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A unique book with a unique angle, this text demonstrates the hows and whys of elec-
tronics circuits for people who may not want to learn all the nitty-gritty details. The book
still has some technical formulas, but the emphasis (like the title says) is on practical elec- 79
tronics.
Printed Circuit Board Materials Handbook
Martin W. Jawitz (editor)
McGraw-Hill, 1997
ISBN: 0070324883
Intended for the electronics professional, this book covers various materials and tech-
niques used in printed circuit board manufacture.
Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics
Stan Gibilisco
Tab Books, 2001
ISBN: 0071377301
Introduction to electronics, with self-test exercises.

Interfacing to IBM PC (and compatibles)

Parallel Port Complete
Jan Axelson
Lakeview Research, 1997
ISBN: 0965081915
Everything you ever wanted to know about interfacing with the parallel port on your PC
compatible. Jan is arguably the leading author on port interfacing. See also from the
same author and publisher:
Serial Port Complete; 1998, ISBN: 0965081923
USB Complete; 2001, ISBN: 0965081958
PC PhD: Inside PC Interfacing
Myke Predko
Tab Books, 1999
ISBN: 0071341862
Hardware and software for interfacing with a PC, including serial, parallel, and bus-level
boards.
Programming the Parallel Port
Dhananjay V. Gadre
CMP Books, 1998
ISBN: 0879305134
Using the parallel port of the PC-compatible computer to control relays and other devices
and to accept input from sensors. Program examples in the C language.
Real-World Interfacing with Your PC
James Barbarello
Delmar Learning, 1997
ISBN: 0790611457
Entry-level guide on using the serial and parallel ports of the PC compatible to interface
with various things.