You can't work in electronics without solder -- and you shouldn't work with solder without Solders and Soldering, Fourth Edition, by Howard Manko. Profusely illustrated, this book by the world's top solder educator has been the leader in its field for two decades. You'll learn 29 different methods for soldering and heating (for both automatic and manual procedures), and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each method for varying applications. And now, this up-to-date new edition deals at length with modern cleaning materials and processes, emphasizing EPA and OSHA guidelines and regulations, and provides you with state-of-the-art techniques for soldering with miniaturized circuit boards.