Vocational Education: Books

The newest edition of this classroom and shop manual set continues to provide unsurpassed coverage of the theory and procedures for automotive electricity and electronics. Streamlined diagnostic and service procedures and added attention to data bus networks, including the CAN, LIN, ISO, and other common systems, are highlighted in this revision. Expanded coverage of vehicle accessory systems includes the new multi-stage air bag systems, weight classification systems, side air bag systems, and laser guided cruise control systems. An all-new chapter on hybrid and high voltage systems is also featured.

Learn how to get tight miters and crisp details when casing doors and windows, running baseboard, and putting up crown molding. Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins shows you how to get professional results with all of your common trim projects. Among the latest in Taunton's Build Like a Pro series, Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins is filled with trade secrets and tried-and-true methods from carpenter and author Clayton DeKorne's 25 years in the industry. Detailed instructions with hundreds of photos and drawings can help you overcome challenges like out-of-square walls, floors, and ceilings. You'll also learn how to design and build custom built-in bookcases and cabinets to enhance any room in the house. This book brings you: professional tips and trade secrets for installing trim with precision advice on common trim projects, including window and door casing, baseboards, crown molding, and wainscoting detailed instructions for built-in bookcases and cabinets

The updated 16th edition of this book - a widely-used reference for both electricians and do-it-yourselfers - provides complete, detailed instructions for making safe and efficient electrical wiring installations. Based on the new, 1993 National Electrical Code, the book explains not only how to perform the operations covered but also why they are necessary. It aims to provide the background needed for a clear understanding of electrical principles without burdening the reader with overly-complex technical explanations and advanced mathematics.

In this completely revised and updated second edition, the highly praised PSI® Complete Office Handbook offers step-by-step guidance to help you succeed in today's complex, electronic office. Written by a team of business specialists, this is the official handbook produced under the sponsorship and direct supervision of the leading professional organization in the secretarial field: Professional Secretaries International® -- The Association for Office Professionals™.