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The Web Beneath the Waves

The Fragile Cables that Connect our World

by Samanth Subramanian ...

What if the Internet goes dark?We think of the Internet as wireless, weightless, ever-present—but its true foundation lies in the ocean’s depths, where nearly 900,000 miles of fiber-optic cables quietly pulse with all the world’s information.In The Web Beneath the Waves, the acclaimed journalist Samanth Subramanian travels from remote Pacific islands to secretive cable-laying operations to reveal ... Read more

$11.99 USD

What if the Internet goes dark?We think of the Internet as wireless, weightless, ever-present—but its true foundation lies in the ocean’s depths, where nearly 900,000 miles of fiber-optic cables quietly pulse with all the world’s information.In The Web Beneath the Waves, the acclaimed journalist Samanth Subramanian travels from remote Pacific islands to secretive cable-laying operations to reveal
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AI Video Creators & Content Generators for 2025

by Lenncy Jeudy ...

HeyGen – Creates realistic AI avatar videos from text or scripts, supports 175+ languages. Great for marketing, tutorials, and explainer videos.Runway Gen-4 – Advanced text-to-video generator for cinematic short clips and creative storytelling.InVideo – AI-powered video editor with templates for YouTube, social media, and ads.Descript – Converts recordings into editable text, ideal for podcasting, ... Read more

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HeyGen – Creates realistic AI avatar videos from text or scripts, supports 175+ languages. Great for marketing, tutorials, and explainer videos.Runway Gen-4 – Advanced text-to-video generator for cinematic short clips and creative storytelling.InVideo – AI-powered video editor with templates for YouTube, social media, and ads.Descript – Converts recordings into editable text, ideal for podcasting,
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Toy Photographer 2.0

How to Take Your Lego Toy Photography to the Next Level

by HowExpert, Pinar Alsac ...

Do you like photography? Do you like Legos? Why not combine the two and learn about toy photography?In this second book about toy photography by Pinar Alsac (who is the world's first author on this topic), the main subject of photographs is the world famous Lego toy.If you have read the first book "Toy Photography 101" and are looking for more, or if you want to take your toy photography skills to ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you like photography? Do you like Legos? Why not combine the two and learn about toy photography?In this second book about toy photography by Pinar Alsac (who is the world's first author on this topic), the main subject of photographs is the world famous Lego toy.If you have read the first book "Toy Photography 101" and are looking for more, or if you want to take your toy photography skills to
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Fundamentals of Electro-Optic Systems Design

Communications, Lidar, and Imaging

by Sherman Karp, Larry B. Stotts ...

Using fundamentals of communication theory, thermodynamics, information theory and propagation theory, this book explains the universal principles underlying a diverse range of electro-optical systems. From fiber optics and infra-red imaging to free space communications and laser remote sensing, the authors relate key concepts in science and device engineering to practical systems issues. A broad ... Read more

$120.99 USD

Using fundamentals of communication theory, thermodynamics, information theory and propagation theory, this book explains the universal principles underlying a diverse range of electro-optical systems. From fiber optics and infra-red imaging to free space communications and laser remote sensing, the authors relate key concepts in science and device engineering to practical systems issues. A broad
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iPHONE SE 2020 - The Ultimate Guide to Master iPhone SE

by Simply your Guide ...

Let This Book Usher You Into The New And Interesting World Of iPhone SE So That You Make The Most Of Its Cutting Edge Features To Transform Your Life In All Manner Of Ways!Have you recently purchased the iPhone SE and have been wondering…So, what next?What can this device really do?How do I use Siri and Apple services?What's new in iOS 13 that would upraise and maximize my experience with iPhone ... Read more

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Let This Book Usher You Into The New And Interesting World Of iPhone SE So That You Make The Most Of Its Cutting Edge Features To Transform Your Life In All Manner Of Ways!Have you recently purchased the iPhone SE and have been wondering…So, what next?What can this device really do?How do I use Siri and Apple services?What's new in iOS 13 that would upraise and maximize my experience with iPhone
... Read more
Excel User Guide

by Colombo Publishing Company ...

Do you think Excel is a difficult software to use?Do you want to increase your Excel abilities with all its functions?Using Excel has never been easier and faster!With this step-by-step guide you will learn to master the most useful and famous spreadsheet in the world: you will discover the shortcuts to simplify your work and the formulas to automate your projects.Excel is an indispensable tool ... Read more

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Do you think Excel is a difficult software to use?Do you want to increase your Excel abilities with all its functions?Using Excel has never been easier and faster!With this step-by-step guide you will learn to master the most useful and famous spreadsheet in the world: you will discover the shortcuts to simplify your work and the formulas to automate your projects.Excel is an indispensable tool
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Telecosm

How Infinite Bandwidth Will Revolutionize Our World

by George Gilder ...

The computer age is over.After a cataclysmic global run of thirty years, it has given birth to the age of the telecosm -- the world enabled and defined by new communications technology. Chips and software will continue to make great contributions to our lives, but the action is elsewhere. To seek the key to great wealth and to understand the bewildering ways that high tech is restructuring our ... Read more

$15.99 USD

The computer age is over.After a cataclysmic global run of thirty years, it has given birth to the age of the telecosm -- the world enabled and defined by new communications technology. Chips and software will continue to make great contributions to our lives, but the action is elsewhere. To seek the key to great wealth and to understand the bewildering ways that high tech is restructuring our
... Read more
Handbook of Engineering Electromagnetics

Edited by Rajeev Bansal ...

Engineers do not have the time to wade through rigorously theoretical books when trying to solve a problem. Beginners lack the expertise required to understand highly specialized treatments of individual topics. This is especially problematic for a field as broad as electromagnetics, which propagates into many diverse engineering fields. The time h ... Read more

$325.99 USD

Engineers do not have the time to wade through rigorously theoretical books when trying to solve a problem. Beginners lack the expertise required to understand highly specialized treatments of individual topics. This is especially problematic for a field as broad as electromagnetics, which propagates into many diverse engineering fields. The time h
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Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors: Development and Applications

by Hisham Hisham ...

This book presents the basic principles of optical sensor technology in line with the tremendous development in the concept of optical fibers. In the first four chapters, the book discusses the basic principles of optical sensor technology in a simplified manner, making it suitable for all levels of study and research. The seven remaining chapters are concerned with the practical applications of ... Read more

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This book presents the basic principles of optical sensor technology in line with the tremendous development in the concept of optical fibers. In the first four chapters, the book discusses the basic principles of optical sensor technology in a simplified manner, making it suitable for all levels of study and research. The seven remaining chapters are concerned with the practical applications of
... Read more
Fiber Optics

Networking And Data Transmission In Action

by Rob Botwright ...

Dive into the world of Fiber Optics with our exclusive book bundle! Unlock the secrets of modern communication networks and data transmission systems with "Fiber Optics: Networking and Data Transmission in Action" bundle. Book 1 - Fiber Optics 101: A Beginner's Guide to Networking and Data Transmission Perfect for newcomers, this book lays the foundation of fiber optics, from basic principles to ... Read more

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Dive into the world of Fiber Optics with our exclusive book bundle! Unlock the secrets of modern communication networks and data transmission systems with "Fiber Optics: Networking and Data Transmission in Action" bundle. Book 1 - Fiber Optics 101: A Beginner's Guide to Networking and Data Transmission Perfect for newcomers, this book lays the foundation of fiber optics, from basic principles to
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Datacenter Connectivity Technologies

Principles and Practice

Edited by Frank Chang ...

In recent years, investments by cloud companies in mega data centers and associated network infrastructure has created a very active and dynamic segment in the optical components and modules market. Optical interconnect technologies at high speed play a critical role for the growth of mega data centers, which flood the networks with unprecedented amount of data traffic. Datacenter Connectivity ... Read more

$47.99 USD

In recent years, investments by cloud companies in mega data centers and associated network infrastructure has created a very active and dynamic segment in the optical components and modules market. Optical interconnect technologies at high speed play a critical role for the growth of mega data centers, which flood the networks with unprecedented amount of data traffic. Datacenter Connectivity
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The LEGO® Lighting Book

Light Your LEGO® Models!

by Brian M Williams ...

Light up your LEGO models to create eye-popping projects and dazzling special effects! This definitive collection of practical DIY LEGO brick lighting techniques includes over 120 full-color photos and hands-on projects for AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO).Take your LEGO models to the next level by adding lights to your builds! Whether you want to illuminate official LEGO sets, develop your own ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Light up your LEGO models to create eye-popping projects and dazzling special effects! This definitive collection of practical DIY LEGO brick lighting techniques includes over 120 full-color photos and hands-on projects for AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO).Take your LEGO models to the next level by adding lights to your builds! Whether you want to illuminate official LEGO sets, develop your own
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Ultra-Fast Fiber Lasers

Principles and Applications with MATLAB® Models

by Le Nguyen Binh, Nam Quoc Ngo ...

Series series Optics and Photonics
Ultrashort pulses in mode-locked lasers are receiving focused attention from researchers looking to apply them in a variety of fields, from optical clock technology to measurements of the fundamental constants of nature and ultrahigh-speed optical communications. Ultrashort pulses are especially important for the next generation of ultrahigh-speed optical systems and networks operating at 100 Gbps ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Ultrashort pulses in mode-locked lasers are receiving focused attention from researchers looking to apply them in a variety of fields, from optical clock technology to measurements of the fundamental constants of nature and ultrahigh-speed optical communications. Ultrashort pulses are especially important for the next generation of ultrahigh-speed optical systems and networks operating at 100 Gbps
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Elements of woodwork

by Charles Albert King ...

Elements of Woodwork is a comprehensive instructional manual designed to introduce readers to the foundational principles and practical techniques of woodworking. Authored by Charles A. King, this book serves as both a textbook for students and a reference guide for amateur and professional woodworkers alike. The text systematically covers the essential elements of woodwork, beginning with an ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Elements of Woodwork is a comprehensive instructional manual designed to introduce readers to the foundational principles and practical techniques of woodworking. Authored by Charles A. King, this book serves as both a textbook for students and a reference guide for amateur and professional woodworkers alike. The text systematically covers the essential elements of woodwork, beginning with an
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Wireless and Guided Wave Electromagnetics

Fundamentals and Applications

by Le Nguyen Binh ...

Series series Optics and Photonics
Wireless communications allow high-speed mobile access to a global Internet based on ultra-wideband backbone intercontinental and terrestrial networks. Both of these environments support the carrying of information via electromagnetic waves that are wireless (in free air) or guided through optical fibers. Wireless and Guided Wave Electromagnetics: Fundamentals and Applications explores the ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Wireless communications allow high-speed mobile access to a global Internet based on ultra-wideband backbone intercontinental and terrestrial networks. Both of these environments support the carrying of information via electromagnetic waves that are wireless (in free air) or guided through optical fibers. Wireless and Guided Wave Electromagnetics: Fundamentals and Applications explores the
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Optical and Wireless Communications

Applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Edited by Sushank Chaudhary, Amir Parnianifard, Abhishek Sharma ...

This edited volume brings together diverse perspectives on machine learning and AI applications in optical and wireless systems, offering a structured and comprehensive resource for researchers and professionals. It explores advancements driven by 5G, IoT, and the increasing demand for high-speed, reliable communication. Covering optical fiber systems, wireless networks, and AI-driven ... Read more

$120.99 USD

This edited volume brings together diverse perspectives on machine learning and AI applications in optical and wireless systems, offering a structured and comprehensive resource for researchers and professionals. It explores advancements driven by 5G, IoT, and the increasing demand for high-speed, reliable communication. Covering optical fiber systems, wireless networks, and AI-driven
... Read more
Plastic Optical Fiber Sensors

Science, Technology and Applications

Edited by Marcelo M. Werneck, Regina Célia S. B. Allil ...

Series series Series in Fiber Optic Sensors
Plastic Optical Fiber Sensors cover the fundamentals and applications of a new class of fiber sensors. With contributions from leading academics in the area, this book covers the theory of plastic optical fiber sensors or (POFs), as well as applications in oil, gas, biotechnology, and energy fields.Using multiple examples, the editors showcase the advantageous characteristics of POFs, such as ease ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Plastic Optical Fiber Sensors cover the fundamentals and applications of a new class of fiber sensors. With contributions from leading academics in the area, this book covers the theory of plastic optical fiber sensors or (POFs), as well as applications in oil, gas, biotechnology, and energy fields.Using multiple examples, the editors showcase the advantageous characteristics of POFs, such as ease
... Read more
James Nasmyth, Engineer

An Autobiography

by James Nasmyth ...

James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography is the personal account of James Nasmyth, the renowned Scottish engineer and inventor best known for creating the steam hammer. In this engaging narrative, Nasmyth recounts his early fascination with mechanics, his inventive spirit, and his rise from humble beginnings to become a leading figure in the Industrial Revolution. The autobiography details his ... Read more

$29.99 USD

James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography is the personal account of James Nasmyth, the renowned Scottish engineer and inventor best known for creating the steam hammer. In this engaging narrative, Nasmyth recounts his early fascination with mechanics, his inventive spirit, and his rise from humble beginnings to become a leading figure in the Industrial Revolution. The autobiography details his
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Coding Theory in Optical Wireless Communication Systems

Volume II

by Xizheng Ke ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book focuses on optical-wireless communication systems. It summarizes the author's optical-wireless communication coding work while carrying out pertinent scientific research programs. The primary topics covered in the book are channel coding, coding modulation, error control (channel coding), and channel equalization. The author's mathematical analysis and experimental studies on the key ... Read more

$161.99 USD

This book focuses on optical-wireless communication systems. It summarizes the author's optical-wireless communication coding work while carrying out pertinent scientific research programs. The primary topics covered in the book are channel coding, coding modulation, error control (channel coding), and channel equalization. The author's mathematical analysis and experimental studies on the key
... Read more
Deploying Optical Networking Components

by Gilbert Held ...

Network manager’s practical introduction to optical networkingWith cheaper bandwidth and greater robustness, optical networking components are looking increasingly tempting—perhaps even mandatory for maintaining your network’s competitiveness. In Deploying Optical Networking Components, veteran communications consultant Gil Held utilizes language and terms already familiar to network managers -- ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Network manager’s practical introduction to optical networkingWith cheaper bandwidth and greater robustness, optical networking components are looking increasingly tempting—perhaps even mandatory for maintaining your network’s competitiveness. In Deploying Optical Networking Components, veteran communications consultant Gil Held utilizes language and terms already familiar to network managers --
... Read more
Smart Solar Thermal Systems

by Ranjit Gupta ...

Smart Solar Thermal Systems explores how intelligent technologies and modern control systems can transform solar thermal energy applications for enhanced efficiency and reliability. Harnessing solar energy effectively requires more than hardware—it demands intelligent system design and operation. This resource examines the principles and smart technologies that enable optimized solar thermal ... Read more

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Smart Solar Thermal Systems explores how intelligent technologies and modern control systems can transform solar thermal energy applications for enhanced efficiency and reliability. Harnessing solar energy effectively requires more than hardware—it demands intelligent system design and operation. This resource examines the principles and smart technologies that enable optimized solar thermal
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Rogue Waves in Integrable Systems

by Bo Yang, Jianke Yang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers a holistic picture of rogue waves in integrable systems. Rogue waves are a rare but extreme phenomenon that occur most famously in water, but also in other diverse contexts such as plasmas, optical fibers and Bose-Einstein condensates where, despite the seemingly disparate settings, a common theoretical basis exists. This book presents the physical derivations of the underlying ... Read more

$125.99 USD

This book offers a holistic picture of rogue waves in integrable systems. Rogue waves are a rare but extreme phenomenon that occur most famously in water, but also in other diverse contexts such as plasmas, optical fibers and Bose-Einstein condensates where, despite the seemingly disparate settings, a common theoretical basis exists. This book presents the physical derivations of the underlying
... Read more
Life of Robert Stevenson, Civil Engineer

by Stevenson ...

Life of Robert Stevenson, Civil Engineer is a comprehensive biography that chronicles the remarkable life and achievements of Robert Stevenson, one of Scotland’s most distinguished civil engineers. Written by his son, David Stevenson, this detailed account delves into Robert Stevenson’s early life, education, and the influences that shaped his career. The book provides an in-depth exploration of ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Life of Robert Stevenson, Civil Engineer is a comprehensive biography that chronicles the remarkable life and achievements of Robert Stevenson, one of Scotland’s most distinguished civil engineers. Written by his son, David Stevenson, this detailed account delves into Robert Stevenson’s early life, education, and the influences that shaped his career. The book provides an in-depth exploration of
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Handbook of Optoelectronics

Concepts, Devices, and Techniques (Volume One)

Edited by Robert Brown, John P. Dakin ...

Series series Series in Optics and Optoelectronics
Handbook of Optoelectronics offers a self-contained reference from the basic science and light sources to devices and modern applications across the entire spectrum of disciplines utilizing optoelectronic technologies. This second edition gives a complete update of the original work with a focus on systems and applications.Volume I covers the details of optoelectronic devices and techniques ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Handbook of Optoelectronics offers a self-contained reference from the basic science and light sources to devices and modern applications across the entire spectrum of disciplines utilizing optoelectronic technologies. This second edition gives a complete update of the original work with a focus on systems and applications.Volume I covers the details of optoelectronic devices and techniques
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