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The Web Beneath the Waves

The Fragile Cables that Connect our World

by Samanth Subramanian ...

What if the Internet goes dark?We think of the Internet as wireless, weightless, ever-present—but its true foundation lies in the ocean’s depths, where nearly 900,000 miles of fiber-optic cables quietly pulse with all the world’s information.In The Web Beneath the Waves, the acclaimed journalist Samanth Subramanian travels from remote Pacific islands to secretive cable-laying operations to reveal ... Read more

$11.99 USD

What if the Internet goes dark?We think of the Internet as wireless, weightless, ever-present—but its true foundation lies in the ocean’s depths, where nearly 900,000 miles of fiber-optic cables quietly pulse with all the world’s information.In The Web Beneath the Waves, the acclaimed journalist Samanth Subramanian travels from remote Pacific islands to secretive cable-laying operations to reveal
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iPHONE SE 2020 - The Ultimate Guide to Master iPhone SE

by Simply your Guide ...

Let This Book Usher You Into The New And Interesting World Of iPhone SE So That You Make The Most Of Its Cutting Edge Features To Transform Your Life In All Manner Of Ways!Have you recently purchased the iPhone SE and have been wondering…So, what next?What can this device really do?How do I use Siri and Apple services?What's new in iOS 13 that would upraise and maximize my experience with iPhone ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Let This Book Usher You Into The New And Interesting World Of iPhone SE So That You Make The Most Of Its Cutting Edge Features To Transform Your Life In All Manner Of Ways!Have you recently purchased the iPhone SE and have been wondering…So, what next?What can this device really do?How do I use Siri and Apple services?What's new in iOS 13 that would upraise and maximize my experience with iPhone
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Excel User Guide

by Colombo Publishing Company ...

Do you think Excel is a difficult software to use?Do you want to increase your Excel abilities with all its functions?Using Excel has never been easier and faster!With this step-by-step guide you will learn to master the most useful and famous spreadsheet in the world: you will discover the shortcuts to simplify your work and the formulas to automate your projects.Excel is an indispensable tool ... Read more

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Do you think Excel is a difficult software to use?Do you want to increase your Excel abilities with all its functions?Using Excel has never been easier and faster!With this step-by-step guide you will learn to master the most useful and famous spreadsheet in the world: you will discover the shortcuts to simplify your work and the formulas to automate your projects.Excel is an indispensable tool
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Fundamentals of Electro-Optic Systems Design

Communications, Lidar, and Imaging

by Sherman Karp, Larry B. Stotts ...

Using fundamentals of communication theory, thermodynamics, information theory and propagation theory, this book explains the universal principles underlying a diverse range of electro-optical systems. From fiber optics and infra-red imaging to free space communications and laser remote sensing, the authors relate key concepts in science and device engineering to practical systems issues. A broad ... Read more

$120.99 USD

Using fundamentals of communication theory, thermodynamics, information theory and propagation theory, this book explains the universal principles underlying a diverse range of electro-optical systems. From fiber optics and infra-red imaging to free space communications and laser remote sensing, the authors relate key concepts in science and device engineering to practical systems issues. A broad
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Toy Photographer 2.0

How to Take Your Lego Toy Photography to the Next Level

by HowExpert, Pinar Alsac ...

Do you like photography? Do you like Legos? Why not combine the two and learn about toy photography?In this second book about toy photography by Pinar Alsac (who is the world's first author on this topic), the main subject of photographs is the world famous Lego toy.If you have read the first book "Toy Photography 101" and are looking for more, or if you want to take your toy photography skills to ... Read more

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Do you like photography? Do you like Legos? Why not combine the two and learn about toy photography?In this second book about toy photography by Pinar Alsac (who is the world's first author on this topic), the main subject of photographs is the world famous Lego toy.If you have read the first book "Toy Photography 101" and are looking for more, or if you want to take your toy photography skills to
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Telecosm

How Infinite Bandwidth Will Revolutionize Our World

by George Gilder ...

The computer age is over.After a cataclysmic global run of thirty years, it has given birth to the age of the telecosm -- the world enabled and defined by new communications technology. Chips and software will continue to make great contributions to our lives, but the action is elsewhere. To seek the key to great wealth and to understand the bewildering ways that high tech is restructuring our ... Read more

$15.99 USD

The computer age is over.After a cataclysmic global run of thirty years, it has given birth to the age of the telecosm -- the world enabled and defined by new communications technology. Chips and software will continue to make great contributions to our lives, but the action is elsewhere. To seek the key to great wealth and to understand the bewildering ways that high tech is restructuring our
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AI Video Creators & Content Generators for 2025

by Lenncy Jeudy ...

HeyGen – Creates realistic AI avatar videos from text or scripts, supports 175+ languages. Great for marketing, tutorials, and explainer videos.Runway Gen-4 – Advanced text-to-video generator for cinematic short clips and creative storytelling.InVideo – AI-powered video editor with templates for YouTube, social media, and ads.Descript – Converts recordings into editable text, ideal for podcasting, ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

HeyGen – Creates realistic AI avatar videos from text or scripts, supports 175+ languages. Great for marketing, tutorials, and explainer videos.Runway Gen-4 – Advanced text-to-video generator for cinematic short clips and creative storytelling.InVideo – AI-powered video editor with templates for YouTube, social media, and ads.Descript – Converts recordings into editable text, ideal for podcasting,
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Polarization Dynamics of Mode-Locked Fiber Lasers

Science, Technology, and Applications

Edited by Sergey V. Sergeyev, Chengbo Mou ...

This book provides a comprehensive review of the latest research on the science, technology, and applications of mode-locked fiber lasers generating pulse trains with the evolving state of polarization at time scales ranging from a few pulse widths to 10,000 laser cavity round-trip times. It supports readers with a timely source of information on the current novel scientific concepts, and cost ... Read more

$68.99 USD

This book provides a comprehensive review of the latest research on the science, technology, and applications of mode-locked fiber lasers generating pulse trains with the evolving state of polarization at time scales ranging from a few pulse widths to 10,000 laser cavity round-trip times. It supports readers with a timely source of information on the current novel scientific concepts, and cost
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The Ocean Engineering Handbook

Edited by Ferial El-Hawary ...

Compiled by an internationally acclaimed panel of experts, this is the most complete reference of its kind. It provides comprehensive coverage of important areas of the theory and practice of oceanic/coastal engineering and technology. The well-organized text includes five major sections: Marine Hydrodynamics and Vehicles Control, Modeling Considerations, Position Control Systems for Offshore ... Read more

$98.99 USD

Compiled by an internationally acclaimed panel of experts, this is the most complete reference of its kind. It provides comprehensive coverage of important areas of the theory and practice of oceanic/coastal engineering and technology. The well-organized text includes five major sections: Marine Hydrodynamics and Vehicles Control, Modeling Considerations, Position Control Systems for Offshore
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Transmission Lines and Wave Propagation

by Philip C. Magnusson, Andreas Weisshaar, Vijai K. Tripathi, Gerald C. Alexander ...

Transmission Lines and Wave Propagation, Fourth Edition helps readers develop a thorough understanding of transmission line behavior, as well as their advantages and limitations. Developments in research, programs, and concepts since the first edition presented a demand for a version that reflected these advances. Extensively revised, the fourth edition of this bestselling text does just that, ... Read more

$254.99 USD

Transmission Lines and Wave Propagation, Fourth Edition helps readers develop a thorough understanding of transmission line behavior, as well as their advantages and limitations. Developments in research, programs, and concepts since the first edition presented a demand for a version that reflected these advances. Extensively revised, the fourth edition of this bestselling text does just that,
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Handbook of Engineering Electromagnetics

Edited by Rajeev Bansal ...

Engineers do not have the time to wade through rigorously theoretical books when trying to solve a problem. Beginners lack the expertise required to understand highly specialized treatments of individual topics. This is especially problematic for a field as broad as electromagnetics, which propagates into many diverse engineering fields. The time h ... Read more

$325.00 USD

Engineers do not have the time to wade through rigorously theoretical books when trying to solve a problem. Beginners lack the expertise required to understand highly specialized treatments of individual topics. This is especially problematic for a field as broad as electromagnetics, which propagates into many diverse engineering fields. The time h
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Optical Fiber Sensors and AI

Exploring the Fusion

Edited by Vanita Bhardwaj, Santosh Kumar, Kamal Kishor, Amit Rai ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the exciting developments in optical fiber sensors and how artificial intelligence (AI) is boosting their performance and applications. It starts with an easy-to-understand introduction to the basics of optical fiber sensors and their many uses. Then, it moves on to the latest technological advancements, showing how AI is making these sensors smarter and more efficient. The ... Read more

$125.09 USD

This book highlights the exciting developments in optical fiber sensors and how artificial intelligence (AI) is boosting their performance and applications. It starts with an easy-to-understand introduction to the basics of optical fiber sensors and their many uses. Then, it moves on to the latest technological advancements, showing how AI is making these sensors smarter and more efficient. The
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Topics in Modal Analysis & Parameter Identification II, Vol. 10

Proceedings of the 43rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2025

Edited by Brandon Dilworth, Timothy Marinone, Jon Furlich ...

Topics in Modal Analysis & Parameter Identification II, Volume 10: Proceedings of the 43rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2025, the tenth volume of twelve from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Modal Analysis and ... Read more

$130.99 USD

Topics in Modal Analysis & Parameter Identification II, Volume 10: Proceedings of the 43rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2025, the tenth volume of twelve from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Modal Analysis and
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Optical and Wireless Technologies

Proceedings of OWT 2021

Edited by Manish Tiwari, Yaseera Ismail, Karan Verma, Amit Kumar Garg ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book comprises select proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Optical and Wireless Technologies (OWT 2021). The contents of this book focus on research carried out in optical communication, optoelectronics, optics, wireless communication, wireless networks, sensors, mobile communications, and antenna and wave propagation. The book also explores the combined use of various optical ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book comprises select proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Optical and Wireless Technologies (OWT 2021). The contents of this book focus on research carried out in optical communication, optoelectronics, optics, wireless communication, wireless networks, sensors, mobile communications, and antenna and wave propagation. The book also explores the combined use of various optical
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平流层激光通信组网技术与应用

by 刘智, 赵义武, 董科研 ...

本书在对大气的组成和状态以及平流层飞行器的发展现状初步分析的基础上，对以一对多激光通信为基础的平流层激光通信组网技术与应用进行了深入研究与探讨，着重分析了激光通信组网技术的难点并介绍了最近的研究进展，对典型的激光通信组网技术方案进行了对比分析。针对激光通信组网天线系统能量发射效率与接收效率、光学天线的系统误差优化问题，以及一对多激光通信系统方案设计和实验验证过程进行了深入研究和探讨。 ... Read more

$23.99 USD

本书在对大气的组成和状态以及平流层飞行器的发展现状初步分析的基础上，对以一对多激光通信为基础的平流层激光通信组网技术与应用进行了深入研究与探讨，着重分析了激光通信组网技术的难点并介绍了最近的研究进展，对典型的激光通信组网技术方案进行了对比分析。针对激光通信组网天线系统能量发射效率与接收效率、光学天线的系统误差优化问题，以及一对多激光通信系统方案设计和实验验证过程进行了深入研究和探讨。
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Philipp Reis

Inventor of the TelephoneA Biographical Sketch

by Silvanus Phillips Thompson ...

Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone—A Biographical Sketch is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and achievements of Johann Philipp Reis, the German inventor whose pioneering work laid the foundation for the development of the telephone. This meticulously researched biography delves into Reis’s early life, his education, and the scientific curiosity that drove him to experiment ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone—A Biographical Sketch is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and achievements of Johann Philipp Reis, the German inventor whose pioneering work laid the foundation for the development of the telephone. This meticulously researched biography delves into Reis’s early life, his education, and the scientific curiosity that drove him to experiment
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Smart Grid Infrastructure & Networking

by Krzysztof Iniewski ...

A complete guide to smart grid networking and communications for energy engineersWith contributions from more than 30 experts, Smart Grid Infrastructure & Networking describes cutting-edge technologies for connecting the electrical power infrastructure to modern, computerized communications networks. The book offers essential information on standardization, applications, protocols, automation, ... Read more

$117.99 USD

A complete guide to smart grid networking and communications for energy engineersWith contributions from more than 30 experts, Smart Grid Infrastructure & Networking describes cutting-edge technologies for connecting the electrical power infrastructure to modern, computerized communications networks. The book offers essential information on standardization, applications, protocols, automation,
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Space Photonic Communications

by Le Nguyen Binh ...

Series series Optics and Photonics
This book explores the extension of fiber optic communications technology to space optical communications. It presents the specific demands for space communications and examines propagation in a vacuum and also over the turbulence of air‑free space.Space Photonic Communications begins with historical aspects of optical communications in both terrestrial and inter‑satellite constellations. It ... Read more

$375.99 USD

This book explores the extension of fiber optic communications technology to space optical communications. It presents the specific demands for space communications and examines propagation in a vacuum and also over the turbulence of air‑free space.Space Photonic Communications begins with historical aspects of optical communications in both terrestrial and inter‑satellite constellations. It
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The ComSoc Guide to Passive Optical Networks

Enhancing the Last Mile Access

by Stephen B. Weinstein, Yuanqiu Luo, Ting Wang, Nim K. Cheung ...

Series Book 1 - The ComSoc Guides to Communications Technologies
Describes the major architectures, standards, and technologies of Passive Optical Networks (PONs)The ComSoc Guide to Passive Optical Networks provides readers with a concise explanation of the key features of Passive Optical Networks (PONs); the different types of PON architectures and standards; key issues of PON devices, management, and implementation; and the promising business opportunities in ... Read more

$61.00 USD

Describes the major architectures, standards, and technologies of Passive Optical Networks (PONs)The ComSoc Guide to Passive Optical Networks provides readers with a concise explanation of the key features of Passive Optical Networks (PONs); the different types of PON architectures and standards; key issues of PON devices, management, and implementation; and the promising business opportunities in
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Handbook of Optics, Third Edition Volume I: Geometrical and Physical Optics, Polarized Light, Components and Instruments(set)

by Michael Bass, Casimer DeCusatis, Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan, Guifang Li, Carolyn MacDonald, Eric Van Stryland, Jay M. Enoch, Virendra N. Mahajan ...

The most comprehensive and up-to-date optics resource availablePrepared under the auspices of the Optical Society of America, the five carefully architected and cross-referenced volumes of the Handbook of Optics, Third Edition, contain everything a student, scientist, or engineer requires to actively work in the field. From the design of complex optical systems to world-class research and ... Read more

$149.09 USD

The most comprehensive and up-to-date optics resource availablePrepared under the auspices of the Optical Society of America, the five carefully architected and cross-referenced volumes of the Handbook of Optics, Third Edition, contain everything a student, scientist, or engineer requires to actively work in the field. From the design of complex optical systems to world-class research and
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Mid-infrared Quantum Cascade Lasers for Chaos Secure Communications

by Olivier Spitz ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The mid-infrared domain is a promising optical domain because it holds two transparency atmospheric windows, as well as the fingerprint of many chemical compounds. Quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) are one of the available sources in this domain and have already been proven useful for spectroscopic applications and free-space communications. This thesis demonstrates how to implement a private free ... Read more

$170.99 USD

The mid-infrared domain is a promising optical domain because it holds two transparency atmospheric windows, as well as the fingerprint of many chemical compounds. Quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) are one of the available sources in this domain and have already been proven useful for spectroscopic applications and free-space communications. This thesis demonstrates how to implement a private free
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Ultra-Fast Fiber Lasers

Principles and Applications with MATLAB® Models

by Le Nguyen Binh, Nam Quoc Ngo ...

Series series Optics and Photonics
Ultrashort pulses in mode-locked lasers are receiving focused attention from researchers looking to apply them in a variety of fields, from optical clock technology to measurements of the fundamental constants of nature and ultrahigh-speed optical communications. Ultrashort pulses are especially important for the next generation of ultrahigh-speed optical systems and networks operating at 100 Gbps ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Ultrashort pulses in mode-locked lasers are receiving focused attention from researchers looking to apply them in a variety of fields, from optical clock technology to measurements of the fundamental constants of nature and ultrahigh-speed optical communications. Ultrashort pulses are especially important for the next generation of ultrahigh-speed optical systems and networks operating at 100 Gbps
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Optical Fiber Sensors

Advanced Techniques and Applications

Edited by Ginu Rajan ...

Series series Devices, Circuits, and Systems
Optical Fiber Sensors: Advanced Techniques and Applications describes the physical principles of, and latest developments in, optical fiber sensors. Providing a fundamental understanding of the design, operation, and practical applications of fiber optic sensing systems, this book:Discusses new and emerging areas of research including photonic crystal fiber sensors, micro- and nanofiber sensing, ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Optical Fiber Sensors: Advanced Techniques and Applications describes the physical principles of, and latest developments in, optical fiber sensors. Providing a fundamental understanding of the design, operation, and practical applications of fiber optic sensing systems, this book:Discusses new and emerging areas of research including photonic crystal fiber sensors, micro- and nanofiber sensing,
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The Cable and Telecommunications Professionals' Reference

Transport Networks

by Goff Hill ...

Volume 2 of TERB 3ed covers the convergence of telephony and data transport, including wireless networks. Now that data is becoming the predominant source of traffic more efficient multiplexing schemes and more flexible control methods are needed in the transport network, such as giving the customer the ability to call for bandwidth on demand. With the development of control methods for switched ... Read more

$110.99 USD

Volume 2 of TERB 3ed covers the convergence of telephony and data transport, including wireless networks. Now that data is becoming the predominant source of traffic more efficient multiplexing schemes and more flexible control methods are needed in the transport network, such as giving the customer the ability to call for bandwidth on demand. With the development of control methods for switched
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