Electric Machines

The electrical grid is the most complex machine humanity has ever built—a continent-spanning network that must balance supply and demand in real time, every second, at exactly 60 hertz. We inhabit a 21st-century digital civilization powered by a 19th-century thermal machine jury-rigged to stay alive. In 'The Grid', systems expert Thomas Keel pulls back the curtain on the terrifying physics of our daily existence. From the nine seconds that plunged 55 million people into the 2003 Northeast blackout to the thermodynamic collapse of the 2021 Texas freeze, Keel explains the 'engineering veto'...

Leading neuroscience researchers are racing to unlock the secrets of the mind. On the cusp of decoding brain signals that govern motor skills, they are developing miraculous technologies to enable paraplegics and wounded soldiers to move prosthetic limbs, and the rest of us to manipulate computers and other objects through thought alone. These fiercely competitive scientists are vying for Defense Department and venture capital funding, prestige, and great wealth.

Dark comedy crime with bite — and a cockatoo even the villains fear. Meet Lennie and Joe — suburban electricians by day who fix faults in the justice system at night — and Rawcus, a cockatoo with a knack for spotting a rat with gold teeth before it opens its mouth. When a small fortune falls from the sky after a cargo shipment tears open on a city wharf, Lennie and Joe are in luck — they’re fishing nearby. They grab the money and run. But luck has a habit of creating debts. Rawcus — raised in a pub where he learned a cutting vocabulary and how to spot dodgy characters at fifty ...

The Industrial Arcana continues with sparks and static, coils and storms. The Wire Grimoire: Spells of Sparks, Currents, and Electrical Spirits is the fourth volume in Evander Darkroot’s acclaimed Industrial Arcana series. Where The Rust Grimoire traced decay, The Clockwork Grimoire sang of gears, and The Smog Codex breathed poisoned air, this volume hums with the hidden power of wire and current. Within these pages you will find: Pocket Charms woven from copper and steel, small enough to carry daily. Circuit Curses that disrupt, drain, and tangle with the force of a shorted wire. ...

Dark comedy crime with bite — and a cockatoo even the villains fear. Meet Lennie and Joe — suburban electricians by day who fix faults in the justice system at night. Their wingman is Rawcus — a pub-raised cockatoo with a cutting turn of phrase, a bone-crunching beak, and a gift for spotting trouble around the corner. In Justice Machine, Lennie and Joe thank their lucky stars when they are fishing at dawn on a city wharf and a small fortune falls from the sky into their laps. They escape without being ID'd, and know exactly how to distribute the windfall. But they've triggered a ...

New York Times bestselling author Dan Lyons exposes how the "new oligarchs" of Silicon Valley have turned technology into a tool for oppressing workers in this "passionate" (Kirkus) and "darkly funny" (Publishers Weekly) examination of workplace culture. At a time of soaring corporate profits...

Bloomsbury presents Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay, read by Sophie Amoss, Graham Halstead, John Pirhalla, and Dan Bittner A genre-bending near-future tech nightmare that is as bitingly funny as it is horrifically believable, from the New York Times bestselling author of The...

Dre Baldwin shares content marketing ideas for an electrical contractor.

What if the next trillion-dollar revolution isn’t hidden in Silicon Valley—but standing right in front of you? Manifested AI reveals how artificial intelligence is no longer trapped in glowing screens or cloud servers—it’s breaking out into the real world. Think robots in factories, self-driving fleets, automated medical assistants, drone delivery systems, and smart machines that work, move, and interact alongside people. While most of the world is still debating chatbots, a silent gold rush is unfolding: the era of embodied AI—machines with both brains and brawn. This isn’t ...

**Steel Titans on Rails** Discover the Majestic Journey of Locomotives That Moved a World Embark on an epic journey through time with "Steel Titans on Rails," the definitive eBook for enthusiasts and historians alike, charting the awe-inspiring evolution of the locomotive, a machine that powered nations, transformed economies, and shifted the boundaries of human possibility. Your adventure begins with a ticket to yesteryear in *Chapter 1*, where we unveil the titanic rise of steam power, walking you through the smoke-filled birth of these mechanical marvels—and the transition from wood to...

Conquer the Maintenance and Repair Field: Your Guide to a Career Fixing and Maintaining Machines, Mechanical Equipment, and Buildings is a comprehensive guide for aspiring professionals in the dynamic maintenance industry. This book dives into the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in this field, from routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to complex repairs of HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical equipment. Readers will learn how to maintain and repair buildings and machinery using practical, hands-on techniques. The book covers crucial topics such as safety ...

This book, “AI & ML Applications in Electrical Engineering,a beginner’s guide ” is crafted to bridge the gap between traditional electrical engineering concepts and modern intelligent technologies. It aims to provide readers with a clear understanding of how data-driven approaches can enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in electrical systems. Whether it is smart grid optimization, fault detection, renewable energy forecasting, or automation in substations, AI and ML offer powerful tools to address complex engineering challenges. The content of this book is structured ...

Conquer the Mechanical Aptitude Test: Your Guide to Mastering Mechanical Reasoning and Comprehension is an essential resource for anyone preparing for mechanical aptitude exams across a wide range of fields, including engineering, technical trades, and military roles. This comprehensive guide breaks down complex mechanical concepts into simple, digestible explanations, focusing on the core topics of physics, mechanical principles, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving techniques. The book covers fundamental concepts like force, motion, and energy, and walks the reader through the ...

Conquer the ETA Biomedical Electronics Technician Exam (BET): Your Concise Guide to the Maintenance of Biomedical Equipment is a practical study resource designed to help aspiring technicians gain essential knowledge in biomedical electronics. This guide provides a clear, structured overview of key concepts and maintenance procedures required to service and support medical devices in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. Covering a wide range of topics, this book explores medical safety standards, electrical safety protocols, medical imaging systems, patient monitoring devices, ...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Ottoman Secret by Raymond Khoury, read by Raphael Corkhill. 'The best what-if thriller for a long, long time' LEE CHILD 'An alternative history tale that will blow your mind. A story strung along the centuries that is thoroughly engrossing and one...

Imagine controlling a machine with your mind. Imagine a communication line direct from your mind to someone else's. Imagine controlling a prosthetic limb with a thought or "seeing" through a camera located miles away. Once the stuff of science fiction, such remarkable feats are now within the grasp of neuroscience. Malcolm Gay tells the fascinating stories of the researchers delving into the intricate workings of the brain to map the neural signals that make up our thoughts.

James Halloway and Ranjeet Srinivasa are the founders of Aethereum Enterprises, the world’s leading technology firm. Jim and Ranjeet have spent their careers designing, building, and selling novel machine cores and upgraded neural learning programming suites, creating smart software to improve or supplant human capabilities, and inventing innovative analytical solutions. But these businesses are but means to this end. What they really want is to create a computer that can produce novel insights and understanding, a machine capable of generating new thoughts. And not just any thoughts, but...

Brought to you by Penguin. Hays Baker and his wife Lizbeth possess super-human strength, extraordinary intelligence, stunning looks, and two beautiful children. Of course they do - they're Elites, endowed at birth with the very best that the world can offer. The only problem in their perfect...