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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 ...

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, ...

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. ...

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...

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...

Large Language Models (LLMs) and Transformers are redefining how software is built, deployed, and operated. But most resources either stay theoretical or treat LLMs as black-box APIs. This book takes a different approach. LLM & Transformers: A Practical Guide to Building, Deploying & Operating AI Large Language Models From Scratch is a comprehensive, hands-on guide designed for engineers, architects, and technical practitioners who want to understand how LLMs actually work—and how to build real systems with them. Rather than focusing on hype or surface-level usage, this book walks you ...

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...

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 ...

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 “...

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...

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 ...

NEC Electrical Systems Illustrated is a comprehensive visual reference and training guide to modern electrical infrastructure, integrated building systems, utility power distribution, industrial controls, low-voltage technologies, and NEC-compliant electrical design. Containing 360 professional technical illustrations, diagrams, risers, one-line drawings, panel schedules, wiring layouts, floor plans, system schematics, substation drawings, control architectures, and construction documents, this book transforms complex electrical and engineering concepts into clear visual learning based on ...

Low Voltage Systems Explained Case Studies, Layouts, Wiring Methods, Calculations, Testing, Design and Implementation Modern buildings rely on low voltage systems for life safety, security, communications, and connectivity—yet these systems are often poorly documented, inconsistently designed, or explained only through fragmented vendor manuals. This book changes that. Low Voltage Systems Explained presents a clear, practical, and engineering-driven approach to low voltage system design, covering the full lifecycle from concept and layout through installation, testing, and turnover. ...

Designing a power substation is not just selecting equipment or drawing a one-line diagram. A complete substation design requires the engineer to coordinate electrical ratings, protection zones, grounding, physical layout, control wiring, communications, SCADA, and documentation into one buildable system. Practical Electrical Power Substation Design by Example is a step-by-step training manual built around one complete worked project: A full 115/13.8 kV ring bus distribution substation (2 × 50 MVA transformers) developed from concept through one-line, protection, grounding, GA layout, ...

Manus AI: Complete User Guide A Comprehensive Manual for General Users Artificial intelligence is evolving beyond chatbots and simple question-answering tools. Manus AI represents the next stage: an autonomous general AI agent capable of planning tasks, executing multi-step workflows, managing files, interacting with digital environments, and delivering complete results with minimal supervision. This book is a practical, step-by-step guide to understanding and using Manus AI effectively. Written for general users—not just developers—Manus AI: Complete User Guide explains how autonomous ...

Prepare to pass the NCEES FE Civil Engineering Exam with confidence. This comprehensive exam-prep book delivers everything you need to succeed on your first attempt—full-length practice exams, detailed worked solutions, and a realistic CBT-style testing experience modeled after the official NCEES exam format. Engineered specifically for the FE Civil discipline, this book provides: • 2 Full-Length FE-Style Practice Exams (110 questions each) – Experience true exam pacing, question style, scope, and difficulty, just as you will at the testing center. • Detailed Step-By-Step Solutions ...

Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS) from Design to Commissioning is a practical, end-to-end reference that documents the complete design and delivery of a modern Building Management & Automation System (BAS) using one real-world office building case study. Unlike theory-heavy BMS and BAS books, this guide follows a single, consistent office building from initial owner requirements through system architecture, detailed control design, drawings, schedules, bill of materials, cost estimation, installation, testing, commissioning, and long-term operations. ...

Power Substation Design Package: A Complete Engineering Example A Complete 115/13.8 kV Engineering Drawing Set with Calculations, Schedules, and Construction Deliverables Designing a power substation is not just about knowing electrical theory—it’s about producing a complete, coordinated, and buildable engineering package that integrates civil, electrical, protection, control, and SCADA disciplines. Power Substation Design Package: A Complete Engineering Example provides exactly that. This book presents a full 115/13.8 kV distribution substation design, developed as a real-world ...