Scott Stevens

In the past five years, the field of electrostatic discharge (ESD) control has under­ gone some notable changes. Industry standards have multiplied, though not all of these, in our view, are realistic and meaningful. Increasing importance has been ascribed to the Charged Device Model (CDM) versus the Human Body Model (HBM) as a cause of device damage and, presumably, premature (latent) failure. Packaging materials have significantly evolved. Air ionization techniques have improved, and usage has grown. Finally, and importantly, the government has ceased imposing MIL-STD-1686 on all new contracts, leaving companies on their own to formulate an ESD-control policy and write implementing documents. All these changes are dealt with in five new chapters and ten new reprinted papers added to this revised edition of ESD from A to Z. Also, the original chapters have been augmented with new material such as more troubleshooting examples in Chapter 8 and a 20-question multiple-choice test for certifying operators in Chapter 9. More than ever, the book seeks to provide advice, guidance, and practical ex­ amples, not just a jumble of facts and generalizations. For instance, the added tailored versions of the model specifications for ESD-safe handling and packaging are actually in use at medium-sized corporations and could serve as patterns for many readers.

#5 Amazon Bestseller (USA)#15 Amazon Bestseller (UK)#27 Amazon Bestseller (Canada) "This is a book you can't put down. Find time in your busy schedule to read this Once you start reading, you will not want to stop until the story is concluded. And, don't try to guess the ending; you will not. It was entertainment at its finest. If you love mysteries and suspense, this book needs to be your next read." - Amazon Review "Finally - something worth reading I Liked this a lot and so will you. Great story, good characters and super ending." - Amazon Review" "This is one of those books that keeps you going. It draws you in quick and keeps you turning the pages to see what's next. Never a dull moment." - Amazon Review "So many unexpected twist and turns. I must warn you this book is almost impossible to put down. I read it at one sitting, staying up till 2AM because of this. It really is a must read " - Amazon Review "Great story. Could not have possibly guessed the ending of this book. Brilliant twist at the end... Absolutely loved it. Deserves 5 stars." - Amazon Review Have you ever done a good deed for someone and things didn't turn out quite as you planned? You'll be pulled in by this thriller because you HAVE done a good deed before, but not had to face the danger that Dwight faces from one kind act. Just by being a nice guy Dwight Cobb, unfortunately, finds himself right smack in the middle of a major drug deal gone bad. He's forced to go on the run for his life from a Cuban drug cartel. While on the run he meets some new friends, reconnects with an old acquaintance, and in the midst of all the chaos, his wife, Colleen, mysteriously disappears. Where could she have gone and why? Does Dwight ultimately survive the cartel hit squad sent to kill him? Set across the country over the course of several days, the book takes you on a journey into what it's like when a good deed goes bad. It brings you from Miami to Cabo San Lucas and puts you right into the mindset of what it's like to be chased by a Cuban drug cartel. Said to be one of the best releases of 2018, you are sure to be entertained... and scared

#1 Amazon Bestseller (Germany)#7 Amazon Bestseller (USA)#13 Amazon Bestseller (UK)#14 Amazon Bestseller (Japan)"Wow, what a great book. Great characters. Great plot. Loved it." - Amazon Review"Breathtaking. Did not want to put it down. Almost makes you scream." - Amazon Review"Had me holding my breath, crying and cursing all at the same time. A must read." - Amazon Review"Scott Stevens has shown beautifully how a town in such a dilemma copes with the traumas of such devastation." - Amazon Review"Twister Town is a finely crafted attention grabber that places you nicely on the edge of your seat, that you find yourself firmly gripped to, as you lose yourself in its fantastic story." - Amazon ReviewEmma Green is the local meteorologist for the small town of Tolland, Kansas. The town has a lucky history of never suffering a direct hit from a tornado, but Emma has information that suggests this lucky streak is about to come to an end. Her boss disagrees with her forecast and will not allow her to air her predictions. With her job being threatened and her ability to save lives severely limited, what will she do when facing the dilemma of a lifetime? Set in a small town over the course of several days, this book brings to life exactly what it's like to live in a small mid-western town during the height of tornado season. It sheds an important light on the false sense of security that some towns live in. This story is said to be one of the best releases of 2017 and is the most authentic tornado novel to come along in years.

#3 Amazon Bestseller (Japan)#4 Amazon Bestseller (UK)#9 Amazon Bestseller (Germany)#14 Amazon Bestseller (USA)#23 Amazon Bestseller (Canada) "Scott Stevens knows how to write a thriller and keep you moving on to the next page." - Amazon Review"This book sucked me so much I really did not see the end coming in a million years. It is just pure genius." - Amazon Review"Scott Stevens is not going to be a 'new author' for long, as he's going to be up there with the greats really soon." - Amazon Review"The prison and courtroom descriptions make you never want to be in either, providing insights that I haven't read in other novels." -- Amazon Review"This is the first time in ages that I had no idea what was going to happen. Think you have it figured out? Read it to the end. You don't " - Amazon ReviewJohn Kinkaid and Tammy Marx meet under the most unusual of circumstances and their lives are forever changed. Tammy, a devoted housewife, lived a quiet life raising her two children. That is until her husband cheated on her and began to abuse her. Tammy had a plan to get out of the marriage, but things didn't go as she had hoped. John Kinkaid, a former United States Marine, is a member of Detroit's top SWAT unit. After being with the unit for many years he is getting ready to retire from the force. His past relationships have failed miserably and it can be mostly attributed to his love of alcohol. He carried his self-destructive ways into the workplace and decided one night to take the law into his own hands. This led to a world of trouble that he never dreamed he would be in. When John and Tammy's lives cross paths it starts them down a trail of twists and turns neither would have ever imagined. Tammy finds herself doing things outside the box, completely out of character for her. John finds himself with feelings he never had but is it enough to change his old ways? Along the way, each of them will learn more about irony than they ever expected. The story takes place over several days and it gives you incredible insight into what a man goes through when he crosses over from cop to criminal. The novel contains courtroom and prison insights and descriptions that are so authentic you feel like you are there.

In the past five years, the field of electrostatic discharge (ESD) control has under­ gone some notable changes. Industry standards have multiplied, though not all of these, in our view, are realistic and meaningful. Increasing importance has been ascribed to the Charged Device Model (CDM) versus the Human Body Model (HBM) as a cause of device damage and, presumably, premature (latent) failure. Packaging materials have significantly evolved. Air ionization techniques have improved, and usage has grown. Finally, and importantly, the government has ceased imposing MIL-STD-1686 on all new contracts, leaving companies on their own to formulate an ESD-control policy and write implementing documents. All these changes are dealt with in five new chapters and ten new reprinted papers added to this revised edition of ESD from A to Z. Also, the original chapters have been augmented with new material such as more troubleshooting examples in Chapter 8 and a 20-question multiple-choice test for certifying operators in Chapter 9. More than ever, the book seeks to provide advice, guidance, and practical ex­ amples, not just a jumble of facts and generalizations. For instance, the added tailored versions of the model specifications for ESD-safe handling and packaging are actually in use at medium-sized corporations and could serve as patterns for many readers.