Electronics Books

This is an excellent book on antennas.
Main things to point out:
- Gives an hystorical view of (UWB) antennas. Tells how and why a specific kind of antenna was conceived.
- Presents antennas from different points of view: as transducers, as transformers, as radiators and as energy converters.
- Provides useful construction details on several particular antennas.
- States explicitly that "in many respects, our knowledge of electromagnetics is akin to the science of chemistry before the atomic theory was verified. We have the math to mix electronic components together in the right portions to generate useful results, but we really don't understand what we are doing on a fundamental level"

This book has helped with uwb antenna arrays in aerospace applications. The review of uwb antenna history and applications of antennas today helps the engineer developed a sound design practice.

Author Schantz brings a dramatically different approach to the understanding of very wide band antennas - which are critically important in UWB technology. It is well illustrated, and is steeped in historical background which aids the understanding of antenna development. The volume introduces an intuitive but rarely seen space-time energy flow diagrams to bring an understanding of stored and radiated fields.

After reading this book and experiencing the incredibly well produced and expertly printed visual images it is clear that this book is one for the times. It is one that can be opened and opened again and again never losing its constant appeal. Very well worth the price and I highly recommend it to everyone.

ART OF THE DIGITAL AGE represents the first major illustrated survey of digital art and gathers works by over a hundred artists from around the world. Introduced by a history of the genre and discussion of how it differs from conventional art, chapters provide key works by established and emerging digital artists and pairs discussions of virtual reality and digital effect with critical insights on the featured artists. Color photos abound in this fine comprehensive survey, a recommended pick for any art library.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

THis book is very well done, very nicely printed, everything - well worth the money. - the only thing I didn't like was the fact that it didn't share anything about how the artist created the specific piece (i.e. what programming language or software was used, etc)

the pieces enclosed were just fantastic, and I'm glad I bought the book.

I thought it was a very informative course. From beginner to the more advanced. Very user-friendly (which is rare) in-depth lessons.

J.Kriek
Mech. Designer
Triple/S Dynamics, Inc.

This is a MASTERPIECE OF TEACHING something this complex in the easiest way possible!!! I had about 3 weeks to find a way to learn Inventor. I researched the author and found he was a certified Autodesk Inventor instructor for over 10 years and his course is certified by Autodesk, as confirmed on the Autodesk website. I also found these courses for Inventor 8, so I could see he had lots of experience creating the courses. After viewing the demo on the TEDCF website, I knew the technique would work, and I liked his presentation style. I purchased Autodesk Inventor 11 Accelerated Productivity: Solid Modeling, An Interactive Course for Autodesk Inventor 11, Autodesk Inventor 11 Accelerated Productivity: Assemblies and Advanced Concepts, An Interactive Course for Autodesk Inventor 11, Autodesk Inventor 11 Accelerated Productivity: 2D Drafting and Customization, An Interactive Course for Autodesk Inventor 11, and Accelerated Productivity 11: Sheet Metal Design--An Interactive Course for Autodesk Inventor 11. As recommended, I listened to all of the lessons, and took notes to keep track of the big picture. There were a number of areas I would not need, so I just listened enough to know whether or not I needed it for my project. Then I organized my project and started creating my models and saw my invention come to life. It was an exciting moment made entirely possible by David Melvin's masterpiece of teaching. I go back and refresh my learning all the time. The memory jogger will search for the concept in the lessons and take you right to it. I believe the proof in his teaching style, borne of hard work and experience, is that he taught someone outside the profession to create models in Inventor 11 is so short a time!!! If you don't know how Inventor works, the program will not let you do anything. The only error messages I received were simple and easy to fix, because David Melvin taught me to the big picture, and I designed my models using his experience to guide me. My only formal training is an engineering drafting course at University of Florida in 1965. Later, I changed my major from engineering to accounting, and am an auditor/CPA. David's straight talk on concept after concept makes it possible to focus all your energy on learning Inventor in a very short time. I shall always be grateful to David Melvin for producing these courses and teaching me something I'll enjoy using the rest of my life.

Any one new to Inventor or just CAD drawing in general will benefit from this course. Even if you are experienced with Inventor this tutorial series will help. Its also a great reference, you can jump into any topic and watch a tutorial on what you are attempting to do. I did the first several chapters on the basics and then began dong my own drawings. Open your Inventor 11 program, launch the course, and do the steps they teach you in your own drawing, pausing the tutorial at each step, you'll get a great hands-on experience and remember it. If your going to buy anything for inventor 11, then buy this first.

and it was worth every penny. this is a beautiful and thorough collection of the works of kruger. it was published as a companion to the show that was at MOCA and the Whitney and while the show was great to see this book will be a lasting favorite.

For those unaware of Barbara Kruger herself, her images will surely be familiar. Bold, seemingly simple and effortless combinations of black and white images, many culled from '50s magazines, and thought-provoking text catch the viewer off-guard and make one think hard about exactly what the artist is saying. Her themes range broadly over the spectrum of social disenfranchisement and human rights, focussing especially on women's issues. This book is a fantastic dossier of her collected images from the last few decades. They remind the reader anew of her potency as a critic of the patriarchal culture, and lose none of their impact when reproduced on a scale smaller than the original. Interspersed with essays charting the impact of her work, this catalogue provides copious illustrations of all aspects of her work. Many images are familiar, but also included are newer pieces, eg her later sculptural work, and other items of interest such as magazine layouts and book covers. At about one inch thick, the book is surprisingly light, all the better to carry around - after picking it up, you won't want to put it down! For those who have never encountered Barbara Kruger, this is an excellent, even exhaustive, place to begin. For those who know her work already, read this now and rediscover her brilliance.

"Thinking of You" is an amazing look into the mind of Barbara Kruger, an artist that challenges the viewer's concepts of reality. Most of her work consists of a photo (usually black and white) with text juxtaposed on it. The book also contains explanatory notes on selected works and essays about the artist. Her work is very philosophical and subversive. A must-have for anyone who thinks outside the box.

I never did make it throughout all the 101 games. They were designed on Microsoft 8K Basic Rev.4.0. David H. Ahl is the Founder of "Creative Computing".

By typing in the game you learn how the basic code controls may code functions and algorithms. Like many other technical items this information has been sway surpassed by the industry but it is still fun to mix and match code.

Back in the Golden Age of Microcomputing (roughly from '75 to '89 or so) the way people shared programs wasn't through the internet. Instead, it was through typing in program listings in the backs of magazines. "Compute!'s Gazette" was my means of getting software.

When I recently came across a copy of Ahl's "Basic Computer Games" I had to snatch it up immediately. There, contained in 101 program listings are games of varying degrees of quality, but many the games from that Golden Age are in there. Especially that Star Trek(TM) game. [Star Trek is a trademark of the Paramount Pictures Corporation]

Many of the games are just plain silly. Who knows why Ahl included them? Bunny, Poetry, Combat, just to name a few. But there are enough good ones in there to elicit a wave of nostalgia in those of us who lived through (and gamed through) those golden times.

This was the beginning for many people to their love affair with computers. Many simple games that you program yourself in Basic, one of the first computer languages. Not only could you learn simple progamming form this book, but have something tangible to show for it! Easy to use with set-by-step instructions.

If you have anything to do with music, the Internet, and the world of webcasting, then you must read this book --- NOW! Don't be paranoid, be educated by "Beyond The Charts." Keep a copy by your bed, one by your computer, and another by your business plan.

If you have anything to do with Music, the Internet, and the world of Webcasting, then you must read this book --- NOW! Don't be paranoid, be educated by "Beyond The Charts." Keep a copy by your bed, one by your computer, and another by your business plan.

I've been a fan of Haring's since reading his music biz columns in Variety, USA Today and other industry rags. His no nonsense style adds up to a great read. As a musician I appreciate learning how to subvert the system by selling my music online, as well as the fight between MP3 artists and corporations who wanted to bury them. It's history in the making, and Haring puts it all in perspective. Hope he writes something about the digital film revolution, another system I'd like to see subverted.

Are you a biometrics application developer or system integrator? If you are, this book is for you. Editors Anil K. Jain, Ruud Bolle, and Sharath Pankanti, have compiled an outstanding edited book with contributions from dozens of expert authors in the field, that help disseminate the technological aspects and implications of biometrics.

Jain, Bolle, and Pankanti, begin with a brief overview of the biometric technology and the research issues underlying the biometrics-based identification applications. Next, leading experts and pioneers (Lawrence O'Gorman, John J. Weng, Daniel L. Swets, Richard L. Zunkel, John Daugman, Robert "Buzz" Hill, Vishvjit S. Nalwa, Joseph P. Campbell Jr., Francine J Prokoski and Robert B. Riedel) of biometeric technology, describe a particular biometric: its characteristics, the specific problems underlying the design of an identification/authentication system (based on that biometrics), performance evaluation of the existing systems, and open issues which need to be addressed. Then, the leading experts and pioneers (M.S. Obaidat, B. Sadoun, M.S. Nixon, J.N. Carter, D. Cunado, P.S. Huang, S.V. Stevenage, K.C. Persaud, D-H. Lee, H-G Byun, Mark Burge, Wilhelm Burger, Norah Rudin, Keith Inman and Gustavo Stolovitzky) describe biometrics which are not yet commercially available, but which are under active research for on-line identification: keystroke dynamics, dait, odor, ear, and DNA. Author Robert S. Germain continues by addressing the research issues underlying design of a large identification and authentication system. In addition, authors Lin Hong and Anil K. Jain, deal with biometrics integration issues. Author James L. Wayman, also describes issues underlying performance metrics and fair evaluations. Then, authors Nalini K. Ratha and Ruud Bolle, discuss related integration issues in the context of smartcards. Finally, author John D. Woodward, Jr., discusses privacy and security issues.

This excellent book encompasses the social, legal, and ethical issues, which are crucial to society's accepting the ubiquitous application of biometrics. Along the way though, most of the material covered in this book should be comprehensible to anyone with a moderate scientific background.

This book covers the whole field of biometrics in 19 articles. The articles I read are very well written and have lots of references for further study. I highly recommend the book for those who want a medium depth introduction or details about some specific biometrics.

Este excelente libro contiene un amplio compendio de todas las tecnologías biométricas existentes actualmente. Se dedica todo un capítulo por cada biométrico y estos fueron escritos por diferentes autores. Contiene algunos algoritmos de cada tecnología. La biometría, identificación automática por medio de algún rasgo físico o de comportamiento único de cada individuo, será la llave del siguiente milenio. Ya hacia falta un libro con toda esta información.

One of XBOX's best only behind Halo and Max Payne in my opinion

One of XBOX's best only behind Halo and Max Payne in my opinion

Another awesome Prima strategy guide! This book provides a nearly flawless walkthrough for the entire game and, although most of it was pretty simple to figure out, the guide came in great use for those really tricky sections of the game. Also the guide provides info on every item, so you won't miss anything in the game. A must companion for the Playstation 2 game!

The Bouncer Official Guide is excellent. It tells the player how to beat the game in the most effiecent manner and also tells the player how to get all the secret characters. However, is the guide really needed? No- the Bouncer is a pretty self explanatory beat 'em up type of game. So, although the guide is very good, nobody should need it to beat the game or get all the characters.

This book helped me out a lot during gameplay. It tells you who's best to use against bosses and in situations. That's not the best part though. It also tells you how to unlock all the secrets and discover the whole story. It also tells how to unlock all the character in versus mode. Definitly a guide worth buying.

I think this is the best strategy guide because it tells me what to do and tells me how to beat the game faster then tring to beat the game. If you don't buy this you will have a hard time tring to beat the game.Please buy this and one more thing HAVE FUN!!!!!!

In high school around 1985, I tried to argue with a Republican classmate that US bombers were targeting civilian neighborhoods in Libya. "No," he said, "You see, the A-rabs don't know any physics. They're firing antiaircraft missiles at ninety degrees, and their own bombs are falling back on them." The following year, when our government teacher announced that the Challenger had exploded, another classmate of mine said with a crooked smile and a faux-childlike tone, "Gee, Mr. Duffey, it's a good thing *you* weren't the teacher they chose to go into space!" I only began to understand these incidents--the naively credulous belief in government statements, the postemotional reaction to atrocities--when I read Mark Crispin Miller's essay on "The Hipness Unto Death." MCM exposes the vitiating effects of late Seventies and early Eighties media--the sadism of Jerry Lewis, the subtle thuggery of Bill Cosby, the crazed sensationalism of Dan Rather, the vacuity of Reagan's public face, and the ability of "Lettermanesque irony" to drain everything of meaning are among his themes. Miller is a dissident ironist, in the tradition of his sometime friend Christopher Hitchens and his avatars Michael Berube and Thomas Frank, but he is also a prophet: no one familiar with Boxed In was surprised when audiences began to treat the characters on Seinfeld as role-models, when Sam Donaldson became a Republican spokesman, or when Bill Maher smiled while pantomiming the attack on the World Trade Center. Fans should look at Miller's other books and his articles in The Nation, Extra!, and CONTEXT magazines.

The first 8 or so essays in this book constitute some of the greatest writing on TV and advertising that I have ever run into. Analysis of texts is often so freaking esoteric and bookish that there's no point in reading it unless you want to impress an english undergrad at a department meeting. However, everyone who has any ability for introspection will benefit from the essays in this book, which use the tools of text analysis to help understand american culture and the motivations behind the culture creators. Other than incredible essays about advertisting and TV news, there are also some pretty decent essays about technology and movies and some pretty mediocre essays about music. Notwithstanding that, this book is required reading for all smart Americans, and you really won't be able to read advertising until you've read the opening essay, Hipness until Death, which becomes more and more applicable with each abstraction put out by Sprite or Arizona Jeans. Thank you Mark Crispin Miller!

"Boxed In" is a collection of essays on TV, Elvis, movies and the future. Miller's piercing critical analysis of the world of pop culture is no dry thesis. It contains hilariously colourful, laugh-out-loud, read-to-your-friends, genius (and often biting) observations of the media and the world we live in. There is a cunning essay on the TV game show "Family Feud" as well as a very shrewd essay on the Jerry Lewis telethons that are especially clever and funny. A must read.