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Written by former NASA engineer Dr David Baker, this full-colour hardback guide provides a rich overview of electrical and mechanical engineering, perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. Covering Newtonian mechanics, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and more, this essential guide brings clarity to complex ideas. Inside you will discover the history of this far-reaching subject as well as the new developments and challenges of the future. The accessible text is accompanied by helpful diagrams, photographs, further reading, and easily digestible features, making getting to grips with the subject as easy as ever. By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions such as: • How do materials affect function? • What is reliability? • How did we get to the Moon? • What is nuclear engineering? ABOUT THE SERIES: Knowledge 101 brings together highly visual, hardback introductions to many intriguing disciplines, featuring reader-friendly text, spectacular images, and informative diagrams to make the learning experience easier than ever.

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Author:   Dr David Baker
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.605kg
ISBN:  

9781398834378

ISBN 10:   1398834378
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   30 June 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Dr David Baker was an engineer at NASA from 1965 to 1990. He worked on the Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programmes and was at Mission Control during the fateful Apollo 13 mission. He has written more than 100 books on engineering, space flight, aviation and military technology. David is a fellow of the British Interplanetary Society and editor of the monthly Spaceflight magazine.

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