electronic apparatus and appliances

Provides a guide to diagnosing and fixing electronic devices. Discusses the tools and test equipment needed, the components of common devices, and how to take a product apart, diagnosis the problem, fix it, and reassemble it. Includes real-world case studies and illustrations.

Contains detailed instructions and diagrams for creating a number of objects using ordinary household items and includes ideas for making a radio from a penny, starting a fire using water, and constructing a fire extinguisher from items around the kitchen.

A collection of thirteen essays that examines the impact of electronic waste, discussing it being dumped in developing countries, cellular phones, how consumers dispose of it, government regulation, and more.

Examines the life cycle of electronic devices such as cell phones and handheld games, covering design, protypes, production, marketing, and maintenance.

A collection of essays and illustrations from "The New York Times" that explain how modern technological gadgets work.

Contains thirteen essays that provide information about electronic waste, discussing toxic dumping in Africa, its contributions to global warming, recycling of electronics, government participation in recycling, and other related topics.

Highlights the work and findings of several well-known and influential scientists who have expanded our knowledge and understanding of light and sound.

Instructions for making electronic projects with two simple transistors.

Contains illustrated instructions and schematics for twenty-eight easy-to-construct electronic gadgets and describes the science and math behind each one and lists of materials and parts.