7 Science and Engineering Masterpieces (books) that out-of-print
Jong Hang Siong
I founded OTONOCO in Singapore to design and build SaaS and Mobile Apps that incorporates Generative and Agentic AI to solve complex problems in the industry
I have compiled a list of science and engineering books that I consider to be masterpieces that are out-of-print but still relevant and valuable sources of knowledge.
Principles of Heat Transfer by Massoud Kaviany (2001)
Technical illustrations in this Engineering classic is second to none, well-explained, equations were systematically and methodically derived and easy to follow. Excellent examples of solved problems that were practical and close to real-world.
Computational Fluid Dynamics by John D Anderson (1995)
In the field of Aerodynamics, John D Anderson needs no introduction at all. He has also authored classics in the field such as Introduction to Flight and Fundamentals of Aerodynamics.
Fundamentals of Applied Dynamics by James H Williams, Jr (2019)
The Most Epic Opening of any Engineering Books
The 'Top Gun' of Engineering Education
Lots of Challenging Problems
Interactive Aerospace Engineering and Design by Dava Newman (2001)
Author Dava Newman's Ted Talk
自動車メカニズム図鑑 Car Mechanism Illustrated by å‡ºå°„å¿ æ˜Ž (1986)
Excellent illustrations.
Introduction to Mathematical Biology by S.I. Rubinow (2003)
Life Before Birth by Marjorie A. England (1996)
Great illustrations of fetal development based on real human specimens.