Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Fourth Edition [Paperback]

Stan Gibilisco (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071459332 | ISBN-13: 978-0071459334 | Publication Date: March 15, 2006 | Edition: 4

Learn the hows and whys behind basic electricity, electronics, and communications without formal training

The best combination self-teaching guide, home reference, and classroom text on electricity and electronics has been updated to deliver the latest advances. Great for preparing for amateur and commercial licensing exams, this guide has been prized by thousands of students and professionals for its uniquely thorough coverage ranging from DC and AC concepts to semiconductors and integrated circuits.

• Written by Stan Gibilisco, an electronics legend and McGraw-Hill's most popular TAB author
• Perfect for hobbyists, students, and those of you who want to get ahead in tech-related careers
• Packed with everything needed to enhance learning: 600+ illustrations, practical examples, and hundreds of test questions

NEW TO THIS EDITION:
Updated to reflect the latest technological advances in: * Computers * Robotics * Artificial Intelligence * Amplifiers * Transmitters * The Internet * High-fidelity

EXPERT HOW-TO GUIDANCE ON SOLVING PROBLEMS SUCH AS:

• Simple current-voltage-resistance determinators
• Power calculations
• Designing acoustical and audio systems
• Designing circuits and systems

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From the Back Cover

Quickly and easily learn the hows and whys behind basic electricity, electronics, and communications –- at your own pace, in your own home

Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics offers easy-to-follow lessons in electricity and electronics fundamentals and applications from a master teacher, with minimal math, plenty of illustrations and practical examples, and test-yourself questions that make learning go more quickly. Great for preparing for amateur and commercial licensing exams, this trusted guide offers uniquely thorough coverage, ranging from dc and ac concepts and circuits to semiconductors and integrated circuits.

The best course –- and source –- in basic electronics

• Starts with the basics and takes you through advanced applications such as radiolocation and robotics
• Packed with learning-enhancing features: clear illustrations, practical examples, and hundreds of test questions
• Helps you solve current-voltage-resistance-impedance problems and make power calculations
• Teaches simple circuit concepts and techniques for optimizing system efficiency
• Explains the theory behind advanced audio systems and amplifiers for live music
• Referenced by thousands of students and professionals
• Written by an author whose name is synonymous with clarity and practical sense

Updated to reflect the latest technological trends! The Fourth Edition features new information on:

• Wireless technology
• Computers and the Internet
• Transducers
• Sensors
• Robotics
• Audio systems
• Navigation
• Radiolocation
• Integrated circuits

About the Author

Stan Gibilisco is one of McGraw-Hill's most prolific and popular authors, specializing in electronics and science topics. His clear, reader-friendly writing style makes his science books accessible to a wide audience, and his background in research makes him an ideal editor for professional references and course materials. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Electronics; The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing; and several titles in the popular Demystified library of home-schooling and self-teaching books. His published works have won numerous awards. The Encyclopedia of Electronics was chosen a "Best Reference Book of the 1980s" by the American Library Association, which also named his McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing a "Best Reference of 1996." Stan Gibilisco maintains a Web site at www.sciencewriter.net.

Product Details

• Paperback: 698 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 4 edition (March 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071459332
• ISBN-13: 978-0071459334
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #195,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since he began writing full-time in 1981, Stan Gibilisco has become one of McGraw-Hill's most prolific technical authors. His reader-friendly writing style makes his science and mathematics books accessible to a global audience.

Stan's most popular works include "Physics Demystified," "Alternative Energy Demystified," "Statistics Demystified," "Calculus Know-It-All," and "Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics."

"Booklist" named Stan's "Encyclopedia of Electronics" as one of the best references of the 1980s, and cited his "Encyclopedia of Personal Computing" as one of the best references of 1996.

Stan maintains a Website at www.sciencewriter.net, where he has published explanations for chapter-ending quiz answers in some of his books. Follow the "Quiz Explanations" link.

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101 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Theory...but, June 11, 2008

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obug (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

Just to make this clear, I'm writing this as somebody who does NOT have a degree in Electrical Engineering. I've been trying to get into electronics for years and have tried many different books.

I'll break this review into three sections as I think this book needs three different ratings.

1. 5 stars for teaching basic electronics theory and concepts. The majority of the theory is in the first two sections of the book. After wrestling with "The Art of Electronics" and the 1st edition of "Practical Electronics for Inventors" for years this was the book that finally made sense. The chapters are well paced and the tests are a good way to help think about what you've learned.

2. 3 stars for Section 3. This is an issue because section 3 is where the book starts with diodes, transistors, and electronics circuits. As far as helping us understand electronics, this section is not even near the level of the first two sections of the book. More importantly, the author does not adequately explain the circuits presented.

3. 1 or 2 stars for teaching "Practical" skills. After moving through almost 3 sections of this book, I understand a lot of theory but can't understand what is going in a basic circuit when I look at one. This book is completely lacking in the practical aspect. I assumed all this would be explained in the third section but it isn't.

I think this would be a great first book. You will, however, need other books to learn some practical skills, which is why you wanted to get into electronics in the first place.

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I've read this book more than once., June 30, 2007

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John Lawler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

This is a great introduction to electronics. If you're just starting out in electronics this book would make a great companion to your texts.

Clear simple explainations actually make it a fun read. You can easily read this one cover to cover.

My background is in electrical/computer engineering (graduated from Purdue Cal in 1996).

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This will become a primary reference source on your book shelf, July 17, 2007

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William Maloy (Nothern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

I bought this text to help me bone up on electronics as part of my HAM Radio advocation. I did not expect such a complete work. As I said in the title you will use this as a reference for years to come. I feel like I got more than my monies worth!