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Mark's Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers
Eugene A. Avallone, Theodore Baumeister and Ali M. Sadegh

With its first edition published by Lionel S. Marks in 1916, the Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers combines the efforts of over fifty specialists to give a comprehensive overview of many engineering fields. With a vast assortment of illustrations, tables and pricniples, this book is a fantastic resource to have on the shelf.

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Control Theory

Control Systems Engineering
Norman S. Nise

A classic textbook in the world of control and its not difficult to see why. After starting each chapter with a gentle introduction and explaination of each topic, real examples of how the concepts learnt can be applied are showcased. With easy to undertand explainations and worked examples throughout the book, Nise offers a great insight into the world of control in an accessible way.

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Engineering Design

Shingley's Mechanical Engineering Design
Richard G. Budynas and Keith J. Nisbett

A well established book that has maintained the basic approaches to mechanical design and has become the standard for over 40 years. Combining fundamentals with modern approaches, concepts are covered in a clear and concise manner that make it easy to follow along.

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Fluid Dynamics

An Introduction to Fluid Dynamics
G. K. Batchelor

A timeless classic in Fluid Dynamics, G. K. Batchelor prodives the groundwork for all things fluids. Whilst titled as an introduction, there is actually a vast amount of information to be absorbed, but the book manages to hold your attention throughout with its thoughtful presentation.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineering and Technology in SI Units
Serope Kalpakjain and Steven R. Schmid

In a constantly and rapidly changing industry, Kalpakjian and Schmid manage to provide an up-to-date insight into the vast manufacturing environment. Covering everything from mechanical behaviour and testing to the many manufacturing processes and quality assurance techniques, there is plently to be uncovered in this book.

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Quality Management

The Handbook for Quality Management
Thomas Pyzdek and Paul Keller

From Deming through to process control, this book covers the topcis essesntial to have a comprehensive understanding of quality management, why its important and ways in which it can be implimented. With plenty of helpful figures and examples, this book serves as a fantastic resource in understadning engineering quality mangement techniques and controls.

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Structural Mechanics

Structural Analysis
R. C. Hibbeler

A must read book for anyone intrerested in structural mechanics, not just engineers or those working in the field. Covering a broad range of theories and aplications, this book provides a thorough overview of how to break down and analyze a problem. Be sure to work through the qurestions at the end of each chapter and you will be confident in approaching any structural problem in the future.

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Thermodynamics

Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics
Michael J. Morgan, Howard N. Shapiro, Daisie D. Boettner and Margaret B. Bailey

An exhaustive introduction to the fundamental thermodynamic pricniples used in mechanical engineering. Concise, clear and with plenty of examples and real world applications, it's hard to ask for much more really.

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