Guide to Using the National Electrical Code Second Edition or Notes on the State of America

Guide to Using the National Electrical Code, Second Edition

Author: Gregory W Fletcher

Written in accordance with the 2008 National Electrical Code, this book is designed to provide straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations of how to use and apply the Code. Readers with little or no electrical experience can learn how to use the NEC to find must-know information quickly. The Guide to Using the National Electrical Code contains the essential information for determining the minimum requirements for installing electrical wiring and equipment in a safe and proper manner. Coverage has been thoughtfully arranged to clearly explain the basic information and the use of the NEC, which is vital to understanding how to meet Code requirements for safe electrical installations.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. An Introduction to the NEC

Chapter 2. Organization of the NEC

Chapter 3. Using the NEC

Chapter 4. Using the NEC Examples

Chapter 5. Using the NEC Practice Questions

Interesting textbook:

Notes on the State of America: A Compilation of Less Commonly Discussed Facts and Historical Events

Author: Craighton E Ge

Every country's history is comprised of historical events that are both a source of pride and shame. America is no different. In an easily readable format, Notes on the State of America is a primer containing critically important historical facts that are not as widely known or commonly discussed.

In the spirit of Howard Zinn's People's History of the United States, this book briefly and succinctly addresses dozens of subjects such as civil rights, liberty, freedom, democracy, capitalism, the media, international aggression, torture, ethnic cleansing, weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and more.

The information in this book will:

• Arm the reader with powerful historical information with which to make well-informed conclusions regarding important matters of the day.
• Provide facts relating to America's standing with regards to weapons, weapons-of-mass-destruction, and national security.
• Add a much needed perspective on terrorism and international aggression.
• Clarify connections between American democracy, capitalism, and the world economy.
• Place the United States in a realistic global context.
• Reference additional sources of related information.
• Suggest ideas for a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable America.