44 Best AutoCAD Books of All Time

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Dune (Dune Chronicles, #1) book cover1

Dune (Dune Chronicles, #1)

Frank Herbert

5.0
A deluxe hardcover edition of the best-selling science-fiction book of all time—part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics, featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman.

Science fiction’s supreme masterpiece, "Dune" will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, it is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who will become t
Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019 book cover2

Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019

George Omura and Brian C. Benton

4.7
The world's favorite guide to everything AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT--updated for 2019!

Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019 is the world's all-time best-selling guide to the world's most popular drafting software. Packed with tips, tricks, techniques, and tutorials, this guide covers every inch of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT--including certification. This new edition has been fully updated to align wi
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AutoCAD for Interior Design and Space Planning Using AutoCAD(R) 2006

Beverly L. Kirkpatrick, James M. Kirkpatrick

4.6
Organized around architectural project, AutoCAD for Interior Design and Space Planning gives students a fundamental understanding of the commands and features of AutoCAD 2006 and demonstrates how to use the program to complete interior design and space planning projects. Appropriate for both self-paced and lecture classes, the text covers two-dimensional drawings, three-dimensional drawings, and s
Mastering AutoCAD 2000 Premium Edition book cover4

Mastering AutoCAD 2000 Premium Edition

George Omura

4.6
The Total Inventor's Manual: Transform Your Idea into a Top-Selling Product book cover5

The Total Inventor's Manual: Transform Your Idea into a Top-Selling Product

Sean Michael Ragan

4.6
AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012 Bible book cover6

AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012 Bible

Ellen Finkelstein

4.6
The latest version of this perennial favorite, in-depth, reference-tutorial This top-selling book has been updated by AutoCAD guru and author Ellen Finkelstein to provide you with the very latest coverage of both AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012. It begins with a Quick Start tutorial, so you start creating right away. From there, the book covers so much in-depth material on AutoCAD that it is said
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Mastering AutoCAD Release 11 for Windows

George Omura

4.6
This text is aimed at anyone using AutoCAD for Windows, providing tips and tricks for real-world situations.
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Discovering AutoCAD 2017

Mark Dix and Paul Riley

4.6
This book presents a hands-on, activity-based approach to the use of AutoCAD as a drafting tool--complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency. Topics and tasks are carefully grouped to lead students logically through the AutoCAD command set, with the level of difficulty increasing steadily as skills are acquired through experience and practice. Straightforward ex
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 Fundamentals - Imperial: Autodesk Authorized Publisher book cover9

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 Fundamentals - Imperial: Autodesk Authorized Publisher

Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge

4.6
The AutoCAD(R) Civil 3D(R) 2018: Fundamentals student guide is designed for Civil Engineers and Surveyors who want to take advantage of the AutoCAD(R) Civil 3D(R) software's interactive, dynamic design functionality. The AutoCAD Civil 3D software permits the rapid development of alternatives through its model-based design tools. You will learn techniques enabling you to organize project data, work
AutoCAD 2020 Beginners Guide book cover10

AutoCAD 2020 Beginners Guide

CADFolks

4.6
The Performance And Design Of Alternating Current Machines; Transformers, Three Phase Induction Motors And Synchronous Machines book cover11

The Performance And Design Of Alternating Current Machines; Transformers, Three Phase Induction Motors And Synchronous Machines

M. G Say

4.6
AutoCAD 2018 - Beginners Guide book cover12

AutoCAD 2018 - Beginners Guide

CADFolks

4.5
Argo Brothers Math Workbook, Grade 7: Common Core Math Free Response, Daily Math Practice Grade 7 book cover13

Argo Brothers Math Workbook, Grade 7: Common Core Math Free Response, Daily Math Practice Grade 7

Argo Brothers

4.5
Special offer FREE TRIAL Access to 400+ practice questions that your child can practice with directly from our website. Chat with us at www.argoprep.com and mention PROMO: AMZARGOCC

This book is your comprehensive workbook for 7th Grade Common Core Math.



By practicing and mastering this entire workbook, your child will become very familiar and comfortable with the state math exam and common core sta
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AutoCAD and Its Applications Comprehensive 2018

Terence M. Shumaker, David A. Madsen, et al.

4.5
AutoCAD and Its Applications: Comprehensive 2018 provides complete AutoCAD coverage. The Basics portion provides complete instruction in 2D drafting and AutoCAD tools and serves as a strong foundation for learning advanced AutoCAD topics. The Advanced portion builds upon the fundamental skills and techniques taught in the Basics portion. It provides detailed coverage of 3D modeling and other advan
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AutoCAD 2016: 3D Modeling

Munir Hamad

4.5
This book provides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedures on creating and modifying 3D models, working with cameras and lights, assigning materials to objects, rendering, and printing. Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application. Use the companion CD to set up drawing exercises and projects and see
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AutoCAD 2014 for Dummies

Bill Fane, David Byrnes

4.5
Find your way around AutoCAD 2014 with this full-color, "For Dummies" guide!Put away that pencil and paper and start putting the power of AutoCAD 2014 to work in your CAD projects and designs. From setting up your drawing environment to using text, dimensions, hatching, and more, this guide walks you through AutoCAD basics and provides you with a solid understanding of the latest CAD tools and tec
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AutoCAD 2015 for Interior Design and Space Planning

Beverly M. Kirkpatrick, James M. Kirkpatrick, Hossein Assadipour

4.5
AutoCAD 2015 for Interior Design and Space Planning helps students understand the commands and features of AutoCAD 2015 and demonstrates how to use the program to complete interior design and space planning projects. Covering both two- and three-dimensional drawings, the text provides abundant exercises that walk students step-by-step through the use of AutoCAD prompts and commands. Using numero
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Applying AutoCAD 2012

Wohlers Terry

4.5
This title offers step-by-step exercises, examples, illustrations, problems, and activities that make it easy to use and versatile for almost any style of teaching and learning.
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AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press

Eric Chappell

4.5
Start designing today with this hands-on beginner's guide to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 "AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 Essentials" gets you quickly up to speed with the features and functions of this industry-leading civil engineering software. This full-color guide features approachable, hands-on exercises and additional task-based tutorials that help you quickly become productive as you master the fundamenta
AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies book cover20

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies

David Byrnes and Lee Ambrosius

4.5
AutoCAD is the leading software tool for creating technical and architectural drawings, but it definitely doesn't lead in the "easy to master" category. That's why there's AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies--the perfect way to break a complex topic into bite-size, easy-to-understand pieces. Once you get the hang of using AutoCAD and its slightly less feature-rich cousin,
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AutoCAD 2019 for Beginners

CADFolks

4.5
AutoCAD 2019 For Beginners makes it easy to learn drafting in AutoCAD. Using easy, real-world examples, you will master the basics of this leading CAD software by following step by step instructions. Each topic starts with a brief explanation, and then launches into the example that gives you a direct experience and a good start. You'll learn the basics of drawing, editing, dimensioning, printing,
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AutoCAD 2011 For Dummies

David Byrnes

4.5
Design with precision, explore your ideas in 3D, and create spectacular drawings.

If you're new to AutoCAD 2011 or just a little rusty, this book will start the wheels turning and keep you rolling in the right direction. It includes practical advice, proven methods, and insider tips to get you up and running quickly. You'll be setting up the AutoCAD environment to create complex technical drawings
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Mastering AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014

George Omura

4.5
The ultimate reference and tutorial for AutoCAD software

This Autodesk Official Press book helps you become an AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT expert and has been fully updated to cover all of AutoCAD's new capabilities. Featuring the popular, empowering presentation style of veteran award-winning author George Omura, this indispensable resource teaches AutoCAD essentials using concise explanations, focused
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Discovering AutoCAD 2011

Mark Dix

4.5
Discovering AutoCAD 2011 presents a hands-on, activity-based approach to the use of AutoCAD as a drafting tool-complete with techniques, tips, shortcuts, and insights that improve efficiency. Topics and tasks are carefully grouped to lead students logically through the AutoCAD command set, with the level of difficulty increasing steadily as skills are acquired through experience and practice. S
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Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016: Autodesk Official Press

Cyndy Davenport

4.5
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 for a real-world workflow with these expert tricks and tipsMastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 is a complete, detailed reference and tutorial for Autodesk's extremely popular and robust civil engineering software. With straightforward explanations, real-world examples, and practical tutorials, this invaluable guide walks you through everything you need to know to be produ
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AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 Essentials

Scott Onstott

4.5
The step-by-step, full-color AutoCAD 2018 guide with real-world practicalityAutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 Essentials provides a full-color, task-based approach to mastering this powerful software. Straightforward, easy-to-follow instruction pairs with real-world, hands-on exercises to help you quickly get up to speed with core features and functions; screenshots illustrate tutorial steps to hel
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AutoCAD 2017 - Beginners Guide

CADFolks

4.5
If you want to learn AutoCAD to create technical drawings, this is the book for you. You will learn to use commands and techniques by following the step-by-step examples given in this book. This book covers everything from creating two-dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) drawings to printing and publishing. The topics covered in this book are illustrated with the help of real world example
AutoCAD 2020 For Beginners: Designers WorkBook For Practice book cover28

AutoCAD 2020 For Beginners: Designers WorkBook For Practice

Shameer S A

4.5
AutoCAD exercises Workbook Highlights:
(no theory given, only drawing exercise included).
3D CAD with Autodesk 123D: Designing for 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, and Personal Fabrication book cover29

3D CAD with Autodesk 123D: Designing for 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, and Personal Fabrication

Jesse Harrington Au

4.5
Design and create real-world objects with 3D printers, laser cutters, or common materials that you assemble yourself. It’s easy with Autodesk’s free 123D tools. In this full-color book, Jesse Harrington Au—Autodesk’s Maker Advocate—shows you how to design objects from scratch, work with existing models, or scan real-world objects.

You’ll learn how to use tools in the entire Autodesk 123D suite—incl
Civil 3D and AutoCAD Professional Tips and Techniques: Topic-based learning for intermediate and advanced users Recommended for Civil Engineers book cover30

Civil 3D and AutoCAD Professional Tips and Techniques: Topic-based learning for intermediate and advanced users Recommended for Civil Engineers

Javad Noormohammadi

4.4
-Learning through Q&A
-Useful tips and tricks
-Focus on real-world projects
-Stripped of generalities and theory
-Highlight frequent questions, problems, and errors
-Include practical examples for every topic
-Provide instructive illustrations and diagrams for every topic
-Can serve as a Civil 3D encyclopedia for learners of all stages


Road construction
Cartography
Transmission lines
Land leveling
Land subdiv
Instant Autodesk AutoCAD 2014 Customization with .NET book cover31

Instant Autodesk AutoCAD 2014 Customization with .NET

Tom Nelso

4.4
Building with Virtual Lego: Getting Started with Lego Digital Designer, Ldraw, and Mecabricks book cover32

Building with Virtual Lego: Getting Started with Lego Digital Designer, Ldraw, and Mecabricks

John Baichtal

4.4
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.




Virtually build any LEGO creation you can imagine--with any LEGO part ever made!

This fun guide shows how to create just about anything from virtual LEGO blocks using free software. Learn how to install and cust
AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals - Part 2 (Mixed Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher (AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals (Mixed Units)) book cover33

AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals - Part 2 (Mixed Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher (AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals (Mixed Units))

Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge

4.4
AutoCAD 2018 for the Interior Designer book cover34

AutoCAD 2018 for the Interior Designer

Dean Muccio

4.4
AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals - Part 1 (Mixed Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher (AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals (Mixed Units)) book cover35

AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals - Part 1 (Mixed Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher (AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals (Mixed Units))

Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge

4.4
AutoCAD 2018: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users book cover36

AutoCAD 2018: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users

CADArtifex

4.4
AutoCAD 2018: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. This book is intended to help engineers, designers, and CAD operators interested in learning AutoCAD for creating engineering and architectural 2D drawings. It can be a great starting point for new AutoCAD users and a great teaching aid in classroom
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AutoCAD 2016 for Beginners

CADFolks

4.4
AutoCAD 2015 For Beginners is written to help a complete novice to learn AutoCAD Basics. The Author guides readers to create 2D drawings and 3D models with the help of brief explanations and step-by-step examples. This book starts with the introduction to Microsoft Windows-based user interface, 2D drawings, organizing and reusing data, plotting, and 3D modeling. In addition, there is a separate ch
The Art Of Using Paper Space In AutoCAD: All Secrets Of Using Layout Tab and Paper Space In AutoCAD 2010-2020 book cover38

The Art Of Using Paper Space In AutoCAD: All Secrets Of Using Layout Tab and Paper Space In AutoCAD 2010-2020

CAD Magic

4.4
3D Printing: Build Your Own 3D Printer and Print Your Own 3D Objects book cover39

3D Printing: Build Your Own 3D Printer and Print Your Own 3D Objects

James Floyd Kelly

4.4
Want something? Print it-with your own 3D printer! Right now, you can print practically any 3D object you can imagine-from toys to gadgets to replacement parts, and beyond! All you need is a 3D printer...and they're simpler and cheaper than you ever imagined. This full-color, step-by-step guide will get you started-and if you want, it'll even walk you through building your own 3D printer from an i
92 Proprietary AutoCAD Tips (AutoCAD Automation Program | AutoCAD Tutorial, Best Practices Only Book 1) book cover40

92 Proprietary AutoCAD Tips (AutoCAD Automation Program | AutoCAD Tutorial, Best Practices Only Book 1)

DANNY KOREM

4.4
AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017: Essentials book cover41

AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017: Essentials

Scott Onstott

4.4
Hands-on AutoCAD 2017 instruction for a real-world workflowAutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD LT 2017 Essentials is the unique task-based tutorial designed for both students and the professional AutoCAD user. Concise, straightforward explanations and real-world, hands-on exercises provide an authoritative, easy-to-follow guide to the platform's core features and functions. Step-by-step tutorials are backed
AutoCAD 2021: Essentials (Mixed Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher book cover42

AutoCAD 2021: Essentials (Mixed Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher

Ascent - Center for Technical…

4.4
AutoCAD 2021: Beyond the Basics (Mixed Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher book cover43

AutoCAD 2021: Beyond the Basics (Mixed Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher

Ascent - Center for Technical…

4.4
AutoCAD Electrical 2020: Fundamentals with NFPA Standards: Autodesk Authorized Publisher book cover44

AutoCAD Electrical 2020: Fundamentals with NFPA Standards: Autodesk Authorized Publisher

Ascent - Center for Technical…

4.4