Voltbase Publications
An imprint of Voltbase Software Ltd

Knowledge worth sharing.

Independent technical publishing for curious minds and working professionals. Expert-led books, practical electrical guides and accessible introductions to the engineering that powers our world.

EngineeringReal-world insight
EducationFor every generation
PracticalMade to be used
What Happens Inside a Data Centre? book cover
Critical Power book cover
Ideas with substance. Books with purpose.
SCROLL TO DISCOVERTECHNICAL BOOKS ◆ ELECTRICAL GUIDES ◆ STEM LEARNING

A different kind of publishing

Built on experience.
Written for understanding.

At Voltbase Publications, we believe complex subjects deserve clear explanations and beautifully considered presentation. Our catalogue brings together professional electrical resources, in-depth engineering references and inspiring introductions to the technologies around us.

Drawing on experience in electrical engineering and critical infrastructure, we aim to create material that is useful, credible and genuinely enjoyable to read.

Discover our approach ↗

The bookshelf / 01

Books for the curious.

From complex electrical infrastructure to accessible STEM discovery, explore our current publishing programme.

YOUNG READERS / STEMOfficial front cover of What Happens Inside a Data Centre?
Physical proof review pending

What Happens Inside a Data Centre?

An illustrated introduction to the technology behind our connected lives

Discover what happens inside the buildings that make the internet, games, streaming and digital services possible — in an engaging, visual introduction created for younger readers.

James HadleyChildren's / educational
Amazon listing coming after publication ↗
EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE
▧IN DEVELOPMENTINSIDE THE
DATA CENTRE

Understanding the infrastructure
behind the digital world

Preparing for print proof

Inside the Data Centre

A deeper look inside critical digital infrastructure

An accessible exploration of data centre systems, from power and cooling to servers, networking and the teams who manage them.

James HadleyTechnical education
Cover and Amazon listing coming soon ↗

Publication note: These titles are in pre-publication stages. Physical proof approval, final availability and retail links will be confirmed before any title is described as on sale. Concept artwork shown for Inside the Data Centre is not a final cover.

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Clear thinking, practical experience and a little curiosity can make even the most complex technology understandable.

THE VOLTBASE PUBLICATIONS APPROACH
Voltbase professional electrical guide artwork
DIGITAL RESOURCES ↗

Professional resources / 02

Practical guides.
Real working value.

Publishing doesn't stop at the bookshelf. Our downloadable electrical business guides are designed to help working electricians develop their businesses, build confidence and navigate everyday challenges.

Starting an electrical businessCompetent person assessmentsAI for electriciansElectrical inspection & reporting

Our guides are sold through the Electrical Guides Etsy shop. Browse the live listings for currently available products, prices and included files.

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How we publish / 03

Purpose in every page.

Three principles shape the publications we develop.

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Credibility first

Grounded in practical engineering and operational knowledge, with a focus on getting the fundamentals right.

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Clarity by design

Complex ideas become useful when explanation, illustration and thoughtful layout work together.

03 ↗

Learning for everyone

From specialists to new learners, good publishing should make technical subjects feel approachable.

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Featured author

Meet the author / 04

James Hadley.

Engineering, technology and the stories behind the infrastructure we rely on every day.

James Hadley is a pen-name author writing technical and educational books through Voltbase Publications. His work draws on experience across electrical engineering, critical facilities and data centre operations to help readers better understand the systems that power modern life.

His author website provides more detail about the books, their intended audiences and his approach to explaining technical subjects.

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Publishing journal / 05

From our desk.

Project notes, publishing milestones and news from our growing catalogue.

OCTOBER 2026 ● AUTHOR WEBSITE

James Hadley's official author website is now live

A dedicated online home brings together author information, book previews and updates on upcoming publications.

Visit author website ↗
OCTOBER 2026 ● FORTHCOMING TITLES

New books bring critical infrastructure to wider audiences

Our developing range spans technical reference and illustrated educational books, with proof copies being prepared and reviewed.

Explore books ↗
AUGUST 2026 ● DIGITAL GUIDES

Electrical business guides available through Etsy

Practical downloadable guides support electricians with business development, technical processes and new tools.

Browse guides ↗

Updates above are editorial summaries, not a live news feed. Additional announcements will be added as the publishing programme develops.

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Let's start a conversation.

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