Engineering & Construction
Explore a diverse selection of texts in Engineering & Construction, featuring classic and foundational works. These resources cover topics from basic principles to complex designs, providing valuable insights for students, professionals, and enthusiasts. Whether you're interested in bridges, roads, or buildings, find the knowledge to fuel your passion and boost your understanding of the field. Enjoy the opportunity to gain practical tips and historical context in a structured and informative manner.
Installation and Operation Instructions For Custom Mark III CP Series Oil Fired Unit
Learn how to install, operate, and troubleshoot your oil-fired heating unit with this essential how-to manual.
By Anonymous
The Pneumatic Despatch Tube System of the Batcheller Pneumatic Tube Co. Also, Facts and General Information Relating to Pneumatic Despatch Tubes
Discover how engineers and postal workers in the 19th century used air pressure to shoot mail across cities, revolutionizing postal delivery.
By Birney C. (Birney Clark) Batcheller
The Romance of War Inventions A Description of Warships, Guns, Tanks, Rifles, Bombs, and Other Instruments and Munitions of Warfare, How They Were Invented & How They Are Employed
Discover the surprising origins and uses of the weapons and machines that shaped wars.
By Thomas W. Corbin
Nigeria and its tin fields
Misunderstood and undervalued, a West African territory unexpectedly becomes a hotbed of economic activity when valuable mineral resources are unearthed.
By Albert Frederick Calvert
The platinum metals
Discover the hidden world of platinum metals, their extraction, and their significance in a world reshaped by war.
By Arthur Douglas Lumb
A History of the Comstock Silver Lode & Mines Nevada and the Great Basin Region; Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras
Venture into the heart of the American West to explore the thrilling story of a silver strike that lured dreamers and shaped a state.
By Dan De Quille
Wood-working for Beginners: A Manual for Amateurs
Discover how to build wooden projects from scratch, channeling youthful energy into craftsmanship.
By Charles G. (Charles Gardner) Wheeler
A book of bridges
Explore the untold story of humanity's triumphs and struggles, all reflected in the arches and spans that connect our world.
By Walter Shaw Sparrow
The Aeroplane in War
** Discover how nations transformed a fragile flying machine into a powerful weapon that would forever change the landscape of military strategy.
By Claude Grahame-White
Electric Gas Lighting: How to Install Electric Gas Ignition Apparatus
Discover how electricity can revolutionize illumination in the 20th century, where dangerous matches are replaced by safe and efficient electric sparks to gas lights in homes, churches, and theaters.
By H. S. Norrie
The Life of George Stephenson and of his Son Robert Stephenson Comprising Also a History of the Invention and Introduction of the Railway Locomotive
Witness the extraordinary journey of a father and son who revolutionized transportation and reshaped the world with their incredible railway inventions.
By Samuel Smiles
Water and power for San Francisco from Hetch-Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park
A city fights for its future by tapping into a natural wonder, sparking debates about progress versus preservation.
By Martin Samuel Vilas
Søren Hjorth: Inventor of the Dynamo-electric Principle
Witness the inspiring journey of a determined Danish inventor as he pushes the boundaries of electrical technology, facing numerous obstacles on the path to his groundbreaking contributions.
By Sigurd Smith
Building and Flying an Aeroplane A practical handbook covering the design, construction, and operation of aeroplanes and gliders
Discover how to construct and pilot your own aircraft, avoiding the pitfalls that grounded many early aviation pioneers.
By Charles B. (Charles Brian) Hayward
Notes of a Gold Digger, and Gold Diggers' Guide
A thrilling journey into the Australian Gold Rush teeming with survival tips, camaraderie, and the ever-elusive glint of golden fortune.
By James Bonwick
Motors
Uncover the secrets behind the machines that power the world, revealing the mysteries of energy and mechanics to curious young readers everywhere.
By James Slough Zerbe
A History of Aeronautics
From ancient myths to groundbreaking inventions, this is an incredible story about the timeless human quest to conquer the skies.
By Evelyn Charles Vivian
Is a Ship Canal Practicable? Notes, Historical and Statistical, Upon the Projected Routes for an Interoceanic Ship Canal Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, in Which is Included a Short Account of the Character and Influence of the Canal of Suez, and the Probable Effects Upon the Commerce of the World of the Two Canals, Regarded Either as Rivals, or as Parts of One System of Interoceanic Navigation
Envision a world transformed as the dream of connecting two vast oceans by a canal cutting through land bridges becomes a reality, impacting trade and navigation forever.
By S. T. (Silvanus Thayer) Abert
The Molecular Tactics of a Crystal
Explore the hidden architecture of crystals, where molecular geometry dictates the properties of matter in a world unseen.
By William Thomson Kelvin
Story of the automobile: Its history and development from 1760 to 1917 With an analysis of the standing and prospects of the automobile industry
Follow the thrilling, century-long journey of how a far-fetched idea became a driving force that reshaped society and fortunes.
By H. L. (Herbert Lee) Barber