Power Engineering

A concise introduction to all the key tenets of electrical and mechanical engineering degree course, written by former NASA engineer Dr. David Baker. Listeners will quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering and their practical applications. Covering Newtonian mechanics, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and more, this essential guide brings clarity to complex ideas. David Baker delves into the history and development of this far-reaching subject, as well as the challenges of the future.

It’s been 20 years since the quixotic and worldsweary Louis Wu discovered the Ringworld. Now he and SpeakertoAnimals are going back, captives of the Hindmost, a deposed puppeteer leader. With Louis’ help, the Hindmost intends to regain his status by bringing back such extraordinary treasures from the Ringworld that his fellow puppeteers will have to be impressed. But when they arrive, Louis discovers that the Ringworld is no longer stable - and will destroy itself within months. To survive, he must locate the control center of the legendary engineers who built the planet.

Step Inside the High-Tech Control Rooms That Engineered the Golden Era of Arena Rock Before multi-platinum albums like Def Leppard’s Hysteria, AC/DC’s Back in Black, Whitesnake’s 1987, and Mötley Crüe’s Dr. Feelgood conquered global airwaves, their colossal sounds had to be forged through technical breakthroughs, high-stakes human drama, and unprecedented studio discipline. In the 1980s, the recording studio stopped being a passive capture room—it became a high-gain, high-stakes musical instrument. 50 Studio Secrets That Defined 1980s Hard Rock pulls back the double-paned glass ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The New Yorker Best Books of 2022 Financial Times Best Books of 2022 The Economist Best Books of 2022 The dramatic rise—and unimaginable fall—of America's most iconic corporation by New York Times bestselling author and pre-eminent financial journalist...

The American public's introduction to nuclear technology was manifested in destruction and death. With Hiroshima and the Cold War still ringing in our ears, our perception of all things nuclear is seen through the lens of weapons development. Nuclear power is full of mind-bending theories, deep secrets, and the misdirection of public consciousness - some deliberate, some accidental. The result of this fixation on bombs and fallout is that the development of a non-polluting, renewable energy source stands frozen in time.

This book offers a grounded, honest look at how the principles of quantum physics resonate with the workings of the human mind — not through hype, but through clarity. You won’t find exaggerated promises or vague metaphors here. Instead, you’ll find a precise, thought-provoking approach to consciousness, inner transformation, and the deeper mechanics of experience.

Amoral, inmisericorde, despiadada y, sobre todo, muy instructiva, esta incisiva obra concentra tres mil años de historia del poder en cuarenta y ocho leyes claras y concisas. Robert Greene detalla las leyes del poder en su esencia más cruda, sintetizando el pensamiento de Maquiavelo, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz y otros grandes teóricos y estrategas.

Admiral Hyman George Rickover (1899-1986) remains an almost mythical figure in the United States Navy. A brilliant engineer with a ferocious will and combative personality, he oversaw the invention of the world’s first practical nuclear power reactor. In this exciting biography, historian Marc Wortman explores the constant conflict Rickover faced and provoked, tracing how he revolutionized the navy and Cold War strategy.

★★★★★ "Mad Max meets the Mandalorian. Simply epic read!" — Goodreads The Night was made for monsters. Tonight, it meets something worse. Beyond the dome of Mecca, the Night belongs to monsters. Humanity survives by hiding. The god-king's Oracles preach obedience. His cultist armies enforce it. No one asks what waits in the wilds outside the walls, where the dead machines and forgotten gods of the old world still sleep. Jericho was never built to hide. A scavenger and a survivor, he crosses into the forbidden lands and drags back a relic of impossible, world-breaking power. It ...

Did a highly advanced civilization exist in prehistory? Is the Giza Pyramid a remnant of their technology? Then, what was the power source that fueled such a civilization? The technology of harmonic resonance, claims renowned master craftsman and engineer Christopher Dunn. In a brilliant piece...

“A tale of rapacious colonialism, Cold War spy games, dazzling technical innovation, big business rivalry, big power geopolitics . . . Niarchos has produced an unflinching, landmark work on the nature of extractive capitalism.” —Patrick Radden Keefe, New York Times best-selling author of...

Unlock the Full Power of Perplexity AI—Even If You're a Complete Beginner! Have you heard about Perplexity AI but aren't sure where to start? Want to research faster, write better, learn new skills, and save hours every week using one of the world's most powerful AI research assistants? Perplexity AI for Beginners 2026 is your complete step-by-step guide to mastering AI-powered search, research, writing, productivity, and everyday problem-solving. Whether you're a student, professional, entrepreneur, content creator, or simply curious about artificial intelligence, this practical guide ...

What would you do if the foundations of an entire civilisation were built on a secret? Ryan is an engineer who knows how to build things. He never expected to become involved in a mystery that reaches from a construction site on a distant colony to the highest levels of power in the galaxy. When a mysterious phone is discovered hidden inside concrete, Ryan is drawn into a chain of events involving Big Concrete, one of the most powerful organisations in human space. What begins as an industrial mystery soon reveals missing cargo, corporate intrigue, political manipulation and secrets ...

One night with a superpowered babe. Alan Star thinks he's the luckiest guy in the world, but fantasy turns into nightmare when a late-night meetup with a heroine turns deadly. To the dismay of the powers-in-charge, Alan has stumbled upon the dirty truth behind the squeaky-clean image of the hero business. Soon, everyone from government black ops to angry superpowered flames want to shut him up. Permanently. With nowhere else to run, Alan escapes to the one place that the heroes won't go: the underground world of a fabled hero-killer. There, he discovers the key to becoming the greatest hero...

In this fascinating and thought-provoking book, author Nick Lane brings together the latest research findings in the exciting field of mitochondria research to reveal how our growing understanding of mitochondria is shedding light on how complex life evolved, why sex arose (why don't we just bud?), and why we age and die. This understanding is of fundamental importance, both in understanding how we and all other complex life came to be, but also in order to be able to control our own illnesses, and delay our degeneration and death. 

This comprehensive guide to Microsoft Azure Data Engineering is designed to elevate your skills in data analytics, pipeline development, and Azure cloud solutions. Dive deep into essential concepts like data integration, ETL, SQL, Data Lakes, storage management, Data Governance, Data Strategy and big data architecture. This eBook is a Number #1 Best Seller in the following categories: #1 Data Warehousing #1 Computer Engineering #1 SQL Programming In today's job market, skilled Azure Data Engineers are rare, and their compensation reflects that rarity. They enjoy substantial salaries and the...

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'...

The powerful ways the metals we need to fuel technology and energy are spawning environmental havoc, political upheaval, and rising violence — and how we can do better. An Australian millionaire’s plan to mine the ocean floor. Nigerian garbage pickers risking their lives to salvage e-waste...

You are using Claude AI like it's still 2023, and every wasted click is costing you real hours this week. You open a blank chat, retype your Claude AI prompts, and settle for answers a smarter setup would never give. Meanwhile, power users who master Claude's advanced features are automating entire workflows while you are still copying and pasting. Claude AI Unleashed is your playbook for the 2026 Claude ecosystem, built for people who already know the basics. Corey Bevan breaks down every surface, from claude.ai to Claude Code to Cowork, into workflows you can actually run. This is not a ...

You want to grow. You want to feel more in control of your life, more confident in your choices, and more aligned with your goals. But let’s be honest—personal growth can feel exhausting … and expensive! You start with the best intentions, only to fall back into old habits, lose motivation, or get overwhelmed by where to even begin. What if there was a better way? Quantum Leap isn’t just another self-help book filled with generic advice and empty motivation. It’s a practical, AI-powered system designed to help you break through personal barriers, find clarity, build consistency, ...