Now in its fifth edition this best-selling manual has been fully revised to bring you right up-to-date with the latest technology explaining what you need where to find the best prices & how to put it all together. Youll discover the best multi-core processors & graphics options whether solid-state drives are better than hard disks & the differences between Windows 7 & Windows 8 all written in a jargon-free style. With step-by-step photos showing how to build a powerful PC & an ultra-compact one
- & a troubleshooting guide to help you with any issues you may encounter
- this up-to-date manual is a must for anybody who wants to build their own computer.

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Ever dreamed of owning your own campervan but never thought you had enough money? Then this book is an absolute must.. . Armed with a crazy idea & lots of enthusiasm two brothers have achieved the seemingly impossible
- building a camper you'd actually want to own for less than GBP1000: or as it's now known the '1k Camper.' You don't need to be a DIY expert. This book will take you by the hand & guide you step-by-step towards your dream in as little as ten weeks. Full of never before seen money- & time-saving ideas including how to kit out your interior for free & how to source your van for peanuts. You don't even need to use an LDV van like the project vehicle
- the ideas in this book will work on any van. The 1k Camper revolution has begun. There's a big world out there just waiting for you & your van to enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Go on treat yourself or someone else to this highly entertaining & informative read.

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Most of us would love to design & build our own home. In fact more people than ever are doing precisely this. But how exactly do you go about it? How much of the building work should you do yourself? This manual explains the entire process in plain English backed up with hundreds of colour photos showing real self-build projects taking shape. Each chapter is devoted to a key stage of the build from the foundations right through to snagging & completion. Whether you tackle some of the works yourself or employ architects & contractors this step-by-step guide will show you how to stay firmly in control & cut out the stress completing your project on time & within budget & saving a small fortune! ...

One way to become the proud owner of a motorcaravan or camper van is to design & build it yourself. Not only can you create a distinctive holiday home but you can also control the cost. Whether you want to fit out a van renovate a camper revive an old model or build one from scratch this manual will show you how. It gives hands-on explanations about electrical systems water supplies storage ideas & saving weight when working with wood. All is revealed in this practical book. ...

If you've dreamed about having a customized multimedia PC or one tricked out for your favorite games build your own & make your dreams come true! Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies makes it easy. Not only is building your own PC a really rewarding project it can also save you a nice chunk of cash. This step-by-step guide helps you decide what you need teaches you what all those computer terms mean & tells you exactly how to put the pieces together. It shows you: What tools you need (not as many as you might think!) All about operating systems How to install CD & DVD drives The scoop on sound & video & how to put a sound system together from start to finish How to connect a monitor & install a modem All about setting up & configuring the hard drive Secrets for securing your system & more Included is a bonus DVD showing you how to install the motherboard CPU RAM ports hard drive video & sound cards a DVD drive & more. With Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies you can have the computer you want plus the satisfaction of doing it yourself! Note: CD-ROM/DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of e Book file. ...

A do-it-yourself collection of innovative high-quality projects for electronics enthusiasts Build Your Own Transistor Radios pushes the envelope of DIY radio designs. Ronald Quan an electronics engineer with more than 65 patents presents a range of projects suitable for advanced beginners & more experienced engineers that go far beyond the standard crystal sets of the past. This book covers traditional radios -- TRF (Tuned Radio Frequency) reflex regenerative & super-heterodyne topologies
- as well as front-end circuit designs for SDR (Software Defined Radio) the emerging future standard for radio technology. Using widely available materials & the book's easy-to-follow plans you can make radios that run for years on a single battery (even an organic potato" battery or minimal solar cell array). Other projects include simple TRFs with enhanced reception performance; reflex radios that amplify both audio & radio frequency signals in a single unit; a "green" superheterodyne receiver comparable in quality to commercially manufactured sets but with vastly extended battery life; & other high-performance low-power-consumption designs. Provides practical circuits for the hobbyist that use easily available off-the-shelf parts Bridges theoretical knowledge with intuitive explanations & practical examples Presents explanations of circuit designs & an introduction to signal theory--no advanced math training necessary! Gives alternative circuitry choices & recommended parts hacks Covers fundamental radio circuit design principles you can apply to other radio types such as ham shortwave & longwave Comprehensive coverage: Overview of Various Radio Circuits; Calibration Tools & Generators for Testing; Parts & Improvised/ Hacked Parts for Building the Radios; Building Simple Test Oscillators & Modulators; A Low Power TRF Radio; Reflex Radios; Low Power Regenerative Radios; Superhet Radios; A Low Power Superhet Radio; Exotic Superhet Radios; Inductorless Radios; Software Defined Radio Circuits; Oscillator Circuits; Mixer Circuits & Harmonic Mixers; Sampling Theory & Sampling Mixers; IQ Signals; IF Circuits; Detector/AVC Circuits; Amplifier Circuits; Resonant Circuits & Band Pass Filters; Image Rejection; Noise"
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The internet has only been around 40 years & is now a major part of our everyday lives. If youre not checking your email Facebook or Twitter you may be shopping on e Bay or checking out the latest football results! Instead of surfing the web why not create your very own space by using this very simple software to create your own website. Its so easy that even granny could make one & with over 4000 templates to choose from theres a website to suit everyone. Perhaps you have always wanted a family website to show off photos & record family memories or maybe you manage a sports team & want to publish results & fixtures for the team to look at or you could be starting out in business & want a website to show off your services or you may even want to give friends that perfect wedding present
- their very own website of their special day which they can share with friends. The list is endless & whatever you want to create start it today! This package
Includes:: free website editor; 50MB storage space; unlimited number of web pages; over 4000 templates to choose from; customer support; no adverts; free Google Adwords voucher worth £20; video players; picture galleries; MP3 jukeboxes; a widget library & social network integration. With this experience your website package is valid for a year however you can renew subscription for less than £2 a month or move onto a free package with not so many benefits. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "




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With over 60 000 copies sold since its first edition this Site Point best-seller has just had a fresh update to include recent advances in the web industry. With the first two editions coming highly recommended by established leading web designers & developers the third edition with all its extra goodies will continue that trend. Also fully updated to include the latest operating systems web browsers & providing fixes to issues that have cropped up since the last edition. Readers will learn to: * Style text & control your page layout with CSS * Create & Optimize graphics for the Web * Add interactivity to your sites with forms * Include a custom search contact us page & a News/ Events section on your site * Track visitors with Google Analytics * Extend your reach & connect your site with Social Media * Use HTML5&CSS3 to add some cool polished features to your site * Use diagnosis/debug tools to find any problems & lots more. ...

Designing unique showpieces that express one's personal style is easy with Kimberly Berlin's creative mix-&-match method. Every jewelry maker will find inspiration for using a favorite focal bead cabochon or bead stash in Build Your Own Wire Pendants". Whether using inexpensive craft wire copper or sterling silver aspiring wireworkers will have fun with 20 playful projects that encourage them to pick & choose their favorite techniques. Make a basic frame: hearts stars circles pyramids & more! Then pick embellishments to add interest & dimension: loops spirals bails sewing with wire
- the list goes on! This book is a delightful introduction to making wire pendants."
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Alan Watt has been a ceramic artist for 45 years & was for 20 years head of the Ceramics Department of the National Institute of Arts at the Australian National University. Since retiring he has over the past six years conducted numerous weekend workshops on how to build your own wood fired oven. This convinced him that there is a broad & growing interest in learning how to make & use a pizza or wood fired oven. So he has written this book to show how its done & illustrated it with many excellent colour photographs & line drawings. His book explains the historical development of ovens & the physics & basic principles of oven design. There are sections on oven bases & different types of ovens ranging from low tech to high tech & the traditional brick dome oven. Then follow sections on chimneys & dampers casting a chimney & doors & doorways. There are appendixes on casting an arch Forming a brick arch without traditional formwork & casting a chimney base. Finally theres a section of recipes with photographs of dishes which display the diversity of wood fired ovens. ...