This new edition of John Bird's pocket book has been substantially revised to include new material and reorganised to make the wealth of information inside even more easy to access.

Chapters have been sub-divided and the contents list changed accordingly so that specific nuggets of information may be located quickly and easily. New topics include polar co-ordinates, vectors, differentiation of parametric equations, maxima, minima and saddle points for functions of two variables, numerical integration and the exponential form of De Moivre's theorem. J O Bird is the author of many successful textbooks in the areas of engineering, mathematics and science.

Substantially revised to include new topics
Logical arrangement of material allows ease of reference
Handy Pocket Book format


This new edition of the Newnes Engineering and Physical Science Pocket Book, contains much new and updated material, including data on auto, isolating, three-phase, current and voltage transformers, d.c. machines and induction motors, complex wave forms and field theory, ensuring that this volume has all the information the student, engineer, scientist or technician may need, at their fingertips.

Formulae, definitions and general information are presented logically and clearly, allowing the user to access specific data quickly and easily without having to wade through extraneous material. This handy reference book is relevant to a wide range of students and technicians at all levels. J O Bird is the author of many successful textbooks in the areas of engineering, mathematics and science. P J Chivers is the author of several textbooks on chemistry.