semiconductors

The book investigates semiconductors' role in cutting edge technology and explains how semiconductors work through diagrams and full-color photos.

Did you know that trees, buildings, and even people can act as conductors for electricity? Or have you ever wondered why we're warned not to go outside during a thunderstorm? Scientists, engineers, and electricians use conductors in their work and research, but conductors are also found in many of the devices and tools we use every day. But how does electricity travel through a conductor? Why are some materials better conductors than others? Discover how a conductor works, as well as what makes a good insulator, and explore how different types of conductors work in modern technology!.

Explains how heat and electricity pass through conductors and are stopped by insulators, and provides color photos of everyday examples.

Andrew Grove, formerly Andris Grof, chronicles the experiences he and his family had while living in Hungary during the Nazi occupation.

Describes the life of Andrew Grove, the head of the world's leading producer of microprocessors, which provide the "brains" for the computers in cell phones, cars, coffeepots, and cameras, as well as personal computers.