—The thrilling race to electrify the world: Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse collide—
The Non-fiction Feature
Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World
Author: Jill Jonnes
Publisher: Random House Trade
Pages: 464 | 2004
At a time when many Americans had come to view the nation’s industrialists and financiers as little better than robber barons…Westinghouse was a notable exception: an honest industrialist who sold the best product for the best price, who relished competition and valued his workers, and who deserved his hard-earned fortune.
The Memoir Spot
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer
“A cold breeze blew from the lake and kept people in good spirits. But once the scorching sun rose in the sky, the hunger revealed itself in everything.
People suddenly appeared exhausted, as if they hadn’t slept in days. The skin around their faces was shrunken and their eyes squinted against the hard light. It had probably been weeks since many had eaten a proper meal, and the government store was their last and only hope of survival.”
The Product Spot
U.S. Department of Energy’s Guide to Going Solar
A useful guide for homeowners who are interested in installing solar panels on their homes.