Silicon Earth: Introduction to the Microelectronics and Nanotechnology Revolution
"In this unique book, Cressler, displaying his immense and diverse knowledge, demystifies the overwhelming concepts of microelectronics..Recommended." - CHOICE"take you through a historical voyage to the modern wonders of electronics and nanotechnology... provides a concise, easy to follow, step-by-step discussion of the  evolutionary history of silicon-based electronics, microelectromechanical structures (MEMS), and nanotechnology, as well as their impact on our live...topic coverage in this book is quite remarkable...This book is a comprehensive yet thrilling and invigorating simple-to-read text that is well on its way to becoming a classic."  - Mohammad Mojarradi and Benjamin Blalock, IEEE Nanotechnology, September 2010