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Nikola Tesla

    July 10, 1856 – January 7, 1943

    Nikola Tesla was a visionary polymath whose groundbreaking discoveries in electricity and magnetism fundamentally shaped the modern world. His work laid the foundation for contemporary alternating current systems and power distribution, significantly contributing to the Second Industrial Revolution. Though widely recognized as one of the greatest electrical engineers of his era, his eccentric nature and unconventional visions ultimately led to his ostracization. Despite later misunderstandings, the legacy of Tesla's patents and theoretical work continues to inspire and influence technological advancement.

    Nikola Tesla
    Problem of Increasing Human Energy
    The Essential Tesla
    My Inventions, Large-Print Edition
    True Wireless
    A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers and Other Essays
    The Nikola Tesla Treasury
    • The Nikola Tesla Treasury

      • 668 pages
      • 24 hours of reading
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      The collection offers an extensive compilation of Nikola Tesla's work, featuring 214 figures, 668 pages, and 107 articles, lectures, and letters. Key pieces include his influential writings on alternating current motors, high-frequency experiments, and his autobiography. Additionally, it contains lesser-known articles addressing various scientific topics and Tesla's insights on contemporaries like Marconi and Edison. This comprehensive anthology provides a deep insight into Tesla's revolutionary contributions, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping modern electricity and technology.

      The Nikola Tesla Treasury
    • The book delves into Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking contributions to electricity, particularly his development of the rotating field motor, which challenged conventional beliefs about engine design. It highlights his pivotal 1888 lecture on alternating current motors and transformers, marking a significant moment in electrical engineering. Through Tesla's innovative spirit and determination, the narrative explores how his ideas transformed the modern world and reshaped our understanding of electrical systems.

      A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers and Other Essays
    • My Inventions, Large-Print Edition

      • 124 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Nikola Tesla shares personal reflections on his early years and the motivations behind his groundbreaking inventions in this collection of writings. Originally published in 1919, the work offers insightful stories that illuminate his life and thought processes. The modern 5.5-by-8.5-inch format enhances the accessibility of these historical insights, making Tesla's experiences and ideas more relatable to contemporary readers.

      My Inventions, Large-Print Edition
    • The Essential Tesla

      A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers, Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequenc

      • 156 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Nikola Tesla's monumental contributions to science and technology are showcased in this comprehensive collection of his most significant writings. Included are key texts such as "A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers" and "The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla," which illuminate his groundbreaking ideas and experiments. With over 50 illustrations, this anthology not only highlights Tesla's innovations but also emphasizes his profound impact on modern life. This collection offers a unique opportunity to explore the mind of one of history's greatest inventors.

      The Essential Tesla
    • Problem of Increasing Human Energy

      With Special Reference to the Harnessing of the Sun's Energy

      • 76 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Exploring humanity's connection to the universe, this essay delves into Nikola Tesla's visionary thoughts on technology and its potential impact on society. First published in 1900, it covers topics such as robotics, the transformative power of aluminum, and early ideas for solar energy in industry. Tesla's reflections reveal his innovative spirit and philosophical insights, highlighting his role as a pivotal figure in the evolution of electricity and magnetism. This work presents a compelling glimpse into the mind of a scientific pioneer.

      Problem of Increasing Human Energy
    • Famous Scientific Illusions

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Famous Scientific Illusions explores significant misconceptions in the understanding and application of physical phenomena that have influenced scientific thought. Tesla delves into topics such as the Moon's rotation, interplanetary communication, and signals to Mars, challenging established beliefs and presenting his insights on these intriguing subjects. The book serves as a critical examination of widely accepted scientific theories, encouraging readers to reconsider the interpretations of these phenomena.

      Famous Scientific Illusions
    • This book features Nikola Tesla, a key figure in 19th and 20th-century physics and engineering, as he recounts his life and inventions. Tesla discusses the influences that shaped his creativity and the significant impact of his inventions on the technological world.

      My Inventions. The Autobiography of Nikolas Tesla
    • Posebno izdanje autobiografije Nikole Tesle, fizičara, kemičara i matematičara koji je osmislio više od 700 patenata, izumitelja koji je zamislio i praktičnom učinio suvremenu uporabu električne energije. Načinio je prvi elektromotor na izmjeničnu struju, istraživao rendgenske zrake, pridonio osnovnim saznanjima o kozmičkim zrakama i potpisao dinamičnu teoriju gravitacije… Teslin životopis opremljen je fotografijama i skicama pronalazaka te popraćen tekstom slovenskog fizičara, izumitelja, spisatelja i putopisca Andreja Detele, dobrog poznavatelja rada Nikole Tesle. “Tesla je bez ikakve sumnje bio poseban genij, kakve danas zapravo i nismo spremni više priznavati. Dobro je poznavao postojeće znanstvene teorije svojeg doba, ali nije dopustio da ga one zaustave ili ograniče. Umjesto toga formalne je temelje širio u transcedentni prostor u kojem nije bilo granica između znanosti, umjetnosti i duhovnosti. Upravo su tako radili svi pravi geniji.” – Andrej Detela Posebno izdanje Mojih pronalazaka u cijelosti je dvojezično – osim izvornika, koji je Tesla napisao na engleskome, usporedo je i potpun prijevod na hrvatskome.

      Moji pronalasci. My Inventions
    • In the year 1890 Tesla severed his connection with the Westinghouse Company, since which time he has devoted himself entirely to the study of alternating currents of high frequencies and very high potentials. No comment is necessary on his interesting achievements in this field; the famous London lecture published in this volume is a proof in itself. His first lecture on his researches in this new branch of electricity, which he may be said to have created, was delivered before the American Institute of Electrical Engineers on May 20, 1891, and remains one of the most interesting papers read before that society. The present lecture may be read and understood by anyone even though he has not read the earlier one. It forms a sort of continuation of the latter, and includes chiefly the results of his researches since that time.

      Tesla's Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential & High Frequency