From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. Former foreign editor of Time, Ramo pushes the reader into uncomfortable yet exhilarating places with controversial ways of thinking about global challenges (e.g., studying why Hezbollah is the most efficiently run Islamic militant group). His book, which lays bare the flaws in current thinking on everything from American political influence to the economy, is designed to change the physics of the way we think. Analyzing the failure of the B (more…)

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“Great Read.” – People magazine”

Do you really think Martha Stewart never swept a little dust under the carpet seconds before guests arrived? Oh, how we’ve been damaged by the myth of perfectionism! We are slaves to microscopic specks of lint, hard-water smudges, and the relentless pursuit of dust bunnies. Brainwashed by Hollywood and slick photo spreads, we chase after unrealistic expectations. “How to Cheat at Cleaning” will change all of that. Part how (more…)

iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaner – Refurbished

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Features and Benefits

* NIMH High Power 14.4V 3800mAh rechargeable battery
* 70 oC thermistor installed in the battery pack. Power will be cutt off if battery temperature beyond 70oC during charging to prevent from over charge.
* 6″ length wires is pre-installed for easy installation.
* The battery is designed for exactly replacing inside battery pack for IRobot Vacuum cleaner. e.g Roomba APS 4905 battery.
– To replace inside battery, you need to take off 4 screws on the c (more…)

Handy, easy-to-use cleaning tool slides over Roomba’s bristle brush to quickly remove hair and debris

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The Jetsons would be proud! A gizmo as cool as Roomba just begs to be hacked. Now, with this book and the official ROI specification furnished by iRobot®, you can become the robotic engineer you’ve always dreamed of being. Build a Bluetooth interface for your Roomba. Turn it into an artist. Install Linux on it and give it a new brain. Some hacks are functional, others are purely fun. All of them let you play with robotics, and not one will void your warranty. Bui (more…)

Why waste time pushing a heavy vacuum when you could be spending that time with your family The Roomba is a robotic vacuum that cleans your floor without your guidance. Cleans surfaces from mid-pile carpet to hardwood floors, automatically adjusting its cleaning head. There’s no programming required. Simply charge the included battery, and the Roomba is ready to go.

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The Jetsons would be proud! A gizmo as cool as Roomba just begs to be hacked. Now, with this book and the official ROI specification furnished by iRobot®, you can become the robotic engineer you’ve always dreamed of being. Build a Bluetooth interface for your Roomba. Turn it into an artist. Install Linux on it and give it a new brain. Some hacks are functional, others are purely fun. All of them let you play with robotics, and not one will void your warranty. Bui (more…)

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As an accessory to all Roomba Discovery Series models of floorvacs, this fast-charging power supply recharges a Roomba APS battery in less than 3 hours with the included APS Fast Charge. When a Roomba floorvac is finished cleaning or its battery is running low, it will automatically return to the Home Base where it is quickly re-charged, and where it can stay until the next cleaning session. There are two lights on the Home Base. One light is a green power light, which i (more…)