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.
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 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
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
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 platinum metals
Discover the hidden world of platinum metals, their extraction, and their significance in a world reshaped by war.
By Arthur Douglas Lumb
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Deeds Barn and the Self Starter
In a small barn, two inventors and their team overcome obstacles to spark a revolution in transportation, making car travel easier and safer.
By Anonymous
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
Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 1
Discover how to craft your own timeless furniture with easy-to-follow instructions perfect for both beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike.
By H. H. (Henry Haven) Windsor
The Story of a Piece of Coal: What It Is, Whence It Comes, and Whither It Goes
Uncover the hidden history of a black rock, as it transforms from ancient forests into a key energy source, revealing a surprising tale of time, pressure, and widespread importance.
By Edward A. (Edward Alfred) Martin
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
A manual of face brick construction
Discover the timeless techniques for crafting enduring, beautiful structures with face brick, unlocking a world of architectural possibilities.
By American Face Brick Association
The Panama Canal: A history and description of the enterprise
A passage between oceans sets the stage for an enthralling history of ambition, engineering, and political intrigue.
By J. Saxon (John Saxon) Mills