Ultimate American V-8 Engine Data Book: 2nd Edition (Motorbooks Workshop) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Loved the book! Read up on all the old V-8's I've owned or driven. Learned some of the differences between Clevelands and Windsors and big block and small block. However, the V-8 I was perhaps most interested was curiously omitted from this book. I have the Mopar 4.7 liter V-8 in my Grand Cherokee, and...
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History of Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)this book is nothing less than great, it's packed with useful informations, lot of diagrams, pictures. everything you can ask about LRE history is here; definitively another great AIAA book.i know one of the the first things one would like to know about a "history.." book, is the level of details reported....
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Physiology Demystified Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book starts with the bare basics and gently guides you through as the subject matter gets more complex. Very thorough explanations and analogies with a quiz at the end of each chapter to ensure you are up to speed. If that's not enough there is a sectional test every few chapters and a final exam...
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Boiler Operator's Guide Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book provides a good basic understanding of boiler operations on a wide variety of boilers. It is geared towards the novice operator or for as a learning guide. The depth is somewhat limited and is not supported by any theory. The author describes the overall process but does not get into optimizing...
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Illustrated Buyer's Guide to Used Airplanes Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I picked up this book thinking that it would be a price guide. It isn't. To be sure, it has a small section giving a range of prices for various aircraft. The main part of the book is a guide to the purchase of used airplanes. It's oriented to the smaller types that the individual owner would be likely...
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Creating the Twentieth Century: Technical Innovations of 1867-1914 and Their Lasting Impact (Technical Revolutions and Their Lasting Impact) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I sampled this book on a whim on my Kindle and then bought the whole thing, even though it was a steep $20 plus. Smil does an excellent job describing how critical technologies such as electrical transmission, motors, and lighting actually evolved, far beyond the Edison-invented-the-lightbulb stories...
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Building Tips & Techniques (For Pros by Pros) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I like the books in this series, as they frequently give information missing in other how-to books. This book is the least helpful, but then, I am usually looking for specific information.Click Here to see more reviews about: Building Tips & Techniques (For Pros by Pros)This new reference volume...
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Hemi: The Ultimate American V-8 Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is the latest in a long line of very good automotive-related books from author Genat. The photos are top-notch and the text informative, if a little simplistic. The overview of the early and late hemi's origins at the beginning of the book is top notch. The chapters on the many Mopar bodystyles...
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Collector's Originality Guide for Farmall Regular and F Series Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a must have book, if you own a Farmall F, regular or W series,Good pictures, old and new, lot of interesting facts.Click Here to see more reviews about: Collector's Originality Guide for Farmall Regular and F SeriesThe authors chronicle changes and improvements and provide hard-to-find information...
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The Shadow Owners' Companion: Maintenance Projects for Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Bentley T Enthusiasts Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I am a reasonably talented amateur mechanic, and a long time car enthusiast/restorer. I was always a bit nervous about buying a Silver Shadow, because I know they are complicated, and very advanced (for their time) automobiles. This book completely explains all of the intricate working of these cars,...
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Haynes Acura Integra (1986-1989) & Legend (1986-90) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Anyone who owns an old car like this, should have this book! Bertil Lund, NorwayClick Here to see more reviews about: Haynes Acura Integra (1986-1989) & Legend (1986-90)Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy to follow...
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The New Weapons of the World Encyclopedia: An International Encyclopedia from 5000 B.C. to the 21st Century Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book covers the basic principles of weapons design and evolution. Some additions have been made to this edition, but you frequently stumble upon outdated descriptions, ie "this grenade is still in use with many warsaw pact countries" or "the assault rifle is expected to reach the armed forces by...
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Electrical Installations in Hazardous Locations Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I have owned The first edition and love it so much that I had to purchase the second edition; This is with out a doubt the best in the subject, It is complete with all Classifications, Tables covering: Ignition Point of materials, Flammable Specs.- current and applicable codes.Click Here to see more...
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Hyundai Excel & Accent '86'98 (Haynes Repair Manual) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Its has over all good detail with photos and illustrations on how to find your way under the hood, maintain and fix you car. It however covers too many different models and you may not find pictures for your car's model.Click Here to see more reviews about: Hyundai Excel & Accent '86'98 (Haynes...
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How to Restore Your Motorcycle (Motorbooks Workshop) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Very good and helpful information. Although the book has some great information and tips it is not designed for the complete novice (and the author will tell you as well).Personally, I am more interested in restoring Japanese bikes where as this book tends to focus a little on British bikes, however...
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Chevrolet Venture Oldsmobile Silhouette Pontiac Trans Sport and Montana: Automotive Repair Manual 1997 thru 2001 (Haynes Automotive Repair Manual) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Very useful book in explaining the procedures to do repairs and maintenance yourself.Click Here to see more reviews about: Chevrolet Venture Oldsmobile Silhouette Pontiac Trans Sport and Montana: Automotive Repair Manual 1997 thru 2001 (Haynes Automotive Repair Manual)Haynes. Covers all models 1997 through...
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Schaum's Outline of Spanish Vocabulary, 3ed (Schaum's Outline Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I bought this book for a continuing ed spanish class at the local community college, and I find it to be a great vocabulary builder. All the new vocabulary is organized around settings. So, for example, there is a chapter on words that would be useful to know in a grocery store in one chapter, or in...
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