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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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)

the source of information on all aspects of polymer blends. To this end the editor has put together an international group of highly respected contributors, each an expert in his chosen subjects. Polymer Blends Handbook, Volume 1 and Volume 2 is an exceptional source of information that will prove invaluable for anyone blending polymers. An electronic version of the Polymer Blends Handbook by Utracki is available.  (less)

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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)