Gavin's Bookshelf 
Here is a collection of books that I have written and contributed to.
My books can be obtained through all good bookstores and online. I especially recommend that you support your local independent bookstore.
eReference Works (2)
Translated Works (5)
Domestic Solar Energy
A practical guide for homeowners to solar water heating and solar electricity: how the technologies work, what they cost and how to plan an installation.
- Friday, 24 April 2009
- 1847970605
- 978-1847970602
- 128 pages
Fuel Cell Projects for the Evil Genius
Hands-on projects that explain how hydrogen fuel cells work, from simple electrolysis experiments to building working fuel cell models.
- Thursday, 01 May 2008
- 0071496599
- 978-0071496599
- 196 pages
Run Your Diesel Vehicle on Biofuels
A do-it-yourself manual, written with Jon Starbuck, on running diesel vehicles on biodiesel and vegetable oil and on making biodiesel safely.
- Tuesday, 01 January 2008
- 0071600434
- 978-0071600439
- 248 pages
Small Scale Wind Power Generation : A Practical Guide
A practical guide, written with Jamie Bull, to small wind turbines: assessing a site, sizing a system and connecting it to the home.
- Thursday, 09 December 2010
- 1847972101
- 978-1847972101
- 160 pages
Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius
Fifty solar energy projects, from solar cells and cookers to solar-powered robots, explaining the science of harnessing the sun.
- Friday, 22 June 2007
- 0071477721
- 978-0071477727
- 196 pages
Heat Pumps for the Home
A homeowner's guide to ground- and air-source heat pumps: how they work, how to choose and install one, and what they cost to run.
- Thursday, 27 October 2011
- 1847972926
- 978-1847972927
- 160 pages
L'energia solare e le sue applicazioni. Cinquanta progetti pratici
Italian edition of Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius, published by Hoepli (2008).
- Tuesday, 01 January 2008
Build Your Own Car PC
A step-by-step guide to designing and building a computer for your car, covering hardware, power, displays, GPS and in-car software.
- Tuesday, 28 March 2006
- 0071468269
- 978-0071468268
- 212 pages
Holography Projects for the Evil Genius
An introduction to the art and science of holography, with projects for making holograms at home using lasers and simple optical set-ups.
- Monday, 12 July 2010
- 0071624007
- 978-0071624008
- 176 pages
酷车电子产品制作DIY:50项目
Chinese edition of 50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius (2007).
- Monday, 01 January 2007
- 7030185749
- 978-7030185747
50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius (eBook)
eBook edition of 50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius: fifty hands-on electronics projects for cars, from automatic lights to in-car computing.
- Sunday, 16 October 2005
- 0071458239
- 978-0071458238
- 206 pages
50 Model Rocket Projects for the Evil Genius (eBook)
eBook edition of 50 Model Rocket Projects for the Evil Genius: fifty rocketry projects, from simple launchers to on-board electronics and cameras.
- Wednesday, 30 August 2006
- 0071469842
- 978-0071469845
- 198 pages
Fuel Cell Projects for the Evil Genius (eBook)
eBook edition of Fuel Cell Projects for the Evil Genius: hands-on projects explaining how hydrogen fuel cells work.
- Thursday, 01 May 2008
- 0071595767
- 978-0071595766
- 196 pages
Holography Projects for the Evil Genius (eBook)
eBook edition of Holography Projects for the Evil Genius: making holograms at home with lasers and simple optical set-ups.
- Monday, 12 July 2010
- 0071624015
- 978-0071624015
- 176 pages
Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius (eBook)
eBook edition of Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius: fifty projects explaining the science of harnessing the sun.
- Friday, 22 June 2007
- 0071509100
- 978-0071509107
- 196 pages
50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius
Fifty hands-on electronics projects for cars, from automatic lights and wipers to in-car computing, for enthusiasts who want to understand and upgrade their vehicles.
- Sunday, 16 October 2005
- 206 pages
- 0071458239
- 978-0071458238
- Paperback
50 Model Rocket Projects for the Evil Genius
Fifty model rocketry projects, from simple launchers to on-board electronics and cameras, explaining the science behind each flight.
- Wednesday, 30 August 2006
- 0071469842
- 978-0071469845
- 198 pages
Heat Pumps for the Home, 2nd Edition
Second edition of the homeowner's guide to ground- and air-source heat pumps, updated for current technology and costs.
- Tuesday, 17 November 2020
- 160
- 1785007793
- 978-1785007798
- 160 Pages