Technology : Electronics

A Completely Updated Edition of the “Electricians' Bible”. The most popular electricians' handbook for the past 95 years has been completely updated to provide the latest NEC and NESC rules and standards, and new references to solar power, photovoltaics, induction lighting, and more. Providing all the information you'll need to design, maintain, and operate systems and equipment, the Fifteenth Edition of the American Electricians' Handbook is the key to tackling even the most complex jobs with complete confidence. This one-stop resource focuses on systems and equipment rather than codes and calculations, making it the most practical, hands-on guide available. No matter what kind of electrical project you plan to take on, the American Electricians' Handbook is the only guide you'll need. American Electrician's Handbook covers: Solar power and photovoltaics; Variable- and adjustable-speed drives; Variable-speed-drive programming; Continuous load calculations; Induction lighting; New NEC and NESC rules; NEMA motor and generator standards; Voltage drops in circuits with non-unity power factors. Inside:• Fundamentals • Properties and Splicing of Conductors• Circuits and Circuit Calculations • General Electrical Equipment and Batteries • Transformers • Solid-State Devices and Circuits• Generators and Motors • Outside Distribution • Interior Wiring• Electric Lighting • Optical Fiber • Wiring and Design Tables more...

Price: $89.95

Get the expert guidance you need to begin building native applications for Apple's new iPhone 3G as well as the iPod Touch. Apple's iPhone is the hottest mobile device on the planet. More than one million iPhone 3G phones were sold in the first three days of release and millions more are sure to be in the hands of iPhone fans each year. Apple's iPhone SDK has been updated and includes more than one thousand new APIs that developers will want to get their hands on. iPhone SDK 3 Programming shows you how to build great applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Inside, veteran mobile developer and Bell Labs scientist Maher Ali begins with a foundational introduction to Objective-C and Cocoa programming, and then guides you through building programs with Apple's iPhone SDK 3.: Covers the complete application development process, and highlights all the key device features including the camera, location awareness, and more; Completely revised and redesigned with more than 100 new pages of content; iPhone's new SDK release contains more than one thousand new APIs you will want to use right away; Includes a focused introduction to the Objective-C language and Cocoa frameworks that new iPhone developers need. With this advanced resource , you'll get the expert guidance you need to begin building native applications for Apple's new iPhone 3G as well as the iPod Touch. more...

Price: $49.99

50 Ways to Be a Green Evil Genius!. Who knew being environmentally conscious would ever be considered evil? With 50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius , you'll have wicked fun while reducing your impact on the planet and saving money. Using easy-to-find parts and tools, this do-it-yourself guide offers a wide variety of environmentally focused projects you can accomplish on your own. Topics covered include transportation, alternative fuels, solar, wind, and hydro power, home insulation, construction, and more. The projects in this unique guide range from easy to more complex and are designed to optimize your time and simplify your life!. 50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius : Features step-by-step instructions for 50 environmentally friendly projects, complete with helpful illustrations; Shows you how to design, build, and install your creations; Allows you to customize each project for your purposes; Removes the frustration factor-all required parts are listed, along with sources. 50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius provides you with all the plans and schematics you need to: Dramatically improve the fuel efficiency of your car; Insulate the windows in your home; Build a worm compost bin; Audit your appliances with an energy meter; Build a water purifier; Set up a rainwater collection system; Create a solar water heater; Construct a homopolar motor; Assemble a solar module from PV cells; Create a wind turbine; Assemble your own weather-protected human-powered vehicle; Convert your car to biodiesel; Build a contained composite structure; And more more...

Price: $24.95

Analog Electronics is a vital book for all electronics designers to have to hand - it will answer nagging questions about core analog theory and design principles as well as offering practical design ideas. The second edition of this popular text has been enhanced with concise design implementations, with many of the circuits taken from Ian Hickman's magazine articles. Although not a traditional textbook, Analog Electronics is also an ideal course text for students at HNC/HND and degree level. The contents have been carefully matched to provide full coverage of the appropriate units in the new BTEC Higher National Engineering scheme from Edexcel. more...

Price: $60.95

CE Marking can be regarded as a product's trade passport for Europe. This book explains the meaning of CE Marking, its history, how the Directive can affect manufacturers of industrial products, its status, its associated quality management requirements, and how manufacturers can cost-effectively meet the requirements for CE Conformance. more...

Price: $60.95