The On-Site Guide is an essential guide to BS 7671. It incorporates the extensive changes in BS 7671:2018, making this a vital guide for keeping up to date. It enables the competent electrician to deal with installations (up to 100 A, 3-phase) providing essential information in a convenient, easy-to-use format. This publication has been further updated to include two subsequent amendments to the IET Wiring Regulations as BS 7671:2018+A2:2022.BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 incorporates changes from the first amendment, published in 2020, regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Installations to provide greater guidance on embracing changing technology within this sector. Additional changes within the second amendment include protection against thermal effects and fire caused by electrical equipment, protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances, and a new chapter on prosumer's low-voltage electrical installations covering energy efficiency measures, the interface with the smart grid, the management of electricity consumption, the management of renewable sources of electricity, and energy storage. Read more

‘I’m full of energy and I feel great. The compliments are flooding in’ – The TimesPraise for Petronella Ravenshear and The Human Being Diet:‘Whisper it, but the secret weapon for weight loss among the sleekest, leanest women of southwest London is the Human Being Diet’ The Times‘The remarkable results are incontrovertible.’ The Telegraph‘Fashion set go wild for tough new nutrition plan’ Daily Mail‘[Petronella Ravenshear] knows her stuff’ Tatler‘Hailed for its transformative powers’ The Times'I like the HBD because it's so simple, there's no faffing around endlessly totting up calories or points.''I feel renewed. I'd battled my relationship with food for so many years and now I'm healthy and I feel fantastic. It's a feeling money can't buy.'Change the way you eat to change the way you feel.The Human Being Diet is a revolutionary programme to help you become the best, healthiest, lightest, most energetic, happiest version of YOU.These delicious recipes are based on the groundbreaking nutritional science of The Human Being Diet. Find out when to eat, what to eat and how much to eat to reset your metabolic rhythm and restore your health, resulting in perfect weight, boundless energy, flawless skin, healthy digestion and refreshing sleep. Read more

The IET Wiring Regulations is the national standard for electrical installations in domestic, commercial and industrial settings. It is the essential standard for all those concerned with the design, installation, certification and maintenance of electrical installations. Amendment 2:2022 is a major update to BS 7671:2018, The IET Wiring Regulations, Eighteenth Edition.BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 incorporates Amendment 1:2020 which brought about new requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Installations which embraced changing technology within this sector. Additional changes within BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 include protection against thermal effects and fire caused by electrical equipment, protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances and a new chapter on prosumer's low-voltage electrical installations covering energy efficiency measures, the interface with the smart grid, the management of electricity consumption, the management of renewable sources of electricity, and energy storage. Read more

Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing is a fundamental guidance book for all those involved with the testing and inspection of electrical installations. It also contains essential guidance for those studying for inspection and testing qualifications and has been fully updated to BS 7671:2018:2022.BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 incorporates changes from the first amendment, published in 2020, regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Installations to provide greater guidance on embracing changing technology within this sector. Additional changes within the second amendment include protection against thermal effects and fire caused by electrical equipment, protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances, and a new chapter on prosumer's low-voltage electrical installations covering energy efficiency measures, the interface with the smart grid, the management of electricity consumption, the management of renewable sources of electricity, and energy storage. Read more

You can stockpile all the rice you like... but do you know how you're going to cook it if you're without power for months on end?Once upon a time, disaster preparedness was a fairly niche pastime. Today, it’s becoming mainstream… and you only have to look at the headlines to see why.Extreme weather events… global pandemics… growing unrest… All of these factors are in your consciousness all the time. It makes sense to be prepared for the worst… and with celebrities like Ryan Seacrest and Ronda Rousey joining the ranks, more and more people are beginning to understand why.But despite this growing trend, there’s one thing most people are missing.You’ve stocked your pantry; you have enough toilet roll to see you through the next few months; you have your bug out bag prepped… But have you thought about what you’re going to do if the grid goes down?If the power grid fails, it’s not just your lights that go out. It’s your water supply. It’s your heating and cooling system. It’s all your usual ways of cooking food or doing the laundry.Without the grid, life as we know it changes in an instant.Are you prepared for that?Don’t panic. If your emergency preparedness plan has a few holes in it just now, you’re in the right place.In Prepare Your Home for a Sudden Grid-Down Situation, you’ll discover:The most likely causes of a grid-down situation -- and how they’ll affect your familyEasy immediate short-term solutions to see you through the first few days of disasterGrid-down cooking options (you’ll be amazed by how many ways there are to feed your family a delicious hot meal without your cooker)A full range of emergency backup solutions you can fall back on if you’re currently totally reliant on the gridWhat to do when cash means nothing -- think outside the box to make sure your family thrivesThe ultimate guide to making sure your family has access to clean, safe water (no matter what’s going on outside)Exactly what you can do to stay healthy and well when the toilet won’t flush, the washing machine’s useless, and a long hot bath is out of the questionEverything you need to know about communicating with the outside world in a grid-down emergencyA clear breakdown of your off-grid power options -- so you can plan now for any unexpected eventEasy DIY projects you can work through right now to sharpen your skills and prepare for the worstAnd much more.If you thought your stash of canned beans and laundry supplies was enough to see you through an emergency, think again. It’s a great start… but have you thought about how you’re going to cook those beans? Do you know how you’re going to wash your clothes?Being prepared is about more than stocking up. It’s about thinking outside the box and learning essential survival skills.But don’t worry: These skills are accessible to anyone… and you’re about to discover them.If you want to make sure your family is safe, healthy, and protected no matter what happens, scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now. Read more

This book is an essential practice aid for the examinations required to complete the City & Guilds qualification, Initial and Period Electrical Inspection and Testing (2391), including the three available pathways.It sets out methods of studying; offers advice on exam preparation and provides details of the scope and structure of the exam. Learners will also find guidelines and advice about sitting the exam.The three pathways for this qualification are:Level 3 Award in Initial Verification of Electrical Installations (2391-50)Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (2391-51)Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (2391-52)This book is an invaluable tool to help learners successfully complete the qualification, including:Guidelines and advice about sitting the examPractice examinations with 'model' answersActs as a revision aid to help students prepare for the full examNotes and tips from experienced electrical engineers Read more

Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) provide storage of electrical energy so that it can be used later. EESS may be installed for a variety of reasons, for example increasing the 'self-consumption' of buildings fitted with renewable energy systems; arbitrage services; ancillary services and providing a back-up or alternative power supply.This Code of Practice looks at EESS applications and provides information for practitioners to specify safely and effectively, design, install, commission, operate and maintain a system.The scope of this Code of Practice includes EESS intended for fixed installation applications including:individual dwellings,commercial applications, including multi-occupancy buildings and multi-occupancy residential buildings,industrial applications,and covers:electrochemical energy storage systems in electrical installations,integration into low voltage (LV) power systems (AC and DC) and,systems aligned with existing standards, regulations, and guidance.This third edition looks to build on the success of the previous edition, bringing it up to date with the latest developments in the electrical energy storage market. Additions to the third edition include:An update to the requirements for island mode isolators,Further guidance on fire safety and the location of batteries within an installation,Updates to schematics for domestic use,General update to the presentation of diagrams. Read more

Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations includes the latest guidance on third-party certification schemes and covers relevant parts of the Building Regulations, including Fire Safety, Ventilation and Conservation of Energy. This guide has been fully updated to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022.BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 incorporates changes from the first amendment, published in 2020, regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Installations to provide greater guidance on embracing changing technology within this sector. Additional changes within the second amendment include protection against thermal effects and fire caused by electrical equipment, protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances, and a new chapter on prosumer's low-voltage electrical installations covering energy efficiency measures, the interface with the smart grid, the management of electricity consumption, the management of renewable sources of electricity, and energy storage. Read more

'Pulsing with wisdom and humanity... a masterpiece' ED YONG'A hopeful, lyrical - even beautiful - hymn to the systems of mutual aid we embed in our material world' CORY DOCTOROW'An extraordinary book' MARK MIODOWNIK'You won't see the world the same after reading this book!' AUSTIN KLEONEvery day, we are granted the power to travel at high speeds, fly, see in the dark, summon water from distant mountains and electricity from the sun. The systems that run our world are invisible to us until they fail.Infrastructure enables lives of astounding ease and freedom that would have been unimaginable just a century ago. These technological systems - the most complex and vast ever created by humans - have allowed us to work collectively for the public good. But these systems are now beginning to fail us.Engineering professor Deb Chachra takes readers on a fascinating tour of these essential utilities, revealing how they work, what it takes to keep them running, and just how much they shape our lives - but also the price they extract, who pays it and in what ways, as well as the threats to our infrastructure in a changing world.From Snowdonia's Electric Mountain to a solar plant in southern India, Chachra shows how we can rebuild our shared infrastructure to be not just functional but also equitable, resilient, and sustainable. We need to learn how to see these systems and to transform them, together, because the cost of not being able to rely on them is unthinkably high. Read more

This is the 5th edition of the IET's Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.This Code of Practice provides guidance on in-service inspection and testing to determine whether electrical equipment is safe for continued use. Duty-holders are required by law to consider the risks associated with the use of electrical equipment. The Code underpins the need to conduct inspection and testing of electrical equipment by considering the risks the equipment is exposed to and the environment it is used in, in addition to the skill level of the user. It applies to all workplaces and also some types of rented accommodation.This 5th Edition reinforces the necessity to establish and conduct appropriate safety checks, taking into account current working practices and legal requirements.Among some of the changes in this edition are:the requirements for electrical safety managementguidance on how to conduct a risk assessmenttesting needed to ensure safety in continued usechanges to acceptable test result limits and a new hierarchy of testsinclusion of ES1 and ES2 to reflect the changes to product standardsguidance on the new product classificationsupdated standard referencesrevised model forms.The core purpose of this Code of Practice is to help achieve high standards of electrical safety and it is recommended reading for all duty-holders responsible for the management of electrical equipment. Read more

This Code of Practice sets out the requirements for the design, specification, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.Key safety considerations in the protection and earthing of PV systems mounted on buildings and on the ground is covered in detail. It also contains requirements for commissioning, monitoring and maintenance throughout the lifetime of an installation. It is an invaluable resource for technicians and supervisors who may be responsible for overseeing solar PV systems deployment.This second edition provides updated information to ensure that a solar PV system is designed, competently installed and safe to operate in compliance with current national and international standards - including alignment to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and other relevant industry standards. Read more

Make the food that makes your dayFrom energy-boosting breakfasts to satisfying family feasts, the food you eat can transform your day. So I’ve created over 100 quick and tasty recipes that will put a spring in your step and have you feeling your best.With easy weeknight dinners and home-cooking hacks, energy-packed snacks and delicious food to feed a crowd, these nutritious meals are designed for energy and balance, and take the stress out of healthy home cooking.Packed with feel good food that everyone will love, it’s never been easier to eat well.Joe Wicks was a number 1 Sunday Times Manuals bestseller in the w/e June 13th 2021 Read more

**THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER**Sapiens showed us where we came from. In our increasingly uncertain times, Homo Deus shows us where we're going.'Spellbinding' GuardianThe world-renowned historian and intellectual Yuval Noah Harari envisions a near future in which we face a new set of challenges. Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century and beyond - from overcoming death to creating artificial life.It asks the fundamental questions: how can we protect this fragile world from our own destructive power? And what does our future hold?'Even more readable, even more important, than his excellent Sapiens' Kazuo Ishiguro'Homo Deus will shock you. It will entertain you. It will make you think in ways you had not thought before' Daniel Kahneman, bestselling author of Thinking, Fast and Slow Read more

'Terrifying and timely, this is a book everyone should read and heed' - George Monbiot'Urgent, gripping and sobering, Six Minutes to Winter is a hair-raising wake-up call' - David Wallace-Wells'Powerful and insightful. Although many have forgotten about nuclear weapons, we shouldn't'- Charles Oppenheimer The world is currently closer to superpower conflict than at any time since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. World War III is a real possibility, and with 12,000 warheads in the arsenals of more than half a dozen countries, we are standing on a nuclear knife edge.Despite receiving very little attention, nuclear war is a far greater threat to humanity's immediate survival than climate change. While climate heating threatens humanity over many decades, nuclear war could destroy civilisation in just a few hours. A major missile exchange would mean months of near-total darkness, followed by a decade-long global nuclear winter that would destroy most life on Earth. Virtually everyone would starve in the resulting worldwide famine, and there would be no reliable refuge.We are sleepwalking to Armageddon. There are no mass marches, no COPs, no nuclear Greta. But the climate experience teaches us that ignoring a problem is no solution, and that a worldwide mobilisation can work. Six Minutes to Winter presents an unflinching view of the nuclear nightmare, but also describes how weapons can be taken off hair-trigger alert and ultimately abolished altogether. If human civilisation is to survive long term, we have no alternative. Read more

A concise introduction to all the key tenets of electrical and mechanical engineering degree course, written by former NASA engineer Dr David Baker. A Degree in a Book: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is presented in an attractive landscape format in full-color. With flow charts, infographics, timelines, feature spreads and information boxes, this highly visual guide will help readers quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering and their practical applications.Covering Newtonian mechanics, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and more, this essential guide brings clarity to complex ideas. David Baker delves into the history and development of this far-reaching subject as well as the challenges of the future such as environmental responsibility. Complete with a useful glossary of key terms, this holistic introduction will equip students and laypeople alike with the knowledge of an engineering graduate. ABOUT THE SERIES: Get the knowledge of a degree for the price of a book with Arcturus Publishing's A Degree in a Book series. Written by experts in their fields, these highly visual guides feature flow charts, infographics, handy timelines, information boxes, feature spreads and margin annotations, allowing readers to get to grips with complex subjects in no time. Read more

This well established and authoritative IET Code of Practice provides a clear explanation of electric vehicle charging equipment and installation. It sets out the considerations and planning needed in advance and the necessary physical and electrical requirements during the installation process. It also details what needs to be considered when undertaking electrical work on charging equipment in various different locations - such as domestic dwellings, on-street locations, and commercial and industrial premises.Key changes to the code for the 5th edition include:full alignment with BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and the latest guidance in ENA Engineering Recommendation G12/4.a substantially updated section on "Vehicle as Storage" including prosumer's electrical installations.legislative changes reflecting:new regulations covered in the Smart Charging Regulations 2021.changes to Part S of the Building Regulations 2022.physical installation requirements and accessibility for Part M of the Building Regulations and PAS 1899 guidance.changes made within the latest amendment to BS7671.new guidance on the installation of telecommunications and auxiliary cabling.revising the requirements of a simultaneous contact assessment to accommodate a mix of earthing arrangements.considerations for Fire Safety in EV charging installations (recognizing RiscAuthority publication RC59) for domestic and commercial properties.new and updated appendices covering:installation practices for earth electrodes.Mode 4 charging equipment including details of pantograph connectivity systems for HGV and PSV.guidance regarding the minimum depth of buried cables and minimum height of overhead suspended cables in different environments.extended guidance covering earth fault loop impedance and RCD testing, including use of vehicle simulators for Mode 3 charging equipment, and testing in prosumer's electrical installations.an expanded DNO Notification section to include for V2G and V2H applications.updated guidance on inductive charging installations.Developed by a technical committee of industry experts the Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation - Code of Practice is essential reading for all installers of EV charging units and will also be of real value to all those involved in decisions regarding the rapidly developing EV charging infrastructure landscape. Read more

Equip yourself with the tools for success in Electrical Installations with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds and IET. - Study with confidence using the most up-to-date information available for the new industry standards, including the 2022 amendments to BS7671: 2018, The IET Wiring Regulations 18th edition - Enhance your understanding of concepts in electrical installation with 100s of clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step photo sequences- Get ready for the workplace with industry tips- Prepare for your trade tests or end-of-year exams with end-of-chapter practice questions - Engage with author Peter Tanner's accessible text, drawing on his extensive industry experience- Target your learning with detailed qualification mapping grids for the latest City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications - including the 2365, 8202, 5357 and 5393 specifications, as well as the 352 and 353 T Level occupational specialisms Read more

This Emergency Lighting Log Book is designed to help you track and monitor regular emergency lighting tests and the personnel responsible for conducting them. It ensures employees follow proper testing procedures and maintain a thorough inspection routine. Essential for premises safety and compliance with emergency lighting regulations.Book content:DateTimeSerial NoTest TypeLocationInspection ResultInspected bySignatureIssues Found/Actions TakenCommentsBook details:Perfect size 8.5" x 11"110 PagesPremium Glossy Finish CoverPrinted on White Paper Read more

Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives.Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Book sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced our technology since the beginning of time. With the focus firmly on unpicking the thought behind each theory - as well as exploring when and how each idea and breakthrough came about - seven themed chapters examine the history and developments in areas such as energy and matter, and electricity and magnetism, as well as quantum, nuclear, and particle physics. Eureka moments abound: from Pythagoras's observations of the pleasing harmonies created by vibrating strings, and Galileo's experiments with spheres, to Isaac Newton's apple and his conclusions about gravity and the laws of motion. You'll also learn about Albert Einstein's insights into relativity; how the accidental discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation confirmed the Big Bang theory; the search for the Higgs boson particle; and why most of our Universe is missing. If you've ever wondered exactly how physicists formulated - and proved - these abstract concepts, The Physics Book is the book for you. Read more

Nikola Tesla's discoveries constitute the foundation of much of our contemporary technology and are essential to our understanding of electricity. He is one of the world's most recognised inventors and brightest minds. In his own words, here is his narrative. Tesla's autobiography, My Inventions, was first published in the Electrical Examiner as a six-part series. It is a narrative of his remarkable life, from his humble beginnings in Croatia to his work with Thomas Edison to his revolutionary breakthroughs and Discoveries that altered the world, compiled and edited by Ben Johnston. Read more