AoE is an outstanding text, I learned a lot from it, but it's not for everyone. It's optimal, IMHO, for STEM undergrads coming from outside of EE. For EE's it's

AoE is an outstanding text, I learned a lot from it, but it's not for everyone. It's optimal, IMHO, for STEM undergrads coming from outside of EE. For EE's it's too broad and shallow of a survey, for casual hobbyists just starting out it's too technical.