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The Art of Electronics

by Thomas C. Hayes, Winfield Hill, Paul Horowitz

This is the thoroughly revised and updated Second Edition of the hugely successful The Art of Electronics. Widely accepted as the single, authoritative text and reference on electronic circuit design, both analog and digital, this book has sold over 120,000 copies, and has been translated into eight languages. This book revolutionized the teaching of electronics by emphasizing the methods actually used by... (more)

Electronic Projects for the 21st Century

Electronic Projects for the 21st Century

by John Iovine

This book contains the expert, hands-on guidance and detailed instructions you need to perform experiments that involve genetics, lasers, holography, alternative energy sources, and more. The projects in this book apply to future technologies as well as using that technology on old problems.

Introduction to Electronics (Introductions Series)

Introduction to Electronics (Introductions Series)

by Pam Beasant

Usborne Introduction to Electronics Educational Development Book The Usborne Introduction to Electronics is filled with experiments, each one illustrating an important principle of electronics and demonstrating how different electronic components work. Book Series: Usborne Basic Science Guides Book Author: Beasant, Pam; Finlay, I. Ages: 9 years and up Size of book: 9.8 x 6.7 inches Pages: 48 Book Publisher: E.D.C.... (more)

Burning Down the House: Ripping, Recording, Remixing, and More!

Burning Down the House: Ripping, Recording, Remixing, and More!

by Eliot Van Buskirk

Learn the perfect way to rip, copy, record, and burn your favorite songs, using free or open-source software. From mash-ups that combine existing hits, to remixes of your favorite songs, you'll be ready to tackle it all--even if you start as a novice who doesn't know BPM from MP3.

Electronics For Dummies

by Gordon McComb, Earl Boysen

Want to hook up your home theater system? Want to fix it so your garage band rocks the neighborhood? Want to solder the faulty wire on your old phonograph so you can play those 60s albums you’ve kept all this time? Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer , hobbyist, or student , this book will turn you on to real-world electronics. It quickly covers the essentials, and then focuses on the how-to... (more)

How Science Works: 100 Ways Parents and Kids Can Share the Secrets of Science (Reader's Digest (Please Do Not Use))

How Science Works: 100 Ways Parents and Kids Can Share the Secrets of Science (Reader's Digest (Please Do Not Use))

by Judith Hann

Here is an exciting and highly original "hands-on" introduction to the world of science for the whole family. Encourages a head start in learning about science. Safe, readily available "ingredients" for each project. For ages 8-14.

Encyclopedia of Electronic Circuits, Volume 7

Encyclopedia of Electronic Circuits, Volume 7

by Rudolf Graf, William Sheets

An extensive library of 1,000 circuits from the bestselling, six-volume Encyclopedia of Electronic Circuits. Praise for previous volumes: "Looking for a good electronic circuit cookbook? This is it."--Modern Times. "A treasurehouse...an invaluable reference tool for every hobbyist, technician, student, and design professional,"--Electronics For You. "...a ready source to which to turn for just about any type of... (more)

McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Electronics and Computers

Updated and revised to cover the latest developments in an extremely fast-growing field, this book will be a "must-have" reference for all computer professionals, for serious hobbyists, and for all engineers, scientists, technicians, students, librarians, and educators with a professional interest in electronics and computer science. In one convenient volume, the Encyclopedia contains 520 alphabetically arranged... (more)

The Audiophile's Project Sourcebook: 80 High-Performance Audio Electronics Projects

The Audiophile's Project Sourcebook: 80 High-Performance Audio Electronics Projects

by G. Randy Slone

THE AUDIOPHILE'S PROJECT SOURCEBOOK Build audio projects that produce great sound for far less than they cost in the store, with audio hobbyists' favorite writer Randy Slone. In The Audiophile's Project Sourcebook, Slone gives you-- * Clear, illustrated schematics and instructions for high-quality, high-power electronic audio components that you can build at home * Carefully constructed designs for... (more)

Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius : 28 Build-It-Yourself

Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius : 28 Build-It-Yourself

by Robert E. Iannini

The do-it-yourself hobbyist market, particularly in the area of electronics, is hotter than ever. This books gives the evil genius loads of projects to delve into, from an ultrasonic microphone, to a body heat detector, and all the way to a Star Wars Light Saber. This book makes creating these devices fun, inexpensive, and easy.

The Ultimate Visual Dictionary of Science (The Ultimate)

The Ultimate Visual Dictionary of Science (The Ultimate)

This reference work is a guide to the main scientific disciplines, from the workings of plants, animals and the human body, through the principles of physics and chemistry, to the fundamentals of the universe. Each section provides an overview of an area of science and its main terms. An introduction explains and defines, while the extensive labelling of images should help the reader to understand. Special... (more)

Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Fourth Edition

Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Fourth Edition

by Stan Gibilisco

Learn the hows and whys behind basic electricity, electronics, and communications without formal training The best combination self-teaching guide, home reference, and classroom text on electricity and electronics has been updated to deliver the latest advances. Great for preparing for amateur and commercial licensing exams, this guide has been prized by thousands of students and professionals for its... (more)

The invention that changed the world : the story of radar from war to peace

The invention that changed the world : the story of radar from war to peace

by Robert Buderi

In 1940, a team of British scientists arrived in Washington bearing Britain's most closely guarded technological secrets - including the cavity magnetron, a revolutionary new source of microwave energy. Its arrival triggered the most dramatic mobilization of science in history, as America's top scientists enlisted to convert the invention into a potent military weapon. Microwave radars eventually helped destroy... (more)

Electronic devices and circuit theory

by Robert L. Boylestad

Highly accurate and thoroughly updated, this book has set the standard in electronic devices and circuit theory for over 25 years. Boylestad and Nashelsky offer readers a complete and comprehensive survey of electronics and circuits, focusing on all the essentials they will need to succeed on the job. This very readable book is supported by strong, helpful learning cues and content that is ideal for new workers... (more)

LAN wiring : an illustrated guide to network cabling

LAN wiring : an illustrated guide to network cabling

by James Trulove

Wire your LAN for optimal performance. don't let hasty or uninformed LAN writing choices compromise your network's spped and efficiency. Step-by-step, James Trulove's LAN Wiring: An Illustrated Networking Guide walks you through the little-known industry-accepted methods, practices and standards for correctly installing and maintaining top-flight LAN writing. With this one-stop guide, you'll quickly master proven... (more)

The Electrical Engineering Handbook, Second Edition

The Electrical Engineering Handbook, Second Edition

by Richard C. Dorf

In two editions spanning more than a decade, The Electrical Engineering Handbook stands as the definitive reference to the multidisciplinary field of electrical engineering. Our knowledge continues to grow, and so does the Handbook. For the third edition, it has grown into set of six books carefully focused on specialized areas or fields of study. Each one represents a concise yet definitive collection of key... (more)

Electronic and Experimental Music

by Thom Holmes

Electronic $ Experimental Music is a second edition of a well-known text on the history of electronic music. Holmes' original book, first published in 1985, was a good beginner's introduction both to the theories of electronic sound and sound production and to the history of some of the earliest experiments in instrument building and composition.

Build Your Own Home Security SystemDelton T. Horn

Build Your Own Home Security System

by Delton T. Horn

A collection of easy-to-build home security projects, requiring only low-cost, easy-to-find components and a few basic tools to construct. Delton T. Horn, author of "Home Remote Control and Automation Projects", shows how to build and install fire and smoke alarms, gas and temperature range detectors, motion detectors, power shut-down/reset timers, a microwave meter, and much more. Seven different burglar alarms... (more)

Amphibionics : Build Your Own Biologically Inspired Reptilian Robot

Amphibionics : Build Your Own Biologically Inspired Reptilian Robot

by Karl P. Williams

This work provides the hobbyist with detailed mechanical, electronic, and PIC microcontroller knowledge needed to build and program a snake, frog, turtle, and alligator robots. It focuses on the construction of each robot in detail, and then explores the world of slithering, jumping, swimming, and walking robots, and the artificial intelligence needed with these platforms.

Alarm Sensor and Security

by Thomas Petruzzellis

This text is aimed at technicians, hobbyists, and students and provides complete circuit diagrams and building instructions for a wide range of creative sleuthing applications. The designs are fully tested and proven effective in real-world alarm, sensor, and security equipment. Among the circuits highlighted are a multi-purpose high-gain amplifier, temperature and pressure sensors, vibration and pyroelectric... (more)

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