Some years ago I wrote a book on snubber circuits for power electronics. Strictly speaking this is not a hot topic for amateurs but I thought it might help a few so here it is: Download Snubber e-book complete . For those who don't need to know how to build the watch here's a much shorter summary: Download CD snubber design .
I have also had requests for copies of some of my old technical papers, applications notes, etc. As I scan them I'll add them to this post. Recently I was asked for Intersil applications note AO35: Download Intersil AO35