The story of Jack Kilby and the invention of the microchip has been told many times, and is told again here from a new perspective. This book also tells the story of Jack's other life—his youth, his education, his family and hobbies, and his service in World War II—as well as the turning points: what part did a Kansas blizzard play in Jack's life? Was his life saved by a cat nap? How did not taking a vacation lead to a Nobel Prize?

Gravity is a mystery. All bodies seem to attract one another with an unknown force. Newton and Einstein told us how gravity works but not why. This great mystery is revealed by exploring the symmetry of space-energy. As a TI Fellow, Sebastian Borrello derived the ultimate limit of photon detection based on the Uncertainty Principle.

Grabbing Operas by Their Tales: Liberating the Libretti
by Charles E. Lake

Charles cleverly summarizes fifteen of the world’s most popular operas. Using irreverent humor, absurdities, and word play, each plot is described in an entertaining and educational way that sheds new light on what many consider a dark mystery. Each summary is followed by a humorous epilogue that speculates on the fate of all the characters not dead by the end—admittedly a short list.

Jerry worked for 32 years in Semiconductor engineering and marketing. His book is directed to the beginning engineer, and describes new analog control system design techniques. 

Ed Millis, an employee of Texas Instruments for 37 years, writes of his adventures and misadventures while working at this famous company back in the 50s - 70s. He denies that it's a history of TI and calls it "my dis-integrated circuit through Texas Instruments."

Ed Millis writes about memories of his "almost perfect childhood" while growing up in the "M Streets" area of Dallas. The book title is no exaggeration, with stories of potentially lethal experiments and devices and his unswerving path to a lifelong career in engineering. Send e-mail to Ed at EMLLS@aol.com for order information.

One Way To Write Your Personal Story
by Ed Millis

Ed has written yet another book, and this time he tells you how to write and publish your own unique life history. Everybody, he claims, has a story to tell. His advice is succinct and light-hearted, but it's also clear and interesting to follow. So get started; your grandkids are eager to read your book! Send e-mail to Ed at EMLLS@aol.com for order information.

Electronic Genie: The Tangled History of Silicon
by Fred Seitz and Norman Einspruch

Former TIers Seitz and Einspruch take readers on a two-century journey that begins with Lavoisier's prediction of the existence of silicon as an element, tracing its emergence as key to the development of most forms of today's electronics.

Advantages and Other Stories
by Mark Smith

Mark Smith, former GSI President and TI VP, published this collection of short stories in July 2006. More or less in chronological order, and occasionally approaching the autobiographical, the venues include Europe just before WWII, Vermont, California, Massachusetts, Colorado, and Sweden.

Louisiana stories told by an expatriate with a few Texas stories thrown in. Retired TI engineer Harry Waugh describes his book as "Light reading for those who are not too serious about life." Print and mail this form to order book.

High John the Conqueror
by John W. Wilson

Hailed as the "breakthrough novel on the cotton culture, High John deals with hard times and sexual harassment in Depression-era Texas farm life. This is a TCU Press re-issue of a "classic" Texas novel by a TI retiree.