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Gold has always inspired great fascination among mankind as proven
by the golden treasures of ancient Egypt and the Inca Empire. This
lavishly illustrated work begins with a cultural outline of the
sacred and worldly significance of gold. It features the history of
gold crafting and demonstrates the most important techniques of
gilding. The technical details of the gilder's art are shown in
hundreds of detailed studio photographs. Gilded objects include
antique-inspired mirror frames and a multitude of modern objects.
This book introduces the practical use of costly gold materials and
opens one's eyes to the significance of gilded objects, past and
present. It welcomes artists to explore gilding as a technique and
invites everyone to appreciate the mysteries of gold.
The electric vehicle market has been gradually gaining prominence
in the world due to the rise in pollution levels caused by
traditional IC engine-based vehicles. The advantages of electric
vehicles are multi-pronged in terms of cost, energy efficiency, and
environmental impact. The running and maintenance cost are
considerably less than traditional models. The harmful exhaust
emissions are reduced, besides the greenhouse gas emissions, when
the electric vehicle is supplied from a renewable energy source.
However, apart from some Western nations, many developing and
underdeveloped countries have yet to take up this initiative. This
lack of enthusiasm has been primarily attributed to the capital
investment required for charging infrastructure and the slow
transition of energy generation from the fossil fuel to the
renewable energy format. Currently, there are very few charging
stations, and the construction of the same needs to be ramped up to
supplement the growth of electric vehicles. Grid integration issues
also crop up when the electric vehicle is used to either do supply
addition to or draw power from the grid. These problems need to be
fixed at all the levels to enhance the future of energy efficient
transportation. Electric Vehicles and the Future of Energy
Efficient Transportation explores the growth and adoption of
electric vehicles for the purpose of sustainable transportation and
presents a critical analysis in terms of the economics, technology,
and environmental perspectives of electric vehicles. The chapters
cover the benefits and limitations of electric vehicles,
techno-economic feasibility of the technologies being developed,
and the impact this has on society. Specific points of discussion
include electric vehicle architecture, wireless power transfer,
battery management, and renewable resources. This book is of
interest for individuals in the automotive sector and allied
industries, policymakers, practitioners, engineers, technicians,
researchers, academicians, and students looking for updated
information on the technology, economics, policy, and environmental
aspects of electric vehicles.
Antique phonographs enjoyed a vigorous commercial existence 100
years ago. The market they inhabited was as filled with options,
accessories, gadgets and gizmos as today's late-night television is
populated with slicers, dicers, car waxes and beauty secrets.
Collectors have acquired, examined and used these peripherals for
years, but little has been written about them. In an effort to
reveal more about the fascinating accessories, horns, storage
cabinets, advertising and ephemera which surrounded the antique
phonograph, the authors have examined nearly 20,000 pages of
primary documents, and photographed examples from over 35
collections. Over 500 color photographs illustrate nearly 700 items
from the early years of recorded sound. To finally discover this
long-lost aspect of the antique phonograph hobby is something akin
to Dorothy's first faltering steps into the Land of Oz. The world
is suddenly in Technicolor! There is suddenly more excitement, more
romance, more fun-as readers of this book will happily discover.
In 1934 Alcoa introduced a revolutionary new line of aluminum alloy
giftware and domestic items designed by American pioneer industrial
designer Lurelle Guild. Called Kensington Ware, these relatively
expensive, slick, machine-age objects were in an unmistakenly Art
Deco style with cast brass accents. They represent an important
American contribution to modern design and decorative arts. The
Kensington plant ceased production around 1970, and collectors have
recently been scooping up these compelling objects in the antique
and collectible markets. This is the first book to tell the
Kensington story and identify, value, and illustrate the aluminum
in 375 color, vintage, and black-and-white illustrations. It is a
must for anyone interested in aluminum, Art Deco, and the
machine-age in America.
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I Love Cars
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