What are the best texts to study electrical engineering basics ?

A third-year electrical power engineering student seeks foundational textbooks to reinforce basic electrical engineering and circuit concepts before advancing to more complex core courses. Recommended texts include "Electric Circuits" (8th Ed.) by James W. Nilsson and Susan A. Riedel, "Electricity and Electronics Fundamentals" (2nd Ed.) by Stephen W. Fardo and Dale R. Patrick, "Fundamentals of Electric Circuits" (4th Ed.) by Charles K. Alexander and Matthew N.O. Sadiku, "Introduction to Electronics" (5th Ed.) by Earl D. Gates, "Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics" (3rd Ed.) by Stan Gibilisco, and "A Textbook of Electrical Technology" Volumes I-IV by B.L. Theraja and A.K. Theraja. Additional authoritative references cited as essential ("Bibles") include Nilsson & Riedel's "Electric Circuits," Sedra/Smith's "Microelectronic Circuits," Franco's "Design with OpAmps and Analog ICs," and Mano's "Digital Design." For electronics specialization, "Fundamentals of Microelectronics" by Behzad Razavi and "Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits" by Gray are highly recommended. E-book versions of some texts are available for convenient study. These resources collectively cover fundamental electrical engineering principles, circuit analysis, microelectronics, analog integrated circuits, operational amplifiers, and digital design, supporting problem-solving skills and conceptual understanding.
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