100 Best Electromagnetism Books of All Time

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The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life book cover1

The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life

Robert Becker

5.0
"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
The Feynman Lectures on Physics book cover2

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
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Introduction to Electrodynamics

David J. Griffiths

4.7
This work offers accesible coverage of the fundamentals of electrodynamics, enhanced with with discussion points, examples and exercises.
A Student's Guide to Maxwell's Equations book cover4

A Student's Guide to Maxwell's Equations

Daniel Fleisch

4.7
Gauss's law for electric fields, Gauss's law for magnetic fields, Faraday's law, and the Ampere-Maxwell law are four of the most influential equations in science. In this guide for students, each equation is the subject of an entire chapter, with detailed, plain-language explanations of the physical meaning of each symbol in the equation, for both the integral and differential forms. The final cha
Quantum Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum book cover5

Quantum Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum

Leonard Susskind

4.7
From the bestselling author of The Theoretical Minimum, a DIY introduction to the math and science of quantum mechanics.

First he taught you classical mechanics. Now, physicist Leonard Susskind has teamed up with data engineer Art Friedman to present the theory and associated mathematics of the strange world of quantum mechanics.

In this follow-up to the New York Times best-selling The Theoretical M
Faraday, Maxwell, and the Electromagnetic Field: How Two Men Revolutionized Physics book cover6

Faraday, Maxwell, and the Electromagnetic Field: How Two Men Revolutionized Physics

Nancy Forbes and Basil Mahon

4.6
The story of two brilliant nineteenth-century scientists who discovered the electromagnetic field, laying the groundwork for the amazing technological and theoretical breakthroughs of the twentieth century.

Two of the boldest and most creative scientists of all time were Michael Faraday (1791-1867) and James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879). This is the story of how these two men - separated in age by for
The Theoretical Minimum: What You Need to Know to Start Doing Physics book cover7

The Theoretical Minimum: What You Need to Know to Start Doing Physics

Leonard Susskind

4.6
A master teacher presents the ultimate introduction to classical mechanics for people who are serious about learning physics
"Beautifully clear explanations of famously 'difficult' things," --Wall Street Journal

A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2013

If you ever regretted not taking physics in college--or simply want to know how to think like a physicist--this is the book for you. In this bestsell
The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life book cover8

The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life

Arthur Firstenberg

4.5
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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My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla

4.5
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
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A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism, Vol. 1

James Clerk Maxwell

4.5
Volume 1 of an important foundation work of modern physics describes electrostatic phenomena and develops a mathematical theory of electricity. Topics include electrical work and energy in a system of conductors, mechanical action between two electrical systems, spherical harmonics, electric current, conduction and resistance, electrolysis, and other subjects. 1891 edition.
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Electricity and Magnetism

Edward M. Purcell

4.5
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.
Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray book cover12

Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray

Sabine Hossenfelder

4.4
A contrarian argues that modern physicists' obsession with beauty has given us wonderful math but bad science.

Whether pondering black holes or predicting discoveries at CERN, physicists believe the best theories are beautiful, natural, and elegant, and this standard separates popular theories from disposable ones. This is why, Sabine Hossenfelder argues, we have not seen a major breakthrough in th
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The Second Kind of Impossible: The Extraordinary Quest for a New Form of Matter

Paul Steinhardt

4.4
*Shortlisted for the 2019 Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize*

One of the most fascinating scientific detective stories of the last fifty years, an exciting quest for a new form of matter. “A riveting tale of derring-do” (Nature), this book reads like James Gleick’s Chaos combined with an Indiana Jones adventure.

When leading Princeton physicist Paul Steinhardt began working in the 1
Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever! book cover14

Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!

Clinton Ober

4.4
Revised and updated with new research and doctors' commentaries, this bestselling book introduces readers to the landmark discovery that living in contact with the Earth's natural surface charge - being "grounded" - naturally discharges and prevents chronic inflammation in the body. This effect has massive health implications because of the well-established link between chronic inflammation and al
A New Science of Heaven: How the new science of plasma physics is shedding light on spiritual experience book cover15

A New Science of Heaven: How the new science of plasma physics is shedding light on spiritual experience

Robert Temple

4.4

'This book is an important contribution, and I hope it will open many minds. What is particularly important in it are the discussions of David Bohm, of bioplasma, biophotons, and bioelectronics.' - PROFESSOR ZBIGNIEW WOLKOWSKI, Sorbonne University, Paris"Answers so many questions, scientific and esoteric, about the true nature of our reality... A seminal work... Will revolutionise how we frame rea

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Classical Electrodynamics

John David Jackson

4.4
A revision of the defining book covering the physics and classical mathematics necessary to understand electromagnetic fields in materials and at surfaces and interfaces. The third edition has been revised to address the changes in emphasis and applications that have occurred in the past twenty years.
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Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory: The Theoretical Minimum

Leonard Susskind

4.3
A funny, insightful, and self-contained guide to Einstein's relativity theory and classical field theories--including electromagnetism

Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and Maxwell's classical field theory. Using their typical brand of real math, enlightening drawings, and humor, Susskind and Friedm
Scientific American September 2026 book cover18

Scientific American September 2026

Scientific American

4.3

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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Electromagnetism and Life

Robert O. Becker

4.3
The environment is now thoroughly polluted by man-made sources of electromagnetic radiation with frequencies and magnitudes never before present. Man's activities have probably changed the earth's electromagnetic background to a greater degree than they have changed any other natural physical attribute of the earth. The evidence now indicates that the present abnormal electromagnetic environment c
20

Earth Changes and the Human-Cosmic Connection (The Secret History of the World)

Pierre Lescaudron and Laura Knight-Jadczy

4.3
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Principles of Charged Particle Acceleration

Stanley Humphries Jr.

4.3
This authoritative text offers a unified, programmed summary of the principles underlying all charged particle accelerators and also doubles as a reference collection of equations and material essential to accelerator development and beam applications. Suitable for graduate students of physics and electrical engineering with no previous background in accelerator theory, it contains straightforward
22

Principles of Electrodynamics

Melvin Schwartz

4.3
This advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level text by the 1988 Nobel Prize winner establishes the subject's mathematical background, reviews the principles of electrostatics, then introduces Einstein's special theory of relativity and applies it throughout the book in topics ranging from Gauss' theorem and Coulomb's law to electric and magnetic susceptibility.
Linked: How Everything Is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means for Business, Science, and Everyday Life book cover23

Linked: How Everything Is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means for Business, Science, and Everyday Life

Albert-Laszlo Barabasi

4.3
In the 1980's, James Gleick's Chaos introduced the world to complexity. Now, Albert-László Barabási's Linked reveals the next major scientific leap: the study of networks. We've long suspected that we live in a small world, where everything is connected to everything else. Indeed, networks are pervasive--from the human brain to the Internet to the economy to our group of friends. These linkages, i
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The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol 2

Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, Matthew Sands

4.3
Paperback book in very good condition. Cover clean with slightly bent corners. Spine straight and binding tight. Pages clean without markings or highlights. Proceeds benefit our small rural Library in Oregon.
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The Ankh- African Origin of Electromagnetism

Nur Ankh Amen

4.3
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Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life

Helen Czerski

4.3
Storm in a Teacup is Helen Czerski’s lively, entertaining, and informed introduction to the world of physics. Czerski provides the tools to alter the way we see everything around us by linking ordinary objects and occurrences, like popcorn popping, coffee stains, and fridge magnets, to big ideas like climate change, the energy crisis, or innovative medical testing. She provides answers to vexing q
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Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics

Stan Gibilisco and Simon Monk

4.3
"Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics" has become the standard introduction to the essentials of electricity and electronics. How Stan Gibilisco, one of the most trusted names in popular electronics, has enhanced his best-selling guide with new chapters on cutting-edge technologies. The Second Edition retains the classic first edition's user-friendly, self-study approach while bringing you p
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Spheroidal Wave Functions in Electromagnetic Theory

Le-Wei Li, Xiao-Kang Kang, Mook-Seng Leong

4.3
The flagship monograph addressing the spheroidal wave function and its pertinence to computational electromagnetics Spheroidal Wave Functions in Electromagnetic Theory presents in detail the theory of spheroidal wave functions, its applications to the analysis of electromagnetic fields in various spheroidal structures, and provides comprehensive programming codes for those computations.

The topics
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Introductory Electromagnetics

Herbert P. Neff

4.3
Provides an introductory treatment of electromagnetics, emphasizing transmission lines and waveguides by way of Maxwell's equations and vector analysis. Explains the basics of vector analysis including divergence, curl and gradient operations. Offers a concise treatment of electrostatics and magnetostatics, thus allowing instructors to cover these topics in a one-semester course. Coverage also inc
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Getting Started in Electronics

Forrest M. Mims III

4.3
"A complete electronics course in 128 pages"--Cover.
Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius book cover31

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

Marc Seifer

4.3
"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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The Man Who Changed Everything: The Life of James Clerk Maxwell

Basil Mahon

4.2
This is the first biography in twenty years of James Clerk Maxwell, one of the greatest scientists of our time and yet a man relatively unknown to the wider public. Approaching science with a freshness unbound by convention or previous expectations, he produced some of the most original scientific thinking of the nineteenth century - and his discoveries went on to shape the twentieth century.
Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World book cover33

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

Jill Jonnes

4.2
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 Problem of Increasing Human Energy: With Special Reference to the Harnessing of the Sun's Energy

Nikola Tesla

4.2
Part philosophical ponderings on humanity's relationship to the universe, part scientific extrapolation on what technological advancement might bring to that understanding, this long essay, first published in Century Illustrated Magazine in June 1900, is yet another example of the genius of Serbian inventor NIKOLA TESLA (1857-1943), the revolutionary scientist who forever changed the scientific fi
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A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field

James Clerk Maxwell

4.2
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Electromagnetic Fields and Energy

Hermann A. Haus, James R. Melcher

4.2
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Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging

Thomas Luhmann, Stuart Robson, et al.

4.2
This is the second edition of the established guide to close-range photogrammetry which uses accurate imaging techniques to analyse the three-dimensional shape of a wide range of manufactured and natural objects.

After more than 20 years of use, close-range photogrammetry, now for the most part entirely digital, has become an accepted, powerful and readily available technique for engineers, scienti
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The Grid: Electrical Infrastructure for a New Era

Gretchen Bakke

4.2
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
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Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation, Interference and Diffraction of Light

Max Born, Emil Wolf, A. B. Bhatia, P. C. Clemmow, D. Gabor, A. R. Stokes, A. M. Taylor, P. A. Wayman, W. L. Wilcock

4.2
Principles of Optics is one of the classic science books of the twentieth century, and probably the most influential book in optics published in the past forty years. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with new material covering the CAT scan, interference with broad-band light and the so-called Rayleigh-Sommerfeld diffraction theory. This edition also details scattering from inh
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How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition

Michael Geier

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.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
Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age book cover41

Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age

W. Bernard Carlson

4.2
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The Spark of Life: Electricity in the Human Body

Frances Ashcroft

4.2
What happens during a heart attack? Can someone really die of fright? What is death, anyway? How does electroshock treatment affect the brain? What is consciousness? The answers to these questions lie in the electrical signals constantly traveling through our bodies, driving our thoughts, our movements, and even the beating of our hearts.



The history of how scientists discovered the role of electri
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The Manga Guide to Electricity

Kazuhiro Fujitaki, Matsuda, Co Ltd Trend

4.2
Rereko is just your average high-school girl from Electopia, the land of electricity, but she's totally failed her final electricity exam! Now she has to go to summer school on Earth. And this time, she has to pass.

Luckily, her ever-patient tutor Hikaru is there to help. Join them in the pages of The Manga Guide to Electricity as Rereko examines everyday electrical devices like flashlights, heater
Scientific American 20th January 2026 book cover44

Scientific American 20th January 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 .

Everything Electrical: How To Use All The Functions On Your Multimeter (Revised Edition 6/24/2017) book cover45

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

Vincent Keler

4.2
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Understanding Physics for JEE Main & Advanced Electricity & Magnetism

Edward M. Purcell

4.2
•Detailed “theory” is given with the figures to understand the topic well.

•“Sample examples” are given for subject understanding before the text.

•Each topic includes the “introductory exercise” to test the ability.

•“Extra Points” are given to follow the points in brief.

•2 leveled solved examples are given at the end of chapter

•Consist 2 leveled exercise level 1 for AIEEE and level 2 for IIT J
Scientific American April 2026 book cover47

Scientific American April 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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No-Nonsense Electrodynamics: A Student Friendly Introduction

Jakob Schwichtenberg

4.2
Step-by-Step Electrical Engineering: Learn and Apply Core Concepts Quickly. Build Your Knowledge with Practical Examples - No book cover49

Step-by-Step Electrical Engineering: Learn and Apply Core Concepts Quickly. Build Your Knowledge with Practical Examples - No

Gregor Haynes

4.2
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The Electric Sky

Donald E. Scott

4.2
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The Inventions, Researches, and Writings of Nikola Tesla

Thomas Commerford Martin

4.2

Tesla is regarded as one of the top researchers and inventors in the field of electricity. There are 43 chapters in the book, the majority of which focus on various areas of research and discoveries by Tesla. The ideas and inventions are communicated in their unique ways, each of which establishes its position based on inherent value. Tesla advanced past his contemporaries to the next stage while

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Hand-carried QRP antennas: Simple antennas and accessories to operate from almost anywhere

Peter Parker

4.2
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The Future of Fusion Energy (Popular Science)

Jason Parisi and Justin Bal

4.2
QUANTUM PHYSICS for Beginners in 90 Minutes without Math: All the major ideas of quantum mechanics, from quanta to entanglement, in simple language book cover54

QUANTUM PHYSICS for Beginners in 90 Minutes without Math: All the major ideas of quantum mechanics, from quanta to entanglement, in simple language

Modern Science

4.2

With this concise guide on quantum theory we have pursued our aim of creating the most comprehensible, brief and systematic picture of the behavior of reality at the micro level: the reality of quantum physics. This behavior is very much different from what we humans are used to dealing with in our everyday lives, so naturally this subject is quite hard to comprehend for many. We believed that the

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Understanding Physics (Motion, Sound, and Heat / Light, Magnetism, and Electricity / The Electron, Proton, and Neutron)

Isaac Asimov

4.2
While many of us understand complex theories of criticism or finance, we cannot explain why the lights go on when we flick a switch or how a radio works. In this reader-friendly, unabridged edition of three of his best-selling books, renowned science writer Isaac Asimov demystifies physics, teaching the fundamentals in a manner easily understood by lay people. Including the complete text of Motion
An Introduction to Thermal Physics book cover56

An Introduction to Thermal Physics

Daniel V. Schroeder

4.2
This text looks at thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Part I introduces concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics from a unified view. Parts II and III explore further applications of classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Throughout, the emphasis is on real-world applications.
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Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems

Theodore Wildi

4.1
This best-selling book employs both a theoretical and practical approach to give readers a broad understanding of modern electric power. The scope of the book reflects the rapid changes that have occurred in power technology over the past few years -- allowing the entrance of power electronics into every facet of industrial drives, and expanding the field to open more career opportunities. A four-
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BASIC PHYSICS: PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS

Avijit Lahiri

4.1
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals: A Clear and Practical Introduction to Core Concepts with Visual Explanations and Real-World Applications | No Prior Engineering Background Required book cover59

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

4.1

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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Engineering Electromagnetics

Nathan Ida

4.1
The applications involving electromagnetism are so pervasive that it is difficult to estimate their contribution to modern life: generation and transmission of electric energy, electric motors and actuators, radio, television, magnetic information storage, and even the mundane little magnet used to hold papers to the refrigerator all use electromagnetic fields. This text not only provides students
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University Physics Volume 2

Samuel J. Ling: Truman State University, Jeff Sanny: Loyola Marymount University, William Moebs PhD

4.1
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Michael Symon's Live to Cook: Recipes and Techniques to Rock Your Kitchen

Michael Symon, Michael Ruhlman, Bobby Flay

4.1
Hometown boy turned superstar, Michael Symon is one of the hottest food personalities in America. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, he is counted among the nation’s greatest chefs, having joined the ranks of Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, and Masaharu Morimoto as one of America’s Iron Chefs. At his core, though, he’s a midwestern guy with family roots in old-world traditions. In Michael Symon’s Live to Coo
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Science At The Crossroads

Herbert Dingle

4.1
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Electric Motors and Drives: Fundamentals, Types and Applications

Austin Hughes

4.1
Electric Motors and Drives is intended for non-specialist users of electric motors and drives, filling the gap between theory-based academic textbooks and the more prosaic 'handbooks', which provide useful detail but little opportunity for the development of real insight and understanding. The book explores all of the widely-used modern types of motor and drive, including conventional and brushl
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The Oxford Solid State Basics

Steven H. Simon

4.1
The study of solids is one of the richest, most exciting, and most successful branches of physics. While the subject of solid state physics is often viewed as dry and tedious this new book presents the topic instead as an exciting exposition of fundamental principles and great intellectual breakthroughs. Beginning with a discussion of how the study of heat capacity of solids ushered in the quantum
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RF Circuit Design

Christopher Bowick

4.1
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Basic Electricity

Van Valkenburgh, Nooger, et al.

4.1
Considered to be one of the best electricity books on the market, the authors have provided a clear understanding of how electricity is produced, measured, controlled and used. A minimum of mathematics is used for direct explanations of primary cells, magnetism, Ohm's Law, capacitance, transformers, DC generators, and AC motors. Other essential topics covered include conductance, current flow, ele
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Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances

Eric Kleinert

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.

Diagnose and repair home appliances and air conditioners using the latest techniques"The book has it all...written by a pro with 40 years of hands-on repair and teaching experience...this book is like brain candy
The Universal One: Walter Russell’s Foundational Mind-Centered Electromagnetic Universe Treatise—Exact Facsimile with Full Illustrations book cover69

The Universal One: Walter Russell’s Foundational Mind-Centered Electromagnetic Universe Treatise—Exact Facsimile with Full Illustrations

Walter Russell

4.1

Rediscover Walter Russell’s Visionary TreatiseUnlock the full depth of The Universal One: Original Facsimile Edition, an exact reproduction of Walter Russell’s 1926 landmark work on the Mind-Centered Electromagnetic Universe. Every page, diagram and cosmic mandala appears here in its original form—preserved for collectors, seekers, and students alike.Inside this edition you’ll find:Exact Facsimile

Scientific American July/August 2026 book cover70

Scientific American July/August 2026

Scientific American

4.1

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 .

Conquering the Electron: The Geniuses, Visionaries, Egomaniacs, and Scoundrels Who Built Our Electronic Age book cover71

Conquering the Electron: The Geniuses, Visionaries, Egomaniacs, and Scoundrels Who Built Our Electronic Age

Derek Cheung

4.1
Conquering the Electron offers readers a true and engaging history of the world of electronics, beginning with the discoveries of static electricity and magnetism and ending with the creation of the smartphone and the iPad. This book shows the interconnection of each advance to the next on the long journey to our modern-day technologies. Exploring the combination of genius, infighting, and luck th
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Elements of Power Electronics

Philip T. Krein

4.1
Power electronics is an enabling technology for almost all electrical applications. The field is growing rapidly because electrical devices need electronic circuits to process their energy. Elements of Power Electronics, the first undergraduate book to discuss this subject in a conceptual framework, provides comprehensive coverage of power electronics at a level suitable for undergraduate student
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The Science and the Myth of Melanin: Exposing the Truths

T. Owens Moore

4.1
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Op Amp Applications Handbook

Walt Jung

4.1
Operational amplifiers play a vital role in modern electronics design. The latest op amps have powerful new features, making them more suitable for use in many products requiring weak signal amplification, such as medical devices, communications technology, optical networks, and sensor interfacing.

The Op Amp Applications Handbook may well be the ultimate op amp reference book available. This book
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Elecric Motor Repair

Robert Rosenberg, John Rosenberg, August Hand

4.1
A hands-on approach to the repair and control of AC & DC motors. This edition features a new chapter on solid state control and updated technology on microprocessor controls.
Electrical Engineering Formulas and 200 Quizzes Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide with 200 Solved and Explained Quizzes, and All the Formulas ... Engineering Exam Prep Series Book 2) book cover76

Electrical Engineering Formulas and 200 Quizzes Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide with 200 Solved and Explained Quizzes, and All the Formulas ... Engineering Exam Prep Series Book 2)

Sabino Di Vietri

4.1

FROM CONFUSION TO CLARITY: Learn electrical engineering formulas from scratch—progress fast with 200 quizzes and fully explained solutions.❓ Are you having trouble understanding what electrical formulas really mean when you’re faced with a real circuit?❓ Tired of feeling unprepared to pass your electrical engineering exams?A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide with 200 solved quizzes, clear explanations

Circuit Analysis for Dummies book cover77

Circuit Analysis for Dummies

John Santiago

4.1
Circuits overloaded from electric circuit analysis?

Many universities require that students pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineering take an Electric Circuit Analysis course to determine who will "make the cut" and continue in the degree program. Circuit Analysis For Dummies will help these students to better understand electric circuit analysis by presenting the information in an e

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Professor Maxwell’s Duplicitous Demon: The Life and Science of James Clerk Maxwell

Brian Clegg

4.1
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The Maxwellians

Bruce J. Hunt

4.1
James Clerk Maxwell published the Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism in 1873. At his death, six years later, his theory of the electromagnetic field was neither well understood nor widely accepted. By the mid-1890s, however, it was regarded as one of the most fundamental and fruitful of all physical theories. Bruce J. Hunt examines the joint work of a group of young British physicists--G. F. Fi
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Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems

Gilbert M. Masters

4.1
This is a comprehensive textbook for the new trend of distributed power generation systems and renewable energy sources in electric power systems. It covers the complete range of topics from fundamental concepts to major technologies as well as advanced topics for power consumers. An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley edito
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Electromagnetics

Edward J. Rothwell, Michael J. Cloud

4.1
Between a first undergraduate course in electromagnetism (EM) and the advanced graduate course lies a middle ground that is essential to engineering students yet virtually ignored by most curricula. It is the transition from the basic, more superficial treatments to the sharply focused graduate studies that solidifies students' understanding of EM fundamentals before they move on to a specialized
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Electromagnetism

Gerald L. Pollack, Daniel R. Stump

4.1
"Electromagnetism" sets a new standard in physics education. Throughout the book, the theory is illustrated with real-life applications in modern technology. It also includes detailed work examples and step-by-step explanations to help readers develop their problem-solving strategies and skills and consolidate their understanding. In addition to a meticulous development of thse traditional, analyt
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Schaum's Outline of Electromagnetics

Joseph Edminister

4.0
A useful study aid loaded with solved problems and descriptions of electromagnetics concepts, in plain English. This book helps you prepare for classroom exams, broadens your level of comprehension, and develops your intuitive problem-solving ability.
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Electromagnetism

John C. Slater and Nathaniel H. Frank

4.0
Clearly developed from first principles, this introductory study supplies basic material on electrostatics and magnetostatics, then concentrates on electromagnetic theory — the authors are both leading men in the field. The book ranges freely over many areas of electromagnetic theory with some concern for electrical engineering. It covers the field theory of electromagnetism, electrostatics and th
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