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The Manga Guide to Electricity by Kazuhiro Fujitaki (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Manga Guide to Electricity by Kazuhiro Fujitaki Rereko struggles to pass her exams in Electopia, the Land of Electricity, but is soon exiled to Tokyo, where Hikaru, a graduate student, uses real-life examples to teach her the fundamentals of electricity. This whimsical, easy-to-read guide includes examples and exercises with answer keys to help readers learn. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Rereko is just your average high-school girl from Electopia, the land of electricity, but shes totally failed her final electricity exam! Now she has to go to summer school on Earth. And this time, she has to pass.Luckily, her ever-patient tutor Hikaru is there to help. Join them in the pages of The Manga Guide to Electricity as Rereko examines everyday electrical devices like flashlights, heaters, and circuit breakers, and learns the meaning of abstract concepts like voltage, potential, current, resistance, conductivity, and electrostatic force.The real-world examples that youll find in The Manga Guide to Electricity will teach you--What electricity is, how it works, how its created, and how it can be used-The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance (Ohms law)-Key electrical concepts like inductance and capacitance-How complicated components like transformers, semiconductors, diodes, and transistors work-How electricity produces heat and the relationship between current and magnetic fieldsIf thinking about how electricity works really fries your brain, let The Manga Guide to Electricity teach you all things electrical in a shockingly fun way. Notes Readers learn electricity through exciting and practical real-world examples in this Japanese-style manga guide.. Electricity is a mystery to many people; this book demystifies it. Authentic manga, translated from Japanese originals. A fun and useful supplement to any science course Author Biography Kazuhiro Fujitaki is a lecturer at the Tokyo Metropolitan Vocational Skills Development Center. He has written a number of books on electrical engineering and runs a website offering useful information about Japans qualifying examinations for electrical technicians Table of Contents PrefacePrologue: From Electopia, The Land of ElectricityChapter 1: What is Electricity?Chapter 2: What are Electric Circuits?Chapter 3: How Does Electricity Work?Chapter 4: How Do You Create Electricity?Chapter 5: How Can You Conveniently Use Electricity?EpilogueIndex Review The Manga Guide to Electricity "is a lot of fun to read. The interactions between the characters are lighthearted, and the whole setting has a sort of quirkiness about it that makes you keep reading just for the joy of it."—Hack a Day"The Manga Guide to Electricity makes accessible a very intimidating subject, letting the reader have fun while still delivering the goods."—GeekDad Blog, Wired.com"It is a fairly comprehensive look at the subject of electricity, with most of the major topics covered. At the end of the book, the reader should have a fairly good grasp of the science of electricity and electromagnetism, so it certainly serves the job of a primer on the subject."—About.com, Physics"It was with The Manga Guide to Electricity where I finally discovered the power of this series."—The Anime Almanac"Electricity is complicated. The Manga Guide to Electricity makes understanding it a little easier, or at least a little easier to swallow."—Change.org"If you know anyone, especially someone who enjoys manga, whether a teenager or a kid at heart, or just someone who appreciates art with their text, who also is interested in a solid and interesting basic introduction to electricity, this book is well worth the read. I recommend it highly and am going to take a closer look at the entire series of manga guides that is still growing."—Matthew Helmke (dot) Net"For parents trying to give their kids an edge or just for kids with a curiosity about their electronics, The Manga Guide to Electricity should definitely be on their bookshelves."—Sacramento Book Review"The author succeeds in presenting a clear, easy-to-understand guide to electricity. This valuable book serves as an excellent introduction to electricity, and would fit perfectly in any middle school science curriculum."—Golden Triangle PC ClubThe Manga Guide to Electricity "will ground you solidly in how electricity works, including its creation, how its influenced, and manipulated. Concepts of current, capacitance, potential, voltage, and so on, are all well taught, including the primary methods used to generate electricity in the world today. The result of this book may be enough to help the reader pass an exam similar to what Rereko faces, and possibly for a few, it might spawn enough curiosity to explore the topic further."—James Pyles, A Million Chimpanzees Blog"I really think this is a great way of teaching and is a wonderful aid for those taking classes on electricity. I know I learned quite a few things that I didnt know."—AstroNerdBoys Anime & Manga BlogThe Manga Guide to Electricity "supplies a great mix between the storyline and the lessons in which Hikaru teaches the basics of electricity to Rereko."—Dr. Dobbs CodeTalk"There is a lot to like about The Manga Guide to Electricity. . . a must read."—Blogcritics.org"If youre looking for an interesting way to learn about electricity, then The Manga Guide to Electricity is probably the book for you."—Allgeektout"A great introduction for readers of any age, and an exemplar of technical communication."—Linux Users of Victoria"This book makes things that put you asleep into a new and fun adventure."—Adult Summer Reading 2009"An excellent introduction to electricity."—TCM Reviews Long Description Rereko is just your average high-school girl from Electopia, the land of electricity, but shes totally failed her final electricity exam! Now she has to go to summer school on Earth. And this time, she has to pass Luckily, her ever-patient tutor Hikaru is there to help. Join them in the pages of The Manga Guide to Electricity as Rereko examines everyday electrical devices like flashlights, heaters, and circuit breakers, and learns the meaning of abstract concepts like voltage, potential, current, resistance, conductivity, and electrostatic force. The real-world examples that youll find in The Manga Guide to Electricity will teach you: * What electricity is, how it works, how its created, and how it can be used * The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance (Ohms law) * Key electrical concepts like inductance and capacitance * How complicated components like transformers, semiconductors, diodes, and transistors work * How electricity produces heat and the relationship between current and magnetic fields If thinking about how electricity works really fries your brain, let The Manga Guide to Electricity teach you all things electrical in a shockingly fun way. Details ISBN1593271972 Author Kazuhiro Fujitaki Short Title MANGA GT ELECTRICITY Language English ISBN-10 1593271972 ISBN-13 9781593271978 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 537 Illustrations Yes Year 2009 Imprint No Starch Press,US Country of Publication United States Series Manga Guide To... Place of Publication San Francisco UK Release Date 2009-03-01 AU Release Date 2009-03-01 NZ Release Date 2009-03-01 US Release Date 2009-03-01 Pages 224 Publisher No Starch Press,US Publication Date 2009-03-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141750211;

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