100 Best Chemical Engineering Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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Silent Spring

Rachel Carson

5.0

Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring was first published in three serialized excerpts in the New Yorker in June of 1962. The book appeared in September of that year and the outcry that followed its publication forced the banning of DDT and spurred revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Carson’s passionate concern for the future of our planet reverberated powerfully througho

Recommended by John Kerry.

John Kerry

I’d start with Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, which looked at how pesticide use was harming, and in some cases killing, animals and humans, and really was the first book of its kind to illustrate this environmental destruction. I’ve been so involved in the environment for years and years and that has been a great guideline – it was really the awakening, if you will, to the environmental movement and to the progress we’ve made over the last quarter century or more. [source]

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The Feynman Lectures on Physics

Richard P. Feynman

4.9

The legendary introduction to physics from the subject's greatest teacher
"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning a book that has remained a definitive introduction to physics for decades. Ranging from the most basic principles of Newtonian physics

Recommended by Bill Gates and David Bainbridge.

Bill Gates

CEO/Microsoft

You don't have to take a course to learn physics. If you're hardcore, read the Feynman book and do the problems. [source]

David Bainbridge

I think that he is one of the most intelligent people to live in the 20th century. Yet at the same time, surprisingly, he is an amazingly good teacher. This is quite an unusual combination. [source]

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Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering

Warren Mccabe

4.5

Recently Published! Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7th edition continues its lengthy, successful tradition of being one of McGraw-Hill's oldest texts in the Chemical Engineering Series. Since 1956, this text has been the most comprehensive of the introductory, undergraduate, chemical engineering titles available. Separate chapters are devoted to each of the principle unit operations, gro

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Mechanical Engineering for Makers: A Hands-on Guide to Designing and Making Physical Things

Brian Bunnell and Samer Najia

4.5

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The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes: Glazing and Firing at Cones 4-7

John Britt

4.4

According to Ceramics Monthly, approximately 75% of potters glaze their pieces at mid-range temperatures—and this complete studio guide eliminates the guesswork from the popular process. Along with hundreds of recipes, it explores mixing, application, specific firing and cooling cycles, and all the factors that make glazes work. See how to boost colors with intense stains, washes, and underglazes;

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The Natural Soapmaking Handbook: Easy Recipes and Techniques for Beautiful Soaps from Herbs, Essential Oils and Other Botanicals

Simi Khabra

4.4

The Complete Guide to Creating Sustainable Soap from ScratchMake beautiful herbal soap creations at home with this essential guide. Simi Khabra, seasoned soapmaker and creator of Muddy Mint Soap Co., guides you through easy-to-learn techniques for creating delightful sudsy bars using 100 percent natural ingredients that won’t irritate your skin. Perfect for beginners and longtime hobbyists alike,

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Simple Natural Soapmaking: Create 100% Pure and Beautiful Soaps with The Nerdy Farm Wife’s Easy Recipes and Techniques

Jan Berry

4.4

From the bestselling author of 101 Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health and Home comes an amazing collection of 50 recipes and step-by-step tutorials to create easy, quick and beautiful soaps the truly natural way. With more and more people turning to natural skincare products crafted by hand, Jan Berry delivers soap recipes that come together easily, use sustainable nature-derived ingredients

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Scientific American September 2026

Scientific American

4.4

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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Chemical Reaction Engineering

Octave Levenspiel

4.3

Chemical reaction engineering is concerned with the exploitation of chemical reactions on a commercial scale. It's goal is the successful design and operation of chemical reactors. This text emphasizes qualitative arguments, simple design methods, graphical procedures, and frequent comparison of capabilities of the major reactor types. Simple ideas are treated first, and are then extended to the m

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Balancing Act: The Young Person's Guide to a Career in Chemical Engineering

Dr. Bradley James Ridder

4.3

Are you a high school student (or recent graduate) interested in mathematics, chemistry, and science, but aren't sure of how to translate those interests into a career? Are you interested in engineering, but aren't sure of which field to pursue?Balancing Act is a short book geared towards people exactly in this situation. Often, students pursue chemical engineering solely due to the high pay, but

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The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor

Gerald H. Pollack

4.3

World renowned scientist, Dr. Gerald Pollack, takes us on a fantastic voyage through water, showing us a hidden universe teeming with physical activity - providing simple explanations for common everyday phenomena, which you have inevitably seen but not really understood.

For instance, have you ever wondered. . .

How do clouds made up of dense water droplets manage to float in the sky? Why don't you

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PPI FE Chemical Review Manual, 1st Edition (Paperback) – Comprehensive Review Guide for the NCEES FE Chemical Exam

Michael R. Lindeburg PE

4.3

*Add the convenience of accessing this book anytime, anywhere on your personal device with the eTextbook version for only $59 at ppi2pass.com/etextbook-program.*

Michael R. Lindeburg PE’s FE Chemical Review Manual offers complete review for the NCEES FE Chemical exam. This book is intended to guide you through the Chemical Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination body of knowledge and the idi

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The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: Principles, Experiments, and Results

Joy Boutrup

4.3

This long-awaited guide serves as a tool to explain the general principles of natural dyeing, and to help dyers to become more accomplished at their craft through an increased understanding of the process. Photos of more than 450 samples demonstrate the results of actual dye tests, and detailed information covers every aspect of natural dyeing including theory, fibers, mordants, dyes, printing, or

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Milk Soaps: 35 Skin-Nourishing Recipes for Making Milk-Enriched Soaps, from Goat to Almond

Anne-Marie Faiola

4.3

Handmade soap is made extra-special with the addition of milk! Soaps enriched with milk are creamier than those made with water, and milk’s natural oils provide skin-renewing moisture and nourishment. In Milk Soaps, expert soapmaker Anne-Marie Faiola, author of Pure Soapmaking and Soap Crafting, demystifies the process with step-by-step techniques and 35 recipes for making soaps that are both beau

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Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes

Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, et al.

4.3

This introduction to chemical processes lays the foundation for a chemical engineering curriculum. It shows beginning students how to apply engineering techniques to the solution of process-related problems by breaking each problem down into individual component parts, defining the relationships between them, and reuniting them in a single solution. Providing detailed practical examples with every

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Introduction to Software for Chemical Engineers, Second Edition

Mariano Martín Martín

4.3

The field of Chemical Engineering and its link to computer science is in constant evolution and new engineers have a variety of tools at their disposal to tackle their everyday problems. Introduction to Software for Chemical Engineers, Second Edition provides a quick guide to the use of various computer packages for chemical engineering applications. It covers a range of software applications fr

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The Everything Soapmaking Book: Learn How to Make Soap at Home with Recipes, Techniques, and Step-by-Step Instructions - Purchase the right equipment and safety gear, Master recipes for bar, facial, and liquid soaps, and Package and sell your creations

Alicia Grosso

4.3

Create beautiful, natural soaps without leaving home!

Ever wonder what's really in your store-bought soap? Once you start making your own soap, you'll never have to wonder again! The Everything Soapmaking Book, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive guide to making all kinds of soap, whether you want to decorate your home or pamper your or your family's skin. Homemade soap is not only an easy project for a

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Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again

Eric Topol

4.3

A Science Friday pick for book of the year, 2019
One of America's top doctors reveals how AI will empower physicians and revolutionize patient care
Medicine has become inhuman, to disastrous effect. The doctor-patient relationship--the heart of medicine--is broken: doctors are too distracted and overwhelmed to truly connect with their patients, and medical errors and misdiagnoses abound. In Deep

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Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 6th Edition: 2024 National Plumbing Code Standards (Creative Homeowner) Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Home Plumbing Projects, DIY Repair Information, and Over 800 Photos

Editors of Creative Homeowner

4.3

Save money by making plumbing repairs and improvements yourself!Be your own plumber, save money, and add value to your homeOver 800 photos take you through each step-by-step processDetailed diagrams help you understand plumbing systems and apply how-to instructionsLearn plumbing skills, from fundamentals like fixing leaky faucets to soldering copper tubing like a proConserve resources with "Green

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Introduction To Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

J. M. Smith, H. C. Van Ness, et al.

4.3

Presents coverage of the subject of thermodynamics from a chemical engineering viewpoint. This text provides an exposition of the principles of thermodynamics and details their application to chemical processes. It is useful for teaching the subject of chemical engineering thermodynamics to undergraduate students.

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Sodium Bicarbonate: Nature's Unique First Aid Remedy

Mark Sircus

4.3

What if there were a natural health-promoting substance that was inexpensive, available at any grocery store in the country, and probably sitting in your cupboard right now? There is. It is called sodium bicarbonate, although you may know it as baking soda. For years, sodium bicarbonate has been used on a daily basis as part of a number of hospital treatments, but most people remain unaware of its

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Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers: With Microfluidics, Cfd, and Comsol Multiphysics 5

James O. Wilkes

4.3

The Chemical Engineer's Practical Guide to Fluid Mechanics: Now Includes COMSOL Multiphysics 5 Since most chemical processing applications are conducted either partially or totally in the fluid phase, chemical engineers need mastery of fluid mechanics. Such knowledge is especially valuable in the biochemical, chemical, energy, fermentation, materials, mining, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, polymer, a

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PPI FE Review Manual: Rapid Preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, 3rd Edition (Paperback) – A Comprehensive Preparation Guide for the FE Exam

MichaelR. Lindeburg

4.3

*Add the convenience of accessing this book anytime, anywhere on your personal device with the eTextbook version for only $59 at ppi2pass.com/etextbook-program.*

FE Review Manual, 3rd Edition

Michael R. Lindeburg PE’s FE Review Manual, 3rd Edition offers complete review for the FE exam. This book is part of comprehensive learning management systems designed to help you pass the FE exam the first

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Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook

Robert H. Perry, Don W. Green

4.3

This revised handbook on chemical engineering includes new topics such as biochemical engineering, waste management, plant safety and analysis of plant performance, handling of hazardous materials, computer applications, expert systems, and material and energy balances.

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Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking

Jason Logan and Michael Ondaatj

4.2

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Transport Phenomena

R. Byron Bird, Warren E. Stewart, Edwin N. Lightfoot

4.2

Careful attention is paid to the presentation of the basic theory.
• Enhanced sections throughout text provide much firmer foundation than the first edition.
• Literature citations are given throughout for reference to additional material.

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Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas--Not Less

Alex Epstein

4.2

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The Design of Coffee: An Engineering Approach

William Ristenpart, Tonya Kuhl

4.2

The Design of Coffee provides a non-mathematical introduction to chemical engineering, as illustrated by the roasting and brewing of coffee. Hands-on coffee experiments demonstrate key engineering principles, including material balances, chemical kinetics, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, conservation of energy, and colloidal phenomena. The experiments lead to an engineering design competition wher

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Scientific Soapmaking: The Chemistry of the Cold Process

Kevin M. Dunn

4.2

Until now, there were just two kinds of books on soapmaking. Books for the commodity soap industry emphasized the economical production of soap by the ton and were written for those with a background in chemistry and chemical engineering. Books for the emerging craft industry emphasized the production of high-quality soap by the pound and were aimed at those familiar with the format of cookbooks.

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Geoengineered Transhumanism: How the Environment Has Been Weaponized by Chemicals, Electromagnetics, & Nanotechnology for Synthetic Biology

Elana Freeland

4.2

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The Modern Natural Dyer: A Comprehensive Guide to Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen and Cotton at Home

Kristine Vejar

4.2

Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color—the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in The Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye e

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Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering

H. Scott Fogler

4.2

This book combines authoritative coverage of the principles of chemical reaction engineering with an unsurpassed focus on critical thinking and creative problem solving. Clear, concise, and superbly organized, it integrates text, visuals, and computer simulations to help readers solve even the most challenging problems through reasoning, rather than by memorizing equations.

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Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

William D. Callister

4.2

• Clear and concise discussions This text has received many accolades for its ability to clearly and concisely convey materials science and engineering concepts at an appropriate level to ensure student understanding. For examples see chapters 3, 4, 5 and 9.
• Mechanical property coverage The Sixth Edition maintains its extensive, introductory level coverage of mechanical properties and failure--t

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HVAC Simplified: Think Like an HVAC Engineer- A Cause-and-Effect Guide to Systems, Diagnostics, and Real-World Troubleshooting

Simplified Engineering

4.2

HVAC SimplifiedThink Like an HVAC EngineerA Cause-and-Effect Guide to Systems, Diagnostics, and Real-World TroubleshootingMost HVAC technicians never master HVAC.They memorize steps.They replace parts.They add refrigerant when gauges look wrong.They lower the thermostat when comfort fails.And the callbacks continue.This is not another generic HVAC book filled with diagrams and surface explanations

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Powerplant: FAA-H-8083-32B (Color Print)

Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

4.2

Released in July 2023. For use in 2026.Printed in Color.This is the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Powerplant: FAA-H-8083-32B. This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8083-32A, Volumes 1 & 2.Table of Contents:Chapter 1: Aircraft EnginesChapter 2: Engine Fuel & Fuel Metering SystemsChapter 3: Induction & Exhaust SystemsChapter 4: Engine Ignition & Electrical SystemsChapter 5: Engine Starting

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Soap Making Business Startup: How to Start, Run & Grow a Million Dollar Success From Home!

Suzanne Carpenter

4.2

Soap Making Business Startup
How to Start, Run & Grow a Million Dollar Success From Home!
In this book, I don't tell you how to make soap in few steps and then give you a few recipes to try, so you can start your own soap making business. You can find that information anywhere, don't have to buy my book to learn that. Wait! Oh! I did that in this book. I did explain how to make soap, I also did give

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Natural Soap Making Book for Beginners: How to create Soaps using essential oils, beeswax, herbs, spices and other botanicals

MELINDA RILEY

4.2

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Scientific American 20th January 2026

Scientific American

4.2

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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Engineering Unit Conversions

Michael R. Lindeburg PE

4.2

Each of these books is a compact source of information for working engineers. The career guides explain how to protect their ideas, improve their job skills, and build their careers. The references provide useful, at-your-fingertips data on engineering economics, unit conversion, and the metric system.Engineering Unit Conversions is to an engineer what a thesaurus is to a writer. With more than 4,

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Modern Classical Physics: Optics, Fluids, Plasmas, Elasticity, Relativity, and Statistical Physics

Kip S. Thorne

4.2

From Nobel Prize winner Kip Thorne and acclaimed physicist Roger Blandford, a groundbreaking textbook on twenty-first-century classical physics

This first-year, graduate-level text and reference book covers the fundamental concepts and twenty-first-century applications of six major areas of classical physics that every masters- or PhD-level physicist should be exposed to, but often isn't: statistic

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Chemical Process Modelling and Computer Simulation

Amiya K. Jan

4.2

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Liquid Rules: The Delightful and Dangerous Substances That Flow Through Our Lives

Mark Miodownik

4.2

This fascinating new book by the bestselling scientist and engineer Mark Miodownik is an expert tour of the world of the droplets, heartbeats and ocean waves that we come across every day. Structured around a plane journey which sees encounters with substances from water and glue to coffee and wine, he shows how these liquids can bring death and destruction as well as wonder and fascination.

From L

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Perfume: The Alchemy of Scent

Jean-Claude Ellena

4.2

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The Anatomy of Color: The Story of Heritage Paints Pigments

Patrick Baty

4.2

The Anatomy of Colour is the definitive book on the use of colour and paint in interior decoration over a 300-year period. Drawing on his huge specialist archive, historian and paint expert Patrick Baty traces the evolution of pigments and paint colours together with colour systems and standards, and examines their impact on the colour palettes used in interiors from 1650 to 1960. He first charts

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Gunship Pilot: An Attack Helicopter Warrior Remembers Vietnam

Robert F. Hartley

4.2

What would you expect from a girl named Malice? At twelve, her definition of family is nixed when her father, Rick, reveals that he is gay and leaves home. Ruth, her emotionally distant mother, punishes Rick by delivering Malice at midnight ("like some ding-dong ditch it game") on the doorstep of the house he shares with his lover, Grey. Disillusioned by her parents' separation, and her religion,

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Scientific American April 2026

Scientific American

4.2

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes

Dana Thomas

4.2

An investigation into the damage wrought by the colossal clothing industry and the grassroots, high-tech, international movement fighting to reform it

What should I wear? It's one of the fundamental questions we ask ourselves every day. More than ever, we are told it should be something new. Today, the clothing industry churns out 80 billion garments a year and employs every sixth person on Earth.

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Distillation Design

Henry Kister

4.2

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.

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Quantitative Phase Imaging of Cells and Tissues

Gabriel Popescu

4.2

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.
Cutting-edge quantitative phase imaging techniques and their applicationsFilled with unique, full-color images taken by advanced quantitative phase imaging (QPI), Quantitative Phase Imaging of Cells and Tissues t

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Navy SEAL Dogs: My Tale of Training Canines for Combat

Mike Ritland

4.2

Before there was Max, there was Mike. A true story much like the touching movie, Navy SEAL Dogs explores the incomparable relationship between trainer and military dog.

From the author of Team Dog, Trident K9 Warriors gave readers an inside look at the Navy SEAL teams' elite K9 warriors-who they are, how they are trained, and the extreme missions they undertake to save lives. From detecting explosi

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Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer

Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt, Theodore L. Bergman, Adrienne S. Lavine

4.2

This bestselling book in the field provides a complete introduction to the physical origins of heat and mass transfer. Noted for its crystal clear presentation and easy-to-follow problem solving methodology, Incropera and Dewitt's systematic approach to the first law develops reader confidence in using this essential tool for thermal analysis. Readers will learn the meaning of the terminology and

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Botanical Inks: Plant-to-Print Dyes, Techniques and Projects

Babs Behan

4.1

Learn how to transform foraged wild plants, plants, garden produce, and recycled food into dyes and inks with Botanical Inks. The book shows you how to extract environmentally sustainable color from the landscape and use it to create natural dyes for textiles, clothing, paper, and other materials. Botanical Inks covers dyeing and surface application techniques, including bundle dyeing, Shibori tie

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Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam

Michael R Lindeburg

4.1

As the most comprehensive reference and study guide available for engineers preparing for the breadth-and-depth mechanical PE examination, the twelfth edition of the Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual provides a concentrated review of the exam topics.

Thousands of important equations and methods are shown and explained throughout the Reference Manual, plus hundreds of examples with detailed so

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The Wild Dyer: A Maker's Guide to Natural Dyes with Projects to Create and Stitch (learn how to forage for plants, prepare textiles for dyeing, and make your own mordant. Includes eight hand stitching projects from coasters to a patchwork blanket)

Abigail Booth

4.1

Fabrics colored with natural dyes have a beauty and subtlety all of their own. Onion and avocado skins, chamomile and birch bark, and nettles and acorns can produce lovely, ethereal colors and effects. The Wild Dyer demystifies this eco-conscious art, focusing on foraging and growing dying materials; repurposing kitchen trimmings; making and using long-lasting dyes; and creating stitched projects.

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Graph Paper Composition , 4x4 Quad Ruled , 100 Pages: Notebook quad ruled 4 squares per inch : 7.5 x 9.25 " size paper: for School Lab , Math and ... ( white ) (Notebooks For College Students)

minny brightcolor

4.1

Grid graph Notebook : Quad Ruled 4x4for College Students , School Lab : Math and Science SubjectsBook Details: Notebook / Graph Paper : Quad Ruled 4 squares per inch: 4x4 quad ruled Plain / white paper / Soft Cover / Matte Cover intended for Sketching, Doodling, Writing, Journal Suitable for pencils, pens and light felt tipped pens Perfect gift for students, teachers, school, College , office, wor

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Radiation Detection and Measurement

Glenn F. Knoll

4.1

This is the resource that engineers turn to in the study of radiation detection. The fourth edition takes into account the technical developments that continue to enhance the instruments and techniques available for the detection and spectroscopy of ionizing radiation. New coverage is presented on ROC curves, micropattern gas detectors, new sensors for scintillation light, and the excess noise fac

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Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language

William L. Leffler

4.1

Using analogies, graphs, formulas and illustrations, the author overviews key topics in the refining industry for professionals in finance and marketing. The third edition reflects changes in petroleum processing and the impact of environmental regulation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

Claus Borgnakke

4.1

Discover the Basics of Thermodynamics with the Field’s Leading Textbook for over Thirty YearsThermodynamics is the branch of physics concerning the relationship between heat and temperature on the one hand, and energy, entropy, and the properties of matter on the other. Its engineering applications are innumerable, and include engine design, heat transfer, air conditioning and refrigeration, energ

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FE Supplied-Reference Handbook

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying

4.1

This is the official reference material used in the FE exam room. Review it prior to exam day and familiarize yourself with the charts, formulas, tables, and other reference information provided. Note that personal copies will not be allowed in the exam room. New copies will be supplied at the exam site.

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Process Heat Transfer

Donald Q. Kern

4.1

This seminal text has been a "cornerstone of all engineering curricula and practice" for over half a century and remains a vital reference for engineers today. Kern begins with an overview of heat transfer theory before focusing on specific design problems commonly experienced by engineers in the field--using numerous easy to understand and effective examples to help convey principles. The broadly

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PPI FE Chemical Practice Problems, 1st Edition (Paperback) – Comprehensive Practice for the NCEES FE Chemical Exam

Michael R. Lindeburg PE

4.1

*Add the convenience of accessing this book anytime, anywhere on your personal device with the eTextbook version for only $39 at ppi2pass.com/etextbook-program.*

FE Chemical Practice Problems offers comprehensive practice for the NCEES Chemical FE exam. This book is part of a comprehensive learning management system designed to help you pass the FE exam the first time.

Exam Topics Covered

Chemical

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Glaze: The Ultimate Collection of Ceramic Glazes and How They Were Made

Brian Taylor

4.1

Anyone who loves creating ceramics knows that glazing can be a labor of great love or the bane of the entire ceramic process. In the instructional and inspirational "Glaze," potters will find a wealth of guidance on the glazing process as several of today's leading ceramicists share the recipes and techniques behind their most stunning works of art--each selected specifically for its unique glaze.

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Chromatopia: An Illustrated History of Color

David Coles

4.1

Did you know that the Egyptians created the first synthetic color and used it to create the famous blue crown of Queen Nefertiti? Or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail? In the Roman Empire, hundreds of thousands of snails had to be sacrificed to produce a single ounce of dye. Throughout history, pigments have been made from deadly metals, poisonous minerals, urine, cow dung,

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Coulson & Richardson's Chemical Engineering: Particle Technology and Separation Processes (Coulson & Richardson's Chemical Engineering, #2)

J H Harker, J R Backhurst, J.F. Richardson, J.M. Coulson

4.1

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Incense: Crafting & Use of Magickal Scents

Carl F. Neal

4.1

With new recipes and information on dozens of new ingredients, this expanded and updated edition of Incense is an essential guide to making your own homemade blends with natural ingredients. Join author Carl F. Neal as he presents an extensive collection of incense knowledge, including 129 recipes and helpful descriptions of 125 ingredients, twenty-nine base materials, sixteen binders, and two new

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Scientific American July/August 2026

Scientific American

4.1

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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EPA 608 Study Guide: Get Ready to Legally Work on HVAC/R Systems with the 28-Day Field-Proven Retention Protocol. Leave Stress Behind and Build Confidence, Even If You Hate Tests or Have No Time.

Summit SG

4.1

If You’re Still Stuck Assisting While Others Get Certified, Then This 4-Step System Will Turn You Into a Certified HVAC/R Pro—Without the Confusion, Pressure, or BurnoutDo you feel stuck doing the grunt work while less-skilled techs land better jobs—just because they passed the EPA 608 exam?Tired of hearing that "it's no big deal" from people who’ve never had to study after a 10-hour shift on the

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Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam

Michael R. Lindeburg PE

4.1

Now with coverage of the new Construction Engineering Topics. Updated to cover the new Transportation and Structural codes.

As the most comprehensive reference and study guide available for engineers preparing for the morning and afternoon topics on the Civil PE exam, the 11th edition of the Civil Engineering Reference Manual provides a concentrated review of the exam topics. No other exam-focused

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Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive That Changed the World

Jack Kelly

4.1

When Chinese alchemists fashioned the first manmade explosion sometime during the tenth century, no one could have foreseen its full revolutionary potential. Invented to frighten evil spirits rather than fuel guns or bombs—neither of which had been thought of yet—their simple mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal went on to make the modern world possible. As word of its explosive properties s

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Introduction to Engineering and the Environment

Edward Rubin

4.1

This book covers a broad range of topics for an introductory course in Environmental Engineering, as well as courses related to engineering design, sustainable development, and environmental policy. Through applications in different engineering domains, students develop the fundamental skills and insights needed to recognize and address environmental problem solving opportunities.

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Essential Glow: Recipes & Tips for Using Essential Oils

Stephanie Gerber

4.1

Lavender, chamomile, tea tree, sweet orange, and sandalwood—invite the aromatic and healing superpowers of your favorite herbs and botanicals into your life with this beautiful guide. For your favorite essential oils, you’ll discover recipes, quick tips, and DIY projects to boost your beauty, home, and general wellness, plus a diagnostic tool that helps you treat common ailments with the right ess

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The Natural Soap Book: Making Herbal and Vegetable-Based Soaps

Susan Miller Cavitch

4.1

Making your own soap is fun, easy, and rewarding. In this introductory guide, Susan Miller Cavitch shows you how to craft your own all-natural, wonderfully smelling soaps. Illustrated directions take you through the whole process, from buying supplies to cutting the final bars. With easy-to-follow recipes that range from classics like oatmeal and honey soap to more adventurous combinations using g

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Fluids and Electrolytes: A Thorough Guide covering Fluids, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance of the Human Body

David Andersson

4.1

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The Chemistry Of Powder And Explosives

Tenney L. Davis

4.1

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Transport Processes and Unit Operations

Christie J. Geankoplis

4.1

Expanded and up-to-date revision, provides a modern, unified treatment of basic transport processes and a comprehensive treatment of unit operations. Continues to offer readers a unified introduction to this increasingly important and expanding field. DLC: Transport theory.

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The Essential Diet: Lose Weight and Transform Your Health with the Power of Essential Oils and Bioactive Foods

Eric Zielinski DC

4.1

In The Essential Diet , Eric Zielinski, D.C., bestselling author of The Healing Power of Essential Oils , and Sabrina Ann Zielinski, introduce the first diet program that harnesses essential oils and bioactive foods for rapid weight loss.

The immediate success of Dr. Z's first book, The Healing Power of Essential Oils, showed how people are hungry to heal their bodies with essential oils. A

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Oil: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)

Vaclav Smil

4.1

Packed with fascinating facts and insight, this book will fuel dinner party debate, and provide readers with the science and politics behind the world’s most controversial resource. Without oil, there would be no globalisation, no plastic, little transport, and a global political landscape that few would recognise. It is the lifeblood of the modern world, and humanity’s dependence upon it looks se

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HVAC Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: A Practical Field Workbook for Diagnosing Common Residential HVAC Problems

T Anvith

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Find HVAC problems faster and fix them with confidence.HVAC Troubleshooting and Diagnostics is a practical workbook for technicians, students, and beginners who want a clear way to diagnose common system faults. It shows you what each symptom means, what to test, what reading to expect, and what repair to make before replacing parts.Inside, you will learn how to diagnose thermostat problems, capac

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Liquids and Gases: Principles of Fluid Mechanics (Secrets of the Universe)

Paul Fleisher

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Discusses the scientific principles of fluid mechanics that allow basketballs to bounce and hot-air balloons to rise, demonstrating the behavior of liquids and gases through simple illustrations and experiments.

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Introduction to Process Technology

Charles E. Thomas

4.1

Suitable for both aspiring process technicians and active process technology professionals, this wide-ranging guide provides a thorough grounding in the history, science, technology, equipment, systems, operations, and troubleshooting principles associated with modern manufacturing. Following years of widespread use and testing, INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS TECHNOLOGY, Fourth Edition, is a proven produ

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Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics

Bruce R. Munson, Donald F. Young, Theodore H. Okiishi

4.1

The number one text in its field, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics is respected by professors and students alike for its comprehensive topical coverage, its varied examples and homework problems, its application of the visual component of fluid mechanics, and its strong focus on learning. The authors have designed their presentation to allow for the gradual development of student confidence in prob

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Waves in Fluids

James Lighthill

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James Lighthill provides readers with a thorough analysis of sound waves, shock waves, waterwaves of all kinds, and the so called internal waves (inside atmospheres and oceans) due to intensity stratification. He emphasizes the most useful fundamental ideas of wave science, including the principles of how waves interact with flows. This work on one of the great subdivisions of fluid dynamics will

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Chemical Engineering (Coulson and Richardsons Chemical Engineering, #1)

J R Backhurst, J H Harker, J.F. Richardson, J.M. Coulson, R.P. Chhabra

4.1

Coulson and Richardson's classic series provides the student with an account of the fundamentals of chemical engineering and constitutes the definitive work on the subject for academics and practitioners. Each book provides clear explanations of theory and thorough coverage of practical applications, supported by numerous worked examples and problems. Thus, the text is designed for students as wel

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Optimization Of Chemical Processes

Thomas F. Edgar, David. M. Himmelblau

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This text explains the theory and practice of optimization, with the focus on the techniques and software that offer the most potential for success and give reliable results. Case studies are presented with examples taken from the areas of microelectronics processing and molecular modelling.

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Introduction To Chemical Engineering

J.M. Smith, Hendrick Van Ness, et al.

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Coulson & Richardson's Chemical Engineering: Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer & Mass Transfer (Coulson & Richardson's Chemical Engineering, #1)

J H Harker, J R Backhurst, J.F. Richardson, J.M. Coulson

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Volume 1: Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer & Mass Transfer. Covers these three main transport processes. Paper. DLC: Chemical engineering.

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Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications

Yunus Cengel, John Cimbala

4.0

Cengel and Cimbala's Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications, communicates directly with tomorrow's engineers in a simple yet precise manner, while covering the basic principles and equations of fluid mechanics in the context of numerous and diverse real-world engineering examples. The text helps students develop an intuitive understanding of fluid mechanics by emphasizing the physics, using

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Instrumentation

CAPT(Center for the Advancement of…

4.0

Process Technology Instrumentation is a 24 chapter, two-semester textbook, intended for use in community colleges, technical colleges, universities and corporate settings in which process instrumentation is taught. Process Technology Instrumentation is designed to teach students about various instrumentations used in the process industries. This text includes a variety of topics including, contr

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EPA 608 Universal Certification Study Guide: Get Certified and Work Legally on HVAC/R Systems. Pass on Your First Try with the 21-Day Study System, Practice Questions, Flashcards & Timed Mock Exams

CertPath PREP

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You can braze a lineset in your sleep. So why does a 100-question test stand between you and better pay?You're not the problem. You've got the hands, the field sense, and more real skill than half the guys already carrying the card. But after a 10-hour shift, thousand-page manuals blur, nothing sticks, and the exam slips another month. Again.Meanwhile, techs with half your skill are getting the ce

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Fizz Boom Bath!: Learn to Make Your Own Bath Bombs, Body Scrubs, and More!

Isabel Bercaw

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From fizzers to scrubs, masks to soaps, bubble bars to shower melts, Fizz Boom Bath! is your how-to source on all things bath-time beauty.

Have you ever found yourself staring longingly at a table full of scrumptious-looking bath bombs, shower melts, or lotion bars for sale and thought, “Gee, it would be fun to make these at home, but where the heck would I begin?!” Teenage "sisterpreneurs" and cr

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Combustion

Irvin Glassman

4.0

Throughout its previous four editions, "Combustion" has made a very complex subject both enjoyable and understandable to its student readers and a pleasure for instructors to teach. With its clearly articulated physical and chemical processes of flame combustion and smooth, logical transitions to engineering applications, this new edition continues that tradition. Greatly expanded end-of-chapter p

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Homemade Perfume: Create Exquisite, Naturally Scented Products to Fill Your Life with Botanical Aromas

Anya McCoy

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Create Custom Perfumes the Natural Way

This unprecedented, comprehensive guide from renowned perfumer Anya McCoy is an inspiring resource for anyone interested in creating artisanal perfume at home. Discover simple step-by-step methods for making perfume without harsh chemicals. Jump right in, using local plants and common household ingredients. Soon you’ll be building your own scent collection and

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Analysis of Transport Phenomena

William M. Deen

4.0

An ideal text for graduate level courses in transport phenomena for chemical engineers, Analysis of Transport Phenomena provides a unified treatment of momentum, heat, and mass transfer, emphasizing the concepts and analytical techniques that apply to all of these transport processes.
The first few chapters establish the tools needed for later analyses while also covering heat and mass transfer i

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Organic Chemistry

Paula Y. Bruice

4.0

This innovative book from acclaimed educator Paula Bruice isorganized in a way that discourages rote memorization. The author'swriting has been praised for anticipating readers' questions, andappeals to their need to learn visually and by solving problems.Emphasizing that learners should reason their way to solutions ratherthan memorize facts, Bruice encourages them to think about whatthey have le

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Analysis, Synthesis and Design of Chemical Processes

Richard Turton, Richard C. Bailie, Wallace B. Whiting, Joseph A. Shaeiwitz

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Sustainable Engineering: Concepts, Design and Case Studies

David T. Allen

4.0

Assessing Engineering Designs for Environmental, Economic, and Social Impact Engineers will play a central role in addressing one of the twenty-first century's key challenges: the development of new technologies that address societal needs and wants within the constraints imposed by limited natural resources and the need to protect environmental systems. To create tomorrow's sustainable products,

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology

Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson, John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein

4.0

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Fluid Mechanics

White

4.0

The fifth edition of Fluid Mechanics continues the tradition of precision, accuracy, accessibility, and strong conceptual presentation. This new edition retains its basic organization. The three approaches - integral, differential, and dimensional analysis - are treated separately, providing the conceptual foundation of fluid mechanics. Chapters on ducts, immersed bodies, potential flow, compressi

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Basic Principles And Calculations In Chemical Engineering

David M. Himmelblau and James B. Rigg

4.0

David Himmelblau is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the Chemical Engineering community. In this edition, brand new problems, a reorganization of chapters, and additional pedagogy is included. The CD-ROM contains over 100 additional examples with detailed solutions, and 100 problems with answers.

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Scientific American June 2026

Scientific American

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Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .