Engineering Mechanics: Combined Statics and Dynamics (8th Edition)

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Summary: Pretty Decent Book
Review: This book does a fairly good job of explaining basic dynamics and statics. The main problem, however, is that the statics portion of the book includes much clearer examples that relate to the problems at the end of each chapter. In the dynamics section, most of the examples are simple, and less easily understood. The best way to learn the material is not by using the book, but by having a good instructor, especially when doing dynamics. I'd recommend this book, despite it's high price.

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Summary: Pretty Decent Book
Review: This book is very well illustrated and has answers to problems ( numbers only) at the end of the book. Several examples are worked out in each section, a definate plus. As the book progresses, these sample problems increasingly fail to represent the problems in the section. The discussion are poor. Material is presented in short,brief, nearly bulleted lists. Little attempt at theoretical expansion is made, and then more problems are thrown at you. For the average student who really doesn't care about learning only getting grade, this book will work out fine. If you are more serious about learning, look for another book. I am. The examples and illustrations alone are worth buying the book if you can find a used copy at low cost somewhere.

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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: This is an excellent book for Statics and Dynamics. The chapters have many examples that cover every concept that is in the chapter. On top of that, the problems are easy to understand and realistic, with most of the answers in the back except a select few. The problems were created using the material in the chapter, so it is useful to read the chapter, attempt the problem, and go back to the section and read it again, and you will 95% of the time understand.

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Summary: Good Book, Overpriced
Review: This is the best book I have used in any engineering class. The text is clear and well-written, not long-winded or confusing. The book also contains many examples of each principle, fully worked out, along with a huge number of problems with the answers provided. This is a superb introductory test to mechanics.

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Summary: This is an excellent book!
Review: This is the best book I have used in any engineering class. The text is clear and well-written, not long-winded or confusing. The book also contains many examples of each principle, fully worked out, along with a huge number of problems with the answers provided. This is a superb introductory test to mechanics.

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Summary: Worst Dynamics Textbook Ever!
Review: This is the worst textbook I have ever used. The discussion is brief and shallow at best and examples are simplified. The examples provide no foundation for working the problems. The book is also full of errors. You would think after 9 editions the book would be correct!