Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering

From the Preface: "This encyclopedia on Mechanical Engineering has been compiled with the express intention of providing a compact but comprehensive source of information of particular value to the engineer.

Special effort has been made to appeal to students\' natural curiosity and to help them explore the various facets of the exciting subject area of mechanical engineering. Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators and advanced students. The style is easy to read and suitable for nonnative English speakers and translators with no engineering experience."