Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla

Biography of a Genius
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Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla delves into the fascinating life and groundbreaking work of Nikola Tesla, an inventor and visionary genius. The book explores his innovative contributions to electrical engineering and technology, shedding light on his ambition and struggles. It provides an insightful look into the man behind the legendary inventions, highlighting both his genius and the challenges he faced during his lifetime.
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If you're fascinated by the life of iconic inventors and the untold stories behind groundbreaking electrical innovations, you might find this book particularly engaging. It delves into the intriguing life of one of history’s most brilliant minds, exploring both his scientific achievements and personal challenges. This book may appeal to you if you enjoy biographies that shed light on the genius and eccentricities behind great scientific advancements.

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Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla

Originally published: Secaucus, N.J.: Carol Pub., 1996.

"The story of one of the most prolific, independent, and iconoclastic inventors of this century . . . fascinating."-Scientific American

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Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the founding father of modern electrical technology.

Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla offers a detailed insight into Tesla's life, exploring his profound contributions and the impact he made on the field of electrical technology. This biography presents an in-depth look at Tesla's breakthroughs, as well as the visionary mind behind them.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780806539966

Publisher: Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 576

About the Author

A graduate of the University of Chicago and Saybrook University, Marc J. Seifer, Ph.D., is a retired psychology teacher from Roger Williams University. A handwriting expert who has testified in state and federal court, Dr. Seifer has lectured at West Point Military Academy, Brandeis University, the United Nations, the Open Center in New York, LucasFilms Industrial Light & Magic, at Oxford University and Cambridge University in England, and at conferences in Canada, Israel and Croatia and for the Serbian Academy of Sciences. His articles have appeared in Wired, Civilization, The Historian, Psychiatric Clinics of North America and Cerebrum. Featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist and Scientific American, Dr. Seifer has also appeared on Coast to Coast Radio, NPR's "All Things Considered," "The Morning Show" in Canberra Australia, on the BBC, and on TVon American Experience, The History Channel, and Associated Press International. Listed in Marquis' Who's Who in the World, he is also the author of the novels Rasputin's Nephew, Doppelg nger, Crystal Night, and Fate Line, and the non-fiction works Transcending the Speed of Light, The Definitive Book of Handwriting Analysis, and Framed! Murder, Corruption & a Death Sentence in Florida. His book Wizard- The Life & Times of Nikola Tesla has been translated into nine languages including Serbian, Russian and Chinese.

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