Science Electronics

James Clerk Maxwell set his mind on solving the mystery of light, magnetism, and electricity. In his day, understanding those subjects had become a confusing jumble of conflicting ideas. James Clerk Maxwell succeeded in bringing simplicity to the chaos. Read on to learn how he did it. This biography provides the exciting and interesting story of how a boy called 'Daffy' by his classmates became one of the greatest scientists of all time.

What happens when intelligent machines aren’t just in our pockets but are also driving our cars, making our decisions, folding our laundry, and educating our kids? You’ve heard the hype: AI will make us healthier, give every child a personalized tutor, run our businesses more efficiently...

Your Baofeng radio looked simple when you bought it. Then you turned it on. Now it is beeping at you, flashing confusing numbers, and making you wonder whether you just wasted money on a plastic brick. The factory manual is no help. The menus feel cryptic. And every wrong button seems to make things worse. If you have ever thought, "I just want this thing to work," this book was written for you. Baofeng Radios: A Bootcamp for Beginners is a practical, beginner-first guide built to get you from confusion to confidence.

The Fast Track to Your Extra Class Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter. Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, it's like having your own, patient, experienced, good-humored mentor for the exam (one reason Michael is a frequent presenter at major ham conventions).

Dan Davis, an electronics engineer, had finally made the invention of a lifetime: a household robot that could do almost anything. Wild success was within reach, but then Dan's life was ruined. In a plot to steal his business, his greedy partner and greedier fiancée tricked him into taking the "long sleep": suspended animation for 30 years.

A complete guide for Ham Radio Operators looking to work DX, defined as distant stations. Intended for both seasoned hams looking to improve skills and for beginners alike. The book includes sections on getting a ham radio shack setup for DX, hardware and software suggestions, automation, operating awards, QSL procedures as well as DX operating tips. Book covers various operating modes such as CW, phone and digital. A heavy emphasis is put on the currently popular HF digital modes as well as good operating practices to be a successful DXer.

Is circuit engineering what you want to learn? Always wondered how one becomes an electrical engineer? Do semiconductors and circuit boards interest you? Purchase Circuit Engineering to discover everything you need to know about basic electronics. Step by step to increase your electrical skills. Learn the anatomy of a circuit. All your basic knowledge in one download!

Explores 15 promising avenues of post-materialist scientific investigation currently underway Provides a succinct account of the experience of transition to the “next life” and what one might expect when one arrives there Explains how materialism has prevented us from realizing a...

Stop guessing. Start communicating. Your ability to protect your family shouldn't depend on a cell phone signal bar. You bought GMRS radios for peace of mind, family trips, overlanding, property comms, and “what if” moments. But right now? The range disappoints, the manual is confusing, and you’re never quite sure what button to press... or what to say. GMRS Radios: The Visual Command System is a practical, step-by-step field manual built for real life. Just the essential skills to turn your radios into a simple, reliable communications plan.

You use your cell phone every day, but how does it actually work? Max Axiom has the answers. Join Max as he explores the science and engineering behind cell phone technology.

Solar Power for Beginners uses stepwise instructions, tons of real-life examples, and various schematics that make your solar learning life easier. DIY SOURCE authors have consulted with numerous mobile solar power DIYers, electrical and photovoltaics engineers, and off-grid solar professionals to prepare a solar guide to power your adventures.

What if the most important technology in your life is something you almost never notice? Metals and Materials takes readers inside the hidden world of the tiny metal parts that keep modern life running. From the smartphone in your pocket to charging cables, computers, vehicles, medical devices, and aircraft, this book reveals how small connectors, contacts, springs, and alloys make electricity move safely and reliably through the systems we depend on every day. This is a fascinating journey into the science behind connection. You’ll discover why copper became the backbone of electronics, ...

This audiobook follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind electricity.

This focused study guide delivers a streamlined review of the core concepts tested across verbal, math, science, mechanical, electronics, and spatial reasoning domains. Each chapter is designed to build understanding efficiently, explaining how concepts work and how they connect across different problem types. The material emphasizes clarity and direct application, helping readers strengthen comprehension without unnecessary detail or distraction. The verbal and reading sections develop vocabulary, context interpretation, and passage analysis skills that support accurate understanding of ...

For thousands of people every year, choosing to become an electrician can be the most important decision they make. Not everyone who starts this journey will finish it. This book explains what to expect from an electrical career, including everything from apprenticeships to business and daily life as a spark – and so much more in between. Not only does it cover your potential career path but it also touches on memberships, safety considerations and the potential future of the industry.

This book takes the mystery out of computer programming. Learn about coding, algorithms, and more.

What do you call a power failure? A current event! Get it? If you don’t get this joke, you need this book! It’ll teach you everything you need to know about the power that powers your world. The answers might shock you!

Ever wonder what goes on inside your computer? Take a look into how processors, networks, and more are all connected.

Find out how electricity and power work. Learn more about electric currents and circuits, and nature's role in generating power.

Curious listeners want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how electricity travels from power plants to homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.