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Getting Things Done When You Are Not in Charge, 2nd Edition
Author Geoffrey M Bellman
You are not in charge and you want to make a difference: that is the dilemma. You may not know who is in charge in today's changing, temporary, and virtual organizations, but you know you are not! You are searching for ways to contribute through the work you d....
Release Date 2001/09 -
Author Donald Norris
Build and program projects that tap into the Internet of Things (IoT) using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone Black! This innovative guide gets you started right away working with the most popular processing platforms, wireless communication technologies, the C....
Release Date 2015/01 -
Author Brian F. Towler
Using the principle that extracting energy from the environment always involves some type of impact on the environment, The Future of Energy discusses the sources, technologies, and tradeoffs involved in meeting the world's energy needs. A historical, scienti....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Energy Storage for Sustainable Microgrid
Author David Wenzhong Gao
Energy Storage for Sustainable Microgrid addresses the issues related to modelling, operation and control, steady-state and dynamic analysis of microgrids with ESS. This book discusses major electricity storage technologies in depth along with their efficiency, lif....
Release Date 2015/07 -
How to Get the Best of Your Credit Cards
Author Liz Pulliam Weston
This Element is an excerpt from Easy Money: How to Simplify Your Finances and Get What You Want Out of Life (9780132383837), by Liz Pulliam Weston. Available in print and digital formats.A simple, practical plan for getting out of credit card debt–and eliminating th....
Release Date 2010/08 -
Newnes TV and Video Engineer's Pocket Book, 3rd Edition
Author EUGENE TRUNDLE
This well-known book is an essential tool for every service engineer, and an extremely useful reference source for a wide range of engineers, students, sales and installation staff. It presents a wide range of data and key information in a compact form, covering tel....
Release Date 1999/10 -
Author Brock Craft
Discover all the amazing things you can do with ArduinoArduino is a programmable circuit board that is being used by everyone from scientists, programmers, and hardware hackers to artists, designers, hobbyists, and engineers in order to add interactivity to objects ....
Release Date 2013/06 -
Extreme NXT: Extending the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT to the Next Level, Second Edition
Author Philippe “Philo” Hurbain , Michael Gasperi
Although LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT allows anyone to build complex inventions, there are limits to what you can do with what comes inside the box. This book shows you how to advance the NXT with more than 45 exciting projects that include creating a cool magic wand that wr....
Release Date 2009/11 -
Arduino Projects to Save the World
Author Emery Premeaux
Arduino Projects to Save the World shows that it takes little more than a few tools, a few wires and sensors, an Arduino board, and a bit of gumption to build devices that lower energy bills, help you grow our own food, monitor pollution in the air and in the ground....
Release Date 2011/12 -
Biologically Inspired Robotics
Author Dong Sun , Yunhui Liu
Robotic engineering inspired by biology—biomimetics—has many potential applications: robot snakes can be used for rescue operations in disasters, snake-like endoscopes can be used in medical diagnosis, and artificial muscles can replace damaged muscles to recover th....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Author Greg Borenstein
This detailed, hands-on guide provides the technical and conceptual information you need to build cool applications with Microsoft’s Kinect, the amazing motion-sensing device that enables computers to see. Through half a dozen meaty projects, you’ll learn how to cre....
Release Date 2012/01 -
Author Bob Knetzger
You don't need to own a factory to make toys. Author and toymaker Bob Knetzger has been making fun stuff all his life with simple technology like vacuum forming and mold-making. In an age where makers are tantalized by the capabilities of 3d printers and other dig....
Release Date 2016/03 -
Author Darrin Perez
Beginning RPG Maker VX Ace takes you through the process of using the RPG Maker VX Ace game development engine to create your very own role playing game. The book has been designed with the complete beginner in mind who has little to no experience with the engine. T....
Release Date 2014/12 -
Deploying Raspberry Pi in the Classroom
Author Guy Hart-Davis
Learn how to deploy Raspberry Pi computers in a classroom or lab situation and how to navigate the hardware and software choices you face.Deploying Raspberry Pi in the Classroom equips you with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute a deployment of Raspberry ....
Release Date 2016/12 -
Author Richard O. Hanson
This book describes the role of the controller in a nonpublic company (small business), and provides a detailed 'how to' guidance of the various duties and responsibilities the controller of a nonpublic company may be required to assume. It describes the functions....
Release Date 2009/09 -
Author Eric Kao , Michael Genesereth
This book is a gentle but rigorous introduction to formal logic. It is intended primarily for use at the college level. However, it can also be used for advanced secondary school students, and it can be used at the start of graduate school for those who have no....
Release Date 2012/11 -
Building a Home Security System with Arduino
Author Jorge R. Castro
Design, build and maintain a home security system with Arduino UnoAbout This BookLearn what a security system is, how it works and create one for yourselfDevelop a security system by setting up security cameras and motion detector systemsManage and analyze all the ....
Release Date 2015/09 -
Internet of Things with Arduino Blueprints
Author Pradeeka Seneviratne
Develop interactive Arduino-based Internet projects with Ethernet and WiFiAbout This BookBuild Internet-based Arduino devices to make your home feel more secureLearn how to connect various sensors and actuators to the Arduino and access data from InternetA project-b....
Release Date 2015/10 -
Author Peter Waher
Augment your IoT skills with the help of engaging and enlightening tutorials designed for Raspberry Pi 3About This BookDesign and implement state-of-the-art solutions for the Internet of ThingsBuild complex projects using motions detectors, controllers, sensors, and....
Release Date 2018/03 -
IoT and Edge Computing for Architects - Second Edition
Author Perry Lea
Learn to design, implement, and secure your IoT infrastructure. Revised and expanded for edge computing.Key FeaturesBuild a complete IoT system that's the best fit for your organization Learn about different concepts, tech, and trade-offs in the IoT architectural stack ....
Release Date 2020/03 -
Raspberry Pi Networking Cookbook
Author Rick Golden
Computer expert or enthusiast, this cookbook will help you use your Raspberry Pi to enhance your existing network. From sharing media across devices to deploying your own web portal, you’ll be amazed at what can be achieved.Learn how to install, administer, and main....
Release Date 2013/03 -
This Means This, This Means That Second Edition
Author Sean Hall
Semiotics is the theory of signs, and reading signs is a part of everyday life: from road signs that point to a destination, to smoke that warns of fire, to the symbols buried within art and literature. Semiotic theory can, however, appear mysterious and impenetrabl....
Release Date 2012/03 -
Author Marek Smoszna
Precharge logic is used by a variety of industries in applications where processor speed is the primary goal, such as VLSI (very large systems integration) applications. Also called dynamic logic, this type of design uses a clock to synchronize instructions in circu....
Release Date 2013/01 -
Programmable Logic Controllers, 6th Edition
Author William Bolton
This textbook, now in its sixth edition, continues to be straightforward and easy-to-read, presenting the principles of PLCs while not tying itself to one manufacturer or another. Extensive examples and chapter ending problems utilize several popular PLCs, highlight....
Release Date 2015/03 -
Definitive Guide to Arm Cortex-M23 and Cortex-M33 Processors
The Definitive Guide to Arm® Cortex®-M23 and Cortex-M33 Processors focuses on the Armv8-M architecture and the features that are available in the Cortex-M23 and Cortex- M33 processors.This book covers a range of topics, including the instruction set, the programmer’s model, interrupt handling, OS su.... -
Do You Love Shrimp?: Learn All About Them
Author Anne Rudloe , Jack Rudloe
This is an excerpt from Shrimp: The Endless Quest for Pink Gold (ISBN: 9780137009725) by Jack and Anne Rudloe. Available in print and digital formats.Don’t just eat shrimp: discover their amazing story!People love to eat shrimp, fishermen roam the seas catching them....
Release Date 2010/02 -
The Top 10 Things You Must Know About Negotiations
Author Leigh Thompson
Skills, facts, strategies, techniques…whatever it takes! FT Press’s quick new Top 10s bring together the 10 most crucial things you MUST know to get great results, right now!10 ways to make sure you’re ready for any negotiation–big or small, business or personal, an....
Release Date 2010/11 -
IoT Fundamentals: Networking Technologies, Protocols, and Use Cases for the Internet of Things
Author Rob Barton , Gonzalo Salgueiro , David Hanes
Today, billions of devices are Internet-connected, IoT standards and protocols are stabilizing, and technical professionals must increasingly solve real problems with IoT technologies. Now, five leading Cisco IoT experts present the first comprehensive, practical r....
Release Date 2017/06