This is a revision of the famed pocket guide giving engineers, scientists, technicians, and students thousands of essential technical and mathematical formulas and hundreds of diagrams to simplify and speed their calculations.
This is a wonderful and unique little book that packs a lot of information into a pocket-sized hardbound volume. The construction of the book is of the highest quality, something that’s rare in this age of disposable, fluff-filled, high-ego publishing. It feels good and it’s very satisfying as a physical object. Definitely something you’ll keep forever or pass down to someone else.
The content is quite dense and concise, exactly what you want in a portable work like this. This little book belongs in the library (or the pocket) of anyone with an interest in engineering, and some of the mathematical sections have an even wider appeal.
This book is a good general reference for the technical professional who travels. A good variety of formulas and commonly referenced data makes this useful to someone who has experience solving problems, but just forgot the formula. There is little explanation of the subject matter, so it has limited use to the uninitiated.
Still, the unit conversions, area formulas and good coverage of mathematics makes it valuable to the person who only occasionally has to make simple calculations. It also should sufficiently intimidate anyone who might think that solving engineering problems is fun and easy. The numerous, well scattered blank pages are useful for writing in your own formulas or notes, and the small size assures that you will take this one with you.
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