Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics

the long version

In introductory electronics, Stan Gibilisco wrote the book. The gifted writer/teacher's TEACH YOURSELF ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS is your best choice for clarity, completeness, and up-to-date coverage.* The best-selling electronics introduction, offering a user-friendly independent study approach* The quickest way to learn the hows and whys behind computing, communications, robotics, entertainment devices, and the force that makes them work* Uniquely thorough coverage, ranging from dc and ac concepts and circuits to semiconductors and integrated circuits* Starts at the beginning and takes you through advanced applications such as wireless and artificial intelligence* Packed with more than 500 learning-enhanced illustrations, practical examples, and self-quizzes and tests* Helps you solve current-voltage-resistance-impedance problems and make power calculations* Teaches simple circuit design and optimization of circuit efficiency* Theory behind advanced audio systems and amplifiers for live music* Features practical new information on wireless technologies, computers, the Internet, and more* Perfect for students studying alone or in a class* Great for preparing for licensing exams* Referenced by thousands of students and professionals* Written by a popular author whose name is synonymous with clarity and practical sense