There Are No Electrons: Electronics for Earthlings
ISBN: 0962781592 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Kenn Amdahl Publisher: Clearwater Publishing Number of Pages: 322
An off-beat introduction to the workings of electricity for people who wish Richard Brautigan and Kurt Vonnegut had teamed up to explain inductance and capacitance to them Despite its title it's not wild ranting pseudo-science to be dismissed by those with brains Rather Amdahl maintains that one need not understand quantum physics to grasp how electricity works in practical applications To understand your toaster or your fax machine it doesn't really matter whether there are electrons or not and it's a lot easier and more fun to start with the toaster than with quarks and calculus The book is mildly weird often funny always clear and easy to understand It assumes the reader doesn't know a volt from a hole in the ground and gently leads him or her through integrated circuits radio oscillators and the basics of the digital revolution using examples that include green buffalo microscopic beer parties break-dancing chickens and naked Norwegian girls in rowboats OK it's more than mildly weird The book has been reprinted numerous times since 1991 and has achieved minor cult status Reviewed and praised in dozens of electronics and educational magazines it is used as a text by major corporations colleges high schools military schools and trade schools It has been studied by education programs at colleges across the United States This book was making wise cracks in the corner before anyone thought of designing books for dummies and idiots; some say it helped to inspire that industry It may be the only "introduction to electronics books" with back cover comments by Dave Barry Ray Bradbury Clive Cussler and George Garrett as well as recomendations from Robert Hazen Bob Mostafapour Dr Roger Young Dr Wayne Green Scott Rundle Brian Battles Michelle Guido Herb Reichert and Emil Venere As Monitoring Times said "Perhaps the best electronics book ever If you'd like to learn about basic electronics but haven't been able to pull it off get There Are No Electrons Just trust us Get the book"
ISBN: 1435400291 Binding: Paperback Edition: 9 Author(s): Jeffrey J. Keljik Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning Number of Pages: 264
Designed for both novice and practicing electrical workers Electricity 3: Power Generation and Delivery 9th Edition explores various types of generators and the delivery of single phase and three-phase power to the customer site The ninth edition is updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code and includes safety features from the power supply industry and current OSHA standards where applicable This updated edition also features all-new coverage of generator maintenance and troubleshooting and expanded coverage of transfer switches transformers and connections With a continued focus on the "hows" and "whys" of electrical system operation readers will gain a solid understanding that goes beyond what to do in an electrical problem to why various electrical procedures are important
Electricity, Fluid Power, and Mechanical Systems for Industrial Maintenance
ISBN: 0138964734 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Thomas E. Kissell Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 284
This book reflects the recent shift in industry that finds companies consolidating employees from multiple tradessuch as electricians mechanics pipe fitters and hydraulic techniciansinto a single position deemed "mechanic" Specifically designed to meet this change and prepare students for the new job classification it provides an integrated presentation of the tools and techniques for troubleshooting electrical systems hydraulic and pneumatic systems and mechanical systems of modern machines
Tab Electronics Guide to Understanding Electricity and Electronics
ISBN: 0071360573 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2nd Author(s): G. Randy Slone Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics Number of Pages: 459
All-inclusive introduction to electricity and electronics For the true beginner there's no better introduction to electricity and electronics than TAB Electronics Guide to Understanding Electricity and Electronics Second Edition Randy Slone's learn-as-you-go guide tells you how to put together a low-cost workbench and start a parts and materials inventory--including money-saving how-to's for salvaging components and buying from surplus dealers You get plain-English explanations of electronic components-resistors potentiometers rheostats and resistive characteristics-voltage current resistance ac and dc conductance powerthe laws of electricitysoldering and desoldering procedurestransistorsspecial-purpose diodes and optoelectronic deviceslinear electronic circuitsbatteriesintegrated circuitsdigital electronicscomputersradio and televisionand much much more You'll also find 25 complete projects that enhance your electricityelectronics mastery including 15 new to this edition and appendices packed with commonly used equations symbols and supply sources (20040201)
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition with Audio/Video Edition: Author(s): Dr. Vook Ph.D, Vook Publisher: Vook Number of Pages:
"Electricity 101: The TextVook" is a lively informed crash course featuring engaging animations that will get you up-to-speed on the history and fundamentals of electricity Whether youre looking for a fact-filled introduction a concentrated review or to help your kids with their homework this Vook has the answers youre looking for Dr Vook PhD guides you through this practical TextVook that will have you feeling informed and empowered Get smart quickly - download it nowIn this Vook Dr Vook PhD breaks the challenging useful world of Electricity into eight chapters that will keep you engaged and help you remember all that youve learned Youll begin your journey with a brief introduction to electricity Then youll dive into important concepts like Coulombs Law electric fields and charge density Finally youll explore energy real world set-ups and resistance Tip boxes in each lesson give you fascinating facts hints and history about each topic As usual Dr Vook has got it all covered
Electricity And Magnetism: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It
ISBN: 0873552369 Binding: Paperback Edition: illustrated edition Author(s): William C. Robertson Publisher: National Science Teachers Association Number of Pages: 161
Shocked by static Mixed up about magnets Curious about currents This book will help you get beyond memorizing electricity-related formulas rules and procedures so you can understand the topic at a deep level deep enough to teach it with confidence and comfort By covering the basics of static electricity current electricity and magnetism the book develops a scientific model showing that electricity and magnetism are really the same phenomenon in different forms A bonus feature: access to interactive software that you can download from the NSTA Web site The software will help you investigate electrical circuits from simple to complex without having to buy a lot of expensive materials (or risking electrocution) Electricity and Magnetism is the fifth title in the award-winning NSTA Press Stop Faking It Series As author Bill Robertson writes The book you have in your hands is not a textbook It is however designed to help you get science at a level you never thought possible and also to bring you to the point where tackling more traditional science resources won t be a terrifying lump-in-your-throat I-don t-think-I ll-survive experience Robertson serves as your friendly guide one with a comforting knack for anticipating fears meeting information needs and entertaining as he edifies
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope (P.S.)
ISBN: 0061730335 Binding: Paperback Edition: Reprint Author(s): William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Number of Pages: 320
William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery It was also a land withered by drought and hunger But William had read about windmills and he dreamed of building one that would bring to his small village a set of luxuries that only 2 percent of Malawians could enjoy: electricity and running water His neighbors called him misalacrazybut William refused to let go of his dreams With a small pile of once-forgotten science textbooks; some scrap metal tractor parts and bicycle halves; and an armory of curiosity and determination he embarked on a daring plan to forge an unlikely contraption and small miracle that would change the lives around him The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a remarkable true story about human inventiveness and its power to overcome crippling adversity It will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those around him
Electric Universe: How Electricity Switched on the Modern World
ISBN: 0307335984 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): David Bodanis Publisher: Broadway Number of Pages: 320
In Electric Universe David Bodanis weaves tales of romance divine inspiration and fraud through a lucid account of the invisible force that permeates our universe In these pages the virtuoso scientists who plumbed the secrets of electricity come vividly to life including familiar giants like Thomas Edison; the visionary Michael Faraday who struggled against the prejudices of the British class system; and Samuel Morse a painter who before inventing the telegraph ran for mayor of New York on a platform of persecuting Catholics Here too is Alan Turing whose dream of a marvelous thinking machinewhat we know as the computerwas met with indifference and who ended his life in despair after British authorities forced him to undergo experimental treatments to cure his homosexuality
From the frigid waters of the Atlantic to the streets of Hamburg during a World War II firestorm to the interior of the human body Electric Universe is a mesmerizing journey of discovery by a master science writer
ISBN: 0071744223 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Michael Geier Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics Number of Pages: 336
Master the Art of Electronics Repair In this hands-on guide a lifelong electronics repair guru shares his tested techniques and invaluable insights How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic shows you how to repair and extend the life of all kinds of solid-state devices from modern digital gadgetry to cherished analog products of yesteryear You'll start by selecting the tools and test equipment you'll need and setting up your workbench Then you'll get familiar with components and how they form circuits stages and sections of a device Next you'll learn how to take a product apart figure out what's wrong with it replace components and reassemble it Real-world case studies help clarify the topics covered Tips and tricks for specific devices such as optical disc players computers and video recorders are also included in this practical resource
Set up a workbench and equip it with tools and test instruments
Ensure personal safety and avoid electrical and physical damage to devices
Understand electrical units circuits and signals
Use test equipment including a digital multimeter signal generator frequency counter and an oscilloscope
Repair circuit boards and replace parts
Work with components from capacitors and ICs to transistors and zeners
Learn to read block schematic and pictorial diagrams
Disassemble devices and identify sections and stages
Troubleshoot and diagnose to the component level
Perform reverse-order reassembly Up-to-date easy-to-follow coverage of electricity and electronics In Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics Fifth Edition a master teacher provides step-by-step lessons in electricity and electronics fundamentals and applications Detailed illustrations practical examples and hundreds of test questions make it easy to learn the material quickly This fully revised resource starts with the basics and takes you through advanced applications such as communications systems and robotics Solve current-voltage-resistance-impedance problems make power calculations optimize system performance and prepare for licensing exams with help from this hands-on guide Updated for the latest technological trends:
Wireless systems
Fiber Optics
Lasers
Space Communications
Mechatronics Comprehensive coverage includes: Direct-Current Circuit Basics and Analysis Resistors Cells and Batteries Magnetism Inductance Capacitance Phase Inductive and Capacitive Reactance Impedance and Admittance Alternating-Current Circuit Analysis Power and Resonance Transformers and Impedance Matching Semiconductors Diode Applications Power Supplies Bipolar and Field-Effect Transistors Amplifiers and Oscillators Digital and Computer Basics Antennas for RF Communications Integrated Circuits Electron Tubes Transducers Sensors Location and Navigation Acoustics and Audio Fundamentals Advanced Communications Systems Make Great Stuff TAB an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers hackers and electronics hobbyists
