How Things Work by David Macaulay

[RuroumiKenshin]

How Things Work is an excellent introduction into the wonderful world of engineering. I love that book because it not only describes how things work, but also, in the index area, has a small glossary (with TONS of data) of engineering terms. I'm planning to study & memorize all of the terms, then get with the studying of the other things (I have an unexplained interest(craving) in finding out how copy machines work! weird!)

 

[Beren]

Old thread, but I feel the need to comment.

I too loved this book, and have recommended it to quite a few people, but I think the price of the book is actually scaring people a bit. For a book, it's rather expensive, and I even had to borrow it before I finally spent the 50 or so dollars on it.

But I do agree, it's an excellent book, the website with the same name is also very useful to browse on a boring day.

 

[hhegab]

I completely agree, How Things Work is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in the field of engineering. Its clear explanations and detailed glossary make it a valuable tool for learning about the inner workings of various machines and systems. I also find myself drawn to understanding how things like copy machines work, and this book has been a great help in satisfying my curiosity. It's great to hear that you are planning to study and memorize all the engineering terms - that dedication and enthusiasm will surely take you far in your engineering journey. Keep exploring and learning, and who knows, maybe one day you'll be designing your own copy machines!