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Using easy-to-find parts and tools that all Evil Geniuses can get their hands on, these well-played yet harmless pranks will confound your unsuspecting targets every time. Plus, every gadget can be mixed and matched, allowing you to create hundreds of larger, even more twisted evil prank devices! - more

AC Theory (Alternate Current Theory) 3E - NJATC -

An ideal resource for anyone seeking a fundamental knowledge of AC theory.

Designed to provide readers with a thorough introduction to Alternating Current electrical characteristics and circuit construction, AC THEORY, 3rd edition explores the complexities of this more advanced circuit theory by building on the basics established in Direct Current (DC) Theory.

The book begins with an overview of the primary components of AC circuits, such as resistors, inductors, and capacitors, and then gradually introduces new, more complicated topics like applying AC principles in power generation and generators, parallel and combination circuits, troubleshooting and evaluation of circuit conditions, and more...

This book provides a concise look at all forms of energy, including fossil fuels, electric, solar, biodiesel, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and renewable fuel cells. You will get explanations, definitions, and analysis of each alternative energy source from a technological point of view.

• A thorough overview of the various sources of energy
• To-the-point explanations and detailed illustrations
• A quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses
• A final exam at the end of the book
• A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work!

This one-stop resource focuses on systems and equipment rather than codes and calculations, making it the most practical, hands-on guide available. - more

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Basic Electrical Theory - Textbook

Do you know where electricity comes from? To be able to say yes to that question, you must understand a bit about the physics of matter.

What value does a brief study of the nature of matter have for the student of electrical theory? The understanding that comes from that study lays the foundation for understanding electrical theory.

Only when you know the theory can you truly have confidence in the practical aspects of your electrical work.

This all new 368-page 4-color illustrated textbook and workbook provides hundreds of detailed examples, practice questions, practice exams, summaries, introductions and conclusions.

Basic Electrical Theory - Standard Library

Do you know where electricity comes from? To be able to say yes to that question, you must understand a bit about the physics of matter. What value does a brief study of the nature of matter have for the student of electrical theory?

The understanding that comes from that study lays the foundation for understanding electrical theory. Only when you know the theory can you truly have confidence in the practical aspects of your electrical work. This all new 300-plus page illustrated textbook and workbook provides hundreds of detailed examples, practice questions, practice exams, summaries, introductions and conclusions.

This Library includes:

• Basic Electrical Theory textbook/workbook
• Electrical Fundamentals and Basic Electricity 4.5-hour video DVD
• Electrical Circuits, Systems and Protection 4.5-hour video DVD
• Alternating Current, Motors, Generators, and Transformers 4.5-hour video DVD

The Complete Laboratory Manual for Electricity -

The ultimate preparation resource for any curriculum dedicated to training electricians.

The Complete Laboratory Manual for Electricity, 3rd Edition is a valuable tool designed to fit into any basic electrical program that incorporates lab experience.

This updated edition will enhance your lab practices and the understanding of electrical concepts. From basic electricity through AC theory, transformers, and motor controls, all aspects of a typical electrical curriculum are explored in a single volume.

Each lab features an explanation of the circuit to be connected, with examples of the calculations necessary to complete the exercise and step-by-step procedures for conducting the experiment. - more

DC Theory (Direct Current Theory), 3E - NJATC -

Discover the fundamental direct current (DC) principles and applications, as well as the theories that underlie those principles – all in an effort to build a strong foundation in electrical technology!

Written with the student electrician in mind, DC Theory, 3E uses a reader-friendly approach and begins with the basics of electricity and DC circuits, including how properties of materials are categorized within conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. Coverage gradually progresses to tackle more complex topics, like DC parallel circuits, DC combination circuits, magnetism and generators.

With an emphasis on safety throughout, this book provides a valuable combination of both information and safe practice, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary for future success in the electrical field. - more..

Mastering the theory and application of electrical concepts is necessary for a successful career in the electrical installation or industrial maintenance fields, and this new fifth edition of DELMAR'S STANDARD TEXTBOOK OF ELECTRICITY delivers!

Designed to teach by blending concepts relating to electrical theory and principles with practical 'how to' information that prepares you for situations commonly encountered on the job.

This revision retains all the hallmarks of our market-leading prior editions and includes enhancements such as updates to the 2011 NEC®, a new chapter on industry orientation, and new coverage of constant-current transformers and fuel cells as well as tips on energy efficiency throughout the text  - more

Dr. Watts Datacom - 10 Pack LE-WM-DrWatts-DC-10pk $109.95 Dr. Watts Datacom - 25 Pack LE-WM-DrWatts-DC-25pk $249.95

Author Mark N. Shapiro has created this quick reference guide especially for those involved in the construction, inspection, cabling, and testing of Datacom systems.

With its informative do’s and don’ts, helpful tips, symbol explanations, clear illustrations, Code clarifications, tables and diagrams, and extensive glossary all in a color-coded, tabbed format, the Datacom reference guide is relied upon by data communications professionals throughout the country..

Although it is small enough to slip into a shirt pocket, the essential Doctor Watts Datacom reference guide is packed with detailed information. - more

• Numerous new NEC tables
• Formulas with clear, concise explanations of usage
• Detailed reference tables and illustrations
• In-depth examples

Electrical Studies for Trades, 4E -

ELECTRICAL STUDIES FOR TRADES, 4th EDITION is ideal for current and future service technicians in fields such as air conditioning and refrigeration, construction, and facilities management who require practical knowledge of electricity.

This book begins with an overview of basic electricity concepts rather than introducing complex mathematical calculations. From this starting point, readers proceed directly to "must-know" information, including how to determine wire sizes and make a variety of common switch connections.

Different types of electrical power panels are also examined in detail. Discussion of general wiring practices and circuit protectors, as well as an introduction to transformers and three-phase and single-phase motors, rounds out the comprehensive coverage. - more

Electricity 1: Devices, Circuits and Materials -

Designed to give readers the “building blocks” of electricity concepts, the sequence of topics and practical applications in this book will provide a solid foundation in electron theory and movement, direct-current series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, voltage line drops, rotating machinery fundamentals, and more!

Electricity 1: Devices, Circuits and Materials, 9th Edition follows the same user-friendly approach that made previous editions so effective, while incorporating updates based on the 2008 National Electrical Code®.

Featuring current industry terminology, photographs of commonly used electrical equipment, and sample problems with solutions, this is an ideal choice for a first course in basic electricity, house wiring, or commercial installations. - more

Electricity 2: Devices, Circuits and Materials -

Electricity 2: Devices, Circuits and Materials, 9th Edition acquaints newcomers to the field with various types of alternating current circuits, while developing a solid understanding of the concepts of power, power factor, and power factor correction.

This book, completely updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code®, explores alternating current principles and concepts of inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance.

Sample problems and solutions at the end of each unit provide a direct route to understanding as readers apply key electrical principles in realistic troubleshooting situations. - more

Electricity 3: Power Generation, and Delivery -

Designed for both novice and practicing electrical workers, Electricity: Power Generation and Delivery, 9th Edition, explores various types of generators and the delivery of single phase and three-phase power to the customer site.

The ninth edition is updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code® and includes safety features from the power supply industry and current OSHA standards where applicable. This updated edition also features all-new coverage of generator maintenance and troubleshooting and expanded coverage of transfer switches, transformers, and connections.

With a continued focus on the “hows” and “whys” of electrical system operation, readers will gain a solid understanding that goes beyond what to do in an electrical problem to why various electrical procedures are important. - more

Obtain quick and easy access to information on DC and AC motors, various types of manual, magnetic, and electronic controls, and the installation and maintenance functions of each.

Updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code® and featuring safety references to the most current OSHA Safe Work policies, Electricity 4: AC/DC Motors, Controls, and Maintenance, 9th Edition provides practical, hands-on information to get the electrical system operating as well as the theory of “why” the system works to aid in troubleshooting.

The Ninth Edition features material on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and newer controls for servo and small motors. Current practices and equipment have also been added to the Maintenance section to better enable readers to troubleshoot motors and control problems. - more

UGLY's Reference Series

Now in its fifth edition, Electricity and Controls for HVAC-R equips readers with the information needed to work effectively with all types of motors and control devices found in the heating and air-conditioning industry.

Numerous schematic diagrams and step-by-step troubleshooting procedures are included to acquaint readers with all of the different types of circuits commonly encountered in the HVAC-R field. - more

Electricity and Electronics for HVAC -

Electricity and Electronics for HVAC provides an expert account of the electric and electronic components used for modern air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Packed with hundreds of detailed illustrations, this in-depth reference fully explains circuits, diagrams, digital controls, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and more.

Master the Electric and Electronic Components that Control Today's Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Systems!

Written by the renowned technical authors Rex Miller and Mark R. Miller, this essential resource covers all electrical and electronic principles and applications of HVAC, including basic electricity…electric measuring instruments…control devices…heating circuits…refrigeration and freezer circuits…and other topics. - more

Ideal for students and beginning technicians, Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning, 8E zeroes in on the basic electrical principles necessary to understand today's modern control systems.

This extraordinarily practical approach allows readers to focus exclusively on the electronics information they will use in the field, without bogging them down in unnecessary theory.

As in past editions, emphasis is on developing systematic diagnosis and troubleshooting methods and procedures in order to enable readers to become highly-skilled, professional HVAC-R service technicians.

A comprehensive glossary is also included to assist those who are new to the field in understanding and using industry terms. - more

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• Solve circuit problems in electricity
• Build practical and interesting electrical and magnetic devices
• Get ideas for science-fair projects
• Prepare for advanced courses in electricity and electronics - more

SHOCK AND AMAZE!
INEXPENSIVE PROJECTS YOU CAN BUILD!

This books gives the “evil genius” loads of projects to delve into, from an ultrasonic microphone, to a body heat detector, and all the way to a Star Wars Light Saber. This book makes creating these devices fun, inexpensive, and easy.

Full of easy-to-follow plans and clear diagrams and schematics, and respectful of your wallet, Electronic Gadgets for the Evil Genius gives you:

Illustrated instructions and plans for amazing pretested projects advanced enough for sophisticated electronics enthusiasts but described in sufficient detail to be built easily by newcomers - more

Next, you'll learn how to take a product apart, figure out what's wrong with it, replace components, and reassemble it. - more

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY, 8E is the ideal book to help electrical students, as well as maintenance technicians, master the fundamentals of electrical theory as they pertain to the field of industrial electricity.

This fully updated eighth edition contains advanced information on electrical theory and presents all material in a clear, updated, and logical manner.

Coverage begins with electrical symbols and drawings, current voltage, resistance, and power. Subsequent chapters cover Ohm's Law, series, parallel, combination circuits, and resistive and reactive circuits.

Advanced material, including rotating machinery, motor controls, transformers, electronic drives, and PLCs are also thoroughly discussed. In addition to the theory, the book also covers installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

This eighth edition contains over eight hundred and fifty updated illustrations and photos that will help students and maintenance technicians master the fundamentals. - more

Turn to Industrial Electricity and Electric Motor Controls for complete coverage of the entire industrial electrical field from the basics of electricity to equipment, to troubleshooting and repair.

Packed with over 650 illustrations, the latest codes and regulations, many study questions and review problems, this career-building tool shows you how to boost your skills and confidence, and then apply this expertise effectively in the workplace.

All of the information needed for a thorough understanding of Motor Controllers and their theory, operation, installation and maintenance of various electrical systems is provided. - more

The latest step in the evolution of Mathematics for Electricity & Electronics, the third edition makes use of more exercises and examples than ever before to make it the most direct route to a thorough understanding of essential algebra and trigonometry for electricity and electronics technology.

Practical, well-illustrated information sharpens the reader's ability to think quantitatively, predict results, and troubleshoot effectively, while repetitive drills encourage the learning of necessary rote skills.

All of the mathematical concepts, symbols, and formulas required by future technicians and technologists are covered to help ensure mastery of the latest ideas and technology. - more

Using step-by-step photos as often as possible to convey important tasks, this book will train the residential facilities handyman in all the responsibilities of the job!

A refreshingly easy-to-read writing style and a straightforward approach to maintenance, repair, and replacement within residential facilities combine to communicate common maintenance tasks in the areas of carpentry, wiring, groundskeeping, appliance repair, plumbing, and HVAC.

Safety for each task is addressed, as well as important employability skills for success on the job.

No-nonsense Information on tasks for which maintenance personnel should seek assistance and refer the problem to a professional, are also highlighted. - more

The content includes system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, component operation, system design and sizing, and installation requirements and recommended practices. Common scenarios and procedures are discussed throughout. Specified electrical requirements are in accordance with the National Electrical Code^®.  - more

Ground-fault protection — for circuit interrupters and for equipment — is covered in one chapter instead of two. The coverage is uniform, easy-to-read and easy-to-locate, making chapter fourteen one of the most exciting presentations of ground-fault protection in the industry. - more

$134.95  $123.95 LE-IA357009-08NEC 2008 NEC Softcover + 2008 Soares Book Combo

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Why get your information piecemeal, when you can see design, engineering, installation and enforcement perspectives dovetail together in this one book? Soares Book on Grounding and Bonding is the only book on the market that helps you see all the perspectives before you do the job.

Meticulously updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code, this 10th edition authoritatively reviews each topic from the perspectives of the enforcers. That’s like having a free pass handed to you.

The work accomplished by the NEC Grounding and Bonding Task Group resulted in language that is more prescriptive and a streamlined approach to application and terminology. - more

In Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius, high-tech guru Gavin Harper gives you everything you need to build more than 50 thrilling solar energy projects. You'll find complete, easy-to-follow plans, with clear diagrams and schematics, so you know exactly what's involved before you begin.

Easy, inexpensive, do-it-yourself solar energy projects

Featuring step-by-step instructions and useful photos and illustrations, this hands-on guide is filled with solar energy solutions you can put to use right away.

Solar Power for Your Home shows you how to set up a variety of simple, money-saving solar projects quickly and easily, such as a solar water heater, a solar pool pump, solar lighting, a solar oven--and even a solar-powered lawn mower!

Learn all about the different types of solar technologies, including passive solar and photovoltaic, and determine which best suits your projects.

You'll get details on assessing current energy use in your home, estimating the costs of solar installations, and calculating your overall savings. - more

Solid State Fundamentals presents a comprehensive overview of solid state devices and systems.

The textbook is designed for electricians, students, and others who have some basic knowledge of electronics. Component and system construction, operation, installation, and service are emphasized.

Various practical applications are presented throughout the textbook as they relate to temperature, light, speed, and pressure control. This new edition features expanded coverage in safety and fiber optic principles and applications.

In addition, new digital test tools are integrated throughout the text, and a new Appendix and Glossary are included. -  more

This one-of-a-kind resource provides quick access to important electrical and electronic concepts in both Spanish and English.

A useful training tool for beginners, and a valuable on-the-job reference for experienced electricians and electronic technicians, the Spanish/English Dictionary for Electricity and Electronics addresses the need for clear, concise communication within a multilingual workforce.

The book's handy, easy-to-use format makes this a must-have for every electrician's toolbox, and a valuable addition to every office that has Spanish - and English - speaking technicians working together in the field. - more

UGLY's Reference Series

LE-11UGLY-NEC $108.45 $98.50

Uglys Electrical Reference Book (2011) -

A 'must-have' Electrical Reference for anyone that does Electrical Work - keep one in the Office and one on the Truck!

Electrical Formulas, Conversion Tables, Symbols, Charts, Wiring Diagrams, Conduit Bending and more. All in an easy to read format.

Ugly's Electrical References book is a popular pocket-sized book used by electricians, engineers, contractors, designers, maintenance workers, instructors, and the military.

It is a code-filled reference based on the 2011 NEC - more

The Industry's Best On-the-Job Reference Is Now Available as a Deluxe Hardcover Desk Copy!

Ugly's Electrical Desk Reference is the perfect resource for electricians, engineers, contractors, designers, maintenance workers, and instructors wanting fast access to essential information.

Containing all the information found in Ugly's Electrical References, 2008 Edition pocket guide, the new Desk Reference also includes new key terms and definitions and additional information on electrical safety. - more

Great for preparing for amateur and commercial licensing exams, this trusted guide offers uniquely thorough coverage, ranging from dc and ac concepts and circuits to semiconductors and integrated circuits. - more

Teardowns: Learn How Electronics Work by Taking Them Apart -

You'll even get details on custom modifications to electric guitar pickups, an effects pedal, and a tube amp. Essential instructions for safely launching your own teardowns are also included. - more

Packed with over 200 detailed illustrations, this design tool presents step-by-step information on coiling...using computer simulation to verify coil design...coil construction...engineering aids,,, and much more.

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