Litsy

The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I | Douglas Brunt

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A genius, artist.

To fight for humanity,

When the world wants war?

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RamsFan1963

The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I | Douglas Brunt

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12/150 While this sounds like the title of an Agatha Christie novel, it's actually the true story of the mysterious disappearance of Rudolph Diesel, pioneering engineer and designer of the diesel engine. Intertwined with the story of Diesel's life is the history of industry, specifically the advancements in mechanical engines, leading up to World War I. What happened to Diesel? Suicide? Accident? Was he done in by German spies ⬇️⬇️⬇️

RamsFan1963 determined to keep Diesel's new engine designs out of Allied hands before WWI? Or was it Pinkerton agents sent by J.D. Rockefeller to put an end to a rival of the gasoline engine and Rockefeller's oil empire? The concluding solution is both elegant and makes the most sense given the available data. 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 3mo

RamsFan1963 12th book finished for #JumpStart2024 @Lizpixie and #Readaway2024 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65 3mo

Crazeedi I bought this when I hear author conversation, it sounds really interesting 3mo

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RamsFan1963 @Crazeedi Scott Brick narrates the book. He's always been one of my favorite narrators, he never disappoints. 3mo

DieAReader 🥳Great! 3mo

Crazeedi @RamsFan1963 oh boy, I got the physical book, but the audio would be really good 3mo

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TheBookgeekFrau

The Only Woman in the Room | Marie Benedict

#NewYearNewBooks #WomenInScience

Hedy Lamarr a real scientist, not just playing one on the silver screen 😉

Eggs, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks She‘s gorgeous 🧪 👏🏻 4mo

TheBookgeekFrau @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🤍🖤🤍 4mo

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IndoorDame

Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons | Natascha Biebow

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I have TONS of things to read, so of course I went browsing through Libby‘s art section for some reason 🤷🏻‍♀️ and found this children‘s biography on the man who invented crayons! It never even occurred to me to wonder who did that or why even though they‘re something that had a fundamental impact on most of our lives. Also, fittingly, stellar art!

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TamTracy

Chasing Christmas Eve: Heartbreaker Bay | Jill Shalvis

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Mayadenoma

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer

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Mayadenoma

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer

“I try, and I made it.“

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Mayadenoma

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer is an inspiring true story of a young boy's ingenuity in bringing electricity to his village in Malawi. With themes of resilience and innovation, it encourages students to think creatively about problem-solving. This book is suitable for discussions on renewable energy, African cultures, and the power of determination.

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Mayadenoma

Who Was Albert Einstein? | Who Hq, Jess Brallier