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Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was a Serbian-American inventor, engineer, and physicist. In his work On Electricity, the prodigious inventory describes the development and influence of electricity.

For centuries, electricity was seen as little more than a curious property of certain substances that sparked when rubbed. Then, in the 1790s, Alessandro Volta began the scientific investigation that ignited an explosion of knowledge and invention. The force that once seemed inconsequential was revealed to be responsible for everything from the structure of the atom to the functioning of our brains. In harnessing its power, we have created a world of wonders—complete with roller coasters and radar, computer networks and psychopharmaceuticals.

Your electric bill sucks. Let’s fix that s--t. It comes every month…and you bend over and take it. Your electric bill is one of the largest monthly bills that destroys any hope of saving money…especially in the heat of the summer. As much as you admire the Amish, living without the A/C and cleaning up horse crap is just not for you.

For a century Bram Stoker's Dracula has reigned supreme as the undisputed masterpiece of horror writing. We have all grown up under the shadow of the elegant Count, at once an attractive, brutal and erotic creature of the night. The gothic tale of Frankenstein and his construction of a human being which runs amok, has, with the help of numerous films, become one of the most vivid horror stories.

For centuries, electricity was seen as little more than a curious property of certain substances that sparked when rubbed. Then, in the 1790s, Alessandro Volta began the scientific investigation that ignited an explosion of knowledge and invention. The force that once seemed inconsequential was revealed to be responsible for everything from the structure of the atom to the functioning of our brains. In harnessing its power, we have created a world of wonders—complete with roller coasters and radar, computer networks and psychopharmaceuticals.

Enjoy this collection that includes Nikola Tesla's autobiography and his writings on how cosmic forces shape our destines and on electricity.

The inspiring true story of Loïe Fuller, a radical 19th-century art nouveau icon who turned artificial light into performance art and became the incandescent inventor of modern dance, is revealed in this transportive and hypnotic historical narrative.

The Energy Manager’s Playbook podcast, presented by the IESO through its Save on Energy brand, brings together compelling stories and real-world experiences from Ontario’s energy management community. Hosted by energy management expert Jay Mullin, each bite-sized episode dives into the challenges and successes of energy professionals across industrial, institutional, commercial and municipal sectors. Through engaging interviews, expert insights and good-news stories, we explore how energy managers are overcoming obstacles, securing leadership buy-in and driving real change in their ...

Lightning streaks across the sky. A lamp lights up a room. Electricity is all around you. But where does electricity come from? And how do we bring it into our homes? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!