
- House plants : how to look after your indoor plants : with helpful advice, step-by-step projects, and inventive planting ideas / by Palmer, Isabelle,author.;
- Subjects: Indoor gardening.; Container gardening.; Gardening.;
- The art of tinkering : meet 150+ makers working at the intersection of art, science & technology / by Wilkinson, Karen.; Petrich, Mike.; Exploratorium (Organization);
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- Subjects: Science and the arts.; Creative ability in technology.; Technology.; Inventions.;
- © c2013., Weldon Owen,
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