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Excellent book - But it could use a "cosmetic" update
Good subject coverage, knowledgeable author, and plenty of uncluttered figures makes this book very worthwhile.The only thing missing from this excellent book is an update.Although this is the third edition (1998),almost all of the equipment photographs are from the early-to-mid 1970's. An extensive and broad Suggested Reading section follows most chapters butagain far far too many references are to early 1970's books and manuals. An update could earn this book a 5+ rating. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Medical Technology    2. Biomedical Engineering    3. Biotechnology    4. Electronics, Medical    5. Equipment and Supplies    6. General    7. Instruments & Supplies    8. Medical / Nursing    9. Medical instruments and appara    10. Medical instruments and apparatus    11. Science/Mathematics    12. Technology    13. instrumentation    14. Medical / General    15. Technology: General Issues   

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Great Story
I liked the fonts used quite a bit, but the story was slow at times. There was almost no charicter development and the plotlines were dated. Still, the surprise ending does what it intends.

Codes are Codes but Your Service is the Best
IRC Codes are as the say "standard". It is good to have a single code book for residential building. However, the ability to go to one location, click on what I need when I need it, and have it delivered at a reasonable price where I need it...is the best.

Building Code - 2003
Very good reference book for understanding the details of what the building inspector is using for acceptance criteria.Not for the novice, unless you have a good dictionary available.It does leave some of the minute details in the referenced industry standards (National Electric Code, ANSI standards, etc.).Provdes an excellent way to communicate specifics with the general contractor/builder. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction - General    2. Directories    3. House construction    4. Reference    5. Standards    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Technology / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades   

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Look no further!
This is the best book currently available on roof cutting.It is enhanced through the authors extensive experience and inspirational passion for his craft.It is written for those who already have an understanding of framing and would like to grow in their knowledge.The layout makes it an easy to use quick reference guide for the particular aspects one might wish to inform themselves about on any given day.
Only book you need
I have been in construction for about 5 years, and almost all of the roofs I have worked on are truss roofs. I am interested in getting into roof cutting/stacking, so I have been buying a few books. But this is the only book you need. Everything is explained very well, with a lot of pictures. And he gives a lot of techniques that can be used. The author himself used to be a production roof cutter, one of the best in the business. Out of all the roof framing books, the only other one I have bought that I plan on keeping is the roof framer's bible. It is a very handy little book to have. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architect-designed houses    2. Construction - Carpentry    3. Design and construction    4. Do-It-Yourself    5. Framing (Building)    6. Home Improvement / Construction    7. House & Home    8. Remodeling & Renovation - General    9. Roofs   

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Concise, but Too Simplified
Come on, you need to know much more than what was in this book to be a structural engineer.I bought the 3rd edition right when it was fresh off the press to prepare for the NCEES Structural II exam in April 2006.I didn't take the Structural I exam so I can't say if this book is more tailored to that.However, I have to say I passed in spite of this book.The examples in the book are easy to follow, but for a good portion of them they only cover the easy special cases, not the more elaborate, more complicated variations.For how thin this book is, I think it is outrageously expensive.I was also disappointed that the concrete design aids are not updated to the current code with the revised factors.
Nothing new in the 2nd Edition
This book is good to give a quick start on your exam review. However, it is unbelievable that the new Dec 2004 version, or 2nd Edition, is still not updated to ACI-02, IBC-03, .... It is really of no big difference from its 1st edition. To those who expect to use this for your 2005 Structural I exam, be cautious about the code reference. I have so far gone through concrete, footing, prestressed concrete, and seismic. Many equations, load factors, code Equation and Section numbers are not updated. I have to say that LOTS of them are obsolete. It would be a very good reference if the author had taken time to do his homework in revising the materials. I am extremely disappointed for what turned out to be in this 2nd Edition. It does not worth the money you pay, and in many places, it leads you to obsolete code information which either wastes your time in review or affects your score in the PE/SE exam.

Good, but a ways to go...
While there are several good sources for worked sample problems available, as far as I know this is the first true review manual for the NCEES Structural Engineering Exams.I for one am glad someone finally brought book like this to market.Having worked with it for several months now, I must say my impression is that while quite good, it may have been rushed to market a bit prematurely.In light of therelatively hefty price tag, it seems like there should be a bit more depth.Concise is one thing, but Williams typically launches into a subject with little or no commentary, opting instead to let the equations do the talking.If you have a question about assumptions or how to apply an equation you're left scrambling for other references.I may be a bit spoiled having just used PPI's Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual to earn my Mechanical PE license.This is the model Williams should follow for future revisions to his work.The MERM is a stand-alone document that both teaches you the basics of a subject and documents all the required data and formulas.I would imagine by the time this book has been revised to include all it should it will have roughly doubled in thickness.Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Engineering - General    3. Examinations    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Professional - General    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Structural engineering    8. Study Guides    9. Technology    10. United States   

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Excellent insight for Seamstress
I had been searching through all of the sewing books I could find to learn more about the nature of fabric and fibers...and everything I could possibly want to know was here, and more. Absolutely fascinating. It is a textbook, but was written clearly enough that anyone with an interest in the area can easily understand it. I've been teaching classes to costumers and members of the local American Sewing Guild, who are equally impressed with the knowledge we got from this book.

Connecting Textiles and Science
I use this book as the text for teaching a basic textiles course for sophmores.This text provides a sound foundation for students understanding the textiles and the science foundations that are the base for predicting textile performance.Every line is packed with information; there is no fluff in this book.If you want to understand WHY textiles and textile products perform in specific ways, this is the book to buy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Decorating - General    2. Manufacturing    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    5. Technology    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Textile Industries    8. Textile fabrics    9. Textile fibers    10. Textile industry    11. Textiles & Polymers    12. Art / Design / General    13. Collections & anthologies of various literary forms   

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Not a basic wiring guide
This is THE guide book for electricians and engineers. Almost 700 pages of useful information. The layout, tables, and ease of understanding have all improved over past editions. But this is not a basic wiring guide and it will only frustrate those without some electrical background. If you need to meet code - you need this book.

National Electrical Code 2002
this book is very helpfull with getting the job done A+++++ book

easy to understand
Book contain useful topics, easy to understand, clear picture, helpful for practical work and passing exam. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Construction - Electrical    3. Electric engineering    4. Electric wiring    5. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    6. Insurance requirements    7. Law and legislation    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    10. Technology    11. Technology & Industrial Arts    12. United States    13. Electrical engineering    14. Reference works    15. Technology / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades   

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excellent book to start real-world circuit design
This book contains good amount of practical information and is clear and easy-reading.For people who are fresh out of college, this book bridges the textbook education with the real-world circuit design.Get it now to help you make your first job easier.

Must have reference for everyone...
Everywhere I have worked I've made sure we have lots of copies of this on hand... Many of them walk away because it's such a good reference.If you ever need to design or build a product or just a fun project and have itwork, start from here.Everything you won't learn in school, and industryjust calls "experience".Combine this with High Speed DigitalDesign: A Handbook of Black Magic and you have an extremely powerfulcombination of references, covering all the details you need to know.Veryhighly recommended.

Wish I had it in college
I've only had this book for a couple of weeks and have already found it a great reference. This book should be given to entering freshman in eletrical engineering; much of the practicality of the material is not even covered in school. The range of topics is useful to anyone in the field. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Electronics - Circuits - General    2. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Technology    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Circuits & components    7. Technology / Electronics / Microelectronics   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Industrial Technology    5. Information Management    6. Information Technology    7. Management - General    8. Office Automation    9. Business & Economics / Information Management    10. Management & management techniques   

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Extremely Verbose with Very Little Detail
Quick note: I am an experienced programmer, but fairly new to Ruby and the Rails framework. I have read all the other Ruby and Rails books available to date.
Great intro to ruby, ruby for rails from beginner to intermediate
chapter 13 - Ruby dynamics is worth the price by itself.
I don't quite like it
this maybe against the popular opinions, but the book is thick on author's philosophical thinkings (and the author is obviously fond of) on how various things are tied together, but thin on the actual things that you can do, and what to do. You have to wade through bunch of such mommy and apple pie stuff to get the point, which is a a pain. On the other hand, if you have plenty of time, and want to take it to savor the good of either ruby or rails or their interconnects, maybe it is the right book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer - Internet    2. Computer Books: Web Programming    3. Computer Programming Languages    4. Computers    5. Computers - Languages / Programming    6. Internet - General    7. Internet - Web Site Design    8. Object-Oriented Programming    9. Object-oriented programming (Computer science)    10. Programming Languages - General    11. Ruby (Computer program language)    12. Computers / Internet / General    13. Computers / Languages / Programming    14. Computers / Programming Languages / General    15. Railway technology & engineering    16. Web site development   

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Great Text!!
As a student in control systems engineering, I found this text to be very valuable (I had the 3rd Edition then).As an engineer, I found it to be my everyday reference.A few years back, I jumped ship from the engineering field and have obtained a PhD in another field of science and to my surprise, I still reference this text today.Great Text!!Dorf and Bishop is not bad but Nise takes first place.

Best Book for understanding the fundamentals of Control Systems
Norman Nise has done a great job with this book.This book is a first hand guide for beginners who have absolutely no knowledge of Control Systems and its purposes. The book with its details of each methodology & its purposes gives an indepth view of the subject. This is excellent tool for beginners (for understanding the fundamentals) and gradually upgrading to a better level by able to design systems. The Skill Assessment Exercises are able to bring out the key techniques to solve any problem. A must buy for all people interested in Control Systems Engineering and looking for a book where fundamentals can be cleared.

Very well written but a bit too "Mickey Mouse"
For an applied math (and physics, to an extent) text, it is surprisingly interesting! The chapters are pretty easy reads but the coverage is thorough. In fact, it's too thorough at times. Nise has a little habit of taking a relatively simple concept and beating it to death. However, this is a good thing if you're a slow learner.
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Subjects:  1. Automatic control    2. Automation    3. Electronics - General    4. Engineering - Mechanical    5. Industrial Technology    6. Robotics    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Systems Engineering    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Automatic control engineering    12. Technology / Electronics / General   

Subjects:  1. Automotive - General    2. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    3. Conservation and restoration    4. Corvette automobile    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Reference    7. Transportation    8. Transportation / Automotive / General   

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First-class book of airportindustry
A very good book,most 'freindly' and understandabale, offers wide spectrum ofairport's infrastructure as well as its economic aspects. Recommanded forb thse intersted in aaition in general and airport planning in particular.
The Book Of Choice For Students and Dreamers
Like many young men, and I daresay women, I was drawn to airport management after exposure to Burt Lamcaster's sterling portrayal of a harried airport manager in the Ross Hunter classic AIRPORT.Lancaster showed us that a man could handle a million problems all at once, if he had the right combination of grit and gray cells.It wasn't only the glamor, it was the idea of helping people get through their day--even when the people in question were six or seven miles up in the air--that made me consider airport management as a major at school.
Excellent reference for any student of airport management
Airport Planning & Management is an excellent reference for any student of airport management or aviation.Read more

Subjects:  1. Aeronautics & Astronautics    2. Airports    3. Aviation - General    4. Industries - Transportation    5. Management    6. Planning    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Transportation    9. Aerospace & air transport industries    10. Aerospace & aviation technology    11. Transportation / General   

Subjects:  1. Biochemistry    2. Biotechnology    3. Life Sciences - Biochemistry    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Pharmaceutical biotechnology    6. Pharmacology    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Pharmaceutical technology    10. Science / Biochemistry   

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Great Tool
Great introductory book. It built upon many of the concepts I had learned in my General Chemistry couses. Having previously worked in metal fabrication, I now learned what the metal specification numbers meant and why some types of metals are harder or softer than others.

Very easy to understand
Although i found it to be mundane at times, it was a great book when it came to teaching the material.the examples are made very clear and the text cleanly explains anything that you may find confusing.very highly recommended

an introduction
The depth, clarity with which he surveys materials science concepts will make this text indispensable for both studying and practicing engineers for years to come. Without a doubt, this is one of the most well written textbooks I have ever had the pleasure of reading.All the figures are well drawn, the green fonts here and there seem quiet. All the tough theories, concepts just jump out of the line and hit my forehead. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - General    2. Material Science    3. Materials    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Technology    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Materials science    8. Technology / Material Science   

Subjects:  1. Aeronautics & Astronautics    2. Business & Economics    3. Business/Economics    4. Careers - General    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Fire protection & safety   

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Great Shop Manuals...
Even if you just do basic repairs or routine service to your car, the Bentley manuals are the only real game in town. They are copied directly from BMW original manuals and are very detailed. When I first got my 528, one of the cup holders failed in the back seat. The manual showed me an easy way to remove them. I also chose to replace the center arm rest and trying to figure that out without the manual would have been impossible. With the manual it was a 10 minutes affair. These two items paid for the cost of the manuals and the manuals add to the value of my car when and if I sell it.
Good, but lacks detail
Needed to replace water pump, thermostat, belts and hoses on E39 530, details are lacking. Good source for general information, but most of that is available on the Net.

BMW 5 Series (E39) Service Manual: 1997-2002 (BMW 5 Series (E39) (2 Volume Set) (BMW 5 Series (E39))
It's a pity that the technical manual doesn't cover the BMW 525TDS or TD (Diesel versions).These Diesel-engine equipped E39-versions differ of course in the engine mechanics (i.e. a M51TU motor engine), but has also differences in the electrical wiring, hence making the details of the Electrical Diagrams almost useless (when it comes to the details of the connections).
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Subjects:  1. Automotive    2. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    3. BMW 5 series automobiles    4. Foreign Auto And Light Truck Repair    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Maintenance and repair    7. Transportation    8. Automotive (motor mechanic) skills    9. Vehicle maintenance    10. c 1980 to c 1990    11. c 1990 to c 2000   

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Could be better
It is a nice overview of the subject, however it lacks specifics. Ie it would be nice if it coverd more about installation and supplies.

Well written and lots of data
Includes lots of general data and instructions.Does not compare details of panels from different manufacturers and may be somewhat dated.

Essentials Are There
"Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual" has all the essential basics for disigning and building a system.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Science/Mathematics    3. Technology    4. Technology & Industrial Arts    5. Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology    6. Energy conversion & storage    7. Sustainability    8. Technology / General   

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From architecture point of view ....
It's very good book in structure ( I will never use best or perfect in myreview ). It's not sophisticated and not too excessive for architecturestudent. After reading this book you will know that structure design is notdifficult it seems though it's not easy anyway. For architecture student,if you need only one book in structure this is the right book especially inunderstanding rigid frame structure, explained in hundreds of pages ! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Science/Mathematics    3. Structural Analysis (Engineering)    4. Structural analysis (Engineeri    5. Structural design    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Structural engineering    9. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

Subjects:  1. Electric Power Systems    2. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    3. Protection    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Technology    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Electronics engineering    8. Power networks, systems, stations & plants    9. Technology / Power Resources   

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Good enough to be self-study book
This book is really amazing, gives good examples and alot of questions. It is easy to follow, but it hasn't the whole math of many derivations.

Want to understand the physics if life?Need to read this!
The topic of this book, the physical chemistry of molecules, especially those relevant to biology, is one of the mostchallenging courses to a college student in chemist.But these authors have tried to make it easy for you - and they succeed.They used figures, pictures and analogies to help you to understand some of the most sophisticated concepts in science.For example entropy.The authors are leading researchers in the field and they brought a unique perspective to the subject; the writing is very lucid. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Chemistry - Analytic    2. Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology    3. Life Sciences - Biology - Molecular Biology    4. Mechanics - Dynamics - Thermodynamics    5. Science    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Statistical thermodynamics    8. Molecular biology    9. Science / Microbiology    10. Thermochemistry & chemical thermodynamics