The Practical Pyromaniac

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Burn, baby, BURN!

Fire has always fascinated humankind - probably because it's equal parts pretty and hurty. It cooks our meals and lights our way. It powers our steam-powered mecha and helps make our birthday candles twinkle. But fire can be used for much more devious and explosive means. Good thing we have a book called The Practical Pyromaniac to show us how to do it all properly.

And by "properly" we mean "safely and with history and science". The Practical Pyromaniac presents 25 projects with instructions, diagrams, photos, and links to video demonstrations that enable people of all ages to explore and safely play with fire. From Franklin's stove to Diesel's engine, explosive and fascinating tales are told of the great pyromaniacs who scientifically revealed the mysteries of fire. Greats like "Gunpowder" Joseph Priestly, who discovered oxygen; Antoine Lavoisier, the father of chemistry; and Humphrey Davy, whose chemical discoveries and fiery inventions saved thousands of lives. By following the directions inside The Practical Pyromaniac, the curious can replicate these breakthrough scientists' experiments and inventions from the simply fascinating one-candlepower engine to the nearly magical fire piston and an incredible tornado of fire. With The Practical Pyromaniac, you can finally have the great balls of fire you've always wanted.

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