100 Best Materials 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

4.8

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]

4

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

John Britt

4.6

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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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]

6

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

Lauren Homayoun

4.5

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 Clock Of The Long Now: Time And Responsibility

Stewart Brand

4.4

Using the designing and building of the Clock of the Long Now as a framework, this is a book about the practical use of long time perspective: how to get it, how to use it, how to keep it in and out of sight. Here are the central questions it inspires: How do we make long-term thinking automatic and common instead of difficult and rare? Discipline in thought allows freedom. One needs the space and

Recommended by Phil Libin and Bret Victor.

Phil Libin

CEO/Evernote

I didn't mention it in my talk, but probably the book that's been most influential is "The Clock of the Long Now" by Stewart Brand. [source]

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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

4.4

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

9

A Reverence for Wood

Eric Sloane

4.4

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

10

Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies

Erin Odya

4.4

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

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

Mark Miodownik

4.4

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

4.4

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

4.4

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

Crystal Chatterton

4.4

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

James C. Watkins

4.4

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

Matt Levy, Takuro Shibata, Hitomi Shibata

4.4

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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Mechanics of Materials

Russell C. Hibbeler

4.3

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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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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Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders

Lorna Gibson

4.3

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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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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Advanced Piezoelectric Materials: Science and Technology

Kenji Uchino

4.3

Advanced Piezoelectric Materials: Science and Technology, Second Edition, provides revised, expanded, and updated content suitable for those researching piezoelectric materials or using them to develop new devices in areas such as microelectronics, optical, sound, structural, and biomedical engineering.

Three new chapters cover multilayer technologies with base-metal internal electrodes, templated

23

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

Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

4.3

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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XAFS for Everyone

Scott Calvin

4.3

This book offers a lively and richly illustrated practical guide to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of x-ray absorption fine structure spectra, including both XANES and EXAFS. Right away, the book asks questions and gives voice to important but frequently overlooked issues faced by every XAFS user: What questions can the technique address? What are its limitations? How can we know the

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MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2020-2021: Online + Book + 3 Practice Tests

Kaplan Test Prep

4.3

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Kaplan’s MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2020-2021 includes updates across all 7 books to reflect the latest, most accurate, and most testable materials on the MCAT. New layouts make our books even more strea

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Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing of Materials: Theoretical Foundations

Karl-Jörg Langenberg

4.3

Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing of Materials: Theoretical Foundations explores the mathematical foundations and emerging applications of this testing process, which is based on elastic wave propagation in isotropic and anisotropic solids. In covering ultrasonic nondestructive testing methods, the book emphasizes the engineering point of view, yet it relies on the physics and mathematics aspects

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

Vince Beiser

4.3

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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Nerikomi: The Art of Colored Clay

Thomas Hoadley

4.3

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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Metal Forming Handbook

Schuler GmbH

4.3

The "Metal Forming Handbook" presents the fundamentals of metal forming processes and press design. As a textbook and reference work in one, it provides an in-depth study of the major metal forming technologies: sheet metal forming, cutting, hydroforming and solid forming.
Written by qualified, practically oriented experts for practical implementation, supplemented by sample calculations and illust

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

Vaclav Smil

4.3

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

Fiola Publishing

4.3

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The Blacksmith's Craft: A Primer of Tools Methods

Charles McRaven

4.3

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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CliffsNotes Anatomy & Physiology Quick Review

Steven Bassett

4.3

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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Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications

Yunus Cengel, John Cimbala

4.3

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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Engineering Mechanics: Statics

Russell C. Hibbeler

4.3

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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Electrical Materials

Rob Zachariason

4.3

ELECTRICAL MATERIALS 2E is the essential resource for success in electrical program courses. Whether learning theory, wiring, fastening systems, or conductors, this textbook covers all of the materials readers will encounter in each course. Each topic is clearly explained with numerous high-quality photographs illustrating each piece of material. And, because it's written in an outline format, it'

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Chemistry of Pyrotechnics: Basic Principles and Theory, Third Edition

Chris Mocella

4.3

This book provides chemists with technical insight on pyrotechnics and explosives. It emphasizes basic chemical principles and practical, hands-on knowledge in the preparation of energetic materials. It examines the interactions between and adaptations of pyrotechnics to changing technology in areas such as obscuration science and low-signature flame emission. The updated third edition discusses c

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Electrician's Exam Study Guide 2/E

Kimberley Keller

4.3

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Ace the Journeyman and Master Electrician Exams!Featuring more than 1,500 practice questions and answers, Electrician's Exam Study Guide, Second Edition provides everything you need to prepare for and pass the Jo

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

Valerie Bang-Jensen and Mark Lubkowitz

4.3

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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Polymer Chemistry

Paul C. Hiemenz, Timothy P. Lodge

4.3

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The Phenomenon of Life

Christopher Alexander

4.3

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

Brian Taylor

4.3

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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The Elements We Live By: How Iron Helps Us Breathe, Potassium Lets Us See, and Other Surprising Superpowers of the Periodic Table

Anja Røyne

4.3

An around-the-world journey to discover where in the wild we can find the elements of life and the surprising ways they’re essential to our survival.

We all know that we depend on elements for survival—from the oxygen in the air we breathe to the carbon that forms part of the structure of all living things. But how many of us appreciate the ways our bodies also depend on phosphorous, say, to hold o

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Cut and Paste: Science

JODENE SMITH

4.3

Each book in this series provides a variety of motivating, interactive activities to help young students master concepts and content. The "cut and paste" format allows students to try a variety of possibilities before gluing down their final answers.

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Fluid Mechanics

Robert A. Granger

4.2

A superb learning and teaching resource, this structured introduction to fluid mechanics covers everything the engineer needs to know: the nature of fluids, hydrostatics, differential and integral relations, dimensional analysis, viscous flows, and another topics. Solutions to selected problems. 760 illustrations. 1985 edition.

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Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics

Russell C. Hibbeler

4.2

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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Made to Measure: New Materials for the 21st Century

Philip Ball

4.2

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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Fantastic Figures: Ideas & Techniques Using the New Clays- Print on Demand Edition

Susanna Oroyan

4.2

*Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may lo

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The Complete Book of Home Inspection

Norman Becker

4.2

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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Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Frederick J Gravetter and Larry B. Wallnau

4.2

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

Gareth Halfacree and Ben Everard

4.2

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Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis

Joseph I. Goldstein

4.2

This thoroughly revised and updated Fourth Edition of a time-honored text provides the reader with a comprehensive introduction to the field of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) for elemental microanalysis, electron backscatter diffraction analysis (EBSD) for micro-crystallography, and focused ion beams. Students and academic researchers will find the t

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Wills' Mineral Processing Technology: An Introduction to the Practical Aspects of Ore Treatment and Mineral Recovery

Barry A. Wills

4.2

Wills' Mineral Processing Technology: An Introduction to the Practical Aspects of Ore Treatment and Mineral Recovery has been the definitive reference for the mineral processing industry for over thirty years. This industry standard reference provides practicing engineers and students of mineral processing, metallurgy, and mining with practical information on all the common techniques used in mod

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Mechanics of Materials for Dummies

James H. Allen

4.2

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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Soldering and Brazing (Workship Practice, No 9) (Workship Practice, No 9) (Workshop Practice Series)

Tubal Cain

4.2

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Fluid Power with Applications

Anthony Esposito

4.2

This study places emphasis on understanding how fluid power systems operate and on their practical applications. A basic background in the field of fluid power is provided, allowing students to understand the design, analysis, operation and maintenance of fluid power systems.

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Advanced Mechanics of Materials

Arthur P. Boresi

4.2

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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Green Building Through Integrated Design (Greensource Books)

Jerry Yudelson

4.2

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Design and Construct High-Performance Buildings on Standard Budgets

This comprehensive, well-illustrated guide covers the entire process of building a certified green building. It offers expert insight into tack

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Composite Materials: Fabrication Handbook #3

John Wanberg

4.2

Composite Fabrication Handbook #3 continues this practical, hands-on series on composites with helpful how-to projects that cover a variety of topics geared toward assisting home-builders in completing their composite projects. Handbook #3 starts off where Handbook #2 ended, expanding on mold-making techniques including special methods for creating molds and composite copies of existing parts, fab

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Applied Mechanics of Solids

Allan F. Bower

4.2

Modern computer simulations make stress analysis easy. As they continue to replace classical mathematical methods of analysis, these software programs require users to have a solid understanding of the fundamental principles on which they are based.

Develop Intuitive Ability to Identify and Avoid Physically Meaningless Predictions

Applied Mechanics of Solids is a powerful tool for understanding how

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

Robert Courland

4.2

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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Fracture of Brittle Solids

Lawn

4.2

Originally published in 1975, this advanced text for higher degree materials science students and researchers concerned with the strength of highly brittle covalent-ionic solids, principally ceramics, has been thoroughly revised and expanded.

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Touch It!: Materials, Matter and You

Adrienne Mason and Claudia Dávila

4.2

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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Materials Handbook

George S. Brady

4.2

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The leading reference for over 60 years, covering over 15,000 generic, patented and trade name materials

The Materials Handbook is an encyclopedic, A-to-Z organization of all types of materials, featuring th

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Physical Ceramics: Principles for Ceramic Science and Engineering

Yet-Ming Chiang, Dunbar P. Birnie, W. David Kingery

4.2

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics

Ferdinand Beer

4.2

A primary objective in a first course in mechanics is to help develop a student's ability first to analyze problems in a simple and logical manner, and then to apply basic principles to their solutions. A strong conceptual understanding of these basic mechanics principles is essential for successfully solving mechanics problems. This edition of Vector Mechanics for Engineers will help instructors

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Mechanics of Materials

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

4.2

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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The Oxford Handbook of Material Culture Studies

Dan Hicks and Mary C. Beaudry

4.2

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

Mark Eberhart

4.2

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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Thermodynamics in Materials Science

Robert DeHoff

4.2

Thermodynamics in Materials Science, Second Edition is a clear presentation of how thermodynamic data is used to predict the behavior of a wide range of materials, a crucial component in the decision-making process for many materials science and engineering applications. This primary textbook and ongoing reference accentuates the integration of principles, strategies, and thermochemical data to ge

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Engineering Mechanics Dynamics

R. C. Hibbeler

4.2

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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Metals Technic

Tim McCreight

4.2

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Metalworking: Tools, Materials, and Processes for the Handyman

Paul N. Hasluck

4.1

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Microsystem Design

Stephen D. Senturia

4.1

It is a real pleasure to write the Foreword for this book, both because I have known and respected its author for many years and because I expect this book's publication will mark an important milestone in the continuing worldwide development of microsystems. By bringing together all aspects of microsystem design, it can be expected to facilitate the training of not only a new generation of engine

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Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization

Vaclav Smil

4.1

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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Science, Pre-K

DK

4.1

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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Technology of Machine Tools

Steve Krar

4.1

Technology of Machine Tools 7e provides state-of-the-art training for using machine tools in manufacturing technology, including up-to-date coverage of computer numerical control (CNC). It includes an overview of machine trades and career opportunities followed by theory and application. The text is structured to provide coverage of tools and measurement, machining tools and procedures, drilling a

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Foundation and Anchor Design Guide for Metal Building Systemfoundation and Anchor Design Guide for Metal Building Systems S

Alexander Newman

4.1

This practical guide serves as the industry standard for foundation design of metal building systems. Developed in association with the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), "Foundation and Anchor Design for Metal Building Systems" fills the knowledge void in foundation design and construction by exploring the most common design solutions for pre-engineered building foundations, illustr

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Kinetics of Materials

Robert W. Balluffi

4.1

A classroom-tested textbook providing a fundamental understanding of basic kinetic processes in materials

This textbook, reflecting the hands-on teaching experience of its three authors, evolved from Massachusetts Institute of Technology's first-year graduate curriculum in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. It discusses key topics collectively representing the basic kinetic proce

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Schaum's Outline of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, 4th Edition

Cheng Liu

4.1

Study faster, learn better, and get top grades!
Here is the ideal review for your fluid mechanics and hydraulics course

More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by a renowned expert in this field, "Schaum's Outline of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics" covers what you need to know for your course and, more important, yo

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Graphene: The Superstrong, Superthin, and Superversatile Material That Will Revolutionize the World

Les Johnson and Joseph E. Meany

4.1

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A Different Universe: Reinventing Physics From the Bottom Down

Robert Laughlin

4.1

A Nobel-winning physicist argues that fundamental physical laws are found not in the world of atoms, but in the macroscopic world around us
In this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our

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Fundamental Principles of Optical

Chris Mack

4.1

The fabrication of an integrated circuit requires a variety of physical and chemical processes to be performed on a semiconductor substrate. In general, these processes fall into three categories: film deposition, patterning, and semiconductor doping. Films of both conductors and insulators are used to connect and isolate transistors and their components. By creating structures of these various co

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Engineering Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics

Ian Turner

4.1

Assuming only the most basic knowledge of the physics of fluids, this book aims to equip the reader with a sound understanding of fluid power systems and their uses in practical engineering. In line with the strongly practical bias of the book, maintenance and trouble-shooting are covered, with particular emphasis on safety systems and regulations.

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Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design

James K. Wight

4.1

For courses in design of reinforced concrete and concrete structures and based on the latest edition of the American Concrete Institute Building Code, this text explains the theory and practice of reinforced concrete design in a systematic and clear fashion-with an abundance of step-by-step worked examples, illustrations, and photographs.

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Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications

Ted L. Anderson

4.1

Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, Fourth Edition is the most useful and comprehensive guide to fracture mechanics available. It has been adopted by more than 150 universities worldwide and used by thousands of engineers and researchers. This new edition reflects the latest research, industry practices, applications, and computational analysis and modeling. It encompasses theory an

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3D Printing: An Introduction

Stephanie Torta

4.1

This book is designed as an overview of the technology, applications, and design issues associated with the new 3D printing technology. It will be divided into three parts. Part 1 will cover a brief background of the history and evolution of 3D printing, along with their use in industry and personal consumer end. Part 2 will document three different projects from start to finish. This will show a

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General Science, Grades 5 - 8

Wendi Silvano

4.1

Students will gain extra practice with the skills they are learning in their physical, earth, space, and life science curriculums! Included are 162 short, reproducible activities that are arranged by topic and cover general science concepts. Teachers can use activities in differentiated instruction situations and as warm-ups, homework assignments, or extra practice. Supports NSE standards.

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Fluid Mechanics

White

4.1

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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Applying Cognitive Science to Education: Thinking and Learning in Scientific and Other Complex Domains

Frederick Reif

4.1

An accessible introduction to some of the cognitive issues important for thinking and learning in scientific or other complex domains (such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, or expository writing), with practical educational applications and implementation methods.

Many students find it difficult to learn the kind of knowledge and thinking required by college or high school courses i

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Moving the Earth: The Workbook of Excavation Sixth Edition

Herbert Nichols

4.1

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.
The definitive guide to earthmoving and machines--fully updated"The most comprehensive source of basic excavation information available." -- Construction Methods & Equipment

"The down-in-the-dirt standard work for

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Engineering Fluid Mechanics

Clayton T. Crowe, Donald F. Elger, John A. Roberson, Barbara C. Williams

4.1

Connecting the math and theory of fluid mechanics to practical applications can be a difficult process. Engineering Fluid Mechanics builds on the success of previous editions to help engineers learn how to apply concepts by keeping them engaged and active throughout the book. Simple and effective examples show how key equations are utilized in practice, and step-by-step descriptions provide detail

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Mechanics of Composite Materials

Richard M. Christensen

4.1

A comprehensive account of the basic theory of the mechanical behavior of heterogeneous media, this volume assembles, interprets, and interrelates contributions to the field of composite materials from theoretical research, laboratory developments, and product applications.
The text focuses on the continuum mechanics aspects of behavior; specifically, it invokes idealized geometric models of the he

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Salvation Outside the Church?: Tracing the History of the Catholic Response

Francis A. Sullivan

4.0

When in 1949 Fr. Leonard Feeney, SJ accused the Archbishop of Boston, Richard J. Cushing, of heresy for holding that Jews and Protestants could be saved, he backed up his charge by producing passages from the writings of fathers of the church such as St. Augustine, of eminent theologians such as St. Thomas Aquinas, and from the decrees of popes and councils, to prove that it was a dogma of faith t

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The Rock Cycle

Wendy Conklin

4.0

This high-interest nonfiction reader will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled text features hands-on, simple science experiments and full-color images and graphics. Fourth grade students will learn all about the rock cycle through this engaging text that supports STEM education and is aligned to the

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Ceramics: A Beginner's Guide to Tools and Techniques

Elisabeth Landberger

4.0

This comprehensive guide covers the materials, tools, methods, and techniques for making original ceramic pieces in a wide range of forms. From hand sculpting to pinching, wheel throwing to slip casting, here you’ll find easy-to-follow instructions accompanied by beautiful photographs to make the world of ceramics clear and exciting. Readers will also learn about glazes, firing techniques, decorat

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The invisible crash: What it is, why it happened, how to protect yourself against it

James Dines

4.0

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CWI Part A Exam: Complete Review for the Welding Fundamentals and Practice Questions for Certified Welding Inspectors

Mike L. Turner

4.0

Whether you're an aspiring or experienced welding professional, this comprehensive guide covers every critical aspect of the CWI Part A exam. It starts with a thorough exploration of welding safety and health, highlighting the significance of personal protective equipment and hazard identification. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of key welding processes like Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW

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Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition

Thomas Russ

4.0

Essential site planning and design strategies, up-to-date with the latest sustainable development techniques. Discover how to incorporate sound environmental considerations into traditional site design processes. Written by a licensed landscape architect with more than 20 years of professional experience, this authoritative guide combines established approaches to site planning with sustainable pr