The most comprehensive and readable book I have come across on EMFs
346534
This book is an absolute gold mine. I was impressed from the get-go at how the author was able to condense such a depth and breadth of information into such a readable form. A very worthwhile read.
2303693
Marian provides in-depth view of all dc-dc converter topologies. You should DEFINETLY know your electronic basics however, before engaging into this book. This book is perfect for anyone who has knowledge of basic electronics and a vague knowledge of power supplies. Marian covers all topologies and includes in-depth graphs, schematics/circuits. Marian goes over IGBTs, mosfets, and PWM switching circuits and feedback loops. EVen though this is a beefy book, half of it is technical math/derivatives etc...i just skip that stuff, as i'm no engineer. but the non-math parts are very comprehensive. Soft-switching is covered later on as well as voltage and current control loops. however, no PWM IC example was covered, which was kinda dissappointing...not a big deal though, since this subject was basically covered during the feedback loop section in a component-level scope. voltage and current graphs on a pulse by pulse time base are covered per topology as well.

On a side note, i think the Abraham I. Pressman/Billings 3rd edition complements this book nicely, for a different view/less math approach...
1848660
"There Are No Electrons: Electronics For Earthlings" takes a scientific subject and presents it in a way that is understandable, easy to learn, and relates it to things we all understand and do.
This book shows that the study of electricity does not have to be difficult.  If it is presented in the right way it can be fun, enjoyable, educational and make it so it is understandable to all.  This book does just that.
I highly recommend  this book to anyone who wants to learn about electricity or just wants to learn something new.
The book is fun to read.  I found myself smiling several times as I was reading -- not something you generally do in reading a book on science.
2435130
I have never reviewed the books I've purchased before, but I am so impressed with this one that I had to submit this review.

This author walks you completely through all the topics of electric circuit analysis as if he were sitting alongside you.  There are complete, detailed schematics and drawings, hundreds of worked out examples leaving nothing to imagine.

The real test for me was his coverage of three-phase power.  Absolutely fantastic.  I've never seen clearer explanations.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants detailed, clearly worked out example problems and thorough explanations with hundreds of sample problems with more than just odd numbered or even numbered answers.

I consider this a MUST HAVE!
3383755
In the last few years I have been working on the theoretical aspects of
electromagnetism by suggesting a possible escape from some
inconsitencies present in the classical Maxwell's model.
This nice book testifies that this revision may actually play an
important role in real life applications.
Daniele Funaro
1638775
This is a great book to help the average person understand the various components of Electromagnetic Radiation and the health effects they cause. Sam eloquently describes his journey on how he was able to lower his exposure to AC electric and AC magnetic fields from household power and Radio Frequency Radiation form wireless devices. A great, quick read which I will be recommending to our clients. Rob Metzinger, Safe Living Technologies Inc.
4802493
This book is very concise and yet a powerhouse of very good information.  This is the book to be read first to get the overall picture on power substation engineering quickly and precisely, without overwhelming yourself on the subject.  I wish I had this book ten years back :)
2493942
This is a graduate-level textbook on time-harmonic electromagnetics in the temporal frequency domain. Coming from Griffiths' Introduction to Electrodynamics this is an eye opener of how electromagnetics is done in the real world. There are sections did not understand at the time; mainly due to the prose of the particular section. In terms of practicality I can think of only one modern engineering book at this level that isn't 1000+ pages long (cough *Balanis* cough), that being Jin's Theory and Computation of Electromagnetic Fields. Due to the expense of the latter and the fact that they cover the same material more or less I would recommend this book -even for self-study.
2453719
This is an outstanding short little book on Maxwell's equations and what they mean, both qualitatively and quantitatively. It is a good book to go through if you have just finished a course on EM, or you can use it as a supplement as you go through such a course. The explanations are clear and to the point and the examples and problem sets are excellent. To me the definitive self-study textbook on the subject is&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Engineering-Electromagnetics/dp/0387201564/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Engineering Electromagnetics</a>&nbsp;by Nathan Ida. It explains everything, including the math, from the beginning. If you have an incomprehensible text and an incomprehensible professor, both these books will see you through.

Also, note the MIT lectures of Professor Walter Lewin on electricity and magnetism in his Physics 8.02 class as posted on youtube. This student guide is so clear and coincides so well with what Prof. Lewin is teaching it almost seems like it was written by him.

At any rate I can't recommend these three resources: Dr. Lewin, this student guide, and the big text by Nathan Ida strongly enough. Even if you think you're an engineer who just wants to code or design FPGA's the rest of your professional life, do realize that electricity does come back to these basics and you should understand it.
1770700
Knott, Shaeffer, and Tuley don't tell us everything about stealth, naturally, but within the limits of a single, unclassified volume this is about as balanced and comprehensive an overview as could be wished. The approach is physical rather than purely mathematical. A good background in electromagnetics is needed for full mastery of the material, but a more limited knowledge of electricity and magnetism will still allow good basic comprehension. Even full mastery of the book won't make you a qualified RCS engineer, but it provides a good basis for further study as well as an excellent resource for those who need an overall design and technology perspective, or must communicate clearly with specialists. I've consulted it over and over in the 15 years since I acquired a copy of the first edition. The second edition has important improvements, although the first edition remains useful in many areas.
Will O'Neil
1319144
Along with Chris Bowick's book, this manual belongs in the library of any engineer or technician who wants to gain an understanding of RF amplifiers, filters and impedance-matching networks. Gottlieb's style makes for  enjoyable reading and easy comprehension; and, along with solid-state, he  covers vacuum tube technology. That's a real plus, in my opinion. Highly  recommended to engineers, students, technicians and hobbyists.
443867
Not only is this book fantastic on its treatment of practical rf design, but it also has (on an included 3.5" disk) five Excel spreadsheets -- with 100's of formulas -- that make such wireless designs far easier to calculate.  I strongly recommend Mr. Vizmuller's book for both wireless circuit and systems design.
3606544
From a Physics background, this book has been incredibly detailed and yet not too complicated. The author presents the information very clearly and is gentle with the more advanced explanations since they require a basic understanding of Calculus II and later in the case of AC circuits, Differential Equations. I personally wish there was maybe a more advanced version of the text that includes those explanations but they aren't difficult to find online. Despite the authors attempt to simplify the text, some people I've talked to believe it is still a little challenging to understand so I would recommend maybe supplementing with a course in DC/AC circuits or watching video lectures on the topics that are difficult to understand.
1125976
Professor Fleisch is an excellent communicator.  Anyone studying electromagnetic waves, vector calculus or, in my case, wants a much better understanding of the propagation of radio waves in space should definitely purchase this book.  I have almost a dozen books on EM and this very inexpensive book explains these ideas better than any of them.  This book is an ice breaker for the other books.  In addition, Dr. Fleisch has 39 podcasts that give you an excellent sweep through the book, clarifying the most difficult concepts so that you will be more prepared to study the book in yet more detail.
1095018
I'd like to start off by saying I knew next to NOTHING when I started reading this book. I was motivated learn about electronics because I was always intimidated and fascinated by electronics.  So one day I decided to take the plunge and in asking all my EE friends this book came highly recommended since it has lots of pictures.  I've gone through a few different electronics books now and I can tell you this is probably the most readable electronics book ever.  I got enough out of it to have a very good grasp of electronics and how they work.  More importantly I knew what direction I wanted to focus on more after reading this.

One thing I should mention though is that if you want to learn about electronics also try to pick up actual kits to practice or components with a breadboard.  Electronics isn't all about theory.  By actually doing the things in this book as you read you will learn exponentially more.

Again, this book is highly recommended for people who have no idea about electronics or someone who wants to learn in the easiest way possible.  I still refer back to this book when I forget something since it's so easy to understand with it's pictures and handwritten text.  Love it!!
2278203
Mr. Kaiser is an authority on EMC and this book brings together a career of research in this field.  Materials from his other accessible works are included. Likely the most complete assembly anywhere of EMC/EMI reference tables, charts, and comparative test results.  A best value - to own the same coverage one would expect to buy several texts.

One suggestion is to print the next edition on a different thin paper, perhaps vellum.  A higher cost would be justified in improved page opacity and strength, and probably permanence. Not at all a handbook, it's a thick single-volume encyclopedia, and a keeper.
2438894
Brilliant LED Projects by Nick Dossis is an engaging and thorough treatment of this interesting topic. For the serious electronics experimenter it has a lot to offer. I appreciated the comprehensive and detailed information on stripboard construction, an upscale and more permanent method than breadboarding. Altogether a very satisfying book and recommended for readers at all levels of expertise.