A guided tour of the engineering principles at work all around us--along with quirky, surprising ways to employ them in our daily lives.In this lively, funny, and eye-opening book, mechanical engineer Christine McKinley shares her passion and expertise about the way our physical world works, and how engineering principles can make it work better--and improve our everyday lives. Topics include:Freshman Design - Keep it simple. Very simple. Dynamics and Degrees of Freedom - You got this. Oh. Maybe you don't. Strength of Materials - You'll know you're near the breaking point right after you pass it.Fluids - Can you measure crazy? Yes. Vibrations and Resonance - Amplify what you love. Dampen the destruction.Why does an airplane fly, and what happens when it breaks the sound barrier? How do fluid dynamics relate to our own brilliance, and how do control systems teach us how to gauge the loyalty of friends? These secrets and many others will be revealed in this engaging and passionate book for anyone who loves science or would like to better understand it.

Making Things Work: How Engineers Think and Other Lessons from a Lady Scientist

Science & Math

McKinley, Christine

Technology

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From the host of the History channel’s Brad Meltzer’s Decoded: the laws of the universe like you’ve never experienced them before. This approachable book explains the world of physics with clarity, humor, and a dash of adventure. Physics for Rock Stars is not a weighty treatise on science, but a personal tour of physics from a quirky friend. Anyone who’s ever wondered why nature abhors a vacuum, what causes magnetic attraction, or how to jump off a moving train or do a perfect stage dive will find answers and a few laughs too. No equations, numbers, or tricky concepts—just an inspiring and comical romp through the basics of physics and the beauty of the organized universe.

Physics for Rock Stars: Making the Laws of the Universe Work for You

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

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