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ASM Materials Engineering Dictionary
by J. R. Davis (Editor)
Call Number: Ref TA 402 .A860 1992
ISBN: 0871704471
Careers in Engineering, 2nd ed.
by Geraldine O. Garner
Call Number: TA157 .G3267 2003
ISBN: 0071390413
Responsibilities, education and training required, and employment outlooks for the various fields of engineering.

Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering
by G. H. Nayler
Call Number: TJ9 .N28 1985
ISBN: 0408015055

Encyclopedia of Fluid Mechanics
by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff (Editor)
Call Number: Ref TA 357 .E53 1986
ISBN: 0872015130
9 vols.

Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering
by Michael B. Bever (Editor)
Call Number: Ref TA 402 .E53 1986
ISBN: 0262022338
Engineer's and Manager's Guide to Winning Proposals
by Donald V. Velgeson
Call Number: HF5718.5 .H45 1994
ISBN: 0890067805
A no-nonsense approach to getting an engineering proposal approved. This aims to give both technical personnel and corporate management a specific plan in order to organize the proposal team and the programme effort as efficiently as possible. It describes the proposal process from the very beginning, and includes such important features as the step-by-step process for analyzing the Request for Proposal; strategies for streamlining the proposal (so impressing professional evaluators); unique features of proposals for engineering-type contracts; methods for organizing and implementing an incentive-driven marketing effort; guidelines for avoiding the 11 major proposal-writing mistakes often made by unsuccessful bidders; ensuring corporate support; and a list of bid/no bid criteria which can save extensively on costs.

Expert Resumes for Manufacturing Careers
by Wendy Enelow; Louise Kursmark
Call Number: Electronic Resource
ISBN: 1563709449
Resume examples are split between jobs that require a four-year degree and jobs that don't.
Formulas for Stress, Strain, and Structural Matrices
by Walter D. Pilkey
Call Number: TA407.2 .P55 1994
ISBN: 0471527467
History of Strength of Materials
by Stephen P. Timoshenko
Call Number: TA405 .T489
ISBN: 0486611876
Publication Date: 1983
Excellent historical survey of the strength of materials with many references to the theories of elasticity and structure. 245 figures.
Larousse Dictionary of Science and Technology
by Peter Walker (Editor); Hazel Muir (Editor)
Call Number: Ref Q123 .L37 1995
ISBN: 0752300105
Publication Date: 1995-10-01
This edition of the most comprehensive, single-volume reference work of its kind has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the dynamic scientific world. Includes over 40,000 definitions and 500 drawings.
Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers
by E. A. Avallone; Theodore Baumeister
Call Number: TJ151 .M37 1996
ISBN: 0070049971
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
by McGraw-Hill Staff
Call Number: Ref Q121 .M3 1992
ISBN: 9780071441438
Mechanical Discipline-Specific Review for the FE/EIT Exam
by Michel Saad; Abdie H. Tabrizi; Michael R. Lindeburg
Call Number: TA159 .S23 2006
ISBN: 1591260655
Mechanical Engineer's Data Handbook
by James Carvill
Call Number: TJ151 .C36 1993B
ISBN: 0849377803
The Mems Handbook
by Mohamed Gad-el-Hak (Editor)
Call Number: TJ151 .M46 2002
Micromachining of Engineering Materials
by J. A. McGeough (Editor)
Call Number: TJ1191.5 .M55245 2002
ISBN: 0824706447
Newnes Mechanical Engineer's Pocket Book
by Roger Timings
Call Number: TJ151 .T54 1997
ISBN: 0750632623
Theory of Flow and Fracture of Solids
by Arpad Nadai
Call Number: TA405 .N24 V.1, 2nd ed.
Publication Date: 1950, 1953 rev ed.
Classic in the field.
Theory of Plates and Shells
by Stephen Timoshenko
Call Number: QA931 .T56 1959
A classic in the field. Mostly discusses plastics.
Credo Reference
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Manufacturing Engineering Handbook, Second Edition by Hwaiyu Geng This thoroughly updated resource offers complete details on traditional, advanced, and emerging manufacturing engineering processes. All new topics include cloud computing, Internet of Things, 3D printing, nano manufacturing and advanced manufacturing, and operations research.
ISBN: 9780071839778Publication Date: 2015-10-26 -
Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology The Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology is the most comprehensive, authoritative dictionary of science available. Covering 124 fields of science, the Dictionary will make a handsome addition to your reference collection. Key Features * Approximately 124,000 fully defined entries, not counting abbreviations - the largest range of vocabulary ever compiled in a science dictionary * Compete coverage of 124 fields of science and technology, including Computer Science, biotechnology, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Ecology, Behavior, Astronomy, Geology, and more * "Windows," boxed essays for each of the 124 fields, offering a brief definition of each area-its meaning, history, and implications-by such prestigious scientists as Michael DeBakey, Stephen Jay Gould, Linus Pauling, Roger Revelle, and Jonas Salk * Completely up-to-date definitions in such dynamic fields as Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Biotechnology * Extensive cross-references throughout to link overlapping or equivalent entries and guide readers to the preferred terms * More medical terms overall than any other general scientific dictionary now available * More coverage of subfields of medicine, including Oncology, Radiology, Hematology, Cardiology, and Toxicology * Pronunciation guides for difficult or phonetically irregular terms * Etymologies giving the origin of important scientific terms * Definitions that are supplemented by examples of current usage * Abbreviations and proper names defined in the body of the text, rather than in an appendix, for easier reference * A complete appendix of frequently consulted scientific data, including standard weights and measures and the periodic table * A Chronology of Science listing all important milestones in the history of science from 1400 to the present * Nearly 2,000 detailed illustrations and technical photographs, including 24 pages of color plates * Definitions reviewed for accuracy by a panel of eminent scientist * A single-volume, 8 #65533;" x 11", double-column format with boldfaced entries that offer the ready easy access to definitions * Lightweight, acid-free paper
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Pocket Illustrated Dictionary of Engineering Terms by Peter Twigg; Roger L. Timings A comprehensive dictionary for engineering students, this text contains over 1200 engineering terms with clear and concise definitions. The dictionary is highly illustrated and written in plain, non-technical language and extensive cross-referencing makes concepts more easily understood. Timings and Twigg focus on a wide range of engineering disciplines - engineering science, electrical and electronic engineering, workshop practices and mechanical engineering - and provide definitions that are relevant to all.
ISBN: 0750650710Publication Date: 2001-01-03 -
Encyclopedia of 20th-Century Technology by Colin Hempstead (Editor); William E. Worthington (Editor) Comprising 395 essays arranged alphabetically, mostly on individual objects, artefacts, techniques, and products, this is an up-to-date work of reference for all those involved in teaching or researching the history of twentieth-century technology. For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of 20th century Technologywebsite.
ISBN: 1579583865
Oxford Reference Online
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Oxford ReferenceFull-text reference sources from Oxford University Press for most academic disciplines. Subscription includes access to English and bilingual dictionaries, thesauruses, quotations, maps and much more.
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A Dictionary of Weights, Measures, and Units This comprehensive and authoritative dictionary provides clear definitions of units, prefixes, and styles of weights and measures within the Systeme International (SI), as well as traditional, and industry-specific units. It also includes general historical and scientific background, coveringthe development of the sequential definitions and sizing of units. This new reference work will prove invaluable to professional scientists, engineers, technicians as well as to students and the general user.DT Over 1,600 clear and concise entries complete with historical backgroundDT Covers a broad range of disciplines, including astronomy, electromagnetics, geology, photography, mathematics, meteorology, physics, and temperatureDT Notes on associated terminologyDT Numerous tables, including the geochronologic scale and the equation of timeDT Comprehensive coverage of the whole Systeme International
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Science, Technology, and Society Emphasizing an interdisciplinary and international coverage of the functions and effects of science and technology in society and culture, Science, Technology, and Society/B contains over 130 A to Z signed articles written by major scholars and experts from academic and scientific institutionsand institutes worldwide. Each article is accompanied by a selected bibliography. Other features include extensive cross referencing throughout, a directory of contributors, and an extensive topical index.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
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Gale eBooksFull-text encyclopedias, almanacs and specialized reference sources for most academic disciplines.
- Coverage: most current edition, updated regularly
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Macmillan Encyclopedia of Energy by John Zumerchik (Editor) This set will provide an overview of the subject of energy in language accessible to readers at all levels. Articles examine the subject from various angles-concepts and sources; exploration, processing, delivery, and storage; applications and usage; and economics and regulation.
ISBN: 9780028650210Publication Date: 2001 -
Encyclopedia of Science,Technology and Ethics by Carl Mitcham Moral teachings and ethical questions about the creation and use of science and technology have been a part of religious and philosophical traditions from the earliest periods. Today, the challenges are more global in scope and are intensified by terrorists opposed to many dimensions of the scientific and technological world. New fields of ethical reflection--computer ethics, environmental ethics, communication ethics, genethics--are emerging to deal with the world that science and technology have created. The "Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society. This broad coverage supports the numerous courses in applied and professional ethics and policy related to the practice of science and technology in education. Additionally, it provides a practical introduction to useful knowledge and ideas for both professionals and general readers.
ISBN: 9780028658315Publication Date: 2005-07-21 -
Environmental Issues by K. Lee Lerner; Brenda Wilmoth Lerner These volumes of primary source documents focus on leading social issues of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. International in scope, each title is devoted to one topic: Crime and Punishment Environmental Issues Family in Society Gender Issues and Sexuality Government, Politics, and Protest Human and Civil Rights Immigration and Multiculturalism Medicine, Bioethics, and Health Social Policy Terrorism Each title contains approximately 175 full or excerpted documents---speeches, legislation, magazine and newspaper articles, essays, memoirs, letters, interviews, novels, songs, and works of art---as well as overview information that places each document in context. Entries are organized into chapters that feature a general overview of the chapter's subtopic. The following standard subheads are included in each entry: Date Source About the Author Introduction Primary Source Significance Further ResourcesAll titles contain an introduction to its topic, a chronology of major events associated with the topic, and a general index. A comprehensive subject index is included with print set purchases only.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Science by K. Lee Lerner; Brenda Wilmoth Lerner This six-volume set covers all major areas of science, engineering, technology, mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology. Consisting of alphabetically arranged entries, it provides a user-friendly format that makes the broad scope of information easy to access and decipher. Entries typically describe scientific concepts, provide overviews of scientific subjects and define terms. Longer entries conclude with a bibliography. The 4th edition has been completely updated and includes more than 75 new entries on key scientific topics in the news, including: DNA databanks, Crime Scene Investigations, Internet Search Engines, Podcasts, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Wireless Communications and much more.
ISBN: 9781414428772Publication Date: 2007-10-09 -
Alternative Energy by Neil Schlager; Jayne Weisblatt This three-volume set introduces students to issues surrounding both current energy sources and alternative energy options. While there is significant discussion of the non-renewable resources now used to meet the majority of the world's energy needs (oil, coal and natural gas), the primary focus of the set is on newer options to meet the ever-growing demand. These options include wind and solar energy, fuel cells, hydropower, geothermal power and biomass energy. In addition, more theoretical sources are also explored, including cold fusion, zero point energy and universal forces. Entries discuss the science behind the energy source, notable scientists and scientific discoveries, current examples of use, and the issues, challenges and obstacles to large-scale use. Arranged alphabetically by entry name.
ISBN: 9780787694401Publication Date: 2006-09-06 -
Space Sciences by Patricia Dasch (Editor) From the history of space exploration to the future of "space business,'' this set offers a broad survey of the space sciences. It includes biographies of scientists and the spacerelated job market.
ISBN: 9780028655468Publication Date: 2002-09-16
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