"This book will explain how light-emitting diodes (LEDs) work and what products they are used in, as well as comparing LEDs with traditional incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs."--

A biography of Thomas Edison discusses his childhood and education and describes how his invention brought lights to the city of New York and the world.

Discusses the origin and evolution of electric lighting as well as how it works and its impact on society.

"Light is changing, dramatically. Our world is getting brighter - you can see it from space. But is brighter always better? Artificial light is voracious and spreading. Vanquishing precious darkness across the planet, when we are supposed to be using less energy. The quality of light has altered as well. Technology and legislation have crushed warm incandescent lighting in favour of harsher, often glaring alternatives. Light is fundamental - it really...

Jim is sick of going to funerals. Roger has regular surgeries to keep him alive. Sandy still struggles to pay the bills twenty years after her husband died. Their town is sick, and they want justice. In a company town both sustained and poisoned by big industry, a growing group of widows, workers and family members fight for justice in a system stacked against them.

Provides information on how to install many different types of electrical devices, such as lights, outlets, and doorbells, and repair any problems they may have.