GET THE EDGE WITH NETWORKS AND PRODUCTS FOR "SMART" HOMES Get all the tools you need to work with the CEBus (Consumer Electronics Bus) standard in one handy resource. CEBus Demystified: ANSI/EIA 600 User’s Guide by Grayson Evans walks you through every step required to create residential products that can "talk" to each other (and allow their owners to talk to them), using the latest ANSI/EIA 600 communications and cabling standard for home automation and residential consumer products. Thi...

In "The Friendly Road: New Adventures in Contentment," David Grayson embarks on a poignant journey exploring the theme of personal fulfillment and contentment in the face of modern life's complexities. Blending elements of memoir with philosophy, Grayson employs a lyrical prose style that evokes the pastoral beauty of his surroundings. The narrative is rich with observations on nature, human connections, and the search for deeper meaning, situating it within the early 20th-century movement...

No one wants to spend Christmas Eve snowed in at an airport, but sometimes unexpected delays lead to unexpected connections. A school teacher eagerly looks forward to a tropical getaway, dreaming of sun-soaked beaches as a solo escape from the annual holiday chaos. Meanwhile, a dedicated veterinarian dreads his destination—a family Christmas party overshadowed by his ex-girlfriend's relationship with his brother.When a sudden blizzard grounds all flights, their carefully planned ho...