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5 Hot New DIY Books

From the makers behind CRAFT, MAKE, and Maker Faire

Eccentric Cubicle

Making Things Talk

Who says cubicles need to be dreary? Eccentric Genius creator Kaden Harris introduces a highly entertaining parallel universe of surreal office-based projects — from desktop guillotines and crossbows to mood-enhancing effects and music makers — that are sure to pique the curiosity of even your most jaded office comrades.

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– Wired.com

Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders

Programming microcontrollers used to require a development environment that broke the bank. Not anymore. New open source platforms with simple I/O boards and development environments translate to affordable options for makers on a budget. This book is packed with projects that show what you need to know and do to get your creations talking to each other,

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“Projects that are accessible for all levels of expertise and budgets.”

– Myworkinprog.blogspot.com

connecting to the web, and forming networks of smart devices.

Building the Perfect PC

Authors Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson show how serious astronomy is now within the grasp of anyone. An indispensable guide to the equipment you need and how and where to find hundreds of spectacular objects in the deep sky — double and multiple stars as well as spectacular star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.

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“A superb, well-done book that will end up being the basis of at least one father-son project in this household.”

–Thomas Duff, Duffbert.com

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Featuring the editors’ picks for
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a surefire collection of fun and
challenging activities.
“A wish book for geeks and handy-
men alike.” – North Adams Transcript (Mass.)

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