Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion (2nd Edition)

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Summary: Good book - very bad index
Review: As a student, I found this book to be inadequate and rather frustrating. Lack of example problems causes extreme weakness in material coverage. Problems at the end of each chapter are confusing at best and require extensive guidance from a qualified professor. Also the book is far overpriced. I would definitely prefer to use another book for my class.

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Summary: An excellent book
Review: I must say i was highly impressed with this text. Not only did it cover the material required, it also managed to clear up the confusion the resulted after every lecture with the prof. In fact, i learned airbreathing engines and rocket systems almost soley from this book.

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Summary: Good book - very bad index
Review: The books structure is very instructive, its index is the badest I've ever seen. Useless as a reference book.

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Summary: Review of "Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion"
Review: This book is an excellent source of information for a wide range of propulsion systems, both airbreathing and rocket. The book focuses on the basic principles of thermodynamics and aerodynamics in the early chapters and then later deals with the various forms of aerospace propulsion systems. Three chapters are reserved for turbojet engines, dealing with the compressors and turbines. Several chapters are dedicated to rocket proplusion, including the principles of staging and structural design. Overall this book is well written and is intersting to read. It is a good mixture of the presentation of the equations relating to the field as well as presenting these concepts in a digestable format.

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Summary: Nice Try
Review: This is a very good book for indepth information into the working of jet and rocket propulsion. However, as a student in aerospace engineering, I find it lacking examples of any kind throughout the entire book. Without examples it is very difficult to take in and understand fully what the author is discussing. Unless you already know a good deal about engines, this might not be the book for you.