The Lineman’s and Cableman’s field manual 2nd ed. / Thomas M. Shoemaker, McGraw-Hill, 2009
If you work at the top of poles, you need to know all this information. Hardcover, 350 pages.
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Lineman’s and Cableman’s
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Lineman’s and Cableman’s
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
The Lineman’s and Cableman’s handbook 11th ed. / Thomas M. Shoemaker, McGraw-Hill, 2007
If you work at the top of poles, you need to know all this information. Hardcover, 750?? pages.
How to Build Your Own Spaceship
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
How to Build Your Own Spaceship : the science of personal space travel / Piers Bizony, Plume, 2009
This very readable book will get you up to date with space technology. If you are rich, the book will help you choose your next ride. 200 pages.
Hardware Hacking Projects
Friday, January 8th, 2010
Hardware Hacking Projects for geeks / Scott Fullam, O’Reilly, 2004
This somewhat dated book is full of fun. Hack a Furby to control its actions and phrases. Hack a wearable computer. There are about 10 projects, in 300 pages.
SolidWorks 2008
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
SolidWorks 2008 / Thierry Crespeau, Éditions ENI, 2008
A user guide for the Solidworks 3D modeling app, en Français, 550 pages.
Patent Drawings
Monday, January 4th, 2010
How to Make Patent Drawings : a patent it yourself companion / by Jack Lo, Nolo, 2007
This book focuses on mechanical device patents. Large format, 200 pages.
Guide to Sustainable Living
Friday, October 2nd, 2009Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living : learning to conserve resources and manage an eco-conscious life by Begley, Ed, Clarkson Potter Publishers, 2009
A book to help you set up your home for green living using solar and wind power, better insulation, and an eco-conscious lifestyle. 300 pages.
Master Handbook of Acoustics
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Master Handbook of Acoustics / F. Alton Everest, McGraw-Hill, 2009.
A wealth of information about acoustics for listening rooms, auditoriums, and recording studios. 500 pages.
Running Small Motors with PIC Microcontrollers
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009Running Small Motors with PIC Microcontrollers / Harprit Singh Sandhu, McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Here is a practical and readable book on controlling electric motors. Includes schematic diagrams and example Basic source code. 300 pages.
The Lego Mindstorms NXT Zoo!
Thursday, August 6th, 2009The Lego Mindstorms NXT Zoo! : an unofficial, kid-friendly guide to building robotic animals with Lego Mindstorms NXT / Fay Rhodes, No Starch Press, 2008
Now I really am going to have to buy a NXT. 300 pages, large format, more pictures than text.