A daily growing number of people have access to sources of scrap with precious content. Knowing the composition of this material can increase it´s value tremendously for the owner.Many types of gold scrap is available for free, so that the initial risk for start-ups is minimal. Even just collecting precious scrap like electronic waste is no waste of time, because it can be resold under today´s market conditions. It is hard to believe, that there still could be individuals or organis...

Yes! You can find Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, and other precious metals. They're all around you. Maybe you've never thought about recovering gold and other precious metals from electronic scrap. However, if you have and you're interested in making money doing it, "Recovering Gold & Other Precious Metals from Electronic Scrap" by Au Notes is exactly what you need to enter the arcane world of precious metals recovery. Jam packed with processes, links to resources and other helpful mat...

First written by the definitive expert in 1957, Watch Repair for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone who wants to know how to fix their own watch. Learn what horology is; the basics of watch and clock repairing; the mechanics of a clock; how the wheels work; the difference between an automatic watch, a stop watch, and a chronograph; and so much more. With detailed black-and-white illustrations, this timeless classic is a must-have addition to any horology lover’s collection.

FOLLOW THE SUN TO MORE EVIL FUN!Let the sun shine on your evil side - and have a wicked amount of fun on your way to becoming a solar energy master! In this guide, the popular Evil Genius format ramps up your understanding of powerful, important, and environmentally friendly solar energy - and shows you how to build real, practical solar energy projects you can use in your home, yard - even on the road!In Solar Energy Projects for the E...

Instruction in practical household technology, first published in 1914. 60 black-and-white illustrations. "In language which every boy can understand and so arranged the he may readily carry out any work form the instructions given... This book takes the beginner through a comprehensive series of practical shop work, in which the uses of tools, and the structure and handling of shop machinery are set forth; how they are utilized to perform the work, and the manner in which all dimensional ...

Easy, inexpensive, do-it-yourself solar energy projectsFeaturing step-by-step instructions and useful photos and illustrations, this hands-on guide is filled with solar energy solutions you can put to use right away. Solar Power for Your Home shows you how to set up a variety of simple, money-saving solar projects quickly and easily, such as a solar water heater, a solar pool pump, solar lighting, a solar oven--and even a solar-powered lawn mower!Learn all about ...

Given the pace of how we harness and utilize electricity, as well as the importance of developing new sources of energy, electricity is a timely subject for kids to explore. In Explore Electricity! With 25 Great Projects, kids ages 6-9 will learn the basics of electricity: currents, circuits, power, magnetism and electromagnetism, motors and generators. They'll become more attuned to how much they rely on electricity in their daily lives. They'll also understand that while electri...

Positive energy homes enable people to live healthy and comfortable lives with energy left over to share. Creating a house you love that produces surplus energy is surprisingly easy with a thorough understanding of how buildings work and careful attention to detail in construction. The Passive House standard, with its well-proven track record, forms the basis for creating positive energy homes. This book explores the Passive House ‘fabric first’ approach, as well as the science and practic...

This book is about all the information Kyle learned over his 31 years of interest in solar power. This includes all the information you need to become 100% utility independent. The possibilities of sun electricity (solar power), rain, radiant heat, geothermal, battery banks, inverters, ac-dc lighting, water storage-recycling-filtration, water heating, wire sizing, refrigeration, cooking, fuses, conservation, photovoltaic solar panel positioning/placement, grid-tie, parallel, standalone sys...

Inside every issue of the "Solar Power Basics" newsletter you'll learn valuable information that will help you understand the benefits of using solar power! You learn things like: How solar power works, its benefits and uses as an alternative from of energy Solid information that will help you decide whether or not incorporating solar power into your lifestyle is the right option. The different types of solar power, including solar cookers, generat...

How to find quickly and easily the LED light to fit your home and business.  Read this book before you buy so you are armed with the information you need to make the right choices.   Don't wait the savings and quality of light that is available will amaze you.  The sheer savings and the wide selection of light quality are revolutionary.  LED lighting is here now, take advantage of the savings and greatly improve the quality of light in your home or business. &...

This antiquarian book contains an detailed and accessible guide to the inner working of watches, being a simple guide for enthusiasts of clockwork mechanisms. Written in clear, plain language and full of simple descriptions and comprehensive explanations, this text is ideal for anyone with an interest in the inner workings of clocks, and it would make for a great addition to any personal library. Although old, the information contained within the pages of this book is timeless, and will be...