• Sunday, January 31st, 2010
How does a Solar Powered calculator work?
Why do some have a battery and a Solar Pannel?
How much voltage can a solar strip on a calculator generate?
Thanks
depending on the type of calculator
im guessing its a small calculator if its running on solar power
well
the voltage needed to power up a calculator is maybe 1.5v or less
so that tells you how much a your strip would give you
it all depends on its size too
some calculators have it just to make better use of energy
keep you from having to buy extra batteries
ur batteries wont die as quickly
How Solar Power Works
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Davis Solar Power Kit $235.04 DAVIS SOLAR POWER KIT FOR WIRELESS VANTAGE PRO2 |
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Power Curve Solar Charger, Color Grey $44.04 Designed and engineered for rugged use in various applications, the Power Curve solar charger has a rugged, durable, waterproof casing that can attach to any outdoor gear. This device works in various light conditions, be it direct or indirect sunlight, charging its internal battery so you have power when you need it. The Power Curve comes standard with an assortment of adapters for products from cell phones and iPods, to digital cameras, game players, and GPS systems. |
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Solar Energy By Richards, Julie $44.5 Explains how solar energy is generated and used, discusses solar farms and solar power stations, and considers the use of solar energy as a renewable resource. Author: Richards, Julie Series Title: Energy Choices Publication Date: 2009/09/01 Number of Pages: 32 Binding Type: Library Grade Level: 23 Language: English Depth: 0.25 Width: 7.25 Height: 8.25 |
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The Wisdom of Elizabeth Towne: Life Power and How to Use It, Just How to Wake the Solar Plexus, Happiness and Marriage $9.48 Elizabeth Towne was the publisher of Nautilus Magazine, which was the premier New Thought publication of its day. Collected here are her most important books in this three in one omnibus edition including The Life Power and How to Use It, Just How To Wake The Solar Plexus, and Happiness and Marriage. In this book lies the wisdom of the ages; let it lead you to a happier, more fulfilling life |
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Solar and Geothermal Energy $48 Solar energy and geothermal energy have a good deal in common. They are abundant and widely, if unevenly, distributed. Describing the nature of solar and geothermal energy and the processes by which these sources of energy can be harnessed, this book details how they are used in practice to supply electricity to the power markets. |
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Nature Power 40401 Solar Home and RV Power Kit Auxiliary Battery $809.99 A complete solar kit that provides renewable energy to charge 12V batteries without the use of noisy expensive gas generators. This kit is great for emergencies or power outages and for those looking to use solar save money be environmentally friendly. Will provide power to watch movies power your laptop keep your lights ON and more It will keep essentials running in emergencies and anywhere power is needed. With Do It Yourself installation this kit is fast and easy to setup. Ideal applications: 13 LCD televisions DVD players phones lights radios computers fans electric razors water pumps and more Up to 1800 watts of power is delivered across 4 AC outlets powered by a 60 amp hour rechargeable battery. Works with any Nature Power brand solar panel up to 130 watts and includes 35 feet of cable an internal transfer switch 5 Amp AC Charger and 8 Amp Solar Charger. The entire unit is modular and solar panels or auxiliary batteries can be added to charge faster and run your appliances longer. CSA C22.2 no 107.3 and UL 1778 approved. length: 19.75. height: 16.75. width: 19 |
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The Solar Plexus or Abdominal Brain $15.98 Before "New Age" there was "New Thought," a philosophy that sought God through metaphysics and was wildly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As perhaps the movement’s most vocal proponent, William Walker Atkinson-here writing as Theron Q. Dumont-believed above all in the power of the mind, especially as it affected the body’s ability to heal. Elaborating on the idea that the corporeal mind, made up of a body’s cells and organs, is subject to mental suggestion, Dumont provides detailed lessons on how to use thought to promote the body’s natural healing abilities. Unlike many occult- or religion-based approaches, the author gives equal attention to the biological processes and functions of the body, something he believed to be crucial to proper visualization. More than just an entertaining time capsule, Mental Therapeutics is a set of principles and healing techniques that can easily coexist alongside today’s medical advances. American writer WILLIAM WALKER ATKINSON (1862-1932) was editor of the popular magazine New Thought from 1901 to 1905, and editor of the journal Advanced Thought from 1916 to 1919. He authored dozens of New Thought books under a variety of pseudonyms, including Yogi Ramacharaka, Theodore Sheldon and Theron Q. Dumont. His other works include Character Reading and The Power of Concentration. |
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OWI OWIMSK679 The Solar System Mini Solar Kit $31.92 OWI Inc. is a leading supplier of robotic aluminum bug kits building and solar kits to schools science clubs science education centers and science camps. The kits are available at hobby educational toy and museum stores nationwide. Young astronomers will take delight in OWI s newest Mini Solar Kit as they build paint and watch their very own Solar System come to life with real solar energy. Planets orbit around the solarpaneled sun that drives a motor so the planets actually move. This excellent educational solar kit provides a handson lesson about how solar power drives a motor. The kit comes with six colors of opaque acrylic paint and a brush which makes for the perfect exercise in science and creativity. Detailed instructions manual included. Solar Panel Output: 75mA. Size: 250 diameter x 92 H. Solar Cell Life: 2 years in normal use. Motor: 12 000rpm/1.2V DC. Power Consumption: 30mA. Piece count: 71. |
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Solar Power Your Home For Dummies® $12.89 The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North America now in an updated edition Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you! This new edition gives you hands-on tips and techniques for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power and helping the planet at the same time. Plus, you’ll get all the latest information on changes to federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and tax incentives that seek to make solar-power adoption more feasible. Expanded coverage of the technology that underpins full-scale solar-power systems for the home New small- and mid-sized solar products, projects, and applications Rik DeGunther is a design engineer who started his own energy consulting firm Featuring ten of the easiest and cheapest DIY solar projects, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the fun and easy way to meet your energy needs with this clean power source! |
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3-LED Solar Power Self-Recharge Flashlight Keychain (White) $2.9 - Solar powered, self rechargingflashlight- Features 3 bright white LED emitters- Perfect gadget for every keychain- Large integrated solar power panel- Built-in rechargeable RCR2032 battery- Fully recharges with about 25 hours of sunlight- Works for 8 to 10 hours per each full recharge- Solar powered, self rechargingflashlight- Features 3 bright white LED emitters- Perfect gadget for every keychain- Large integrated solar power panel- Built-in rechargeable RCR2032 battery- Fully recharges with about 25 hours of sunlight- Works for 8 to 10 hours per each full rechargeSpecificationsDimensions: 2.64 in x 1.57 in x 0.59 inWeight: 1.09 oz |
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The Kids’ Solar Energy Book Even Grown-Ups Can Understand $13.98 Using appealing cartoons with a cast of lively and curious kids, experts Malcolm Wells and Tilly Spetgang demonstrate how solar power works in a wonderfully clear and understandable way. The fun lesson unfolds in a classroom where students explore solar energy and today’s technology: active systems, passive solar, and the conversion of sunlight into electricity. In addition to learning why the sun is superior to nonrenewable fuels, young environmentalists will discover the many cool things you can do with this clean and natural energy. And it’s all spiced with irreverent humor that makes the complex subject not only easy to grasp, but delightful. Plus, for their adult friends and relatives, it is a simple and clear lesson on the need for solar power in this environmentally challenged world we live in. |
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3.0V 1W Flexibility Amorphous Silicon Solar Power Module Panel $34.49 “The solar panel works silently and automatically. Flexible solar panel, featuring its high portability foldability, is quite suitable for individual and outdoor activities using. This solar panel is anti-acid, anti-alkali, high low temperature resistant, waterproof, moisture-proof, lightweight. Take it.” |
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How Wireless Works $3.98 How Wireless Works continues in the How It Works series tradition by explaining every aspect of wireless communications, from the remote control on your coffee table to the most sophisticated wireless Internet networks. As wireless technology proliferates, readers will need to understand how wireless technologies work in order to make educated buying and business decisions related to wireless technologies. This book will provide readers with a basic technical background on wireless technologies, including infrared, radio-frequency, power line, and PNA (wireless home networking.) The book will also explain the strengths and weaknesses of each technology, so the reader will understand which technology is best suited to a particular application. Where appropriate, well explain the differences between competing industry standards, so readers can make an informed buying decision. |
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Apple Flower Decor Solar Power Flip Flap Toy with Green Pot $12.99 Description:Funny Flip Flap Flower is a solar powered ornament that resembles a plant.Solar Toy give a fun yet relaxing atmosphere for any place and for everyone!The small solar panel powers two leaves that bounce up and down continuously, and the flower sways left to right.Batteries are not required as it works by solar power.Solar Flower requires no water.Nice for decoration in your car, house or your office.The Solar Power Flower is also a great gift choice for your friends or family!There is a switch on the bottom to activate.Material: PlasticDimension: ~10.5(L) x 6(W) x 10.8(H)cmWeight: 140gPackage Contains:1 x Solar Flip Flap |
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How The Universe Works DVD $19.95 A fascinating How The Universe Works DVD, will give you a front-row seat to the inner workings of our world. See how stars were engineered, how deadly black holes can be and get the scoop on the Big Bang Theory. Also in a Universe DVD, watch as scientists discuss all that is alien, extreme plants and finally the immense explosions, also known as supernovas. An outer Space DVD is a must-have for anyone interested in the science of the Universe and all that it encompasses. A How The Universe Works DVD, begins by engineering the Universe and shows you how the cosmos is designed, built, and actually works. From the beginning of time, Stars, Galaxies, Planets, Solar Systems, and more have been working individually and together to produce all that is and all that we see. See, in the Universe DVD, as never before the inner workings of our world, and explore black holes, supernovae, neutron stars, dark energy, and all the titanic forces that make us who we are. With a dynamic cast of experts and a new generation of CGI, Engineering the Universe looks under the celestial hood to reveal the inner workings of outer space: the story of how it’s made and how it runs. An outer Space DVD is your ultimate Cosmos Operator’s Manual.Buy the How The Universe Works DVD and join experts as they reveal the creation, expansion and operation of outer space. Extreme Stars This program tells the story of how stars were engineered by the Universe and how Stars then went on to engineer everything else in that very universe. We’ll learn how nuclear fusion in the core of these stars keeps them burning for billions of years and is what powers our nearest star ‘the sun’. They transformed the Universe by spawning further generations of stars, then planets and eventually the building blocks of life itself. We will follow the life-cycle of stars from ‘red giants’ like our own sun that die leaving beautiful ‘planetary nebula’, to massive ‘red supergiants’ which die young in violent events called supernovae, creating elements from the gold in our wedding rings to the iron in our blood. Black Holes Black Holes are the most powerful and deadly destroyers in the Universe and the most mysterious phenomena in the heavens, incredible chilling consequences of the forces that hold the Cosmos together. For years they were only speculation, now modern astronomy is proving them frighteningly real and showing that these monsters may well be pulling the cosmic strings, controlling the shape of everything we see. We will learn how they are born from the deaths of massive stars, what it might be like to travel in to a black hole and that soon we might be able to get an actual glimpse of the super massive black hole at the heart of our milky way. Big Bang This program tells the greatest story ever told, the origin of space and the origin of time. We witness the Big Bang, the moment of creation and the birth of everything that we see around us. Thirteen point seven billion years ago there was no |
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Thin Mini Pocket Credit Card Solar Power Calculator $6.39 “Do you think this is a credit card at your first sight? Actually this is a solar power calculator. You feel surprised right? This solar power calculator uses solar power which is energy saving and environmental protection. This handy pocket credit card calculator works great without batteries.This is an environmental Pocket Calculator; The Best Calculator is made of high quality material, durable enough for long time using. At the same time, the Pocket Calculator has basic calculating function and can be used for daily calculation at home, in office and so on. The Solar Power Calculator does not need batteries, which will save energies. This Solar Power Calculator is portable for daily using. So what are you still waiting for?” |
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Secrets of Solar Biology or How to Succeed $19.48 Knowledge is power, and enables men to be master. Ignorance compels men to be slaves. This book is intended for intelligent thinking people; to give them new ideas on the problems of life and the occult forces of nature. As a man thinks so he becomes. |
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How Evil Works $6.99 David Kupelian, veteran journalist and bestselling author of The Marketing of Evil, probes the millennia-old questions of evil—what it is, how it works, and why it so routinely and effortlessly ruins our lives—once again demonstrating his uncanny knack for demystifying complex, elusive, and intimidating subjects with fresh insights into the hidden mechanisms of seduction, corruption, religion, and power politics. Analyzing today’s most electrifying news stories and hot-button topics, Kupelian explores such profoundly troubling questions as Why are big lies more believable than little ones? How does terrorism really work? Why do so many celebrities who “have it all” end up self-destructing? Why are boys doing worse in school today than girls? Why do we treat the problems of anger and depression with drugs? . . . and much more. Fortunately, once we really understand “how evil works”—both in our own lives and in the world at large—evil loses much of its power and the way out becomes more clear. |
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Advances in Solar Power $50 The book is an attempt to give you the thorough picture about the Advances in Solar Power |
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Nature Power 40050 Solar PowerPak with Lights $134.99 A complete solar kit for providing portable power for small power needs. The included 2.6Ah battery pack features an easy to carry handle and enough power to run the two bright white lights for 15 hours together or one light for 30 hours. The battery pack is equipped with a 5 volt USB port for use with small electronics such as cell phones or GPS units. The 7.5 watt amorphous solar panel works on sunny or overcast days to recharge the battery pack and can also be used as a trickle charger for any rechargeable 12 volt battery like the one in your car. This system is great in power outages emergencies or on camping trips. The whole kit is completely portable and the lights attach with a 20 foot cord so you can hang them for more convenience. A female DC plug is also included so if the adaptor you need isn t included you can use your car charger. A tilting stand and mounting screws are included. This is a safe environmentally friendly way to provide power just about anywhere. length: 21.25. height: 6.25. width: 11.25 |
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Got Sun? Go Solar: Get Free Renewable Energy to Power Your Grid-Tied Home $5.48 Are you connected to the grid, but want to reduce or even eliminate your electric bills with free energy from the sun and wind? From the sun-soaked Southwest to windy North Dakota to the hurricane-prone Southeast, homeowners are discovering renewable energy. Now with rebates and incentives from most states, installing a solar/wind system is an economically-attractive and environmentally-responsible option. Do it for your checkbook, or for independence from blackouts. Or do it just because you want to help the environment. You’ll be glad you did. * Why invest in renewable energy for your home? * Is it legal and safe? * How solar electricity works * Batteries or not? * Sizing your system * Got Wind? * What does it cost? * Any financial help out there? * Permits & Paperwork * The Nuts & Bolts: what to look for, what to avoid * Who does the installation? * Appendix: manufacturers, web resources, state energy offices, sizing worksheets, etc |
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How the World Really Works $13.98 A crash course in the conspiracy field. Digests of twelve works like A Century of War, Tragedy and Hope, The Creature from Jekyll Island, and Dope Inc. yield an across-the-spectrum, composite profile of the suspect. Each covers a different aspect of the hydra-headed conspiracy that manipulates mankind in many different, even contradictory guises: it’s the Anglo-American global power elite, hiding in plain view. Knowledge is power. Unmasking the tricks of the "wizard behind the curtain" offers us the way to neutralize its power, and get our destiny back on the right track. |
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Nuclear Power: How a Nuclear Power Plant Really Works! $15.98 "At the Nukie Nuclear Power Plant, inside the nuclear reactor that sat beneath the big dome, a whole lot of fissioning was going on.Where did it come from? Where did it go?"A chubby lab rat and a pretty blue bird think they know and explain how a nuclear power plant really works They speculate, exaggerate and blame everything they don’t understand on their arch-enemy: a cat named Penelope. "Anything that goes wrong for a bird or rat, or raises questions or eyebrows, I blame on a cat," declares the rat.An entertaining look at how nuclear power plants work.Written by Amelia Frahm, author of the award winning "Tickles Tabitha’s Cancer-tankerous Mommy." Frahm is better known for advocating cancer awareness than nuclear power. However, in 1982, after college her career began at a nuclear power plant. One of her duties was implementing a school program about nuclear power. Frahm spent last summer test-marketing her book and a school presentation about nuclear power to elementary students. She never imagined a nuclear emergency in Japan would once again make nuclear power plants front page news. When asked about it, she said, "whether it is cancer, nuclear power, or a cat named, Penelope, fear is fueled not by nuclear power, but a lack of knowledge and misinformation." |
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Elenco OWIMSK679 The Solar System $31.92 Elenco was founded more than 30 years ago by 2 engineers. The core of Elenco is still our strong engineering and design skills. Our test equipment has been proven to be reliable as well as affordable. Our niche in the electronics industry has expanded to include markets from Universities and High Schools to retail toy and hobby stores. Young astronomers will delight in OWI s newest Mini Solar Kit as they build’ paint and watch their very own Solar System come to life with real solar energy. Planets orbit around the solarpaneled sun that drives a motor so the planets actually move. This excellent educational solar kit provides a handson lesson about how solar power drives a motor. The kit comes with 6 colors of opaque acrylic paint’ plus brushwhich makes for the perfect exercise in science and creativity. |
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2600mAh Solar Power Charger for Cell Phone MP3 Mp4 $17.69 “Important messages or phone calls are accidently missed when the phone is power off. To prevent such annoying things from happening, the best way is to have a handy power charger that will charge your phone immediately. Then, how to get such a mighty power charger? Here, we strongly recommend you this 2600mAh Solar Power Charger for Cell Phone MP3 Mp4. Compatible for certain types of NOKIA, SAMSUNG, MOTOROLA, Sony Ericsson and SIEMENS, this solar power charger with built-in 2600mAh high capacity rechargeable lithium battery is capable of charging automatically under sunlight. Being guaranteed to adopt advanced technology, the solar power battery charger for Cell Phone and MP3 MP4 also has overload and short circuit protection. Thus, there are no worries about its safety and performance. Order one, you are not only hardly miss the phone calls but also be able to enjoy continuous music.Buy this solar mobile charger now!” |
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Just How To Wake The Solar Plexus $5.59 DO you desire above all things to live a serene, useful, successful life? Do you want to get out of the petty limitations of conventionality? Out of pain and sin and sickness? Away from the small hurts of everyday living? Do you really want to get away from them? Are you going to work out the salvation that is in you? Or would you rather sit still and grumble at the universe in general and everybody in particular? Do you desire health and prosperity, happiness and a wider usefulness enough to work every day and all day for them, as a man works who desires to be a great musician, or artist, or scholar? Or do you just weakly wish that somebody would carry you bodily "on flower beds of ease" to a heaven of happiness and prosperity? Are you RESOLVED to have health, happiness and material prosperity, and to be more widely useful, no matter what it costs nor how long it takes? Then you will have them. You will, without the shadow of a doubt, get there. You could not fail if you tried. And I AM with you all the way and at the same time I AM already there, and I will tell you something that was an immense help to me in getting there. It was the sun. Shelton says the sun is God. I should not be surprised if he is right. But I am not sure he is. However, the sun helped me to a realization of my Self, my all-wise, all-loving, all-powerful, serenely happy Self. Your self is just as grand as my self, and you are dead certain to find your self, when once you set about it. The reason you have not already found it is that you have put in most of your time in watching the self of other people. You have been impolite to your Self. You have consulted every Tom, Dick and Harry before your Self. And you have called your Self all sorts of names. No wonder he has crawled into his shell and pulled the hole in after him! No wonder you think he doesn't know much! But he does, and he will do anything for you if you just be even half way civil to him! Be polite and respectful to your Self. Tell him he is a pretty good fellow after all – the best friend you have. Ask his advice, and use it. And let him do things for you. All he wants is RECOGNITION, and he will do anything you want done, and do it better than anybody else can do it for you. The sun helped me to make a close acquaintance with my Self. He will also help you. Did you ever think how much alike are Son and Sun? Jesus was the Son of God. I studied the life of that Son for years, trying to be like Him. My success was indifferent. But one day it suddenly flashed across my mind that I AM THE SUN of God! That was to me a glorious idea that took possession of me and literally transformed me by the renewing of my mind. |
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OWI OWIMSK610 6 In 1 Educational Solar Kit Mini Solar Kit $29.25 Mini Solar building kits teach children the benefits of solar energy while they create a toy that is both fun to play with and requires no batteries. Newest member of this popular line is the 6 in 1 Educational Solar Kit an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Children use the 21 snap together parts no tools required to build six different working models including an airboat windmill puppy and two different planes. |
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Solar Power for Mobiles, PDAs, Digital Cameras and MP3/MP4 Players (D002,1200mAh) $8.99 Cell type: Li-ionDimension(mm): 95 42 10FeaturesThis plug-and-play solar power can be used to charge mobile phones, PDAs, digital cameras and MP3/MP4 players. It even includes charging cables for major cell phone brands.Solar Panel, Compact and fashion designPolysilicon Solar CellsBuilt-in 1200mAH Li-ion rechargeable batteryCan be charged for: mobile phones, PDAs, digital cameras and MP3/MP4 players (Common adaptors are included for connection to phones and other handheld devices)Works with 3 charging sources: solar power, USB power and AC outletCharging status LED indicatorsAC/DC adapter and cables included Rated solar power: 0.5W DC output: 5.5V, 300ï½500mAGift box packagingCE amp;Rosh Certification |
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Solar Bullet Train Mini Solar Kit $6.39 Highlights:All Aboard the fastest train under the sun! This kit entices students and train enthusiasts alike to learn about the environmental benefits of renewable energy. Two interlocking cars attach to the engine, allowing young builders to focus on self-motivation, perseverance and manipulation. The Solar Bullet Train is an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Its 18 parts snap together and are secured with only four screws. Train enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy building this amazingly fast eco-friendly train and watch it travel without rails.Specification:Weight Approx:51.6gSize Approx:16.4 x 14.5 x 1.2 cmPackage Contents:1 Sticker1 Principal Part Fittings1 Solar Panel1 Combination of Merchanical |
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Wagan 12V Solar Power Battery Charger $29.95 Made of high-efficiency monocrystalline solar cells embedded in transparent vinyl acetate behind tempered glass. Keeps your car battery charged at top performance Plugs into cigarette lighter socket Set on dashboard to charge Weather/rust/shock/UV resistant frame Works under the cloudiest conditions Ensures quick starts for your vehicle Zero maintenance |
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Spark: How Creativity Works $20.48 How did Richard Ford’s cat influence his work as a novelist? HOW is Chuck Close’s portraiture driven by his inability to remember faces? What pivotal moment helped Rosanne Cash understand the healing power of the stage? Creativity is an elusive subject. We enjoy its fruits–movies, novels, paintings, songs–but rarely are we privy to what happens in the creative process. In "Spark," Julie Burstein traces the roots of some of the twenty-first century’s most influential and creative thinkers, including Joyce Carol Oates, Yo-Yo Ma, David Milch, Isabel Allende, and Joshua Redman. Burstein pulls back the curtain to reveal the sources of these artists’ inspiration and the processes that bring their work into being. "These artists may not change lead into gold," Burstein writes, "but they lift materials from their familiar contexts, combining, reshaping, transforming them into works of art that change the way we see the world." "Spark" is an invaluable resource for the aspiring writer and artist, but the need for creativity extends well beyond the world of paintbrushes and typewriters. Creativity is integral to business, parenting, education, science, and, perhaps most poignantly, our personal relationships. Rarely do books on creativity illuminate "and" inspire; this marvelous volume will help you find a spark of your own. |
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Elenco SK40 Solar Deluxe Educational Kit $23.34 By solar power harness the power of the sun with environmentalfriendly D.I.Y. kit Children can do a series of doityourself experiments to acquire the basic knowledge of solar energy. Children can learn how to make an electrical circuit make a solar circuit how to increase voltage and current and how to use solar power to produce energy for a radio calculator battery charger a cassette player and more |
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SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY AND THE COLLECTION $17.98 This book is about solar thermal energy and how it can be used to for power as an alternative energy source. Readers will learn about heat, cooling, and ventilation uses of solar thermal energy, as well as ways to process the solar heat. The book also discusses mid and high-temperature collectors, and also ways to store the solar thermal energy. Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. |
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SunForce 81095 Solar Shed Light $47.14 Add Light to any Outdoor Space Including Sheds Gazebos Garages Barns and Greenhouses. No Wiring Required. Includes Solar Panel/Rechargeable Batteries/Light. Maintenance Free. Solar Powered Sun Provides all Power Needs. Compact and Easy to Install. Mounting Kit Includes Screws Adhesive Tape. WaterProof Design Mounts Anywhere. Works in Cloudy Conditions. New Ultra Bright LED Technology. Rechargeable Batteries Included. Swivel Mounting Solar Panel. 12 Feet of Wire Included |
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Elenco EDU37551 Solar Bottle Motor Boat $29.63 A simple kit designed for future engineers and environmentalists. Assemble a powerful solar bottle boat with used plastic bottles. See how the solar panel generates power. Ages 6 up. Designed for future engineers and environmentalists. Solar Powered. Demonstrates alternative energy principles. |
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Solar Power in Building Design $99.95 Design, Implement, and Audit the Most Energy-Efficient,Cost-Effective Solar Power Systems for Any Type of Building!. Solar Power in Building Design is a complete guide to designing, implementing, and auditing energy-efficient, cost-effective solar power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. From basic theory through project planning, cost estimating, and manufacturing methods, this vital resource offers you everything needed for solar power design success. Filled with case studies and illustrations, this state-of-the-art design tool covers new solar technologies…design implementation techniques…energy conservation…the economics of solar power systems…passive solar heating power…and more. Solar Power in Building Design features: Step-by-step instructions for designing, implementing, and auditing solar power systems; Expert guidance on using solar power in any type of building-from basic theory through project planning, cost estimating, and manufacturing; Complete details on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), plus rebate procedures and forms. Inside This Cutting-Edge Solar Power Toolkit • Solar power physics and technology • Practical guide to solar power design • Solar power design implementation • Energy conservation • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) • Sustainable energy rebate • Economics of solar power systems • Passive solar heating power |
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Xpal Power Energizer SP1000 (solar) $46.88 Xpal Power Energizer SP1000 (solar)Energizer Solar Portable Charger for Cell Phones and more |
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What Science Is and How It Works $20.95 How does a scientist go about solving problems? How do scientific discoveries happen? Why are cold fusion and parapsychology different from mainstream science? What is a scientific worldview? In this lively and wide-ranging book, Gregory Derry talks about these and other questions as he introduces the reader to the process of scientific thinking. From the discovery of X rays and semiconductors to the argument for continental drift to the invention of the smallpox vaccine, scientific work has proceeded through honest observation, critical reasoning, and sometimes just plain luck. Derry starts out with historical examples, leading readers through the events, experiments, blind alleys, and thoughts of scientists in the midst of discovery and invention. Readers at all levels will come away with an enriched appreciation of how science operates and how it connects with our daily lives. An especially valuable feature of this book is the actual demonstration of scientific reasoning. Derry shows how scientists use a small number of powerful yet simple methods–symmetry, scaling, linearity, and feedback, for example–to construct realistic models that describe a number of diverse real-life problems, such as drug uptake in the body, the inner workings of atoms, and the laws of heredity. Science involves a particular way of thinking about the world, and Derry shows the reader that a scientific viewpoint can benefit most personal philosophies and fields of study. With an eye to both the power and limits of science, he explores the relationships between science and topics such as religion, ethics, and philosophy. By tackling the subject of science from all angles, including the nuts and bolts of the trade as well as its place in the overall scheme of life, the book provides a perfect place to start thinking like a scientist. |
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Solar Module Packaging $79.17 While global demand for photovoltaic (PV) modules has increased approximately 45 percent per year over the past decade, PV modules must be durable and inexpensive to compete with traditional energy resources. Often overlooked as a means to improve solar technology, polymer packaging is not only the key to protecting fragile solar cells from environmental factors, but is also the critical path for increasing the power performance of a PV module. Solar Module Packaging: Polymeric Requirements and Selection explores current and future opportunities in PV polymeric packaging, emphasizing how it can simultaneously reduce cost, increase weatherability, and improve a PV module's power. The book offers an insider's perspective on the manufacturing processes and needs of the solar industry and reveals opportunities for future material development and processing. A broad survey of the polymeric packaging of solar cells, the text covers various classifications of polymers, their material properties, and optimal processing conditions.Taking a practical approach to material selection, it emphasizes industrial requirements for material development, such as cost reduction, increased material durability, improved module performance, and ease of processing. Addressing cost and profitability, the author examines the economics behind polymeric packaging and how it influences the selection process used by solar companies. Suitable for nonspecialists in polymer science, the book provides a basic understanding of polymeric concepts, fundamental properties, and processing techniques commonly used in solar module packaging. It presents guidelines for using polymers in commercial PV modules as well as the tests required to establish confidence in the selection process. |
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Exec Duo Solar Charger $56.94 Harness the power of the sun with the Exec-Duo Solar eCharger to charge your iPhone and iPod Touch 3Gs while on the go. This leather case features 2 solar panels which fold compact into a leather travel holster. Dual solar panels increase efficiency. Recharging options for the iPhone and iPod touch are through the sun, internal Li-ion Battery (also rechargeable through the sun), or via a USB port. Can charge as a pass-through directly to the device or the internal Li-polymer battery. Charges via USB either from computer or USB charger. This portable charging system provides 2 extra hours of talk time when fully charged. Two 900 ampere hour lithium ion battery packs (total 1800 ampere hour) fully charge your device in less than 4 hours. It features a dual solar panel and lithium polymer battery plus a power display with Battery Status LEDs. To test the battery charge, press the power display button. Blue LEDs will light up according to charge from 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent and 100 percent. When a solar charging source is available, the red micro LED indicator will light up to show the unit is charging. Solar charging intensity can be shown by the blue LEDs depending on how strong the solar panels are receiving from the sun; ranges from 25 percent to 100 percent. 2000 milliampere battery extends your total use time to 7 hours. You can even continue to take pictures with your iPhone even with the case closed. |
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Solar Bullet Train Educational DIY Solar Kit Toy $7 Solar Bullet Train Educational DIY Solar Kit ToyThis kit entices students and train enthusiasts alike to learn about the environmental benefits of renewable energy. Two interlocking cars attach to the engine, allowing young builders to focus on self-motivation, perseverance and manipulation. The solar bullet train is an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Its 18 parts snap together and are secured with only four screws. Train enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy building this amazingly fast eco-friendly train and watch it travel without rails.No Battery Require Power by Solar energy Use of children above 3 years olds This kit entices students and train enthusiasts alike to learn about the environmental benefits of renewable energy.Two interlocking cars attach to the engine, allowing young builders to focus on self-motivation, perseverance and manipulation.The solar bullet train is an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor.Its 18 parts snap together and are secured with only four screws.Train enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy building this amazingly fast eco-friendly train and watch it travel without rails.Size: 210*155*45 mm |
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How Fiction Works $13.48 In the tradition of E. M. Forster’s "Aspects of the Novel" and Milan Kundera’s "The Art of the Novel," "How Fiction Works" is a scintillating study of the magic of fiction–an analysis of its main elements and a celebration of its lasting power. Here one of the most prominent and stylish critics of our time looks into the machinery of storytelling to ask some fundamental questions: What do we mean when we say we "know" a fictional character? What constitutes a telling detail? When is a metaphor successful? Is Realism realistic? Why do some literary conventions become dated while others stay fresh? James Wood ranges widely, from Homer to "Make Way for Ducklings," from the Bible to John le Carre, and his book is both a study of the techniques of fiction-making and an alternative history of the novel. Playful and profound, "How Fiction Works" will be enlightening to writers, readers, and anyone else interested in what happens on the page. |
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Stand-alone Solar Electric Systems $59.95 One of the best ways to get power to remote, off-grid locations, whether in developed or developing countries, is through the use of solar electric systems. This practical guide describes how to plan, design and install solar electric systems in a manner that is hands-on, graphic and technically complete. Highly illustrated chapters cover:-solar energy basics-components of solar electric systems (modules, batteries, regulators, inverters and appliances) -installation practice-details on planning and servicing systems-water pumping-refrigeration-village electrificationThis is the must-have guide for electric technicians and designers, development workers, and anyone who wants to install their own off-grid system. |
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Solar Power Kitty Toy (Red) $5 The solar power Kitty is a cute and lovely Kitty which moves by the sight of light. |
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Solar Power Kit $189.94 Solar Power Kit Solar Power Kitf/ Wireless Vantage Pro2™For use with a wireless Vantage Pro2 or original Vantage Pro console to make a stand-alone outdoor system. Powers the wireless console/receiver or Weather Envoy. (Outdoor sensors are powered by the solar panel that is included with the station).Compatible with both original Vantage Pro and Vantage Pro2. Includes solar panel, regulator circuit, rechargeable battery, and 20′ (6 m) cable. |
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Eitech 10072C72 Solar Powered Airplane and Helicopter Construction Set $66.14 Designed to teach children the basics of solar power the C72 Eitech Solar Power and Helicopter Solar Powered Metal Building Kit works without generators or batteries. Instead it uses a powerful solar panel to encourage environment friendly play. Once built simply place Solar panel directly under sunlight and watch in amazement as it automatically powers up Each kit builds up to three solar powered models. Illustrations and tools are included for easy assembly. |
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The Solar Food Dryer: How to Make and Use Your Own High-Performance, Sun-Powered Food Dehydrator $14.98 "The Solar Food Dryer" describes how to use solar energy to dry your food instead of costly electricity. With your own solar-powered food dryer, you can quickly and efficiently dry all your extra garden veggies, fruits, and herbs to preserve their goodness all year long-with free sunshine Applicable to a wide geography-wherever gardens grow-this well-illustrated book includes: Complete step-by-step plans for building a high-performance, low-cost solar food dryer from readily available materials Solar energy design concepts Food drying tips and recipes Resources, references, solar charts, and more Eben Fodor is an organic gardener with a background in solar energy and engineering. He works as a community planning consultant in Eugene, Oregon. |
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Solar Power Energy 3-mode Bicycle Tail Light $5.71 Solar Power Energy 3-mode Bicycle Tail Light |
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M20201 Basic Solar Power Light – Set of 6 $39 Basic Solar Power Light – Set of 6 |
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Universal Solar Power Pack (2700 Mah) $22.99 UNIVERSAL SOLAR POWER PACK (2700 MAH) |
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Universal Solar Power Pack (1350 Mah) $14.99 UNIVERSAL SOLAR POWER PACK (1350 MAH) |
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for Your Home $13.55 The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for Your Home |
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OWI OWIMSK610 OWI 6In1 Educational Solar Kit $29.25 Mini Solar building kits teach the benefits of solar energy while they create a toy that is both fun to play with and requires no batteries. The newest member of this popular line is the 6In1 Educational Solar Kit an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Use the 21 snap together parts no tools required to build six different working models including an airboat windmill puppy and two different planes. |
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Elenco EDU37550 Solar Can Motor Robot $29.63 Assemble a powerful solar can motor robot. See how the solar panel generates power Includes solar panel electric motor body plate robot arms body rims wheels motor case gears wires and instruction manual. Ages 6 up. Designed for future engineers and environmentalists. Solar Powered. Demonstrates alternative energy principles. |
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USAutomatic 520015 Sentry Solar Panel Kit 5 watt panel Works With Sentry Gate Openers $154.29 The Sentry solar panel kit may be used to charge the battery in the Sentry gate opener. A 30 federal tax credit is available that applies to the total gate opener system cost when solar charged. Solar charging eliminates the need for AC power at the gate saving money and installation time. The energy efficient design of the sentry gate opener allows up to 8 weeks of operation without any sun and additional solar panels are not needed. The solar panel kit includes a 5 watt solar panel 15 of cable equipped with plug n go connector (no wiring) mounting bracket and hardware. If solar panel must to be installed more than 15 from the battery use Sentry charge cable extension kit PN 630050. |
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Engineering the City: How Infrastructure Works $7.48 How does a city obtain water, gas, and electricity? Where do these services come from? How are they transported? The answer is infrastructure, or the inner, and sometimes invisible, workings of the city. Roads, railroads, bridges, telephone wires, and power lines are visible elements of the infrastructure; sewers, plumbing pipes, wires, tunnels, cables, and sometimes rails are usually buried underground or hidden behind walls. "Engineering the City" tells the fascinating story of infrastructure as it developed through history along with the growth of cities. Experiments, games, and construction diagrams show how these structures are built, how they work, and how they affect the environment of the city and the land outside it. |
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How Did We Find Out About Solar Power? $5.95 This book is in Good Used condition |
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Solar Sails $13.32 Solar sail propulsion will make space exploration more affordable and offer access to destinations within (and beyond) the solar system. This book describes solar sails and how they work. It discusses the plans for solar sails and also describes how advanced technology, such as nanotechnology, might enhance solar-sail performance. |
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Homeopathy: How It Really Works $5.98 The popularity of homeopathy has been increasing dramatically both in America and worldwide. Annual world sales of homeopathic remedies are approaching two billion dollars. In this thorough examination of homeopathy, physicist Jay W. Shelton analyzes the history, the remedies, the logical inconsistencies, and the effectiveness of this popular alternative medicine. Invented by German physician Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), homeopathy is based on two key principles: (1) the law of similars–symptoms induced in healthy volunteers after ingestion of a substance are the same symptoms in sick people that this substance will cure; and (2) the concept of "potentization"–the most diluted remedies have the greatest curative power. Shelton clearly shows that although these principles may have had the ring of science in the early 19th century, they are not well supported by today’s science. And yet, most patients who visit homeopaths are better afterwards. Homeopaths assume the remedies are the cause. Shelton finds explanations based on known science to be better supported by the evidence. Unassisted natural healing, changes in lifestyle urged by the homeopath, the placebo effect, and cessation of harmful treatments are more probable causes of improved health. This being the case, he pursues the question why so many people continue to believe that the remedies themselves are responsible. Among the contributing factors Shelton notes: the plausible-sounding explanations of homeopathic theory, a fundamental misunderstanding among homeopaths of science and its methods, and, ultimately, the poor quality of education in critical thinking and science. This reasoned, balanced, and in-depth assessment willinterest both homeopaths and conventional medical practitioners, as well as consumers curious about a well-known and much-publicized alternative medicine. |
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Solar Powered 1.5′ LCD Ultra-Thin Pocket Card Calculator (Red) $3 This solar power calculator uses solar power which is energy saving and environmental protection This handy pocket credit card calculator works great without batteries The red calculator is designed as a credit card, which is small, thin and beautiful This solar power calculator slips easily in a purse, pocket or backpack This practical solar power calculator is ideal for travelers, accountants, students and bankers Color: Red Material: ABS |
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NOVA: Solar Energy – Saved by the Sun $13.05 As global-warming concerns and ominous climate changes prompt the fossil fuel-dependent masses to begin seeking out alternative energy sources, the prospect of solar energy has once again become a topic of discussion — and not just among environmental activists. Though previously dismissed by many, could solar energy be at least a partial solution to our growing energy concerns? In this documentary, filmmakers explore how new designs, materials, and technology has made harnessing the power of the sun cheaper and more efficient than ever before. As cutting-edge research developments are explored, both proponents and enthusiasts voice their opinions on the subject as the viewer is introduced to scientists and businesspeople attempting to use solar power for everything from lighting and heating to running power plants. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi |
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Solar Energy – Saved by the Sun (Nova) $16.96 As global-warming concerns and ominous climate changes prompt the fossil fuel-dependent masses to begin seeking out alternative energy sources, the prospect of solar energy has once again become a topic of discussion — and not just among environmental activists. Though previously dismissed by many, could solar energy be at least a partial solution to our growing energy concerns? In this documentary, filmmakers explore how new designs, materials, and technology has made harnessing the power of the sun cheaper and more efficient than ever before. As cutting-edge research developments are explored, both proponents and enthusiasts voice their opinions on the subject as the viewer is introduced to scientists and businesspeople attempting to use solar power for everything from lighting and heating to running power plants. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi |
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NOVA: Solar Energy – Saved by the Sun - $14.99 As global-warming concerns and ominous climate changes prompt the fossil fuel-dependent masses to begin seeking out alternative energy sources, the prospect of solar energy has once again become a topic of discussion — and not just among environmental activists. Though previously dismissed by many, could solar energy be at least a partial solution to our growing energy concerns? In this documentary, filmmakers explore how new designs, materials, and technology has made harnessing the power of the sun cheaper and more efficient than ever before. As cutting-edge research developments are explored, both proponents and enthusiasts voice their opinions on the subject as the viewer is introduced to scientists and businesspeople attempting to use solar power for everything from lighting and heating to running power plants. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi |
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Solar e Power $61.99 Solar e Power This unit recharges mobile electronics via sun. It also contains a built-in Li-ion battery which fully recharges in 5-8 hours via sun. |
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Concentrated Solar Power $44.98 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Concentrated solar power (CSP) systems use lenses or mirrors to focus a large area of sunlight onto a small area. Electrical power is produced when the concentrated light is directed onto photovoltaic surfaces or used to heat a transfer fluid for a conventional power plant. |
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Solar Power Pack $41.94 Plug into the sun for hours of more power for digital devices.The MANHATTAN Solar Power Pack can give popular mobile devices a much-needed boost to stay connected, enjoy music and more almost anywhere without interruption. Connect to a USB port to quickly and fully charge the lithium-ion polymer battery or collect sunlight through the built-in solar panel for emergency power. Its assortment of power cables and convertible DC tips directly connect and energize many MP3 players, digital cameras, PDAs, smart phones, mobile phones, portable video games and more for up to 45 hours*. Bright, legible LED indicators conveniently display charge functions and available power levels. Small and lightweight but fully capable, the MANHATTAN Solar Power Pack easily fits into pockets, notebook computer cases, backpacks or an airplane carry-on to help keep a fresh supply of power ready for emergency or daily use when on the go. |
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Solar Powered Vibrasonic Mole Chaser $19.98 Works On Cloudy Days–Full Solar Charge Yields Up To 4 Days Of Power, Environmentally Friendly–Safe Around Kids & Pets, Provides Up To 13,500 Square Feet (1/3 Acre) Of Coverage. Solar powered and maintenance-free, this ingenious device repels moles, gophers, voles, shrews and other destructive burrowing rodents. Its motor drive generates powerful vibrations that are irritating to rodents but harmless to humans and pets. You’ll know it’s working because your yard will be rodent-free! Features watertight ABS plastic housing with a unique “mow-over” design. Includes aluminum spike. Approx. 11.5″x 2.5″. Tweet |
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Wagan Solar Power Controller $62.13 The Wagan Solar Power Controller (2510) provides a precision charge control system to ensure the battery is properly and fully charged, resulting in enhanced battery performance with less battery maintenance. An equalize function is also included to periodically condition liquid electrolyte lead-acid batteries. A built in LCD digital display monitors solar charge performance. The display shows battery voltage, solar panel current and output charge current. You can actually see current boost working by noting the difference between solar panel current and output charge current. A charge status LED indicates the present charge mode, and shows when the battery has become fully charged. LCD Digital Display: The display on the unit shows battery voltage, solar panel current and output charge current |
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How Our Government Works $3.42 How Our Government Works |
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How Video Works $43.51 How Video Works |
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How the Stock Market Works $11.96 How the Stock Market Works |
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How Ebay Really Works $13.45 How Ebay Really Works |
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How Music Works $16.48 How Music Works |
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How the U.S. Government Works $5.96 How the U.S. Government Works |
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Cool Stuff and How It Works $13.59 Cool Stuff and How It Works |
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How Your Body Works $7.68 How Your Body Works |
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How the Mind Works $13.15 How the Mind Works |
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How Hockey Works $8.85 How Hockey Works |
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How the World Works $12.22 How the World Works |
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How Sex Works $9.03 How Sex Works |
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How Everything Works $15.79 How Everything Works |
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How Literature Works $14.8 How Literature Works |
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How the University Works $23.76 How the University Works |
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How Linux Works $34.15 How Linux Works |
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How Fat Works $20.79 How Fat Works |
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How Basketball Works $8.55 How Basketball Works |
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How Grammar Works $11.83 How Grammar Works |
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How the Immune System Works $39.55 How the Immune System Works |
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How Academic Leadership Works $49.5 How Academic Leadership Works |
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How Washington Really Works $15.3 How Washington Really Works |
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How Your House Works $14.91 How Your House Works |
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How Pleasure Works $18.85 How Pleasure Works |
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How Soccer Works $8.85 How Soccer Works |
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How Computer Programming Works $19.16 How Computer Programming Works |
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How a Steam Locomotive Works $26.95 How a Steam Locomotive Works |
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How Yoga Works $12.08 How Yoga Works |
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How Technical Analysis Works $25.86 How Technical Analysis Works |
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How Class Works $20.79 How Class Works |
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How the Earth Works $11.51 How the Earth Works |
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How Cancer Works $48.46 How Cancer Works |
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How the Economy Works $15.3 How the Economy Works |
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How the Internet Works $22.77 How the Internet Works |
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How the Aid Industry Works $24.95 How the Aid Industry Works |
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How Science Works $16.66 How Science Works |
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How Business Works $15.56 How Business Works |
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Electricity Demystified $22 POWER UP YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF ELECTRICITYNow anyone with an interest in electricity can master it — without getting their wires crossed. In Electricity Demystified, best-selling science and math writer Stan Gibilisco provides an effective and painless way to improve your understanding of the electricity that powers so much of modern life. With Electricity Demystified, you master the subject one simple step at a time — at your own speed. This unique self-teaching guide offers quizzes and tests at the end of each chapter and section to pinpoint weaknesses, and a 70-question final exam to reinforce the entire book. If you want to build or refresh your understanding of electricity, here’s a fast, entertaining self-teaching course that’s really electrifying! Get ready to: Understand what gives electricity its power Solve problems involving current, voltage, power, and resistance Grasp the connection between electricity and magnetism Discover how magnetic levitation works Learn about alternative electricity sources, such as solar energy and fuel cells Take a final exam and grade it yourself!A fast, effective, and fun way to learn about electricity, Electricity Demystified is the perfect shortcut to a deeper understanding of one of the most powerful forces in our lives. |
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Energy At The Crossroads $20.95 In Energy at the Crossroads, Vaclav Smil considers the twenty-first century’s crucial question: how to reconcile the modern world’s unceasing demand for energy with the absolute necessity to preserve the integrity of the biosphere. With this book, he offers a comprehensive, accessible guide to today’s complex energy issues — how to think clearly and logically about what is possible and what is desirable in our energy future.After a century of unprecedented production growth, technical innovation, and expanded consumption, the world faces a number of critical energy challenges arising from unequal resource distribution, changing demand patterns, and environmental limitations. The fundamental message of Energy at the Crossroads is that our dependence on fossil fuels must be reduced not because of any imminent resource shortages but because the widespread burning of oil, coal, and natural gas damages the biosphere and presents increasing economic and security problems as the world relies on more expensive supplies and Middle Eastern crude oil.Smil begins with an overview of the twentieth century’s long-term trends and achievements in energy production. He then discusses energy prices, the real cost of energy, and energy linkages — the effect energy issues have on the economy, on quality of life, on the environment, and in wartime. He discusses the pitfalls of forecasting, giving many examples of failed predictions and showing that unexpected events can disprove complex models. And he examines the pros and cons not only of fossil fuels but also of alternative fuels such as hydroenergy, biomass energy, wind power, and solar power. Finally, he considers the future, focusing on whatreally matters, what works, what is realistic, and which outcomes are most desirable. |
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Solar External Battery Pack for Amazon Kindle, Kindle DX, Barnes & Noble Nook, Nook eBook Readers $34.99 Portable Extended Battery Charge Pack. This easy-to-use, multi-functional charger let?s you take charging on-the-go. It?s equipped with a universal USB charging port and a powerful internal backup battery that stores backup power for when you are away from outlets. Charge it up by the power of the Sun, USB or an AC outlet to provide a full-charge to most mobile devices. It?s also designed with a convenient, side-loaded flexible LED flashlight. Don?t get stuck with a dead phone. Breathe some battery life into your mobile devices with the Solar ReStore! Led Power capacity Indicator lets you know when this portable battery charger is at full capacity and how much battery life is left. This sleek portable pack can easily be charged and provides power to all devices that have a micro or mini USB charge port. Compatible With Amazon Kindle 2 / DX, Barnes and Noble Nook. Works for any device with MICRO/MINI USB Charge Port |
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Solar Power of the Future $65.23 Easy-to-understand Resources Provide Information on Sustainable Energy for Our Future Many scientists believe that the fossil fuels that make us comfortable also make us sick. This important new series helps kids understand what can be done to create healthy, sustainable energy for the future. Each of the eight titles explains a different type of energy, how it works, and how government and industry are developing new methods to use it so that it is affordable and clean. For readers of these fascinating, easy-to-understand books, turning on the TV or booting up the computer will never be quite the same. Have you noticed panels on the roofs of some buildings that look like windows? These are solar energy collectors. Environmentalists believe that we must learn to use solar energy and other renewables to meet our future needs for heat and electricity. This book highlights the way in which people in science, industry, and government are experimenting with ways to use solar energy more efficiently. |
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Toms of Maine Stick, Long-Lasting Care, Lemongrass, 2.25 oz $4.59 Contains hops to inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria, zinc ricinoleate for long-lasting odor prevention. Effective. long-lasting, natural. Aluminum-free formula fights odor 3 ways. Dear friends, Our Long-Lasting Care Deodorant Stick uses the botanical hops to inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria, zinc ricinoleate to absorb odor, and encapsulated natural fragrance. Please let us know what your think! Kate and Tom Chappell Co-founders, Toms of Maine. No artificial or animal ingredients. No animal testing. Toms moves to wind energy. When Mark Dobrovolny, our Director of Product Supply, shared some of his ideas on energy conservation with Tom, the response was enthusiastic. Because solar energy can be challenging in the cool Maine climate, Mark investigated wind energy. The result? As of February 2006, we began purchasing 100% renewable wind energy to power our manufacturing facility. Carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 1.5 million pounds per year – the equivalent of planting 214 acres of trees or removing 138 cars from the road! Were so glad to hear that choices like these make a difference for our consumers. Thank you for using our natural care products, and please continue to let us know what you think! Naturally, it works. How our original deodorants work – Unpleasant odor is caused by skin bacteria when we sweat – so how can you eliminate this odor naturally? Inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria. The antimicrobial action of the botanical ingredient hops inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Block odor with natural fragrance. The gentle fragrance of honeysuckle rose helps to mask odor. Improved with hops. Toms of Maine created the first natural deodorant in 1976. Since then, weve continued to pursue innovative new plant and mineral ingredients that deliver improved odor protection. Were excited to tell you about our latest breakthrough in this new formula – hops (Humulus Lupulus). Our research has shown that the active ingredien |
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Understanding Solar Power $31.95 The Sun is an incredibly powerful resource that produces 400 trillion watts of energy every second. We can harness some of this energy using solar panels, which convert it to usable electricity. Readers will learn how solar energy works, the tools it takes to harness its power, and important topical information on this important energy source. Graphic organizers are included. |
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