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Apple

The First 50 Years

by David Pogue ...

This book lavishly illustrates the first 50 years of Apple**’**s history through stunning, full-color photographs.Instant New York Times BestsellerIn time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in ... Read more

$19.99 USD

This book lavishly illustrates the first 50 years of Apple**’**s history through stunning, full-color photographs.Instant New York Times BestsellerIn time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in
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A Mind at Play

How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age

by Jimmy Soni, Rob Goodman ...

Winner of the Neumann Prize for the History of Mathematics"We owe Claude Shannon a lot, and Soni & Goodman’s book takes a big first step in paying that debt." —San Francisco Review of Books"Soni and Goodman are at their best when they invoke the wonder an idea can instill. They summon the right level of awe while stopping short of hyperbole." —Financial Times"Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman make... ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Winner of the Neumann Prize for the History of Mathematics"We owe Claude Shannon a lot, and Soni & Goodman’s book takes a big first step in paying that debt." —San Francisco Review of Books"Soni and Goodman are at their best when they invoke the wonder an idea can instill. They summon the right level of awe while stopping short of hyperbole." —Financial Times"Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman make...
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The Makerspace Workbench

Tools, Technologies, and Techniques for Making

by Adam Kemp ...

Create a dynamic space for designing and building DIY electronic hardware, programming, and manufacturing projects. With this illustrated guide, you’ll learn the benefits of having a Makerspace—a shared space with a set of shared tools—that attracts fellow makers and gives you more resources to work with. You’ll find clear explanations of the tools, software, materials, and layout you need to get ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Create a dynamic space for designing and building DIY electronic hardware, programming, and manufacturing projects. With this illustrated guide, you’ll learn the benefits of having a Makerspace—a shared space with a set of shared tools—that attracts fellow makers and gives you more resources to work with. You’ll find clear explanations of the tools, software, materials, and layout you need to get
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I Am Not a Robot

My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything

by Joanna Stern ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWhat happens when intelligent machines aren’t just in our pockets but are also driving our cars, making our decisions, folding our laundry, and educating our kids?You’ve heard the hype: AI will make us healthier, give every child a personalized tutor, run our businesses more efficiently, return hours of free time to our overworked brains, and make discoveries ... Read more

$14.99 USD

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWhat happens when intelligent machines aren’t just in our pockets but are also driving our cars, making our decisions, folding our laundry, and educating our kids?You’ve heard the hype: AI will make us healthier, give every child a personalized tutor, run our businesses more efficiently, return hours of free time to our overworked brains, and make discoveries
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Arduino Sketches

Tools and Techniques for Programming Wizardry

by James A. Langbridge ...

Master programming Arduino with this hands-on guideArduino Sketches is a practical guide to programming the increasingly popular microcontroller that brings gadgets to life. Accessible to tech-lovers at any level, this book provides expert instruction on Arduino programming and hands-on practice to test your skills. You'll find coverage of the various Arduino boards, detailed explanations of each ... Read more

$30.00 USD

Master programming Arduino with this hands-on guideArduino Sketches is a practical guide to programming the increasingly popular microcontroller that brings gadgets to life. Accessible to tech-lovers at any level, this book provides expert instruction on Arduino programming and hands-on practice to test your skills. You'll find coverage of the various Arduino boards, detailed explanations of each
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Make: Action

Movement, Light, and Sound with Arduino and Raspberry Pi

by Simon Monk ...

Beginning with the basics and moving gradually to greater challenges, this book takes you step-by-step through experiments and projects that show you how to make your Arduino or Raspberry Pi create and control movement, light, and sound. In other words: action!The Arduino is a simple microcontroller with an easy-to-learn programming environment, while the Raspberry Pi is a tiny Linux-based ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Beginning with the basics and moving gradually to greater challenges, this book takes you step-by-step through experiments and projects that show you how to make your Arduino or Raspberry Pi create and control movement, light, and sound. In other words: action!The Arduino is a simple microcontroller with an easy-to-learn programming environment, while the Raspberry Pi is a tiny Linux-based
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Electric Power Systems

A Conceptual Introduction

by Alexandra von Meier ...

Discover the technology for producing and delivering electricity in this easily accessible introduction to power systemsElectric Power Systems underlie virtually every aspect of modern life. In the face of an unprecedented transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, it has never been more essential for engineers and other professionals from diverse disciplines to understand the electric grid and ... Read more

$119.00 USD

Discover the technology for producing and delivering electricity in this easily accessible introduction to power systemsElectric Power Systems underlie virtually every aspect of modern life. In the face of an unprecedented transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, it has never been more essential for engineers and other professionals from diverse disciplines to understand the electric grid and
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Pulsewidth Modulated DC-to-DC Power Conversion

Circuits, Dynamics, Control, and DC Power Distribution Systems

by Byungcho Choi ...

ORGANIC REACTIONSCYCLIZATION REACTIONS OF NITROGEN-CENTERED RADICALSStuart W. McCombie, Béatrice Quiclet-Sire, and Samir Z. ZardTRANSITION-METAL-CATALYZED AMINOOXYGENATION OF ALKENESSherry R. Chemler, Dake Chen, Shuklendu D. Karyakarte, Jonathan M. Shikora, and Tomasz Wdowik ... Read more

$130.00 USD

ORGANIC REACTIONSCYCLIZATION REACTIONS OF NITROGEN-CENTERED RADICALSStuart W. McCombie, Béatrice Quiclet-Sire, and Samir Z. ZardTRANSITION-METAL-CATALYZED AMINOOXYGENATION OF ALKENESSherry R. Chemler, Dake Chen, Shuklendu D. Karyakarte, Jonathan M. Shikora, and Tomasz Wdowik
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Make: Electronics

Learning by Discovery: A hands-on primer for the new electronics enthusiast

by Charles Platt ...

Make: Electronics explores the properties and applications of discrete components that are the fundamental building blocks of circuit design. Understanding resistors, capacitors, transistors, inductors, diodes, and integrated circuit chips is essential even when using microcontrollers. Make: Electronics teaches the fundamentals and also provides advice on the tools and supplies that are necessary. ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Make: Electronics explores the properties and applications of discrete components that are the fundamental building blocks of circuit design. Understanding resistors, capacitors, transistors, inductors, diodes, and integrated circuit chips is essential even when using microcontrollers. Make: Electronics teaches the fundamentals and also provides advice on the tools and supplies that are necessary.
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Programmable Microcontrollers with Applications

MSP430 LaunchPad with CCS and Grace

by Cem Unsalan, H. Deniz Gurhan ...

MASTER THE MSP430 MICROCONTROLLER AND DEVELOPMENT PLATFORMExpand your electronics design skills to include the MSP430 family of ultra-low-power microprocessors with help from this practical guide. Programmable Microcontrollers with Applications: MSP430 LaunchPad with CCS and Grace thoroughly explains each concept and provides illustrated examples and projects. Find out how to configure the MSP430, ... Read more

$78.29 USD

MASTER THE MSP430 MICROCONTROLLER AND DEVELOPMENT PLATFORMExpand your electronics design skills to include the MSP430 family of ultra-low-power microprocessors with help from this practical guide. Programmable Microcontrollers with Applications: MSP430 LaunchPad with CCS and Grace thoroughly explains each concept and provides illustrated examples and projects. Find out how to configure the MSP430,
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Minecraft Mastery: Build Your Own Redstone Contraptions and Mods

by Matthew Monk, Simon Monk ...

SUPERCHARGE YOUR MINECRAFT REDSTONE SKILLSEnhance your Minecraft world by creating innovative devices and elements with Redstone. Minecraft Mastery: Build Your Own Redstone Contraptions and Mods reveals how to maximize the capabilities of this powerful, versatile red ore. Learn how to create logic gates, advanced mechanisms, and much more. You'll also find out how to host a Minecraft server, use ... Read more

$13.99 USD

SUPERCHARGE YOUR MINECRAFT REDSTONE SKILLSEnhance your Minecraft world by creating innovative devices and elements with Redstone. Minecraft Mastery: Build Your Own Redstone Contraptions and Mods reveals how to maximize the capabilities of this powerful, versatile red ore. Learn how to create logic gates, advanced mechanisms, and much more. You'll also find out how to host a Minecraft server, use
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Handbook of Sound Studio Construction: Rooms for Recording and Listening

by Ken C. Pohlmann ...

Build first-class recording studios and listening spacesDesign and build your own audiophile-grade recording and playback environments using proven, cost-effective plans and techniques. Handbook of Sound Studio Construction: Rooms for Recording and Listening explains practical acoustical properties and describes how to engineer acoustically sensitive spaces, including music recording studios, ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Build first-class recording studios and listening spacesDesign and build your own audiophile-grade recording and playback environments using proven, cost-effective plans and techniques. Handbook of Sound Studio Construction: Rooms for Recording and Listening explains practical acoustical properties and describes how to engineer acoustically sensitive spaces, including music recording studios,
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Intuitive Guide to Fourier Analysis and Spectral Estimation

by Charan langton, Victor Levin ...

Fourier analysis comprises a set of fundamental concepts used in many scientific fields, including computer science, electrical engineering, physics, astronomy, geology and medical imaging. This book will deepen your understanding of Fourier transform and spectral analysis, making it easier to advance to more complex topics. With numerous examples, detailed explanations and plots, this book will ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Fourier analysis comprises a set of fundamental concepts used in many scientific fields, including computer science, electrical engineering, physics, astronomy, geology and medical imaging. This book will deepen your understanding of Fourier transform and spectral analysis, making it easier to advance to more complex topics. With numerous examples, detailed explanations and plots, this book will
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Handbook of Electronic Package Design

by Michael Pecht ...

Series series Mechanical Engineering
Both a handbook for practitioners and a text for use in teaching electronic packaging concepts, guidelines, and techniques. The treatment begins with an overview of the electronics design process and proceeds to examine the levels of electronic packaging and the fundamental issues in the development ... Read more

$585.99 USD

Both a handbook for practitioners and a text for use in teaching electronic packaging concepts, guidelines, and techniques. The treatment begins with an overview of the electronics design process and proceeds to examine the levels of electronic packaging and the fundamental issues in the development
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Systems Engineering Principles and Practice

by Alexander Kossiakoff, Steven M. Biemer, Samuel J. Seymour, David A. Flanigan ...

Series series Wiley Series in Systems Engineering and Management
A comprehensive and interdisciplinary guide to systems engineeringSystems Engineering: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition is the leading interdisciplinary reference for systems engineers. The up-to-date third edition provides readers with discussions of model-based systems engineering, requirements analysis, engineering design, and software design. Freshly updated governmental and commercial ... Read more

$130.00 USD

A comprehensive and interdisciplinary guide to systems engineeringSystems Engineering: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition is the leading interdisciplinary reference for systems engineers. The up-to-date third edition provides readers with discussions of model-based systems engineering, requirements analysis, engineering design, and software design. Freshly updated governmental and commercial
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Remix

Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy

by Lawrence Lessig ...

The reigning authority on intellectual property in the Internet age, Lawrence Lessig spotlights the newest and possibly the most harmful culture — a war waged against those who create and consume art. America's copyright laws have ceased to perform their original, beneficial role: protecting artists' creations while allowing them to build on previous creative works. In fact, our system now ... Read more

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The reigning authority on intellectual property in the Internet age, Lawrence Lessig spotlights the newest and possibly the most harmful culture — a war waged against those who create and consume art. America's copyright laws have ceased to perform their original, beneficial role: protecting artists' creations while allowing them to build on previous creative works. In fact, our system now
... Read more
Getting Started with .NET Gadgeteer

Learn to Use This .NET Micro Framework-Powered Platform

by Simon Monk ...

Learn how to quickly build cool electronic gadgets with .NET Gadgeteer. With the easy-to-follow instructions in this guide, you’ll tackle five fascinating projects, using Microsoft’s rapid prototyping Gadgeteer platform. There’s no soldering involved—you simply plug in modules that make gadget-building quick and easy.Ideal for beginners, this book shows you how to work with modules and other ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Learn how to quickly build cool electronic gadgets with .NET Gadgeteer. With the easy-to-follow instructions in this guide, you’ll tackle five fascinating projects, using Microsoft’s rapid prototyping Gadgeteer platform. There’s no soldering involved—you simply plug in modules that make gadget-building quick and easy.Ideal for beginners, this book shows you how to work with modules and other
... Read more
Mobile Satellite Communications Handbook

by Roger Cochetti ...

With a Preface by noted satellite scientist Dr. Ahmad Ghais, the Second Edition reflects the expanded user base for this technology by updating information on historic, current, and planned commercial and military satellite systems and by expanding sections that explain the technology for non-technical professionals.The book begins with an introduction to satellite communications and goes on to ... Read more

$123.00 USD

With a Preface by noted satellite scientist Dr. Ahmad Ghais, the Second Edition reflects the expanded user base for this technology by updating information on historic, current, and planned commercial and military satellite systems and by expanding sections that explain the technology for non-technical professionals.The book begins with an introduction to satellite communications and goes on to
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Canon EOS Rebel T7/2000D For Dummies

by Julie Adair King ...

A photography class—in a book!Your Canon EOS Rebel T7/1400D provides enough camera power to take the pro-style shots you've dreamed of shooting—and this book shows you how. Canon EOS Rebel T7/1400D For Dummies bridges the gap between taking quick shots in auto mode and taking charge of the settings that offer full control of your pictures' focus, color, and light balance.Take a peek inside to ... Read more

$19.00 USD

A photography class—in a book!Your Canon EOS Rebel T7/1400D provides enough camera power to take the pro-style shots you've dreamed of shooting—and this book shows you how. Canon EOS Rebel T7/1400D For Dummies bridges the gap between taking quick shots in auto mode and taking charge of the settings that offer full control of your pictures' focus, color, and light balance.Take a peek inside to
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From Jack Kilby to Intel: A Journey through the History of Transistors

by Mark Spencer ...

Unlock the Secrets of the Tiny Device That Revolutionized Our WorldImagine a world without smartphones, laptops, or the internet. That was reality just a few decades ago before the invention of the transistor—a tiny device that has become the foundation of modern technology. From Jack Kilby to Intel: A Journey through the History of Transistors is for anyone fascinated by the story of how this ... Read more

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Unlock the Secrets of the Tiny Device That Revolutionized Our WorldImagine a world without smartphones, laptops, or the internet. That was reality just a few decades ago before the invention of the transistor—a tiny device that has become the foundation of modern technology. From Jack Kilby to Intel: A Journey through the History of Transistors is for anyone fascinated by the story of how this
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Electricity Markets

Theories and Applications

by Jeremy Lin, Fernando H. Magnago ...

Series series IEEE Press Series on Power and Energy Systems
A comprehensive resource that provides the basic concepts of electric power systems, microeconomics, and optimization techniquesElectricity Markets: Theories and Applications offers students and practitioners a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of the economic theories, particularly microeconomic theories, as well as information on some advanced optimization methods of electricity ... Read more

$112.00 USD

A comprehensive resource that provides the basic concepts of electric power systems, microeconomics, and optimization techniquesElectricity Markets: Theories and Applications offers students and practitioners a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of the economic theories, particularly microeconomic theories, as well as information on some advanced optimization methods of electricity
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Practical Reliability Engineering

by Patrick D. T. O'Connor, Andre V. Kleyner ...

A key reference for reliability professionals worldwide and widely adopted as a textbook by universities across many countries.With a strong focus on practical engineering applications, the Sixth Edition of Practical Reliability Engineering continues to offer a balanced blend of reliability theory and real-world applications. This edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect the latest ... Read more

$114.00 USD

A key reference for reliability professionals worldwide and widely adopted as a textbook by universities across many countries.With a strong focus on practical engineering applications, the Sixth Edition of Practical Reliability Engineering continues to offer a balanced blend of reliability theory and real-world applications. This edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect the latest
... Read more
The Innovators

How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution

by Walter Isaacson ...

Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson’s New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed The Innovators is a “riveting, propulsive, and at times deeply moving” (The Atlantic) story of the people who created the computer and the internet.What were the talents that allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their visionary ideas into disruptive realities? ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson’s New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed The Innovators is a “riveting, propulsive, and at times deeply moving” (The Atlantic) story of the people who created the computer and the internet.What were the talents that allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their visionary ideas into disruptive realities?
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The Chip

How Two Americans Invented the Microchip and Launched a Revolution

by T.R. Reid ...

Barely fifty years ago a computer was a gargantuan, vastly expensive thing that only a handful of scientists had ever seen. The world’s brightest engineers were stymied in their quest to make these machines small and affordable until the solution finally came from two ingenious young Americans. Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce hit upon the stunning discovery that would make possible the silicon ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Barely fifty years ago a computer was a gargantuan, vastly expensive thing that only a handful of scientists had ever seen. The world’s brightest engineers were stymied in their quest to make these machines small and affordable until the solution finally came from two ingenious young Americans. Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce hit upon the stunning discovery that would make possible the silicon
... Read more

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