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Chip War

The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology

by Chris Miller ...

The Financial Times Business Book of the Year, this epic account of the decades-long battle to control one of the world’s most critical resources—microchip technology—with the United States and China increasingly in fierce competition is “pulse quickening…a nonfiction thriller” (The New York Times).You may be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the ... Read more

Was $15.99 USD Now $13.99 USD

The Financial Times Business Book of the Year, this epic account of the decades-long battle to control one of the world’s most critical resources—microchip technology—with the United States and China increasingly in fierce competition is “pulse quickening…a nonfiction thriller” (The New York Times).You may be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the
... Read more
Arduino Projects For Dummies

by 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 and projects and experiment with programming and electronics. This easy-to-understand book is an ideal place to start if you are ... Read more

$20.00 USD

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 and projects and experiment with programming and electronics. This easy-to-understand book is an ideal place to start if you are
... Read more
Arduino Sketches

Tools and Techniques for Programming Wizardry

by James A. Langbridge ...

Master programming Arduino with this hands-on guideArduino Sketches is a practical guide to programming the increasingly popular microcontroller that brings gadgets to life. Accessible to tech-lovers at any level, this book provides expert instruction on Arduino programming and hands-on practice to test your skills. You'll find coverage of the various Arduino boards, detailed explanations of each ... Read more

$30.00 USD

Master programming Arduino with this hands-on guideArduino Sketches is a practical guide to programming the increasingly popular microcontroller that brings gadgets to life. Accessible to tech-lovers at any level, this book provides expert instruction on Arduino programming and hands-on practice to test your skills. You'll find coverage of the various Arduino boards, detailed explanations of each
... Read more
Android Developer Tools Essentials

Android Studio to Zipalign

by Mike Wolfson, Donn Felker ...

Android development can be challenging, but through the effective use of Android Developer Tools (ADT), you can make the process easier and improve the quality of your code. This concise guide demonstrates how to build apps with ADT for a device family that features several screen sizes, different hardware capabilities, and a varying number of resources.With examples in Windows, Linux, and Mac OS ... Read more

$10.69 USD

Android development can be challenging, but through the effective use of Android Developer Tools (ADT), you can make the process easier and improve the quality of your code. This concise guide demonstrates how to build apps with ADT for a device family that features several screen sizes, different hardware capabilities, and a varying number of resources.With examples in Windows, Linux, and Mac OS
... Read more
Reusable Firmware Development

A Practical Approach to APIs, HALs and Drivers

by Jacob Beningo ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to improve your embedded software and benefit from author Jacob Beningo’s more than 15 years developing reusable and portable software for resource-constrained microcontroller-based systems. You will explore APIs, HALs, and driver development among other topics to acquire a solid foundation for improving your own software. Reusable Firmware Development: A ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to improve your embedded software and benefit from author Jacob Beningo’s more than 15 years developing reusable and portable software for resource-constrained microcontroller-based systems. You will explore APIs, HALs, and driver development among other topics to acquire a solid foundation for improving your own software. Reusable Firmware Development: A
... Read more
Unmatched

50 Years of Supercomputing

by David Barkai ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Computational Science
Unmatched: 50 Years of Supercomputing: A Personal Journey Accompanying the Evolution of a Powerful ToolThe rapid and extraordinary progress of supercomputing over the past half-century is a powerful demonstration of our relentless drive to understand and shape the world around us. In this book, David Barkai offers a unique and compelling account of this remarkable technological journey, drawing ... Read more

$61.99 USD

Unmatched: 50 Years of Supercomputing: A Personal Journey Accompanying the Evolution of a Powerful ToolThe rapid and extraordinary progress of supercomputing over the past half-century is a powerful demonstration of our relentless drive to understand and shape the world around us. In this book, David Barkai offers a unique and compelling account of this remarkable technological journey, drawing
... Read more
macOS Sequoia For Dummies

by Guy Hart-Davis ...

Learn the ins and outs of macOS with the top-selling Dummies guidemacOS 2025 For Dummies is here to help you get acquainted with the operating system that makes your Mac computer go. Get easy-to-follow instructions for doing everything you need and taking advantage of the hottest features. If you've just jumped on the Mac bandwagon, veteran macOS writer Guy Hart-Davis shows you how to get started ... Read more

$21.00 USD

Learn the ins and outs of macOS with the top-selling Dummies guidemacOS 2025 For Dummies is here to help you get acquainted with the operating system that makes your Mac computer go. Get easy-to-follow instructions for doing everything you need and taking advantage of the hottest features. If you've just jumped on the Mac bandwagon, veteran macOS writer Guy Hart-Davis shows you how to get started
... Read more
A Seniors Guide to iPhone 13

Getting Started With the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, and iPhone 13 Pro Running iOS 15

by Scott La Counte ...

Learn how to use the iPhone 13Remember when phones actually called people? They still do that, obviously, but they do so much more today! They keep track of your health. They help you stay in touch with your family in innovative ways. They let you watch movies. And, for some of us, they let us play games while we are supposed to be doing something else! Mostly, they make the things we do every day ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to use the iPhone 13Remember when phones actually called people? They still do that, obviously, but they do so much more today! They keep track of your health. They help you stay in touch with your family in innovative ways. They let you watch movies. And, for some of us, they let us play games while we are supposed to be doing something else! Mostly, they make the things we do every day
... Read more
What On Earth Is A Mainframe?

An Introduction to IBM Z Mainframes and z/OS Operating System for Total Beginners

by David Stephens ...

Confused about IBM Z Mainframes? Need to understand the z/OS operating system - and in a hurry? Then you’ve just found the book you need. Avoiding technical jargon, this book gives you the basic facts in clear, light-hearted, entertaining English. You’ll quickly learn what Mainframes are, what they do, what runs on them, and terms and terminology you need to speak Mainframe-ese. But it’s not all ... Read more

$7.19 USD

Confused about IBM Z Mainframes? Need to understand the z/OS operating system - and in a hurry? Then you’ve just found the book you need. Avoiding technical jargon, this book gives you the basic facts in clear, light-hearted, entertaining English. You’ll quickly learn what Mainframes are, what they do, what runs on them, and terms and terminology you need to speak Mainframe-ese. But it’s not all
... Read more
RP2040 Assembly Language Programming

ARM Cortex-M0+ on the Raspberry Pi Pico

by Stephen Smith ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn to program the Raspberry Pi Pico’s dual ARM Cortex M0+ CPUs in Assembly Language. The Pico contains a customer System on a Chip (SoC) called the RP2040, making it the Foundation’s first entry into the low-cost microcontroller market. The RP2040 contains a wealth of coprocessors for performing arithmetic as well as performing specialized I/O functionality. This book will show you how these ... Read more

Was $49.99 USD Now $35.99 USD

Learn to program the Raspberry Pi Pico’s dual ARM Cortex M0+ CPUs in Assembly Language. The Pico contains a customer System on a Chip (SoC) called the RP2040, making it the Foundation’s first entry into the low-cost microcontroller market. The RP2040 contains a wealth of coprocessors for performing arithmetic as well as performing specialized I/O functionality. This book will show you how these
... Read more
UNIX For Dummies

by John R. Levine, Margaret Levine Young ...

Manage files, set up networks, and go online with UNIX!UNIX For Dummies has been the standard for beginning UNIX references for nearly ten years, and this latest edition continues that tradition of success. This unparalled resource is updated to cover the latest applications of UNIX technology, including Linux and Mac desktops as well as how UNIX works with Microsoft server softwareThorough ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Manage files, set up networks, and go online with UNIX!UNIX For Dummies has been the standard for beginning UNIX references for nearly ten years, and this latest edition continues that tradition of success. This unparalled resource is updated to cover the latest applications of UNIX technology, including Linux and Mac desktops as well as how UNIX works with Microsoft server softwareThorough
... Read more
iPhone 5 First Steps For Dummies

by Mark L. Chambers ...

The first e-book you should download onto your new iPhoneJust bought a new iPhone and need to know where to get started? iPhone 5 First Steps For Dummies gives you the essential step-by-step instructions you need to get up to speed fast and learn how to use the most essential features right out of the box. Focusing on the top tasks required to get started, this handy little e-book begins with a ... Read more

$2.99 USD

The first e-book you should download onto your new iPhoneJust bought a new iPhone and need to know where to get started? iPhone 5 First Steps For Dummies gives you the essential step-by-step instructions you need to get up to speed fast and learn how to use the most essential features right out of the box. Focusing on the top tasks required to get started, this handy little e-book begins with a
... Read more
Kotlin and Android Development featuring Jetpack

Build Better, Safer Android Apps

by Michael Fazio ...

Start building native Android apps the modern way in Kotlin with Jetpack's expansive set of tools, libraries, and best practices. Learn how to create efficient, resilient views with Fragments and share data between the views with ViewModels. Use Room to persist valuable data quickly, and avoid NullPointerExceptions and Java's verbose expressions with Kotlin. You can even handle asynchronous web ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Start building native Android apps the modern way in Kotlin with Jetpack's expansive set of tools, libraries, and best practices. Learn how to create efficient, resilient views with Fragments and share data between the views with ViewModels. Use Room to persist valuable data quickly, and avoid NullPointerExceptions and Java's verbose expressions with Kotlin. You can even handle asynchronous web
... Read more
iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera User Guide

Step By Step Manual To Quickly Master iPhone Camera In 7 Days

by Hope Bally ...

Understand Your Camera MoreThe iPhone is capable of performing functions beyond the traditional point-and-shoot photograph. Profound iPhone camera controls are capable of performing miracles, imbuing an image with an air of professionalism and transforming it into a desirable portrait. Attaining the desired "tone" necessitates the ability to modify them accordingly.After capturing an image or ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand Your Camera MoreThe iPhone is capable of performing functions beyond the traditional point-and-shoot photograph. Profound iPhone camera controls are capable of performing miracles, imbuing an image with an air of professionalism and transforming it into a desirable portrait. Attaining the desired "tone" necessitates the ability to modify them accordingly.After capturing an image or
... Read more
Raspberry Pi System Programming for Beginner

by Agus Kurniawan ...

This book helps how to learn system programming on Raspberry Pi using C language and core system libraries. Several code samples are provided for ease of understanding about system programming.**TOC**Preparing Development Environment1.1 Raspberry Pi1.2 Compiler and Development Tools1.3 Hello WorldFile I/O2.1 Opening and Closing File2.1.1 open() and close()2.1.2 creat()2.1.3 Creating a New File<... ... Read more

$4.36 USD

This book helps how to learn system programming on Raspberry Pi using C language and core system libraries. Several code samples are provided for ease of understanding about system programming.**TOC**Preparing Development Environment1.1 Raspberry Pi1.2 Compiler and Development Tools1.3 Hello WorldFile I/O2.1 Opening and Closing File2.1.1 open() and close()2.1.2 creat()2.1.3 Creating a New File<...
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The Best of Make:

75 Projects from the Pages of Make

by Mark Frauenfelder ...

After two years, MAKE has become one of most celebrated new magazines to hit the newsstands, and certainly one of the hottest reads. If you're just catching on to the MAKE phenomenon and wonder what you've missed, this book contains the best DIY projects from the magazine's first ten volumes -- a surefire collection of fun and challenging activities going back to MAKE's launch in early 2005.Find ... Read more

$20.19 USD

After two years, MAKE has become one of most celebrated new magazines to hit the newsstands, and certainly one of the hottest reads. If you're just catching on to the MAKE phenomenon and wonder what you've missed, this book contains the best DIY projects from the magazine's first ten volumes -- a surefire collection of fun and challenging activities going back to MAKE's launch in early 2005.Find
... Read more
BeagleBone Black Programming using Matlab

by Agus Kurniawan ...

MATLAB provides APIs to access BeagleBone Black board. This book helps you to get started with BeagleBone Black Programming using Matlab. The following the highlight:* Preparing Development Environment* Setting up BeagleBone Black Development for MATLAB* Working with GPIO* Working with PWM and ADC* Working with I2C* Working with SPI* Working with Serial Port* Working with Web Camera* Working with ... Read more

$2.99 USD

MATLAB provides APIs to access BeagleBone Black board. This book helps you to get started with BeagleBone Black Programming using Matlab. The following the highlight:* Preparing Development Environment* Setting up BeagleBone Black Development for MATLAB* Working with GPIO* Working with PWM and ADC* Working with I2C* Working with SPI* Working with Serial Port* Working with Web Camera* Working with
... Read more
The IT Support Handbook

A How-To Guide to Providing Effective Help and Support to IT Users

by Mike Halsey ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Become a more effective tech professional by learning how to provide the most useful IT support for your users. You'll learn how to efficiently and effectively deal with any type of problem, including operating systems, software, and hardware. IT support is often complex, time-consuming, and expensive, but it doesn't have to be with the right processes in place.Whether you're an individual, part ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Become a more effective tech professional by learning how to provide the most useful IT support for your users. You'll learn how to efficiently and effectively deal with any type of problem, including operating systems, software, and hardware. IT support is often complex, time-consuming, and expensive, but it doesn't have to be with the right processes in place.Whether you're an individual, part
... Read more
PCQUEST- April, 2025

PCQ monthly

by Cyber Media (India) Ltd. ...

Series series PCQ monthly
PCQuest is one of India's oldest and most respected technology magazines, published by CyberMedia since 1982. It serves as a comprehensive resource for IT professionals, tech enthusiasts, and decision-makers in businesses and government sectors who are seeking reliable, in-depth insights into the fast-evolving world of information technology. The magazine primarily focuses on emerging technologies ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

PCQuest is one of India's oldest and most respected technology magazines, published by CyberMedia since 1982. It serves as a comprehensive resource for IT professionals, tech enthusiasts, and decision-makers in businesses and government sectors who are seeking reliable, in-depth insights into the fast-evolving world of information technology. The magazine primarily focuses on emerging technologies
... Read more
Getting Started with .NET Gadgeteer

Learn to Use This .NET Micro Framework-Powered Platform

by Simon Monk ...

Learn how to quickly build cool electronic gadgets with .NET Gadgeteer. With the easy-to-follow instructions in this guide, you’ll tackle five fascinating projects, using Microsoft’s rapid prototyping Gadgeteer platform. There’s no soldering involved—you simply plug in modules that make gadget-building quick and easy.Ideal for beginners, this book shows you how to work with modules and other ... Read more

$10.69 USD

Learn how to quickly build cool electronic gadgets with .NET Gadgeteer. With the easy-to-follow instructions in this guide, you’ll tackle five fascinating projects, using Microsoft’s rapid prototyping Gadgeteer platform. There’s no soldering involved—you simply plug in modules that make gadget-building quick and easy.Ideal for beginners, this book shows you how to work with modules and other
... Read more
SysML in Action with Cameo Systems Modeler

by Olivier Casse ...

System engineering (SE) using models (MBSE) is currently in vogue in the community of SE practitioners, whether they are analysts, architects, developers or testers. INCOSE has contributed greatly to the definition of a language for the community, henceforth standardized under ISO-19514: SysML. However, this language is not associated by default with any particular MBSE procedure. This is a major ... Read more

$116.99 USD

System engineering (SE) using models (MBSE) is currently in vogue in the community of SE practitioners, whether they are analysts, architects, developers or testers. INCOSE has contributed greatly to the definition of a language for the community, henceforth standardized under ISO-19514: SysML. However, this language is not associated by default with any particular MBSE procedure. This is a major
... Read more
Embedded Software Design

A Practical Approach to Architecture, Processes, and Coding Techniques

by Jacob Beningo ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Design higher-quality embedded software from concept through production. This book assumes basic C and microcontroller programming knowledge and is organized into three critical areas: Software Architecture and Design; Agile, DevOps, and Processes; and Development and Coding Skills.You'll start with a basic introduction to embedded software architecture and the considerations for a successful ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Design higher-quality embedded software from concept through production. This book assumes basic C and microcontroller programming knowledge and is organized into three critical areas: Software Architecture and Design; Agile, DevOps, and Processes; and Development and Coding Skills.You'll start with a basic introduction to embedded software architecture and the considerations for a successful
... Read more
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING

This book has been written for the B.COM /LLB/ MBA/ BBA /ME /M.TECH /BE /B.Tech students.

by NA.VIKRAMAN ...

Series Book 67 - 167
UNIT I COAL BASED THERMAL POWER PLANTSRankine cycle - improvisations, Layout of modern coal power plant, Super Critical Boilers, FBCBoilers, Turbines, Condensers, Steam & Heat rate, Subsystems of thermal power plants – Fueland ash handling, Draught system, Feed water treatment. Binary Cycles and Cogenerationsystems.UNIT II DIESEL, GAS TURBINE AND COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANTSOtto, Diesel, Dual & ... Read more

$15.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

UNIT I COAL BASED THERMAL POWER PLANTSRankine cycle - improvisations, Layout of modern coal power plant, Super Critical Boilers, FBCBoilers, Turbines, Condensers, Steam & Heat rate, Subsystems of thermal power plants – Fueland ash handling, Draught system, Feed water treatment. Binary Cycles and Cogenerationsystems.UNIT II DIESEL, GAS TURBINE AND COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANTSOtto, Diesel, Dual &
... Read more
From Jack Kilby to Intel: A Journey through the History of Transistors

by Mark Spencer ...

Unlock the Secrets of the Tiny Device That Revolutionized Our WorldImagine a world without smartphones, laptops, or the internet. That was reality just a few decades ago before the invention of the transistor—a tiny device that has become the foundation of modern technology. From Jack Kilby to Intel: A Journey through the History of Transistors is for anyone fascinated by the story of how this ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the Secrets of the Tiny Device That Revolutionized Our WorldImagine a world without smartphones, laptops, or the internet. That was reality just a few decades ago before the invention of the transistor—a tiny device that has become the foundation of modern technology. From Jack Kilby to Intel: A Journey through the History of Transistors is for anyone fascinated by the story of how this
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