An Engineer’s Alphabet: Gleanings from the Softer Side of a Profession 1st Edition by Henry Petroski (PDF)

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Written by America’s most famous engineering storyteller and educator, this abecedarium is one engineer’s selection of thoughts, quotations, anecdotes, facts, trivia and arcana relating to the practice, history, culture and traditions of his profession. The entries reflect decades of reading, writing, talking and thinking about engineers and engineering, and range from brief essays to lists of great engineering achievements. This work is organized alphabetically and more like a dictionary than an encyclopedia. It is not intended to be read from first page to last, but rather to be dipped into, here and there, as the mood strikes the reader. In time, it is hoped, this book should become the source to which readers go first when they encounter a vague or obscure reference to the softer side of engineering.

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⭐Very engaging collection of inspiring “bons mots” involving the ingenuity and talent to be found in the field of engineering. Brought it as a gift for someone and, after reading a few of the entries, I found it as very on point for this person who, though not an engineer on paper, is none-the-less one in spirit and extremely gifted. He currently owns a company that designs & “crafts” industrial products for the construction field.

⭐Wonderful writer. I am not an engineer, but have enjoyed this author’s work for several years. If he were not an engineer, he should be teaching clear, expository writing at some technical college.

⭐Delighted with my purchase. The book arrived as described by the Seller and it arrived ahead of schedule. Couldn’t be happier.

⭐Cool book. I wished there were more like this.

⭐There were some new thoughts but the title is misleading.

⭐Very good book for people interested in engineering, specially students.Well- written, easy to follow. I would recommend this book to the university library

⭐This book condenses many of H.P.’s engineerings ideas into a readily readable format. Highly usable for ready reference or bedside sampling.

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