Automobiles are more than just commodities used for moving from one place to another In fact numerous vehicles have either gained cult status or they have become the object of automobile desire or they have written technological history What is frequently forgotten however is the fact that a car is not only a piece of nicely shaped metal on four wheels but that it also has a fiery heart in the shape of an engine beating inside it & there has hardly been another invention which has influenced the 20th century the same way the combustion engine has This book is an homage to both the combustion engine & the fascination that is the automobile It presents more than 85 engine classics as well as the corresponding vehicles However it is not just about vehicle legends which have celebrated great victories in racing but also about those cars & their engines which have got special stories to tell ...

Silver award winner in the Made For Mums Awards 2017 children's books series category D Kfindout! Engineering opens up the amazing world of engineering for kids with beautiful photography lively illustrations & key curriculum information The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn & acquire facts
- & keep them coming back for more!DKfindout! Engineering showcases engineering feats throughout history from the pyramids of Ancient Egypt to the building of the Golden Gate Bridge The book also features famous engineers including the Wright brothers to Gustave Eiffel Steam engines rocket technology bridges & buildings are all covered here in this exciting book
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Focusing on the impact of engineering on society & the world Mc Carthy details the development of the discipline explains what makes an engineering mind & shows how every aspect of our lives has been engineered from gadgets to our national infrastructure Long considered tinkerers problem solvers & visionaries engineers hold the keys to our real & virtual future ...

The books in this series encourage boys & girls from all backgrounds to take an interest in the STEM subjects Little learners can discover more about science technology engineering & maths at home by reading the simple explanations & doing the beautifully illustrated activities on each page From marvellous mazes spot the difference & drawing puzzles to mental challenges pattern identifying & testing quizzes the activities in this book introduce children to the science behind the world around them & might even one day inspire them to contribute an invention of their own In this particular title little engineers will love the mix of non-fiction & activities in this educational book full of BIG ideas Fun games & puzzles teach boys & girls about structures that use science & technology to improve our lives Engineering is what brings machines to life Start a lifelong passion for STEM subjects ...

The best-selling introductory mathematics textbook for students on science & engineering degree & pre-degree courses Sales stand at more than half a million copies world-wide Its unique programmed approach takes students through the mathematics they need in a step-by-step fashion with a wealth of examples & exercises The text demands that students engage with it by asking them to complete steps that they should be able to manage from previous examples or knowledge they have acquired while carefully introducing new steps By working with the authors through the examples students become proficient as they go By the time they come to trying examples on their own confidence is high Aimed at undergraduates on Foundation & First Year degree programmes in all Engineering disciplines & Science The Foundation section covers mathematics from GCSE onwards to allow for revision & gap-filling & so means the book can be used for a range of abilities & all levels of access ...

For Statics Courses A Proven Approach to Conceptual Understanding & Problem-solving Skills Engineering Mechanics Statics excels in providing a clear & thorough presentation of the theory & application of engineering mechanics Engineering Mechanics empowers students to succeed by drawing upon Prof Hibbeler's everyday classroom experience & his knowledge of how students learn This text is shaped by the comments & suggestions of hundreds of reviewers in the teaching profession as well as many of the author's students The Fourteenth Edition

Includes:: new Preliminary Problems which are intended to help students develop conceptual understanding & build problem-solving skills The text features a large variety of problems from a broad range of engineering disciplines stressing practical realistic situations encountered in professional practice & having varying levels of difficulty Mastering Engineering is not included Students if Mastering Engineering is a recommendedmandatory component of the course please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN & course ID Mastering Engineering is not a self-paced technology & should only be purchased when required by an instructor Instructors contact your Pearson representative for more information Mastering Engineering is an online homework tutorial & assessment product designed to personalize learning & improve results With a wide range of interactive engaging & assignable activities students are encouraged to actively learn & retain tough course concepts

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Engineering Technologies covers the mandatory units for the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering & Technology Each compulsory unit is covered in detail with activities case studies & self-test questions where relevant Review questions are provided at the end of each chapter & a sample multiple-choice examination is included at the end of the book The book has been written to ensure that it covers what learners need to know Answers to selected questions in the book together with a wealth of supporting resources can be found on the book's companion website Numerical answers are provided in the book itself Written specifically for the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering & Technology this book covers the two mandatory units Engineering & Environmental Health & Safety & Engineering Organizational Efficiency & Improvement Within each unit the learning outcomes are covered in detail & the book

Includes:: activities & Test your knowledge' sections to check your understanding At the end of each chapter is a checklist to make sure you have achieved each objective before you move on to the next section At wwwkey 2engtechcom you can download answers to selected questions found within the book as well as reference material & resources This book is a must-have' for all learners studying for their EAL Level 3 Diploma award in Engineering & Technology

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Engineering is part of almost everything we do
- from the water we drink & the food we eat to the buildings we live in & the roads
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Full of incredible tales of achievement & ingenuity Engineers celebrates the greatest engineers that ever lived & the stamp they have left on our world Learn all about how engineering projects have changed the course of history & added to human progress from those who built the Great Pyramid in Egypt to the Industrial Revolution & beyond Discover the impressive structures of Isambard Kingdom Brunel the first forays into space travel & the pioneering computer scientists of today From initial concepts to prototypes & finished designs Engineers is full to bursting with technical drawings specially commissioned artworks blueprints & virtual tours that help bring engineering's greatest structures inventions & technological breakthroughs to life ...

A rigorous compelling & balanced examination of the British private school system & the lifetime inequalities it entrenches 320 pages Kynaston David ...