A COMPREHENSIVE SOURCE OF TECHNICAL DETAILS ON ELECTRICALPOWER FROM GENERATION TO PRACTICAL APPLICATIONSReliable, low-cost electric power is a fundamental requirement for modern society, making possible such vital services as lighting, HVAC, transportation, communication, and data processing, in addition to driving motors of all sizes. A mainstay of industrial productivity and economic prosperity, it is also essential for safeguarding human life and health. This ha...

Runners will love these inspirational stories about their sport—the camaraderie, the self-discipline, the energy and endorphins they enjoy, the self-discovery. Includes stories on swimming and cycling for triathletes too.When runners aren't running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running... This book contains 101 stories from everyday and famous runners... telling their stories to other runners... about how running has improve...

31 Stories of Adventure, Comebacks, and Family TiesComebacksEveryday AdventuresFamily Ties

39 Stories about Pushing Through, Where It Takes You, and TriathlonsA Step at a TimeFortitudeInteresting PlacesTriathlons

31 Stories on Starting Out, Running Therapy, and CamaraderieStarting OutRunning TherapyCamaraderie

With the release of this guide book for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 camera, White Knight Press has provided users with a complete guide to all operations of this advanced compact camera. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book provides guidance to beginning and intermediate photographers about how to accomplish things with the LX100, with tips about when and why to use the camera’s many controls, menus options, and other features. The book provides details about the camera’s controls fo...

In this comprehensive guide book to the Sony DSC-RX10 camera, author Alexander White provides users of the RX10 with a roadmap to all operations, features, menus, and controls of the camera. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers not only how to accomplish things with the RX10, but when and why to use the camera's features. The book does not assume specialized knowledge by the reader as it explains topics such as autofocus, manual focus, ape...

The Leica D-Lux 6 is one of the top choices for photographers who want an advanced camera they can carry around to capture great images without the complication and weight of a DSLR or other large camera. With features such as a very fast lens with an aperture of f/1.4, excellent image quality, and a solid array of burst-shooting capabilities, the D-Lux 6 has attracted an enthusiastic following. However, the camera does not come with a detailed printed manual for reference, making it hard ...

Starting from the basics of a power distribution system, the author explained the mechanism of how grounding noise currents arise in a facility transformer. This is followed by computer simulation of short circuit or fault currents required in sizing the interrupting capacity of a circuit breaker.Chapter 3 closely examines propagation constant and characteristic impedance of a transmission line. The model of a transmission line can explain most of the electrical or electronics probl...

LEGALLY TAP INTO ABSOLUTELY FREE SATELLITE TV!Replace or expand your paid TV services with Free-to-Air television programming with ease. Build Your Own Free-to-Air (FTA) Satellite TV System shows how to affordably put together your own subscription-free home entertainment center from start to finish.Find out how to choose the right components, set up a satellite dish and receiver, fine-tune reception, add local over-the-air stations, and go mobile with your FTA T...

The material used for subgrade or embankment construction are variable in color, texture and density-moisture relationship. To adequately control the compaction and field densities of these materials is necessary to know what to expect of the material being use. This field book provides you with some information that will serve this purpose. Soil testing is a quantitative method of quality control for the compacted fill material, and the actual number and types made will depend on the requ...

A Practical, What-You-Need-to-Know Guide to Getting on D-Star.D-Star is a powerful system for linking the worlds of amateur radio and the Internet. You can link your handheld radio to repeaters, individuals, or reflectors located anywhere in the world, quickly and easily. And because it's all digital, you get crystal-clear, digital sound. The book covers the setup and use of four different D-Star hardware configurations:• DV-Dongle: A small device that lets...