Technology: General Issues

The remarkable successes and unforgiveable failures of the world's leading innovators

This text covers timeless design fundamentals including form, space and colour, and explains them in relation to computer technology. Appropriate for students of interior and graphic design, and professionals who are adapting to work in digital design.

Please note that this title is Independently Published or self published and the quality of production may vary. We recommend you choose carefully. Nikola Tesla - Genius or Madman? Noted for his incredible intellect, eccentric ideas, and world-altering inventions, Nikola Tesla ha...s evolved into the classic example of mad scientist. But is that all there is to the story? Uncover the rich life of Tesla and learn about his entrance into the world as a Child of Light, how he conceived his most brilliant inventions, and why he fell into obscurity and eventually died in a hotel, alone and penniless. Journey with the visionary, from a small town in Croatia all the way to New York City, and gain insight into the mind of one of the greatest thinkers the world has ever known. In this biography of Nikola Tesla, you'll discover: How his unique way of looking at the world brought the technology of the future to the 19th centuryWhat the Tesla vs Edison Battle of the Currents was really aboutHis many successes - and many failuresDetails of his most incredible inventions, some of which we still use to this dayHow genius turned to madnessWith excerpts from Tesla's autobiography and insight from those who knew him best, this book aims to shed new light on the unique visionary and inspire the next generation of scientists. The story of Tesla will leave you feeling mournful for his sad fate, moved by his never-ending pursuit of a better future, and inspired by his enthusiasm.There's so much more to discover. Get your copy of the biography of Nikola Tesla, and decide for yourself - genius, madman, or both?
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Ray Avery is an amazing person. He is the current NZer of the Year because of his clever work in the third world using his scientific and business knowledge to provide cheap cataract operations, cheap and more effective incubators for babies and other creative scientific solution...s. His childhood was very 'Angela's Ashes' - brought up in an orphanage (his own mother had tried to sell him?, then ran away and lived on the streets. But Ray went on to become a scientist, a millionaire, very successful businessman and now someone who literally does help to change the world. During the mid-nineties Ray spent most of his time working in Eritrea and Nepal setting up two world class Intraocular lens laboratories. At that time the cost of an Intraocular lenses was about US$300 but Ray managed to put the technology together to produce lenses for under US$10.00 making modern Cataract surgery accessible to the poor throughout Africa and Asia.Today these laboratories produce over 10% of the worlds supply of Intraocular lenses. Today he encourages other talented people to get on board and tackle some of the really big problems confronting the poor in developing countries. From his garage in Mt Eden Auckland Ray manages a global network of experts to work on specific projects and somehow everyone finds themselves donating their time and knowledge for free - and they are rewarded by making a difference.
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What do they teach you at the most prestigious design school in the world? For the first time readers have the opportunity to find out. Featuring contributions from some of the d.school's most inventive and unconventional minds - including founder David Kelley, Choreographer Alet...a Hayes and Google Chief Innovation Evangelist Frederik Pferdt - and packed with ideas that help you nurture the art of learning, discovery and curiosity, this provocative and highly-visual guide is a definitive resource for readers who want to expand their creative tool kit and lead with curiosity.
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