Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
This volume, 'Basic Engineering Mechanics Explained' aims to explain in a reader-friendly way, the essential principles of basic mechanics as used in engineering. It attempts to provide clarity, motivation and relevance, for any reader, who wants to understand the principles of mechanics and be able to apply them to practical situations. These books should be found useful by anyone studying, teaching or using the science of mechanics.
It covers most,...
Author
Language
English
Description
A republication of the 1896 edition. The illustrated contents contain much valuable information on shooting, shotguns and ammunition. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in a high-quality, modern edition.
63) Become an automobile expert A do it yourself guide to cars 1st Edition: How to buy, inspect, main
Author
Language
English
Description
A do it yourself guide to cars 1st Edition: How to buy, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and fix the most common problems with your vehicle.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This is the first volume of "How to Run a Lathe" by J. J. O'Brien and M. W. O'Brien. This novice-friendly and profusely-illustrated handbook contains a wealth of practical information on all manner of lathe work, ranging from turning and boring to filing and polishing. Highly recommended for those with an interest in woodwork. Contents include: "History and Development of the Lathe", "Setting up and Leveling the Lathe", "Operation of the Lathe", "Lathe...
Author
Language
English
Description
"How to Read a Workshop Drawing" is a vintage article on understanding technical and mechanical drawings, with chapters on notation and lettering, common practice, blue prints, instruments, and more. It contains all the information a novice needs to know to be able to interpret technical diagrams and is highly recommended for students and apprentices. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing...
Author
Language
English
Description
* This friendly guide will teach you how to draw and colour.
* All you need is crayons and lots of blank sheets of paper.
* You will find little to read and much to colour.
* If you follow the advice in this book, you will soon learn how to draw beautiful flowers and attractive fruits.
* Then you can represent the first animals and also people.
* Later you will know how to draw fast cars, aeroplanes and finally spaceships.
* Go ahead, start now, it...
Author
Language
English
Description
If you are preparing for the Boiler Operation Engineer (BOE) exam and job interview, this boiler operation book is an essential resource for you. "Boiler Operation Engineer Exam, Interview Q&A Terminology, and Boiler Overview" provides a complete guide to help you succeed on the exam and Boiler Operation job interview. This Boiler Operation Engineer Exam Questions and Answers book covers a broad range of topics related to boiler operation, from basic...
Author
Language
English
Description
The traditional computer science courses for engineering focus on the fundamentals of programming without demonstrating the wide array of practical applications for fields outside of computer science. Thus, the mindset of "Java/Python is for computer science people or programmers, and MATLAB is for engineering" develops. MATLAB tends to dominate the engineering space because it is viewed as a batteries-included software kit that is focused on functional...
69) New Product Development Essentials: Hands-on Help for Small Manufacturers and Smart Technical People
Author
Language
English
Description
This book is aimed at those who wish to develop new or existing products and get them to market quickly. Ordinary practicing engineers are crying out for easy to apply engineering product development advice. How do you take the mystique out of it, keep it simple and ready to implement?
The emphasis is on doing what the best performing companies do to maximise the chances of success. In addition, the goal is practical instructions and specific help...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A lively and endlessly fascinating deep-dive into nature and the many groundbreaking human inventions inspired by the wild.
When astronomers wanted a telescope that could capture X-rays from celestial bodies, they looked to the lobster. When doctors wanted a medication that could stabilize Type II diabetic patients, they found their muse in a lizard. When scientists wanted to drastically reduce emissions in cement manufacturing, they observed how...
Author
Language
English
Description
Do you already build plastic injection molds?
Do you now want to design them as well?
Or do you design plastic injection molds and want to make it easier on yourself?
Help is here!
This is the third in a series of books on Plastic Injection Mold Design.
This book continues with the Checklist Method of designing a Plastic Injection Mold. A method reduces the amount of redesigning needed to complete a mold design.
This book gets into the "what's...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Concise, unified, and logical, this introduction to the study of the basic principles of fluid dynamics emphasizes the statement of problems in mathematical language. In addition to its value as a reference for professional engineers, this volume is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of mathematics and engineering. Some familiarity with the algebra of vector fields is assumed, and a useful appendix provides a succinct review...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Perspective for Art Students" presents the reader with a comprehensive and beginner-friendly introduction to perspective in drawing, being an overview of it's main principles with instructions and tips on how to correctly use it in the creation of art. This volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with a practical interest in drawing, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The New Syllabus...
Author
Language
English
Description
Do you already build plastic injection molds?
Do you now want to design them as well?
Or do you design plastic injection molds and want to make it easier on yourself?
Help is here!
This is the second in a series of books on Plastic Injection Mold Design.
This book continues with the Checklist Method of designing a Plastic Injection Mold. A method reduces the amount of redesigning needed to complete a mold design.
This time I get in-depth in...
Author
Language
English
Description
Do you have the locksmith's phone number on speed dial? Find yourself spending a fortune on new locks after someone lost their keys again? Forgot your keys in the car one too many times? Free yourself once and for all from ever having a keyless crisis again with The CIA Lockpicking Manual. With this clever pocket- sized guide, you'll quickly learn how to get yourself into-and out of-tight spaces. With clear explanations and detailed illustrations,...
Author
Language
English
Description
This book contains a teacher's manual for an introductory course on technical drawing and drafting. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility to teachers and instructors of technical drawing. Contents include: "General Directions for Teachers", "Preliminary Study", "Use of the Manual-Methods", "Pan of the Course", "Geometric Name or Term", "Reduction and Enlargement", "Use of the Blackboard",...
Author
Language
English
Description
This is the full, original 1935 operational manual for the Morris Fifteen Six, a car produced by the Morris Motors Limited company. It includes detailed directions for the efficient management and upkeep of Morris Fifteen Six cars, with instructions on how to properly operate and drive them. This volume will be of considerable utility to owners of this wonderful vintage car, and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include:...
Author
Language
English
Description
This volume comprises collection of notes originally intended to provide a basis for a course in elementary mechanical drawing. Designed for students on engineering courses, it provides a comprehensive foundation to mechanical drawing and is highly recommended for artists, engineers, architects, and others with a practical interest in technical drawing and drafting. Contents include: "Kinds of Letters in Common Use", "Lettering in Design", "Variations...
Author
Language
English
Description
First written by the definitive expert in 1957, Watch Repair for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone who wants to know how to fix their own watch. Learn what horology is; the basics of watch and clock repairing; the mechanics of a clock; how the wheels work; the difference between an automatic watch, a stop watch, and a chronograph; and so much more. With detailed black-and-white illustrations, this timeless classic is a must-have addition to any...
Author
Language
English
Description
Contained within this book is a comprehensive guide to patent drafting, originally intended for the use of students, draftsmen, and inventors. Although old, this guide contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of utility to modern readers with an interest in technical drawing. Profusely illustrated and accessible, "How to Make Patent Drawings" is highly recommended for students and novice draftsmen.
Looking for an older book we don’t have?
Printed books not owned by Santa Fe Public Library that were released more than 6 months ago can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup. Limit: 3 per calendar month.
Looking for a newer item we don’t have?
Suggest the library purchase a new book, DVD, audiobook, or music CD through your account. Limit: 30 active requests at a time. Submit Purchase Suggestion