100 Best Electrical Engineering Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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Practical Electronics for Inventors

Paul Scherz and Simon Monk

5.0

A Fully-Updated, No-Nonsense Guide to Electronics

Advance your electronics knowledge and gain the skills necessary to develop and construct your own functioning gadgets. Written by a pair of experienced engineers and dedicated hobbyists, Practical Electronics for Inventors, Fourth Edition, lays out the essentials and provides step-by-step instructions, schematics, and illustrations. Discover how t

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The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution

Walter Isaacson

4.8

The computer and the internet are among the most important innovations of our era, but few people know who created them. They were not conjured up in a garret or garage by solo inventors suitable to be singled out on magazine covers or put into a pantheon with Edison, Bell, and Morse. Instead, most of the innovations of the digital age were done collaboratively. There were a lot of fascinating peo

Recommended by Brian Burkhart, Chris Fussell, Chris Oliver, and 4 others.

Brian Burkhart

This book is essentially a biography of all the people who’ve led to the technology of today—it’s fascinating. The most important point of the book is everything is one long, connected chain. There isn’t just one person or one industry that makes anything happen—it all goes way back. For example, the communication theory I have espoused and taught throughout my career is from Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato. Yeah, I’ve got my own spin on it—instead of ethos, pathos and logos, we say “know, feel, and do.” But it’s still based on their philosophies. Reading this book, I realized it’s not just someone like Steve Jobs who’s responsible for the era we live in. Rather, it’s Steve Jobs plus a whole lot of people from the last 200-plus years. [source]

Chris Fussell

The history of how great ideas evolve. [source]

Chris Oliver

I'm currently reading Innovators by Walter Isaacson. I love reading books like this because you learn about the lives of people who have created amazing things. It teaches you that their lives were often much harder than you realize and the struggles you're going through are very similar to what they had to go through before they were successful. It's really inspirational. [source]

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The Feynman Lectures on Physics

Richard P. Feynman

4.8

The legendary introduction to physics from the subject's greatest teacher
"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning a book that has remained a definitive introduction to physics for decades. Ranging from the most basic principles of Newtonian physics

Recommended by Bill Gates and David Bainbridge.

Bill Gates

CEO/Microsoft

You don't have to take a course to learn physics. If you're hardcore, read the Feynman book and do the problems. [source]

David Bainbridge

I think that he is one of the most intelligent people to live in the 20th century. Yet at the same time, surprisingly, he is an amazingly good teacher. This is quite an unusual combination. [source]

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The Art of Electronics

Paul Horowitz, Winfield Hill

4.7

This is the thoroughly revised and updated Second Edition of the single, authoritative text and reference on electronic circuit design--both analog and digital. It emphasizes the methods actually used by circuit designers--a combination of some basic laws, rules of thumb, and a large bag of tricks. This completely new edition responds to the breakneck pace of change in electronics with a large num

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MAKE: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery

Charles Platt

4.6

"This is teaching at its best!"

--Hans Camenzind, inventor of the 555 timer (the world's most successful integrated circuit), and author of Much Ado About Almost Nothing: Man's Encounter with the Electron (Booklocker.com)

"A fabulous book: well written, well paced, fun, and informative. I also love the sense of humor. It's very good at disarming the fear. And it's gorgeous. I'll be recommending thi

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The Soul of a New Machine

Tracy Kidder

4.6

The computer revolution brought with it new methods of getting work done—just look at today's news for reports of hard-driven, highly-motivated young software and online commerce developers who sacrifice evenings and weekends to meet impossible deadlines. Tracy Kidder got a preview of this world in the late 1970s when he observed the engineers of Data General design and build a new 32-bit minicomp

Recommended by Satya Nadella, Scott Johnson, and Stephen Baker.

Scott Johnson

Tracy Kidder's The Soul of a New Machine. This was the first book that really took a deep dive into the process of creating a high tech product from scratch. Tracy really humanized the engineering process and made me realize that was the type of industry where I wanted to be. [source]

Stephen Baker

A marvelously detailed book, and I found it very inspiring. An interesting way of looking at how computing has utterly changed in the last 30 years. [source]

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Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Ed: Plan, Design, Build

Editors of Creative Homeowner

4.4

"Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Edition"demystifies residential electrical systems with easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations. Homeowners will learn how their home's electrical system works and how to complete installations and repairs. This project-based book shows how to select the right cable, wires, and other equipment, and how to run wiring through wal

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Pocket Ref

Thomas Glover

4.4

Among the many topics covered in this handy, pocket-sized guide are air and gases, carpentry and construction, pipes, pumps, computers, electronics, geology, math, surveying and mapping, and weights and measures. Includes tables, charts, drawings, lists & formulas.

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How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition

Michael Geier

4.4

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Fully Revised Guide to Electronics Troubleshooting and Repair
Repair all kinds of electrical products, from modern digital gadgets to analog antiques, with help from this updated book. How to Diagnose and Fix Ev

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A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age

Rob Goodman

4.4

Winner of the Neumann Prize for the History of Mathematics

Named a best book of the year by Bloomberg and Nature

'Best of 2017' by The Morning Sun

"We owe Claude Shannon a lot, and Soni & Goodman’s book takes a big first step in paying that debt." —San Francisco Review of Books

"Soni and Goodman are at their best when they invoke the wonder an idea can instill. They summon the right level of awe while

Recommended by Bryan Johnson and Erik Rostad.

Bryan Johnson

Bryan Johnson recommended this book on Twitter. [source]

Erik Rostad

Here is something that recently helped me. It comes from the book A Mind at Play by Jimmy Soni & Rob Goodman. I'll quote the passage directly and then describe how it helped me: "What does information really measure? It measures the uncertainty we overcome. It measure our chances of learning something we haven't yet learned. Or, more specifically: when one thing carries information about another–just as a meter reading tells us about a physical quantity, or a book tells us about a life–the amount of information it carries reflects the reduction in uncertainty about the object." When I read this, I actually felt as if a lightbulb was going off. One question I get a lot with this reading project is "how do you remember everything you read?" I have never liked that question because I think it is the wrong question. Here, the authors sort of flip that on its head. If you don't read, or you aren't learning about a topic, the possibilities of what that could be are endless. By reading, you are "reducing the uncertainty about the object," so in theory, it should take less space in your mind. I had begun noticing that the more I read, the more clarity of thought I was having. I did not expect this at all. I had assumed that the more I read, the more confused or inundated I would become. But the opposite happened. One of the main reasons I give for this is that if you begin seeing ideas over and over, in different types of books, that makes that idea stronger. If I'm reading about the importance of time in novels, biographies, business books, and other non-fiction, that is an important topic and one I should focus on. The quote above helped me figure out the other piece of the information overload puzzle. That the more you read, the more you are narrowing down the possibilities of what could be. If I have yet to read a book about a particular historical figure, then the possibilities are endless in terms of information that could be true in my head about that person. But, if I have read a book or two about the person, it narrows down the possibilities. [source]

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Ugly's Electrical References, 2026 Edition

Charles R. Miller, Daniel Sandefur

4.3

Ugly’s Electrical References, 2026 Edition is the essential on-the-job reference tool for electrical industry professionals. The 2026 Edition provides the most pertinent, up-to-date information used by electricians, including updated NEC code and table change information; mathematical formulas; NEMA wiring configurations; conduit bending guide; ampacity and conduit fill information; transformer an

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The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life

Arthur Firstenberg

4.3

The most misunderstood force driving health and disease

The story of the invention and use of electricity has often been told before, but never from an environmental point of view. The assumption of safety, and the conviction that electricity has nothing to do with life, are by now so entrenched in the human psyche that new research, and testimony by those who are being injured, are not enough to c

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Tesla: Man Out of Time

Margaret Cheney

4.3

In this “informative and delightful” (American Scientist) biography, Margaret Cheney explores the brilliant and prescient mind of Nikola Tesla, one of the twentieth century’s greatest scientists and inventors.

In Tesla: Man Out of Time, Margaret Cheney explores the brilliant and prescient mind of one of the twentieth century's greatest scientists and inventors. Called a madman by his enemies, a gen

Recommended by Ev Williams.

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My First Piano Sheet Music: Easy, Fun-to-Play Popular Songs for Kids (My First Piano Books)

Emily Norris

4.3

Grow your child’s piano-playing skills with these familiar, fun, and easy-to-learn songs!My First Piano Sheet Music is the perfect songbook for budding piano players, with 40 beginner-friendly tunes, clear music notation, and helpful hand positions for every song. Compiled by an experienced piano teacher, the songs naturally progress from simple, right-hand-only songs to ones that use both hands.

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The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life

Robert Becker

4.3

"In this landmark book, Robert O. Becker, M.D., a pioneer in the field of bioelectric science, presents a fascinating look at the role electricity plays in healing, challenging the traditional mechanistic model of the body. Colorful and controversial, this is a tale of engrossing research, scientific and medical politics, and breakthrough discoveries that offer new possibilities for fighting disea

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Study Guide for Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Electrical & Computer CBT Exam: Practice over 500 solved problems with detailed solutions including Alternative-Item Types

Wasim Asghar PE

4.3

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Make: Electronics

Charles Platt

4.2

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Graph Paper Notebook 8.5 x 11 / 120 Pages / 4x4: Composition Exercise Book - Grid Paper 4 Squares per Inch - for School, Engineering Work, Drawing & ... Students (Notebooks for Education & Work)

Lindsey Cristian

4.2

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Electrical Engineering 101: Everything You Should Have Learned in School...But Probably Didn't

Darren Ashby

4.2

Electrical Engineering 101 covers the basic theory and practice of electronics, starting by answering the question What is electricity? It goes on to explain the fundamental principles and components, relating them constantly to real-world examples. Sections on tools and troubleshooting give engineers deeper understanding and the know-how to create and maintain their own electronic design projects

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Open Circuits: The Inner Beauty of Electronic Components (Packaging may vary)

Windell Oskay, Eric Schlaepfer

4.2

Open Circuits is a photographic exploration of the beautiful design inside everyday electronics. Its stunning cross-section photography unlocks a hidden world full of elegance, subtle complexity, and wonder.Our phones, computers, and appliances are made of hundreds of internal components, each precisely engineered to perform a certain function, but none intended to actually be seen. Through painst

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Principles of Neural Science

Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessell

4.2

This text studies the brain, its structure, function and development. It discusses neuroanatomy, cell and molecular mechanisms and signaling through a cognitive approach to behaviour. It features an expanded treatment of the nervous system, neurological and psychiatric diseases and perception.

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Pattern Classification

Richard O. Duda, Peter E. Hart, David G. Stork

4.2

The first edition, published in 1973, has become a classic reference in the field. Now with the second edition, readers will find information on key new topics such as neural networks and statistical pattern recognition, the theory of machine learning, and the theory of invariances. Also included are worked examples, comparisons between different methods, extensive graphics, expanded exercises and

Recommended by Eric Weinstein.

Eric Weinstein

Managing Director/Thiel Capital

Eric Weinstein recommended this book on Twitter. [source]

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Comptia Network+ Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition (Exam N10-007)

Mike Meyers

4.2

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Thoroughly revised for the new CompTIA Network+ exam, the Seventh Edition of this bestselling All-in-One Exam Guide delivers 100% coverage of the exam objectives and serves as a valuable on-the-job reference

Tak

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Introduction to Electrodynamics

David J. Griffiths

4.2

This work offers accesible coverage of the fundamentals of electrodynamics, enhanced with with discussion points, examples and exercises.

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DIY Lithium Batteries: How to Build Your Own Battery Packs

Micah Toll

4.2

Are you a hands on person? Do you prefer making things yourself? Are you working on a project that requires lithium batteries? If so, then this book is for you! We'll cover everything you need to know about lithium batteries. From choosing the right cells to designing a battery pack and building it yourself, this book includes all the steps for building safe, effective custom lithium battery packs

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My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla

4.2

This important title is the autobiography of Nikola Tesla. Nikola Tesla appropriately titled his work on his life, My Inventions, as he was one of the most important inventors and scientists in history. The book touches on his life and career, his first inventions, discovering the magnetic field, tesla coil and transformer and the manifying transmitter. There is also a chapter on the art of teleau

Recommended by Elon Musk and Larry Page.

Elon Musk

Founder/SpaceX

I didn't read actually very many general business books, but I like biographies and autobiographies, I think those are pretty helpful. Actually, a lot of them aren't really business. … I think it's also worth reading books on scientists and engineers. Tesla, obviously. [source]

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The Elements of Computing Systems: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles

Noam Nisan and Shimon Schocken

4.2

In the early days of computer science, the interactions of hardware, software, compilers, and operating system were simple enough to allow students to see an overall picture of how computers worked. With the increasing complexity of computer technology and the resulting specialization of knowledge, such clarity is often lost. Unlike other texts that cover only one aspect of the field, The Elements

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The Complete Guide to Wiring

Editors of Cool Springs Press

4.2

BLACK+DECKER's latest edition of the best-selling home-improvement book in North America for more than a decade is completely updated to conform to 2017–2020 national electrical codes.

For more than ten years, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Wiring has been the best-selling home wiring manual in North America. Now with more than two million copies in print, this is the home reference book more

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Encyclopedia of Electronic Components, Volume 3: Sensors for Location, Presence, Proximity, Orientation, Oscillation, Force, Load, Human Input, Liquid and Gas Properties, Light, Heat, Sound, and Electricity

Charles Platt

4.2

Want to know how to use an electronic component? This third book of a three-volume set includes key information on electronics parts for your projects--complete with photographs, schematics, and diagrams. You'll learn what each one does, how it works, why it's useful, and what variants exist. No matter how much you know about electronics, you'll find fascinating details you've never come across be

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Getting Started in Electronics

Forrest M. Mims III

4.2

"A complete electronics course in 128 pages"--Cover.

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Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism

Safiya Noble

4.2

Run a Google search for "black girls" - what will you find? "Big Booty" and other sexually explicit terms are likely to come up as top search terms. But, if you type in "white girls," the results are radically different. The suggested porn sites and un-moderated discussions about "why black women are so sassy" or "why black women are so angry" presents a disturbing portrait of black womanhood in m

Recommended by Sherrilyn Ifill.

Sherrilyn Ifill

It's our first Thurgood Marshall Institute podcast. A terrific discussion with Professor @safiyanoble, author of the must read book Algorithms of Oppression. Listen. @TMI_LDF https://t.co/6eq51hhrJH [source]

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Apple: The First 50 Years

David Pogue

4.2

This book lavishly illustrates the first 50 years of Apple’s history through stunning, full-color photographs.Instant New York Times Bestseller In time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the

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Microelectronic Circuits

Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith

4.2

This market-leading textbook continues its standard of excellence and innovation built on the solid pedagogical foundation that instructors expect from Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith. All material in the fifth edition of Microelectronic Circuits is thoroughly updated to reflect changes in technology-CMOS technology in particular. These technological changes have shaped the book's organization

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But How Do It Know? - The Basic Principles of Computers for Everyone

J Clark Scott

4.2

Finally, this brand new book exposes the secrets of computers for everyone to see. Its humorous title begins with the punch line of a classic joke about someone who is baffled by technology.

It was written by a 40-year computer veteran who wants to take the mystery out of computers and allow everyone to gain a true understanding of exactly what computers are, and also what they are not.

Years of w

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The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual

ARRL Inc.

4.2

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The Nature of Computation

Cristopher Moore, Stephan Mertens

4.2

Computational complexity is one of the most beautiful fields of modern mathematics, and it is increasingly relevant to other sciences ranging from physics to biology. But this beauty is often buried underneath layers of unnecessary formalism, and exciting recent results like interactive proofs, cryptography, and quantum computing are usually considered too "advanced" to show to the typical student

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Dewalt Electrical Licensing Exam Guide: Based on the NEC 2017

Ray Holder

4.2

For years, students have turned to the DEWALT ELECTRICAL LICENSING EXAM GUIDE to prepare for professional licensing exams. Combining vital knowledge and valuable test-taking strategies, this trusted text features comprehensive coverage to help you pass your state and local electrical licensing exams. Now updated to reflect the 2017 National Electrical Code, the new edition covers Journeyman, Maste

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Scientific American September 2026

Scientific American

4.2

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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PPI FE Electrical and Computer Review Manual, 1st Edition (Paperback) – Comprehensive FE Book for the FE Electrical and Computer Exam

Michael R. Lindeburg PE

4.2

*Add the convenience of accessing this book anytime, anywhere on your personal device with the eTextbook version for only $59 at ppi2pass.com/etextbook-program.*

Michael R. Lindeburg PE’s FE Electrical and Computer Review Manual offers complete coverage to Electrical and Computer FE exam knowledge areas and the relevant elements—equations, figures, and tables—from the NCEES FE Reference Handbook.

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The Scientist and Engineer's Guide to Digital Signal Processing

Steven W. Smith

4.2

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Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 1: Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Switches, Encoders, Relays, Transistors

Charles Platt

4.2

Want to know how to use an electronic component? This first book of a three-volume set includes key information on electronics parts for your projects—complete with photographs, schematics, and diagrams. You’ll learn what each one does, how it works, why it’s useful, and what variants exist. No matter how much you know about electronics, you’ll find fascinating details you’ve never come across bef

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Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 2: Leds, Lcds, Audio, Thyristors, Digital Logic, and Amplification

Charles Platt

4.1

Want to know how to use an electronic component? This second book of a three-volume set includes key information on electronics parts for your projects--complete with photographs, schematics, and diagrams. You'll learn what each one does, how it works, why it's useful, and what variants exist. No matter how much you know about electronics, you'll find fascinating details you've never come across b

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The DIY Off-Grid Solar Power Systems Bible: Install Panels with Confidence, Choose Better Kits, Size Batteries, and Plan for Home, RV, and Air Conditioner Use

Caleb D. Harwood

4.1

THE MOST COMPLETE OFF-GRID SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS BLUEPRINT FOR BEGINNERS WHO WANT CLARITY, CONTROL, AND A SYSTEM THAT WORKS IN REAL LIFE.Are you tired of confusing solar advice and kits that promise everything but solve nothing?Do panels, batteries, and inverters seem simple—until one bad decision costs you money and a system that still does not work?Your All-in-One Off-Grid Solar Power SolutionA co

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Complete Electronics: Self-Teaching Guide with Projects

Earl Boysen and Harry Kybett

4.1

An all-in-one resource on everything electronics-related! For almost 30 years, this book has been a classic text for electronics enthusiasts. Now completely updated for today's technology, this latest version combines concepts, self-tests, and hands-on projects to offer you a completely repackaged and revised resource. This unique self-teaching guide features easy-to-understand explanations that a

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The Watch Book Rolex: New, Extended Edition

Gisbert L. Brunner

4.1

� Updated content including the latest Rolex watches

� Extended edition of the best-selling reference work by wristwatch expert Gisbert L. Brunner

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PPI FE Review Manual: Rapid Preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, 3rd Edition (Paperback) – A Comprehensive Preparation Guide for the FE Exam

MichaelR. Lindeburg

4.1

*Add the convenience of accessing this book anytime, anywhere on your personal device with the eTextbook version for only $59 at ppi2pass.com/etextbook-program.*

FE Review Manual, 3rd Edition

Michael R. Lindeburg PE’s FE Review Manual, 3rd Edition offers complete review for the FE exam. This book is part of comprehensive learning management systems designed to help you pass the FE exam the first

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Electricity and Magnetism

Edward M. Purcell

4.1

This is the revised second volume of the five-volume Berkeley Physics Course designed for a three or four semester introductory calculus based physics course. Major changes to this volume include a more standard introduction to magnetism and electromagnetism, and an increased emphasis on S.I. units.

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Modern Control Systems

Richard C. Dorf, Robert H Bishop

4.1

Modern Control Systems, 12e, is ideal for an introductory undergraduate course in control systems for engineering students.

Written to be equally useful for all engineering disciplines, this text is organized around the concept of control systems theory as it has been developed in the frequency and time domains. It provides coverage of classical control, employing root locus design, frequency and

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I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything

Joanna Stern

4.1

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, return hours of free time to our overworked brains, and make discoveries previously unimagined by humankind. Th

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Power System Analysis

Hadi Saadat

4.1

This text is intended for undergraduates studying power system analysis and design. It gives an introduction to fundamental concepts and modern topics with applications to real-world problems. This is the first text in this area to fully integrate MATLAB and SIMULINK throughout. It also provides students with an author-developed POWER TOOLBOX DISK organized to perform analyses and explore power sy

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Everything Electrical: How To Use All The Functions On Your Multimeter (Revised Edition 6/24/2017)

Vincent Keler

4.1

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Computer Organization & Design: The Hardware/Software Interface

David A. Patterson, John L. Hennessy

4.1

The performance of software systems is dramatically affected by how well software designers understand the basic hardware technologies at work in a system. Similarly, hardware designers must understand the far-reaching effects their design decisions have on software applications. For readers in either category, this classic introduction to the field provides a look deep into the computer. It demon

Recommended by Vicki Boykis.

Vicki Boykis

This is a textbook that covers how computers work from the ground up. It includes hardware, software, and operating systems. It’s a really thick book, but also a really good one! This is the book I’d recommend reading if you missed out on a formal computer science education. [source]

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Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches

Simon Monk

4.1

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Program Arduino with ease!

This thoroughly updated guide shows, step-by-step, how to quickly program all Arduino models. Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Second Edition, features easy-to-follo

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Mechanical Engineering for Makers: A Hands-on Guide to Designing and Making Physical Things

Brian Bunnell and Samer Najia

4.1

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Treehouses, 2nd edition: Design & Build Your Kids a Treehouse (Black & Decker Complete Guide)

Editors of Cool Springs Press

4.1

Treehouses are more popular today than ever before. Our original treehouse book, The Complete Guide: Build Your Kids a Treehouse, was published in 2007. It exceeded all sales projections right out of the gate and continues to be a leading title in the treehouse category. Now, we've made it even better. The expanded edition features three all-new treehouses shown in complete step by step detail, al

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Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius

Marc Seifer

4.1

"The story of one of the most prolific, independent, and iconoclastic inventors of this century . . . fascinating."--Scientific American

Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the

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Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Third Edition

MONK

4.1

An up-to-date Arduino programming guide―no prior programming experience required!This fully updated guide shows, step by step, how to quickly and easily program all Arduino models using its modified C language and the Arduino IDE. Electronics guru Simon Monk gets you up to speed quickly, teaching all concepts through simple language and clear instruction. Programming Arduino®: Getting Started with

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Cisco CCNA Command Guide: An Introductory Guide for CCNA & Computer Networking Beginners

Ramon Nastase

4.1

The "Cisco CCNA Command Guide" is the Complete Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching Command Guide for Passing your CCNA Exam.
A guide that will cover everything in Cisco Routing and Switching Command, including Subnetting, vlsm and Supernetting. You will be able pass your CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) exam and become a Cisco technology specialist sooner than you expected.
The book is struct

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Beginner's Guide to Reading Schematics, Fourth Edition

Stan Gibilisco

4.1

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Sound Reinforcement Handbook

Gary Davis

4.1

(Yamaha Products). Sound reinforcement is the use of audio amplification systems. This book is the first and only book of its kind to cover all aspects of designing and using such systems for public address and musical performance. The book features information on both the audio theory involved and the practical applications of that theory, explaining everything from microphones to loudspeakers. T

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The Physiology of Excitable Cells

David J. Aidley

4.1

Excitable cells include nerve, sensory and muscle cells and they are studied by students of physiology, neuroscience, cell biology and biophysics. The text is well known among students and researchers for its thoroughness and clarity. Fundamental concepts are explained and key experiments are examined in some detail. The revised and restructured new edition takes account of recent advances in mole

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Digital Signal Processing: Principles, Algorithms, and Applications

John G. Proakis, Dimitris K Manolakis

4.1

A significant revision of a best-selling text for the introductory digital signal processing course. This book presents the fundamentals of discrete-time signals, systems, and modern digital processing and applications for students in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science.The book is suitable for either a one-semester or a two-semester undergraduate level course in dis

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Make: More Electronics: Learning Through Discovery

Charles Platt

4.1

Want to learn even more about electronics in a fun, hands-on way? If you finished the projects in Make: Electronics, or if you're already familiar with the material in that book, you're ready for Make: More Electronics. Right away, you'll start working on real projects, and you'll explore all the key components and essential principles through the book's collection of experiments. You'll build the

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Problem Solving with Algorithms and Data Structures Using Python

Bradley N. Miller and David L. Ranum

4.1

THIS TEXTBOOK is about computer science. It is also about Python. However, there is much more. The study of algorithms and data structures is central to understanding what computer science is all about. Learning computer science is not unlike learning any other type of difficult subject matter. The only way to be successful is through deliberate and incremental exposure to the fundamental ideas. A

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Physiology (Board Review Series)

Linda S. Costanzo

4.1

Thoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, BRS Physiology is an excellent aid for students preparing for the USMLE Step 1. The book concisely reviews key physiological principles and includes clinical correlations throughout to emphasize connections between basic physiology and clinical medicine. Numerous illustrations, tables, and flow charts help students visualize material quickly and aid in lo

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Fundamentals of Power Electronics

Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimovic

4.1

Fundamentals of Power Electronics, Second Edition, is an up-to-date and authoritative text and reference book on power electronics. This new edition retains the original objective and philosophy of focusing on the fundamental principles, models, and technical requirements needed for designing practical power electronic systems while adding a wealth of new material.
Improved features of this new e

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Solar & 12 Volt Power for beginners: Off grid power for everyone

George Eccleston

4.0

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The Art of Electronics: The X Chapters

Paul Horowitz

4.0

The Art of Electronics: The x-Chapters expands on topics introduced in the best-selling third edition of The Art of Electronics, completing the broad discussions begun in the latter. In addition to covering more advanced materials relevant to its companion, The x-Chapters also includes extensive treatment of many topics in electronics that are particularly novel, important, or just exotic and intr

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Understanding Digital Signal Processing

Richard G. Lyons

4.0

Achieves the balance between practice and mathematics, making Digital Signal Processing accessible to beginners, and offering systematic practical guidance for day-to-day problem-solving. This second edition is appropriate as a supplementary (companion) text for any college-level course covering digital signal processing.

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Everything Electrical How To Test Circuits Like A Pro Part 2

Vincent Keler

4.0

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Grob Basic Electronics

Bernard Grob

4.0

Provides information on basic electronics education, this title includes problems and questions at the end of each chapter, sidebar features throughout the text, and a critical thinking component. It is presented in a full-color design, which allows students to read circuit diagrams and other important visuals easily.

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Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity

Stephen L. Herman

4.0

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Electromagnetic Fields and Energy

Hermann A. Haus, James R. Melcher

4.0

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National Electrical Code 2017 Handbook

(NFPA) National Fire Protection Association

4.0

Based on the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), the National Electrical Code Handbook clarifies concepts for a better understanding of the Code. It's a powerful communication tool that helps you explain the NEC to clients and others who might not have professional electrical training.

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Sign Language

Geoffrey S. Poor

4.0

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Everything Electrical How To Test Circuits Like A Pro Part 1

Vincent Keler

4.0

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Digital Signal Processing

Alan V. Oppenheim, Ronald W. Schafer

4.0

Written by 2 foremost authorities, this well-respected reference discusses the processing of signals using digital techniques. Includes many useful applications.

78

Electronics All-In-One for Dummies

Doug Lowe

4.0

A comprehensive collection of 8 books in 1 offering electronics guidance that can't be found anywhere else! If you know a breadboard from a breadbox but want to take your hobby electronics skills to the next level, this is the only reference you need. Electronics All-in-One For Dummies has done the legwork for you -- offering everything you need to enhance your experience as an electronics enthusi

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Digital Communications: Fundamentals and Applications

Bernard Sklar

4.0

The clear, easy-to-understand introduction to digital communications
Completely updated coverage of today's most critical technologies
Step-by-step implementation coverage
Trellis-coded modulation, fading channels, Reed-Solomon codes, encryption, and more
Exclusive coverage of maximizing performance with advanced "turbo codes" "This is a remarkably comprehensive treatment of the field, covering in con

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Digital Signal Processing: Fundamentals and Applications

Li Tan

4.0

This book will enable electrical engineers and technicians in the fields of the biomedical, computer, and electronics engineering, to master the essential fundamentals of DSP principles and practice. Coverage includes DSP principles, applications, and hardware issues with an emphasis on applications. Many instructive worked examples are used to illustrate the material and the use of mathematics is

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Control System Design: An Introduction to State-Space Methods

Bernard Friedland

4.0

Introduction to state-space methods covers feedback control; state-space representation of dynamic systems and dynamics of linear systems; frequency-domain analysis; controllability and observability; and shaping the dynamic response. Additional subjects encompass linear observers; compensator design by the separation principle; linear, quadratic optimum control; random processes; and Kalman filte

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The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Discovery Book: A Beginner's Guide to Building and Programming Robots

Laurens Valk

4.0

The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Discovery Book is a complete beginner's guide to the EV3 kit from bestselling author and robotics expert Laurens Valk. This full color book teaches you fundamental programming and robotics skills as you build and program powerful robots that move, monitor sensors, and respond to their environments. You will build seven increasingly sophisticated robots like the BRICK SORT3R

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83

Control Systems Engineering

Norman S. Nise

4.0

Emphasizing the practical application of control systems engineering, the new Fourth Edition shows how to analyze and design real-world feedback control systems. Readers learn how to create control systems that support today's advanced technology and apply the latest computer methods to the analysis and design of control systems.
• A methodology with clearly defined steps is presented for each typ

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Electronics for Beginners: A Practical Introduction to Schematics, Circuits, and Microcontrollers

Jonathan Bartlett

4.0

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ABC of Electrical Engineering

B.L. Theraja and A.K. Theraja

4.0

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Electrical Engineering Fundamentals: A Clear and Practical Introduction to Core Concepts with Visual Explanations and Real-World Applications | No Prior Engineering Background Required

Mason R. Hayes

4.0

Electrical engineering finally explained as a connected system, not a list of formulas [for USA-UK] Do concepts like voltage, current, resistance, or AC vs DC feel confusing or disconnected?You’re not alone.Most electrical engineering books either go too deep into theory too quickly or stay so superficial that nothing truly sticks. You end up memorizing formulas, repeating definitions, and still f

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The Hobbyist's Guide to the RTL-SDR: Really Cheap Software Defined Radio

Carl Laufer

4.0

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Nfpa 70: National Electrical Code 2014

National Fire Protection Association and National Electrical Code Committee

4.0

Are you up-to-code? Get the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2014 today! Many new and revised requirements in the NEC 2014 impact residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations so be sure you are using this new edition which covers the latest requirements on electrical wiring and equipment installation issues. All requirements in the NEC are confirmed through a review process and always

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Wiring a House

Rex Cauldwell

4.0

First published in 1996, Wiring a House has become the classic reference on residential wiring. The fifth edition is updated to the latest electrical code (2014 NEC), which will be current through 2017. The 2014 NEC has significant revisions that impact residential work, including expanded AFCI and GFCI protection in homes, new approaches to ensure the safety of photovoltaic (PV) electrical system

90

Computer Networking for Beginners: Your Guide for Mastering Computer Networking, Cisco IOS and the OSI Model (Computer Networking Series)

Kevin Morgan

4.0

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Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future

Martin Ford

4.0

What are the jobs of the future? How many will there be? And who will have them? We might imagine—and hope—that today's industrial revolution will unfold like the last: even as some jobs are eliminated, more will be created to deal with the new innovations of a new era. In Rise of the Robots, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Martin Ford argues that this is absolutely not the case. As technology continu

Recommended by Matthew Barby.

Matthew Barby

On the other side of things, which is a bit more like inspirational and a bit more tactical, it would probably be Rise of the Robots. Focuses all on the rise of artificial intelligence. Has some really interesting pieces on how people are disrupting in a bunch of different verticals for like ED Tech, health, 3D printing, and a bunch of other areas, and the impact that that has on jobs in the future. I love those two books at the moment. [source]

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Handyman In-Your-Pocket

Richard Allen Young

4.0

Certain to be helpful for every contractor, builder, handyman, craftsman, and do-it-yourselfer, "Handyman-in-Your Pocket" contains an incredible amount of valuable information on a wealth of topics.

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Basic Electricity

Bureau of Naval Personnel

4.0

Originally a training course text, this book now offers the best nontechnical coverage of the basic theory of electricity and its application. Topics include batteries, circuits, conductors, AC and DC, inductance and capacitance, generators, motors, transformers, amplifiers, and more. Includes many questions with answers. 349 illustrations. 1969 edition.

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Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World

Jill Jonnes

4.0

In the final decades of the nineteenth century, three brilliant and visionary titans of America’s Gilded Age—Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse—battled bitterly as each vied to create a vast and powerful electrical empire. In Empires of Light, historian Jill Jonnes portrays this extraordinary trio and their riveting and ruthless world of cutting-edge science, invention, intrigue,

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The Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla

4.0

During the early twentieth century, the eccentric and brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla blazed the path that electrical development followed for many years to come. This fascinating illustrated record of Tesla's pioneering work gathers many of his most famous findings and theories, allowing contemporary readers to experience the amazing range of his thinking. It includes lectures, articles, and disc

96

Digital Design and Computer Architecture, RISC-V Edition: RISC-V Edition

Sarah Harris, David Harris

4.0

The newest addition to the Harris and Harris family of Digital Design and Computer Architecture books, this RISC-V Edition covers the fundamentals of digital logic design and reinforces logic concepts through the design of a RISC-V microprocessor. Combining an engaging and humorous writing style with an updated and hands-on approach to digital design, this book takes the reader from the fundamenta

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Field Effect Devices: Volume IV

Robert F. Pierret

4.0

The second edition examines in detail three of the most basic members of the field device family to introduce the reader to relevant terms, concepts, models, and analytical procedures.

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The Grid: Electrical Infrastructure for a New Era

Gretchen Bakke

4.0

America’s electrical grid, an engineering triumph of the twentieth century, is turning out to be a poor fit for the present. It’s not just that the grid has grown old and is now in dire need of basic repair. Today, as we invest great hope in new energy sources--solar, wind, and other alternatives--the grid is what stands most firmly in the way of a brighter energy future. If we hope to realize thi

Recommended by Bill Gates.

Bill Gates

CEO/Microsoft

This book, about our aging electrical grid, fits in one of my favorite genres: 'Books About Mundane Stuff That Are Actually Fascinating. [source]

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Wiring Complete

Michael Litchfield and Michael McAlister

4.0

The third edition of this best-selling volume is a comprehensive, authoritative, and easy-to-use reference for homeowners covering all home wiring situations from the most basic to advanced. Wiring Complete is a highly visual book focused on real world situations faced by homeowners and real world advice, including how to deal with the inevitable things that can go wrong.

This extensively revised

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Solid State Electronic Devices

Ben Streetman, Sanjay Banerjee

4.0

One of the most widely used introductory books on semiconductor materials, physics, devices and technology, this text aims to: 1) develop basic semiconductor physics concepts, so students can better understand current and future devices; and 2) provide a sound understanding of current semiconductor devices and technology, so that their applications to electronic and optoelectronic circuits and sys