100 Best Material Science Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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The Feynman Lectures on Physics

Richard P. Feynman

5.0

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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Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World

Mark Miodownik

4.9

A New York Times Bestseller

An eye-opening adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science

Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? Why does any material look and behave the way it does? These are the sorts of questions that Mark Miodownik is constantly asking himself. A globally-renowned

Recommended by Bill Gates.

Bill Gates

CEO/Microsoft

Mark Miodownik’s personal and professional obsession, as he explains in his book Stuff Matters, is basic materials we often take for granted such as paper, glass, concrete, and steel -- as well as new super-materials that will change our world in the decades ahead. I’m pleased to report that he is a witty, smart writer who has a great talent for imparting his love of this subject. As a result, Stuff Matters is a fun, accessible read. [source]

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The New Science of Strong Materials: Or Why You Don't Fall Through the Floor

J. E. Gordon, Philip Ball

4.7

J. E. Gordon's classic introduction to the properties of materials used in engineering answers some fascinating and fundamental questions about how the structural world around us works. Gordon focuses on so-called strong materials--such as metals, wood, ceramics, glass, and bone--explaining in engaging and accessible terms the unique physical and chemical basis for their inherent structural qualit

Recommended by Bill Gates.

Bill Gates

CEO/Microsoft

A recapitulation of the history of materials told in an interesting and approachable way. [source]

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

John Britt

4.5

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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Fabric of Civilization

Virginia Postrel

4.5

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Structuresor Why Things Don T Fall Down

J. E. Gordon

4.5

I am very much aware that it is an act of extreme rashness to attempt to write an elementary book about structures. Indeed it is only when the subject is stripped of its mathematics that one begins to realize how difficult it is to pin down and describe those structural concepts which are often called' elementary'; by which I suppose we mean 'basic' or 'fundamental'. Some of the omis sions and ove

Recommended by Elon Musk.

Elon Musk

Founder/SpaceX

It is really, really good if you want a primer on structural design. [source]

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Transmission Electron Microscopy: A Textbook for Materials Science

David B. Williams

4.4

This profusely illustrated text on Transmission Electron Microscopy provides the necessary instructions for successful hands-on application of this versatile materials characterization technique. The new edition also includes an extensive collection of questions for the student, providing approximately 800 self-assessment questions and over 400 questions suitable for homework assignment.

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Knife Engineering: Steel, Heat Treating, and Geometry

Dr. Larrin Thomas

4.4

How to make the highest performing knives. A book for knife enthusiasts, knifemakers, and bladesmiths. Not a how-to on knifemaking or bladesmithing but an in-depth exploration of the effects of different steels, metallurgy, heat treatments, and edge geometries on knife performance. This book provides ratings for toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance for all of the popular knife steel

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180 Days of Science for Fourth Grade: Practice, Assess, Diagnose

Lauren Homayoun

4.4

Build science content-area knowledge with 180 days of daily practice! These quick, diagnostic-based activities focus on three strands of science: life science, physical science, and Earth and space science and align to Next Generation Science Standards.

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The Home Blacksmith: Tools, Techniques, and 40 Practical Projects for the Home Blacksmith (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner's Guide; Step-by-Step Directions & Over 500 Photos to Help You Start Smithing

Ryan Ridgway

4.4

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Farm and Workshop Welding: Everything You Need to Know to Weld, Cut, and Shape Metal

Andrew Pearce

4.4

Almost anyone can weld, cut or shape metal. That’s the starting point for this supremely practical book which, through tips, suggestions and fault-finding, helps the beginner to improve and the intermediate operator to broaden technique. Beyond welding metals and plastics, advice extends into the wider workshop with chapters on drills, cutting threads, and basic blacksmithing.

Andrew Pearce lays o

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Awesome Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun Steam Projects and Why They Work!

Crystal Chatterton

4.3

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Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies

Erin Odya

4.3

Learn about the human body from the inside out Some people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery--which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissu

14

The Story of Knife Steel: Innovators Behind Modern Damascus and Super Steels

Dr. Larrin Thomas

4.3

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Get It Made: Build Your Clothing Line from Idea to Reality

Mindy Martell

4.3

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Farm and Workshop Welding, Third Revised Edition: Everything You Need to Know to Weld, Cut, and Shape Metal (Fox Chapel Publishing) Learn and Avoid Common Mistakes with Over 400 Step-by-Step Photos

Andrew Pearce

4.3

Your comprehensive handbook to successful welding!Learn hands-on welding to start repairing and creating metal equipment and structuresOver 400 step-by-step photos of welding processes and the differences between good and bad weldsDetailed sections describing specific types of welds, equipment, common faults, troubleshooting, and moreAll major types of welds are covered, including arc, MIG, gas, T

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A Reverence for Wood

Eric Sloane

4.3

This refreshing and delightfully written book underscores the important role that wood has played in the development of American life and culture. Charmingly illustrated with author Eric Sloane's own sketches, the text illuminates with rare insight the enormously varied and useful qualities of wood.
Covering such topics as the aesthetics of wood, wooden implements, and carpentry, Sloane remarks exp

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FE Mechanical Exam Prep: A Complete PE-Backed Review & Practice Guide Built Around the FE Reference Handbook | INCLUDES Workbook (3,100+ Practice Problems & Detailed Solutions) and CBT Exam Simulator

FP Institute

4.3

A PE-BACKED GUIDE TO THE FE MECHANICAL EXAM — BUILT AROUND THE REFERENCE HANDBOOK YOU'LL ACTUALLY USECould you sit down for the FE Mechanical exam today and feel confident you're fully prepared?If not, this book might be the difference between months of unfocused study and a clear, structured path to exam day.The FE Mechanical exam covers 14 knowledge areas and hundreds of topics — yet most prep m

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The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book: Boil Ice, Float Water, Measure Gravity-Challenge the World Around You!

Tom Robinson

4.3

Science has never been so easy—or so much fun!

With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teacher Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your scientific horizons from biology, chemistry, physics, technology, and engineering—to outer space.

You'l

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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods

Edward Allen, Joseph Iano

4.3

Now in its Fourth Edition, Fundamentals of Building Construction is an essential textbook that has been used by thou-sands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The best-selling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing wa

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Alternative Kilns Firing Techniques: Raku * Saggar * Pit * Barrel

James C. Watkins

4.3

Ceramicists searching for new ways to fire their creations now have a wealth of options. Authors James Watkins and Paul Wandless, along with a group of distinguished artisans, demonstrate in detail how to build low-cost, low-tech, yet high-quality kilns. The plans range from an easy, affordable, and versatile Raku Kiln to a unique wood-fueled Downdraft Stovepipe Barrel one. These clever devices ma

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

Mark Miodownik

4.3

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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Welding for Dummies

Steven Robert Farnsworth

4.3

Get the know-how to weld like a pro

Being a skilled welder is a hot commodity in today's job market, as well as a handy talent for industrious do-it-yourself repairpersons and hobbyists. Welding For Dummies gives you all the information you need to perform this commonly used, yet complex, task.

This friendly, practical guide takes you from evaluating the material to be welded all the way through the

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Ambitious Science Teaching

Mark Windschitl

4.3

Ambitious Science Teaching outlines a powerful framework for science teaching to ensure that instruction is rigorous and equitable for students from all backgrounds. The practices presented in the book are being used in schools and districts that seek to improve science teaching at scale, and a wide range of science subjects and grade levels are represented.

The book is organized around four sets

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Composite Materials: Step-By-Step Projects

John Wanberg

4.3

In his three previously-published books, Composite Materials: Fabrication Handbooks, Volumes 1-3 Author and Professor John Wanberg, took pains to explain the why and how of building with composite materials. Each page was allocated equally between photos and text. In this new book of step-by-step projects, John takes a different approach. Instead of explaining the theory and what each component is

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The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home: A Step-By-Step Method for Managing Home Construction

Kent Lester and Dave McGuerty

4.3

Save 30% on home construction!

Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project.

Learn how to get your project off to a solid star

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Wild Clay: Creating ceramics and glazes from natural and found resources

Matt Levy, Takuro Shibata, Hitomi Shibata

4.2

The ultimate illustrated guide for sourcing, processing and using wild clay.Potters around the world are taking to the local landscape to dig their own wild clay, discover its unique properties, and apply it to their craft. This guide is the ideal starting point for anyone – from novices, improvers and experts to educators and students – who wants to forge a closer bond between their art and their

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How to Run a Lathe: The Care and Operation of a Screw Cutting Lathe

John Joseph O'Brien

4.2

2013 Reprint of 1942 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. South Bend Lathe Works sent out this manual with every Lathe they sold. Profusely illustrated. You get everything you need to set up a lathe and get it running. This is the lathe manual that Dave Gingery raves about. You get eleven chapters: history and development of the lathe,

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Concrete Construction, Level 2

NCCER

4.2

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Mechanics of Materials

Russell C. Hibbeler

4.2

For undergraduate Mechanics of Materials courses in Mechanical, Civil, and Aerospace Engineering departments.Thorough coverage, a highly visual presentation, and increased problem solving from an author you trust. Mechanics of Materials clearly and thoroughly presents the theory and supports the application of essential mechanics of materials principles. Professor Hibbeler's concise writing style

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Audel Welding Pocket Reference

James E. Brumbaugh

4.2

Featuring updated charts dealing with the most common situations welding workers face on the job, this comprehensive, pocket-sized reference is based on recommendations from working professionals and covers welding symbols and definitions, types of joints and welds, typical welding station configurations, oxygen cylinders, arc-welding charts, U.S metric measures, and more.

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Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders

Lorna Gibson

4.2

A renowned engineer and lifelong birder reveals the marvel of how birds work—from the tips of their beaks to the sheen of their tailfeathers. With over 150 full-color illustrations, a unique gift book for everyone from the avid birder to the bird beginner.Consider feathers: They define birds’ wings, enabling flight. They insulate against cold. They repel water. They even control sound. And how fea

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Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy

Rebecca Burgess

4.2

A new "farm-to-closet" vision for the clothes we wear--by a leader in the movement for local textile economies

There is a major disconnect between what we wear and our knowledge of its impact on land, air, water, labor, and human health. Even those who value access to safe, local, nutritious food have largely overlooked the production of fiber, dyes, and the chemistry that forms the backbone of mod

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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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PPI PE Structural Reference Manual, 10th Edition – Complete Review for the NCEES PE Structural Engineering (SE) Exam

Alan Williams PhD SE FICE C Eng

4.2

The NCEES SE Exam is Open Book - You Will Want to Bring This Book Into the Exam. Alan Williams' PE Structural Reference Manual Tenth Edition (STRM10) offers a complete review for the NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering (SE) exam. This book is part of a comprehensive learning management system designed to help you pass the PE Structural exam the first time.PE Structural Reference Manual Tenth Edit

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The New Art and Science of Teaching: More Than Fifty New Instructional Strategies for Academic Success

Robert J. Marzano

4.2

This title is a greatly expanded volume of the original Art and Science of Teaching, offering a framework for substantive change based on Marzano s 50 years of education research. While the previous model focused on teacher outcomes, the new version places focus on student outcomes, with strategies teachers can use to help students grasp the information and skills transferred through their instruc

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How To Weld

Todd Bridigum

4.2

Welding is a skill that any do-it-yourself enthusiast needs in his or her arsenal. How to Weld is the perfect introduction for newbies and an excellent refresher for veteran welders--a work so comprehensive that most readers won’t need any further instruction.

In How to Weld, a bestselling installment in the Motorbooks Workshop series, AWS-certified welding instructor Todd Bridigum thoroughly desc

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Sharing Books, Talking Science: Exploring Scientific Concepts with Children's Literature

Valerie Bang-Jensen and Mark Lubkowitz

4.2

Science is everywhere, in everything we do, see, and read. Books-all books-offer possibilities for talk about science in the illustrations and text once you know how to look for them. Children's literature is a natural avenue to explore the seven crosscutting concepts described in the Next Generation Science Standards*, and with guidance from Valerie Bang-Jensen and Mark Lubkowitz, you will learn

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2023 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General: FAA-H-8083-30B (Black & White)

Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

4.2

For use in 2026. Released in 2023. Printed in b&w.This is the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General FAA-H-8083-30B. This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8083-30A.The FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician General test questions are drawn from this book.The companion handbooks to the 2023 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General (FAA-H-8083-30B) are the 2023 Aviation Maintenance T

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The Complete Book of Maps and Geography, Grades 3 - 6

American Education Publishing

4.2

The Complete Book of Maps & Geography provides 352 pages of fun exercises that focus on developing necessary skills such as map interpretation, identifying geography, global navigation, and more!

Over 4 million in print! Designed by leading experts, books in the Complete Book series help children in grades preschool-6 build a solid foundation in key subject areas for learning success. Complete Book

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8th Grade Science: Daily Practice Workbook | 20 Weeks of Fun Activities (Physical, Life, Earth and Space Science, Engineering | Video Explanations Included | 200+ Pages Workbook)

ArgoPrep, Argo Brothers

4.2

Build Science Mastery the Smart Way!8th Grade Science Daily Practice Workbook Aligned to State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)From ArgoPrep — Award-Winning Education for Families Who Want MorePrepare your child for deeper scientific understanding and critical thinking with ArgoPrep’s hands-on, exploration-driven approach.The 8th Grade Science Daily Practice Workbook by A

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The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization

Vince Beiser

4.2

The gripping story of the most important overlooked commodity in the world--sand--and the crucial role it plays in our lives.

After water and air, sand is the natural resource that we consume more than any other--even more than oil. Every concrete building and paved road on Earth, every computer screen and silicon chip, is made from sand. From Egypt's pyramids to the Hubble telescope, from the worl

Recommended by Nicholas Thompson.

Nicholas Thompson

Editor-in-Chief/Wired

A riveting, wonderfully written investigation into the many kinds of castles the world has built out of sand. You'll find something new, and something fascinating, on every page. Perhaps even in every paragraph. [source]

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CliffsNotes Anatomy & Physiology Quick Review

Steven Bassett

4.2

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.Whether you're in high school or medical school, "CliffsQuickReview Anatomy and Physiology" can help you understand how your body is built and the different functions it performs. This guide introduces each topic, d

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Nerikomi: The Art of Colored Clay

Thomas Hoadley

4.2

A fully illustrated examination of the use of color in clay, outlining its history and exploring the styles and techniques of the leading modern makers.Nerikomi is the use of colored clay to build a piece's decoration into its very fabric before forming and firing. A variety of techniques including stacking, slicing and stretching the clays results in a multicolored loaf, highly patterned slices f

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Black & Decker The Complete Outdoor Builder - Updated Edition: From Arbors to Walkways 150 DIY Projects (Black & Decker Complete Guide)

Editors of Cool Springs Press

4.2

Find more than 150 projects for building custom decks, patios, fences, sheds, and more!

From building a new deck to creating a garden pathway, the great outdoors is the most popular place for homeowners to showcase their creativity and skill. With more than 150 outdoor building projects shown with step-by-step photography, Complete Outdoor Builder has a project for anyone, guaranteed to improve you

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Metalworking: Doing It Better

Tom Lipton

4.2

OverviewThis collection of priceless tips, tricks, skills, and experiences from a veteran of the trade is presented in a way that captures the readers’ attention and engages them in the process of furthering their skills. It includes shop-tested descriptions and illustrations of creative and unique techniques and observations from four decades in the metalworking trades. Perfect for hobbyists and

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Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment for Model Engineers

George Gently

4.2

A comprehensive exposition of the structure of steels and the effects of different heat treatments, particularly in respect of tools. It includes solid fuel, gas and electric furnaces, case hardening, tempering and other practical information. Features accurate colour temperature charts.

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

Brian Taylor

4.2

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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ASVAB Study Guide 2024-2025: ASVAB Prep Book with 7 Practice Tests, Digital Flashcards and Proven Strategies to Ace your Exam

Fiola Publishing

4.2

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

Vaclav Smil

4.2

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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Foundations & Concrete Work

Editors of Fine Homebuilding

4.2

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Electrons in Solids: An Introductory Survey

Richard H. Bube

4.2

This Third Edition of ELECTRONS IN SOLIDS: AN INTRODUCTORY SURVEY, is the result of a thorough re-examination of the entire text, incorporating suggestions and corrections by students and professors who have used the text. Explanations and descriptions have been expanded, and additional information has been added on high Tc superconductors, diamond films, buckminsterfullerenes, and thin magnetic m

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The Blacksmith's Craft: A Primer of Tools Methods

Charles McRaven

4.1

Get that metal hot and start hammering! Setting up your own forge and crafting everyday items is easier than you might think. With simple methods, easy-to-follow photographs, and insightful tips, you’ll soon be creating items of lasting beauty and durability from iron and steel.

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Thought Vibration: or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World

William Walker Atkinson

4.1

William Walker Atkinson was an influential member of the New Thought movement. He was one of the first people to write about the Law of Attraction. Long before Rhonda Byrne discovered 'The Secret' that one's positive thoughts are powerful magnets that attract wealth, health, and happiness, Atkinson already knew it.

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Engineering Mechanics: Statics

Russell C. Hibbeler

4.1

For introductory statics courses found in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, and engineering mechanics departments. This best-selling text offers a concise yet thorough presentation of engineering mechanics theory and application. The material is reinforced with numerous examples to illustrate principles and imaginative, well-illustrated problems of varying degree

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The Phenomenon of Life

Christopher Alexander

4.1

In Book One of this four-volume work, Alexander describes a scientific view of the world in which all space-matter has perceptible degrees of life, and establishes this understanding of living structures as an intellectual basis for a new architecture.

He identifies fifteen geometric properties which tend to accompany the presence of life in nature, and also in the buildings and cities we make. The

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Print Reading for Construction: Residential and Commercial

Walter C. Brown

4.1

Print Reading for Construction provides a practical way to learn and master the skill of print reading for construction. It is a combination text‑workbook that teaches the interpretation and visualization of residential and commercial construction prints. The text starts with the basics and progresses to advanced topics. The content is ideal for career and technical students, apprentices, and buil

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Made to Measure: New Materials for the 21st Century

Philip Ball

4.1

Made to Measure introduces a general audience to one of today's most exciting areas of scientific research: materials science. Philip Ball describes how scientists are currently inventing thousands of new materials, ranging from synthetic skin, blood, and bone to substances that repair themselves and adapt to their environment, that swell and flex like muscles, that repel any ink or paint, and tha

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Sink or Swim Metalworking: A Journeyman's Guide to 40 Years of Tips and Tricks for Machinists, Welders and Fabricators

Tom Lipton

4.1

This collection of priceless tips, tricks, skills, and experiences from a veteran of the trade is presented in a way that captures the attention of users and engages them in the process of furthering the art. It includes shop-tested descriptions and illustrations of creative and unique skills and observations from almost 40 years in the metalworking trades. What's more, it offers enough material f

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Earth-Sheltered Houses: How to Build an Affordable...

Rob Roy

4.1

An earth-sheltered, earth-roofed home has the least impact upon the land of all housing styles, leaving almost zero footprint on the planet.

Earth-Sheltered Houses is a practical guide for those who want to build their own underground home at moderate cost. It describes the benefits of sheltering a home with earth, including the added comfort and energy efficiency from the moderating influence of t

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The Colouring, Bronzing and Patination of Metals

Richard Hughes

4.1

The techniques of metal colouring, bronzing and patination are assuming a new importance in contemporary fine metalwork and design. Richard Hughes and Michael Rowe have assembled and tested the recipes included in this book, which is the most comprehensive work on the subject currently available, an essential reference and sourcebook for practitioners and all those involved in sculpture, architect

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Pipefitters Handbook

Forrest Lindsey

4.1

A Timeless Classic!

Compact and pocket-sized, this handy reference contains thousands of facts and figures relevant to pipefitters, steamfitters-anyone concerned with layout and installation of pipe.

Provides answers to all sorts of problems indigenous to power and industrial pipebending, and the fabrication of welding fittings in both shop and field.
Logically categorizes all material according to j

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Petroleum Production Engineering

Boyun Guo

4.1

Petroleum Production Engineering, Second Edition, updates both the new and veteran engineer on how to employ day-to-day production fundamentals to solve real-world challenges with modern technology. Enhanced to include equations and references with today's more complex systems, such as working with horizontal wells, workovers, and an entire new section of chapters dedicated to flow assurance, thi

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On Paper: The Everything of Its Two-Thousand-Year History

Nicholas A. Basbanes

4.1

A Bloomberg News Best Book of the Year

A consideration of all things paper—its invention that revolutionized human civilization; its thousand-fold uses (and misuses), proliferation, and sweeping influence on society; its makers, shapers, collectors, and pulpers—written by the admired cultural historian and author of the trilogy on all things book-related: A Gentle Madness;Patience and Fortitude (“H

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1st Grade Common Core Math: Daily Practice Workbook | 1000+ Practice Questions and Video Explanations | Argo Brothers

Argo Brothers

4.1

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Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Frederick J Gravetter and Larry B. Wallnau

4.1

Statistics is one of the most practical and essential courses that you will take, and a primary goal of this popular text is to make the task of learning statistics as simple as possible. Straightforward instruction, built-in learning aids, and real-world examples have made STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 10th Edition the text selected most often by instructors for their students in the be

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Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics

Russell C. Hibbeler

4.1

Offers a concise and thorough presentation of engineering mechanics theory and application. The material is reinforced with numerous examples to illustrate principles and imaginative, well-illustrated problems of varying degrees of difficulty. The book is committed to developing users' problem-solving skills. Features new "Photorealistc" figures (approximately 400) that have been rendered in often

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The Papermaker's Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Making and Using Handmade Paper

Helen Hiebert

4.1

Craft your own colorful paper goods and personalized stationary. With clear, step-by-step instructions, Helen Heibert covers all aspects of the papermaking process — from growing and harvesting plants for a malleable paper pulp to embellishment techniques like dyeing, embossing, and laminating. With tips on building your own papermaking equipment, ideas for transforming junk mail into dazzlingly u

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Metal Lathe for Home Machinists

Harold Hall

4.1

Metal Lathe for Home Machinists is a project-based course that provides a complete introduction to the lathe and lathe metalworking. It assumes no prior knowledge and works through the process of using a lathe from beginning to end. The reader advances through a series of practice projects that teach how to use the lathe and develop essential skills through practical application.
The book takes be

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The Milling Machine for Home Machinists

Harold Hall

4.1

This book deals with the process of choosing and using a milling machine and its accessories. In addition to the machine itself, the accessories include the cutters, cutter chucks, work piece clamps, vices, angle plates, dividing heads, rotary tables, boring heads and other minor items.
It describes what machines and accessories are available, which are essential and which can be obtained when the

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How to Build Small Barns Outbuildings

Monte Burch

4.1

Taking the mystery out of the construction process, Monte Burch provides complete plans and step-by-step instructions for building more than 20 barns and outbuildings, including a greenhouse, equipment shed, horse barn, and even a small guest house. Stressing the adaptability and utility of the designs, this guide covers everything from initial planning and laying out a site to framing, roofing, w

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5,000 Years of Textiles

Jennifer Harris

4.1

5,000 Years of Textiles is an authoritative reference and a visual delight, with examples from the Far East to the Americas, from Africa to Scandinavia, and from Egyptian artifacts dating from 3000 BC to the most up-to-date modern craftwork and furnishings. The new coffee table format is larger (8 1/2 x 10 3/4), and more beautiful than before. The book includes an expert guide to nine fundamental

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Design of Reinforced Concrete: Aci 318-05 Code

Jack C. McCormac, James K. Nelson

4.1

With this bestselling book, readers will quickly gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of reinforced concrete design. The author presents a thorough introduction to the field, covering such areas as theories, ACI Code requirements, and the design of reinforced concrete beams, slabs, columns, footings, retaining walls, bearing walls, prestressed concrete sections, and framework. Numerous

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Concrete Planet: The Strange and Fascinating Story of the World's Most Common Man-Made Material

Robert Courland

4.1

Concrete: We use it for our buildings, bridges, dams, and roads. We walk on it, drive on it, and many of us live and work within its walls. But very few of us know what it is. We take for granted this ubiquitous substance, which both literally and figuratively comprises much of modern civilization’s constructed environment; yet the story of its creation and development features a cast of fascinati

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Get started with MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico: The Official Raspberry Pi Pico Guide

Gareth Halfacree and Ben Everard

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The Complete Book of Home Inspection

Norman Becker

4.1

INSPECT ANY HOME INSIDE AND OUT--WITH HELP FROM AN EXPERT! Find out the real value of a house or condo using the tested techniques in this step-by-step guide. Written by a professional home inspector and fully updated throughout, "The Complete Book of Home Inspection," Fourth Edition, shows you how to determine exactly what's behind, beneath, above, and around a house before you make an offer. If

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The Learning Cycle: Elementary School Science and Beyond

Ann ML Cavallo and Edmund Marek

4.1

To Edmund Marek and Ann Cavallo, the learning cycle is more than a classroom strategy; it is a philosophy of education--a model of instruction that can promote critical thinking and meaningful learning. It places students at the center of their learning experiences, encouraging them to engage in explorations, form new understandings, and relate those understandings to other concepts.

The book descr

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Practical Blacksmithing: The Four Classic Volumes in One

M. T. Richardson

4.1

The blacksmith’s ABCs—learn metalworking as taught by the old masters!

The forging of metal gave birth to the Iron Age, and Practical Blacksmithing is the classic primer on the craft that shaped modern civilization. Featuring more than 1,000 illustrations, this foundational text describes every aspect of working with iron and steel, and is essential for both the do-it-yourself backyard blacksmith

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Mechanics of Materials for Dummies

James H. Allen

4.0

Your ticket to excelling in mechanics of materials With roots in physics and mathematics, engineering mechanics is the basis of all the mechanical sciences: civil engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and aeronautical and aerospace engineering.

Tracking a typical undergraduate course, Mechanics of Materials For Dummies gives you a thorough introduction to this foun

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Boatbuilding with Aluminum: A Complete Guide for the Amateur and Small Shop

Stephen Pollard

4.0

Make your boat dreams come true with aluminum

Aluminum is the ideal boatbuilding material--light, economical, maintenance-free, and easy to work with. This second edition offers you everything you need to know about working with this material, from welding to fitting out and painting.

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Engineering Mechanics Dynamics

R. C. Hibbeler

4.0

The material is reinforced with numerous examples to illustrate principles and imaginative, well-illustrated problems of varying degrees of difficulty. Impeccably accurate from cover to cover, the book presents an unrivaled commitment to the development of problem-solving skills and features the many trademark pedagogical features that have made Hibbeler synonymous with excellence in the field. Th

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Why Things Break: Understanding the World By the Way It Comes Apart

Mark Eberhart

4.0

Did you know—

• It took more than an iceberg to sink the Titanic.
• The Challenger disaster was predicted.
• Unbreakable glass dinnerware had its origin in railroad lanterns.
• A football team cannot lose momentum.
• Mercury thermometers are prohibited on airplanes for a crucial reason.
• Kryptonite bicycle locks are easily broken.

“Things fall apart” is more than a poetic insight—it is a fundamental pr

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Advanced Mechanics of Materials

Arthur P. Boresi

4.0

Building on the success of five previous editions, this new sixth edition continues to present a unified approach to the study of the behavior of structural members and the development of design and failure criteria. The text treats each type of structural member in sufficient detail so that the resulting solutions are directly applicable to real-world problems. New examples for various types of m

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The Oxford Handbook of Material Culture Studies

Dan Hicks and Mary C. Beaudry

4.0

The Oxford Handbook of Material Culture Studies introduces and reviews current thinking in the interdisciplinary field of material culture studies. Drawing together approaches from archaeology, anthropology, geography, and Science and Technology Studies, through twenty-eight specially commissioned essays by leading international researchers, the volume explores contemporary issues and debates in a

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The Complete Guide to Concrete & Masonry: Build with Concrete, Brick, Block & Natural Stone

Editors of Cool Springs Press

4.0

Love all of your masonry and concrete projects--knowing that you did them yourself!--with help from our experts.

No projects offer more aesthetic or financial satisfaction than DIY concrete and masonry projects. Homeowners can routinely save thousands of dollars in labor costs by buying and installing materials that are readily available. This updated 4th edition of Black & Decker The Complete Guid

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Touch It!: Materials, Matter and You

Adrienne Mason and Claudia Dávila

4.0

Developed with the cooperation of a science consultant, this book in the Primary Physical Science series is a tool to teach the physical sciences to young children. Touch It! follows science curricula and is loaded with surprising facts and hands-on activities designed to hold young readers' interest and tap into their fascination with the everyday world. Touch It! explores materials --- their col

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Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 6e

Frederick J Gravetter

4.0

Gravetter and Wallnau's proven best-seller gives you straightforward instruction, guaranteed accuracy, built-in learning aids, and plenty of real-world examples that will help you understand statistical concepts. The authors take time to explain statistical procedures so that you can go beyond memorizing formulas and gain a conceptual understanding of statistics. The authors also take care to show

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The Complete Welders Handbook 2026: MIG, TIG, Stick & Flux-Core Welding Techniques for Beginners and Professionals

Wendell S Torres

4.0

Master the art of welding with the ultimate hands-on guide built for real-world results.This is a practical, no-nonsense welding guide designed for beginners who are tired of confusing advice—and experienced welders looking to sharpen their skills. Covering MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding, this book breaks down complex techniques into clear, usable instruction you can apply immediately in t

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Exact Constraint: Machine Design Using Kinematic Processing

Douglass L. Blanding

4.0

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Science, Pre-K

DK

4.0

Perfect for preschoolers, this science workbook contains exercises that focus on the most basic principles of science, including the five senses, weather, seasons, baby animals, and more.

DK Workbooks: Science is an innovative series of graded workbooks aligned to school curriculum that helps make learning easy and fun. Each title is packed with exercises and activities to strengthen knowledge from

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300 Papermaking Recipes

Mary Reimer

4.0

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Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization

Vaclav Smil

4.0

How much further should the affluent world push its material consumption? Does relative dematerialization lead to absolute decline in demand for materials? These and many other questions are discussed and answered in Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization.

Over the course of time, the modern world has become dependent on unprecedented flows of materials. Now even the most efficien

Recommended by Bill Gates.

Bill Gates

CEO/Microsoft

One of Smil’s books makes my list of favorites pretty much every year. This time it’s his look at the world’s use of materials, from silicon to wood to plastic and cement. If anyone tries to tell you we’re using fewer materials, send him this book. With his usual skepticism and his love of data, Smil shows how our ability to make things with less material—say, soda cans that need less aluminum—makes them cheaper, which actually encourages more production. We’re using more stuff than ever. [source]

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Backyard Foundry for Home Machinists

B. Terry Aspin

4.0

"Home metal casting is often perceived as a daunting task for a home metalworker to undertake. However, foundry work is surprisingly easy and affordable, and well within the capabilities of even a modest home shop. From material and equipment considerations to pattern and mold making, B. Terry Aspin provides the knowledge required for that first pour."--George Bulliss, The Home Shop Machinist maga

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Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering: An Integrated Approach 4e + Wileyplus Registration Card

William D. Callister Jr. and David G. Rethwisch

4.0

This package includes a copy of ISBN 9781118061602 and a registration code for the WileyPLUS course associated with the text. Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that your instructor requires WileyPLUS.

For customer technical support, please visit http: //www.wileyplus.com/support. WileyPLUS registration cards are only included with new produc

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The Rarest Blue: The Remarkable Story of an Ancient Color Lost to History and Rediscovered

Baruch Sterman

4.0

For centuries, blue and purple dyed fabrics ranked among the ancient world’s most desirable objects, commanding many times their weight in gold. Few people knew their secrets, carefully guarding the valuable knowledge, and strict laws regulated their production and use. The Rarest Blue tells the incredible story of tekhelet, the elusive sky-blue color mentioned throughout the Bible. Minoans discov

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Even More Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children's Books to Guide Inquiry, K-5

Emily Morgan and Karen Ansberry

4.0

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Formulas for Painters

Robert Massey

4.0

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Mechanics of Materials

Ferdinand Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr., John DeWolf

4.0

Intended for the core course in Strength of Materials,this text emphasizes problem solving techniques,analysis,and design theories. Well known for its clarity and accuracy,the book also provides a wealth of problems,including at least four computer problems per chapter. Interactive tutorial software is packaged with each book; each tutorial illustrates a specific concept in the text.

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Injection Molding Advanced Troubleshooting Guide: The 4m Approach

Randy Kerkstra

4.0

This highly practical troubleshooting guide solves problems at the machine systematically and quickly. Drawing on a wealth of hands-on experience from the authors, who have built strong reputations in the field, the book is structured by type of problem/solution. Thus, it is an ideal reference to be consulted at the machine. Included is valuable information on robust process windows, cycle time ev

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Welding Licensing Exam Study Guide (McGraw-Hill's Welding Licensing Exam Study Guide)

Rex Miller and Mark Miller

4.0

Get Everything You Need to Help You Pass the Certified Welding Exams on the First Try

The "Welding Licensing Exam Study Guide" contains everything needed to pass the Welding Code Book and Fundamentals exams with flying colors. This career-building resource includes calculations and troubleshooting tips that equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to ace these certification tes