the present day. Spanning a period of two and a half centuries, the book represents a mini-encyclopedia full of valuable information on practically all inventions in electronics from 1745 to 1996. It is the only book in the world covering electronic inventions in depth and as such forms an essential source of reference to practicing engineers wishing to broaden their knowledge. Teachers and students who require a sound background and understanding of electronics will find the book invaluable. Written in an easily understood largely non-technical language this fascinating and authoritative history of electronic developments will be of great interest to electronic hobbyists and general science readers.PThe first part of the book provides concise but comprehensive histories of the main areas of the subject in nine chapters. These are followed by a list of inventions by subject, and descriptions of each invention in date order with over 1000 references. The book is completed by a list of acronyms and abbreviations, a list of books on inventions and inventors and a comprehensive index.PFor this 4th edition the book has been brought up-to-date and made more attractive by a complete redesign while still maintaining the successful features of previous editions.  (less)

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recent advances and discoveries. Useful statistics as well as articles about weather hazards, new technologies that help predict the weather, and how the climate is changing make this a handy ready reference and excellent source for recommended print and electronic resources for further study field. Students considering a career in the field will find information about education and training and professional associations.  (less)

buildings and monuments, as well as such well-known features of British architecture and design as terraced houses, suburban semi-detached houses, and public telephone kiosks. Detailed yet accessible to nonspecialist readers, the alphabetical entries also provide cross-references and lists of additional information sources in both print and electronic formats. Appendixes list the entries by location, architectural style, and architect/designer; explain the defining characteristics of major British architectural styles; and discuss the importance of the Crown, peerage, and Parliament in British architectural history. Besides a detailed subject index, the volume includes a timeline, a general bibliography, a glossary of architectural terms, and an introduction that traces the development of British architecture from prehistoric and Roman times to the 21st century.  (less)

TCP/IP describes the protocol suite according to the International Organization for Standards'(ISO) seven-level (OSI) reference model. It is a unique and valuable source of information for everybody interested or involved in local or wide-area computer networking projects. It is written by Dr. John Davidson at Ungermann/Bass, the world's largest manufacturer of local area networks.  (less)

Numerous tables and diagrams are provided, along with all the formulae you could need. The emphasis throughout the book is on providing the practical tools needed to solve mathematical problems quickly in engineering contexts. John Bird's presentation of this core material puts all the answers at your fingertips. The contents of this book have been carefully matched to the latest Further and Higher Education syllabuses so that it can also be used as a revision guide or a quick-access source of underpinning knowledge. Students on competence-based courses such as NVQs will find this approach particularly refreshing and practical. This book and its companion title Newnes Engineering Science Pocket Book provide the underpinning knowledge for the whole range of engineering communities catered for by the Newnes Pocket Book series. These related titles include: Newnes Mechanical Engineer's Pocket Book (Roger Timings) Newnes Electrical Pocket Book (E.A. Reeves) Newnes Electronic Engineer's Pocket Book (Joe Carr & Keith Brindley) Newnes Radio and RF Engineer's Pocket Book (Joe Carr & John Davies) Newnes Telecommunications Engineer's Pocket Book (Steve Winder)The contents of this book have been carefully mathced to the latest Further and Higher Education syllabuses so that it can also be used as a revision guide or a quick-access reference source of underpinning knowledge. Students on competence-based courses such as NVQs will find this approach particularly refreshing and practical.  (less)

margins, the book demonstrates how to:br*Develop and trouble-shoot effective Internet search strategiesbr*Avoid unnecessary library tripsbr*Generate leads and make contacts by posting queries to mailing listsbr*Cite online references appropriately, and steer clear of copyright troublebr*Access hundreds of newspapers around the world in a matter of secondsbr*Communicate by e-mail to cut down on irritating phone tag--and expenses!br*Write effectively for publication onlinebrbrThe book also provides focused descriptions of specific Internet applications and technologies, as well as insight on current Internet trends. Bonus features include the full Associated Press Policy for Using Electronic Services, a comprehensive glossary of terms, and numerous lists of professional and general interest Web sites.brbr/divDIVIntroductionbr1. Coming to Terms with Cyberspacebr2. Getting the Most Out of the Webbr3. Search Strategies and Techniquesbr4. Beyond Search Engines: The Undiscovered Webbr5. Beyond the Web: Finding Sources, More E-mail, Listservs, Newsgroups, andbrFAQsbr6. Managing and Verifying Online Informationbr7. Writing for the Webbr8. Technology BasicsbrEpiloguebrAppendixbrGlossarybrIndexbr/divDIVThis is a very fine book; a solid reference....Frankly, I started reading it and couldn't put it down. I am a computer nut, an early adopter, and use the Internet all the time. Nevertheless, I learned a lot. --Lowndes F. Stephens, Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South CarolinabrbrA book that every journalist should have right next to the mouse and the monitor. Simple but effective, packed with nuggets o@RÁG®záÿ¾Û€  (less)

study reference for individuals taking constructor examinations. This edition includes coverage of BMI, the 2004 version of Masterformat™ and a complete chapter on electronic project administration. By tracing a construction project from start to finish, it shows each stage of a project and offers a single source of information for all in the construction industry.  (less)

this best selling product with the electronic versions of 7 popular Perl books. Included are the second edition of Perl in a Nutshell (paperback version included), the third editions of Learning Perl and Programming Perl, the Perl Cookbook, and 3 new titles: Perl & XML, Perl & LWP, and Mastering Perl/Tk.pIn addition to the reference material and tutorials in Programming Perl and Learning Perl, many of the most popular and useful applications for Perl are covered in these seven books. Many XML programmers are turning to Perl as a language for XML processing because of its text-processing features and the many powerful modules designed for XML development. LWP is the most downloaded Perl distribution in all of CPAN (Comprehensive Perl Archive Network). Perl/Tk is the most mature toolkit, has a wide community of experienced users, and is easy to use for building applications.pNever has it been easier to learn, or look up, what you need to know online. Formatted in HTML, The Perl CD Bookshelf, Version 3.0, can be accessed with any web browser. The books are fully searchable and cross-referenced. In addition to individual indexes for each book, there is a master index for the entire library. With the CD Bookshelf, you get a complete Perl library that you can easily carry with you anywhere you need it./div  (less)

'flexible' operation under changing system conditions. This book presents a comprehensive treatment of the subject by discussing the operating principles, mathematical models, control design and issues that affect the applications. The concepts are explained often with illustrative examples and case studies. In particular, the book presents an in-depth coverage of: Applications of SVC, TCSC, GCSC, SPST, STATCOM, SSSC, UPFC, IPFC and IPC for voltage/power control in transmission systems. Application of DSTATCOM, DVR and UPQC for improving power quality in distribution systems. Design of Power Oscillation Damping (POD) controllers. Discrete control of FACTS for improving transient stability. Mitigation of SSR using series FACTS Controllers. Issues affecting control design such as electromagnetic and harmonic interactions. The book can serve as a text or reference for a course on FACTS Controllers. It will also benefit researchers and practicing engineers who wish to understand and apply FACTS technology. Contents: Introduction AC Transmission Line and Reactive Power Compensation Static Var Compensator Thyristor and GTO Controlled Series Capacitor Static Phase Shifting Transformer Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) Static Synchronous Series Compensator Unified Power Flow Controller and other Multi-Converter Devices Interphase Power Controller and other FACTS Devices Power Oscillation Damping Improvement of Transient Stability Power Quality and Introduction to Custom Power Devices Load Compensation and Distribution STATCOM Dynamic Voltage Restorer and Unified Power Quality Conditioner Modelling of Synchronous Generator Pulse Width Modulation for Voltage Source  (less)