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"This book reveals the real-life stories of 19 successful modern-day women inventors-stories that describe the hard work, frequent struggles, and indomitable spirit with which they have never given up on their ideas. For many, it will present a revealing look at these women's respective journeys-from their ideas first being sketched on napkins to the creation of multimillion-dollar companies. In addition, Ms. Tolchin includes sound advice and guidance from accomplished invention service providers to further help future women inventors reach their fullest potential"--.

"The unforgettable true story of how a janitor struggling to put food on the table invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos in a secret test kitchen, breaking barriers and becoming the first Latino executive at Frito-Lay"--Provided by publisher.

At makerspaces, makers of all kinds share tools and knowledge to help each other complete projects. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn how to start their own makerspaces. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities.

"Buying groceries, tracking our health, finding a date: whatever we want to do, odds are that we can now do it online. But few of us ask why all these digital products are designed the way they are. It's time we change that. Many of the services we rely on are full of oversights, biases, and downright ethical nightmares ... takes an unflinching look at the values, processes, and assumptions that lead to these and other problems."--Publisher.

Explores innovative solutions companies can employ for meetings their customers' needs.

"Addresses the challenge of improving the world, but now from the perspective of becoming original: choosing to champion novel ideas and values that go against the grain, battle conformity, and buck outdated traditions"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to the Maker Movement and discusses how making impacts personal and social development and fosters an active and engaged mindset.

"Addresses the challenge of improving the world, but now from the perspective of becoming original: choosing to champion novel ideas and values that go against the grain, battle conformity, and buck outdated traditions."--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about the ... new technology behind e-textiles and find out how to create e-textile projects of your own"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about makerspaces and and the maker movement and how inventors can take products created at makerspaces to market.