LSC-North Harris Library Research Guides: Engineering: Books and eBooks

Books and eBooks

LSC-North Harris Library has a large collection of print books and eBooks on engineering topics. You can checkout print books with your LSC Student ID at the library. To view eBooks, you will need to enter your 14-digit library barcode on the back of your Student ID. Don't have a barcode? You can get one by completing this form.

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Over 100,000 ebook titles covering a full range of academic topics. General reference works are also included.
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Use the library catalog to search for print books not only at LSC-North Harris, but also all Lone Star College, Harris County Public, and Montgomery Public Libraries. Most books from other libraries can be placed "on hold" - sending them to our library where you ca then check them out. Click here for engineering books available at LSC-North Harris Library.

Suggested eBooks

To access these eBooks, you will need to enter the Library Barcode found on the back of your Student ID. Don't have one? You can get one by completing this form.

Applied Welding Engineering : Processes, Codes, and Standards
This work is designed to provide a practical in-depth instruction for the selection of the materials incorporated in the joint, joint inspection, and the quality control for the final product.
Careers in Science & Engineering
Careers in Science & Engineering explores a variety of growing fields to help young adults gain a head start in learning more about the many career opportunities available for those who want to purse a career in science or engineering.
The Civil Engineering Handbook
First published in 1995, the award-winning Civil Engineering Handbook soon became known as the field's definitive reference. To retain its standing as a complete, authoritative resource, the editors have incorporated into this edition the many changes in techniques, tools, and materials that over the last seven years have found their way into civil
Concise Dictionary of Engineering
This essential reference defines the principle and most commonly used terms found in engineering documents and drawings across multiple disciplines and explains them in plain, unambiguous English.
Electrical Engineering 101 : Everything You Should Have Learned in School...but Probably Didn't
This book covers the basic theory and practice of electronics, starting by answering the question: 'What is electricity?'It goes on to explain the fundamental principles and components, relating them constantly to real-world examples.
Engineering Technicians : Job Hunting - A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career Changers
This book gives you good solid advice and great strategies for getting interviews and landing the job as an Engineering Technician. To Prepare for the Job this book tells you:the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, working conditions, insight on finding opportunities and more.
Mathematical Formulas for Industrial and Mechanical Engineering
This book contains that information in an easy way to access in addition to illustrative examples that make formulas clearer. Students and professionals alike will find this book a valuable supplement to standard textbooks, a source for review, and a handy reference for many years.
McGraw-Hill's Engineering Companion
Overview of Engineering Topics.
Mechanical Engineering Principles
A student-friendly introduction to core engineering topics This book introduces mechanical principles and technology through examples and applications, enabling students to develop a sound understanding of both engineering principles and their use in practice.
Standard Handbook of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
This book provides you with the best, state-of-the-art coverage for every aspect of petroleum and natural gas engineering.

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