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Building LLMs from Scratch is a complete, end-to-end guide to designing, training, evaluating, and deploying a real Large Language Model—not a toy example, not a wrapper around an API, and not a collection of disconnected tutorials. This book walks you through a single, cohesive use case: building a production-ready Engineering Copilot LLM from the ground up. Every chapter builds on the previous one, showing how modern LLM systems are actually constructed, governed, optimized, and maintained in the real world. You will learn not just how LLMs work, but how to engineer them responsibly. ...

Artificial Intelligence is no longer experimental—it is becoming the operating layer of modern work. By 2026, AI tools have moved far beyond simple chatbots. We now see autonomous agents, multimodal systems, AI-powered platforms, and entirely new workflows reshaping how individuals and organizations think, build, and operate. Top 100 Next-Generation AI Tools of 2026 provides a clear, structured guide to the most important AI tools, platforms, agents, and concepts shaping the future of work. This book cuts through marketing noise and rapid product churn to deliver a practical, up-to-date ...

Build with confidence. Understand every step. See exactly how a house comes together. Whether you're a first-time homeowner, an owner-builder preparing to manage a project, or a student in architecture, engineering, or construction, this book gives you the visual clarity and practical explanations that most home-building resources fail to offer. Rather than overwhelming you with scattered terminology or generic advice, this guide walks you through the entire residential construction process—from empty lot to certificate of occupancy—using a single illustrated case-study home to explain ...

Become a certified Fire Alarm Technician with confidence. This comprehensive exam-prep guide gives you everything you need to pass the NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I certification exam—whether you are brand new to the industry or strengthening your foundational life-safety skills. Designed by the Practicing Engineers Network (PEN), this book delivers clear explanations, blueprint-style diagrams, hands-on fundamentals, and realistic practice questions that mirror the official NICET exam domains. A Complete Training and Exam-Prep System This book includes: Step-by-step explanations of ...

Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution Systems: Application-Style with Real-World Examples This book is a practical guide to modern power systems, designed for engineers, students, and professionals who want to understand not only the theory but also the application of electrical engineering in real projects. Unlike purely academic texts, this book is structured in a case study and example-driven style. Each chapter introduces a concept, walks through real-world use cases, provides step-by-step analysis, and includes diagrams, standards references, and key takeaways. Inside, you’ll...

AI agents are no longer experimental—they are becoming core building blocks of modern software systems. From document analysis and workflow automation to enterprise decision support, AI agents now operate at the intersection of reasoning, data, and action. Building AI Agents Using Modern Platforms and Frameworks is a practical, architecture-first guide to designing, implementing, and scaling AI agent systems across today’s most widely used tools and platforms. Rather than focusing on a single vendor or framework, this book teaches you how to think like an AI agent architect. You will ...

Become a Licensed Master Electrician — Pass Your Exam With Confidence Preparing for the Master Electrician License Exam requires more than memorizing the Code — it demands the ability to apply NEC rules to real-world field scenarios, solve complex load calculations, and confidently navigate services, feeders, grounding, motors, transformers, panels, low-voltage systems, and more. This comprehensive guide gives you everything you need to walk into exam day fully prepared. With 500+ exam-style questions, two full-length practice exams, and step-by-step solutions based on the 2023 National...

Claude AI in Action: Workflows, Automation, and Real-World Applications is the complete guide to mastering Claude — Anthropic’s advanced AI assistant built for writing, reasoning, document analysis, and business automation. Whether you are a student, a busy professional, or a developer building software, this book shows you how to turn Claude into a daily productivity engine and a strategic advantage. Claude is reshaping how people work — from drafting reports and summarizing legal documents to building workflow automations and coding applications. This book teaches you how to harness...

Construction projects don’t succeed because the drawings are perfect—they succeed because the supporting operations run smoothly. Scheduling, procurement, cost control, quality, safety, logistics, documentation, meetings, and closeout are the real drivers of performance on every jobsite. This practical, use-case–driven book is a complete field guide to the operational side of construction management. Instead of theory, you’ll find real workflows, real templates, real checklists, and real examples used every day by project engineers, superintendents, project managers, coordinators, ...

Top 100 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools of 2025 for Creators, Engineers, and Innovators The Most Powerful Artificial Intelligence Apps for Writing, Design, Video, Audio, Coding, Business, and Creativity 🚀 Discover the 100 AI Tools Shaping the Future Artificial Intelligence is no longer futuristic—it’s part of our daily workflow. From writing and graphic design to coding, automation, and video production, AI is revolutionizing how we work, create, and think. This book is your complete guide to the best AI tools of 2025—ranked, explained, and ready to use. 🧠 Inside This Book, ...

IBEW Aptitude Test Preparation Handbook (2025 Edition) Over 1,000 Practice Questions with Detailed Explanations Master the Electrical Training Alliance Aptitude Exam — Math, Reading, and Interview Success Prepared by Practicing Engineers Network ⚡ The Ultimate Study Companion for Future Electricians Getting into an IBEW Apprenticeship is competitive — and your Aptitude Test score determines whether you advance to the interview stage. The IBEW Aptitude Test Preparation Handbook (2025 Edition) gives you everything you need to study smart, practice effectively, and succeed confidently on...

Pass the PE Civil: Construction Depth exam with confidence. This comprehensive, practice-driven study guide provides the exact knowledge, skills, and problem-solving strategies needed to succeed on the NCEES CBT exam. Built with a real-world construction engineering perspective and packed with exam-style practice questions, detailed solutions, and full technical drawings, this book gives you everything you need to prepare efficiently and effectively. Designed for both early-career engineers and experienced professionals returning to the licensure path, this guide removes the guesswork from ...

Master the science and practice of modern wireless communication — from RF design to 6G technologies. The Practical Radio & Wireless Communications Engineering Handbook is an all-in-one guide for engineers, technicians, and students who want to understand how wireless systems are designed, tested, and deployed in the real world. From basic RF principles to advanced modulation, IoT networks, and next-generation 6G innovations, this book provides the complete roadmap for designing and optimizing wireless systems across all major technologies. Written as part of the acclaimed Practical ...

Performing a safe, accurate, and code-compliant electrical inspection requires more than just experience — it demands mastery of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the ability to apply it consistently in the field. The NEC Electrical Code Inspection Handbook is a comprehensive, step-by-step reference guide designed for electrical inspectors, engineers, and contractors who perform residential, commercial, and industrial inspections. Built directly from NEC requirements, this field manual provides visual, checklist-based inspection procedures, practical examples, and real-world code ...

The ultimate hands-on guide to modern HVAC design — packed with real-world examples, diagrams, and step-by-step workflows. Whether you’re an engineering student, HVAC designer, or field technician, this book walks you through how to design, size, and layout complete heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems using practical, example-based methods. Each chapter presents realistic system designs drawn from actual engineering practice — including small offices, retail stores, residential buildings, warehouses, schools, and industrial facilities. You’ll learn not just how to ...

PE Mechanical Engineering – HVAC & Refrigeration: HVACR Depth Exam Full-Length Practice Exams with Detailed Solutions is a problem‑driven prep book built to match the actual NCEES Mechanical PE HVACR depth exam in both format and difficulty. This book is designed for candidates who already know the fundamentals and now need intensive, exam‑calibrated practice to pass the 4‑hour depth section with confidence. Inside, you’ll find: Three full‑length HVACR depth practice exams (80 questions each) that mirror real CBT exam structure, timing, and difficulty Hundreds of additional “...

Practical Structural Engineering Handbook is the ultimate guide for engineers, students, and professionals seeking a comprehensive resource on structural design. This expertly crafted handbook combines fundamental concepts with practical use cases, detailed sample designs, and step-by-step calculations to help readers master the complexities of modern structural engineering. Inside, discover clear explanations of essential principles, reinforced with real-world examples covering steel and concrete structures, retaining systems, foundations, curtain walls, and more. The book includes ...

Grounding and bonding are foundational to electrical safety—but in modern buildings, they are equally critical to the performance of data, telecom, RF, and security systems. Too often, grounding is treated as an afterthought or divided between disciplines, leading to nuisance faults, equipment damage, failed inspections, and unsafe conditions. This book provides a practical, system-level guide to grounding and bonding across electrical power, ICT infrastructure, DAS, CCTV, access control, and security systems. It bridges the gap between NEC life-safety grounding and the bonding and ...

Structural Integrity of Residential Houses — Five Real-World Engineering Use Cases is a practical, field-driven guide that demonstrates how structural engineers evaluate, diagnose, and resolve real residential structural problems. Rather than relying on theory alone, this book is built around five complete, real-world use cases, each presented exactly as a practicing structural engineer would approach them in professional work. Every chapter walks the reader through the full engineering workflow, including site observations, damage assessment, load path evaluation, calculations, drawings,...

Prepare to pass the Journeyman Electrician License Exam with confidence — using the most practical, exam-focused study resource available. Designed specifically for the NEC 2023 exam cycle, this book delivers realistic practice questions, complete step-by-step solutions, and interactive learning tools that mirror the style, difficulty, and pacing of the actual licensing exam. Whether you are an electrical apprentice nearing licensure, a working electrician seeking to upgrade your credentials, or a trade school student who needs a structured roadmap, this book provides everything required ...