Presents essential ideas on critical phenomena developed over the last decade in simple, qualitative terms. This new edition maintains the simple structure of the first and puts new emphasis on pedagogical considerations.

The clearest coverage available of diffusion and mass transfer, which is a key part of the chemical engineering curriculum.

Post-graduates involved in multi-disciplinary research or anybody interested in learning more about spacecraft, aircraft, or engineering would find this book to be a helpful reference.

This modern introduction to thermal physics contains a step-by-step presentation of the key concepts. The text is copiously illustrated and each chapter contains several worked examples.

With several hundred diagrams, and far fewer prerequisites than usual, this is the first visual intuitive introduction to complex analysis.

In 1997, Dr. Kaw introduced the first edition of Mechanics of Composite Materials, receiving high praise for its comprehensive scope and detailed examples.

This book covers the development of electric cars, from their early days, to new hybrid models in production.

The story of the zipper is the triumph of an ingenious novelty over the practical world.

Now, The Great Bridge is reissued as a Simon & Schuster Classic Edition with a new introduction by the author. This monumental book brings back for American readers the heroic vision of the America we once had.

CD-ROM contains: Equations and relations (models) for thermal circuit modeling.