National Electrical Code 2005 Handbook (National Fire Protection Association//National Electrical Code Handbook)

Book Description

Produced by the NFPA, the popular National Electrical Code® 2005 Handbook contains the complete text of the 2005 edition of the NEC® supplemented by helpful facts and figures, full-color illustrations, real-world examples and expert commentary. An essential reference for students and professionals, this Handbook is the equivalent of an annotated edition of the 2005 NEC® that offers insights into new and more difficult articles in order to guide users to success in interpreting and applying current Code requirements to all types of electrical installations. A valuable information resource for anyone involved in electrical design, installation and inspection, the NEC® 2005 Handbook is updated every three years and provides 100% of the information needed to "meet Code" and avoid costly errors. Thomson Delmar Learning is pleased to make this one-of-a-kind reference - containing the most widely accepted and most frequently used criteria for electrical installations in the U.S. - available directly from us for our customers who work in and around the electrical trades. It may be used independently and also makes an excellent companion to books in Delmar's best-selling electrical wiring series.

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Electric Code Book.......2007-06-11

This book is required in order to obtain an electrical contractor's license in the state of Georgia.

Very Good Reference Book for Electricians.......2007-06-09

This book is fine, it was a little bit expensive though.

this is the top of the line.......2007-03-19

this is everything i would ask for in a code book. it has details and is very comprehensive. this code book is great for keeping everything up to code.in reality sometimes compromises need to be make for pratical sake, electical inspectors i've dealt with understand that too. sure follow the book to perfectlly in a test exam but in real life something are not going to be happening.

Important Resource.......2007-02-19

Wanting to make internal wiring systems safer is the right thing to do. However, knowing how to meet that goal has never been more difficult. And with internal wiring systems more complex than ever, having a resource that provides correct answers about the NEC rules along with details in a simple explaination, is even more useful. That's exactly what the NEC 2005 Handbook does.

I have used this resource for years and can always count on it to provide answers in a clear and concise manner. The latest Handbook continues to improve with the increased use of illustrations and expanded discussions to help the reader know the NEC rule specifics... while helping in its understanding.

The Handbook is a "must have" reference if you are serious about doing all you can to meet the safety goals of the NEC Rules.

student use.......2007-01-04

This book is far better than the standard red code book. this has more useful information with the pics and tables that is more helpful. and the tabs are great makes finding the sections alot easier.

Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam, 10th Edition

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There's just no competition . . . .
A Must Have
Good so far
AMAZON CREDIT DISCOUNT A TRICK DON'T DO IT
A C.E. must-have

Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam, 10th Edition
Michael R. Lindeburg
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ASIN: 1591260434

Book Description

The Most Trusted Reference for the Civil PE Exam…is Also the Most Up-To-Date

As the most comprehensive reference and study guide available for engineers preparing for the breadth-and-depth civil PE examination, the tenth edition of the Civil Engineering Reference Manual provides a concentrated review of the exam topics. No other exam-focused publication is more complete. CERM10 provides the topical review and the support material you need to pass the civil PE exam.

New for the 10th Edition New structural design standards Updates to over 14 chapters 12 new concrete column interaction diagrams Revised tables of data and fundamental constants 100 new index entries

Organized by Subject Areas Covered on the Exam Environmental Geotechnical Structural Transportation Water Resources

Customer Reviews:

There's just no competition . . . ........2007-09-26

. . . . and that's the main problem with this book.

My main gripes are:

1. The author's basic premise in designing the book and accompanying practice exam/problems is that the only good preparation is over preparation. To that end, many of the problems and examples are gratuitously overcomplicated with unit conversions or problem assumptions that are far afield of actual exam questions.

2. The author seems to have a deep set insecurity that propels him to focus on witless minutia. The most glaring example of this is his ongoing obsession with gravity and the distinction between "lbf" vs "lbm" that needlessly over complicates familiar formulas throughout the manual. The exam doesn't ask us to calculate the unit weight of soil on the moon or to make frequent conversions between SI and English units so what's the point? Yes, the English system is silly but, NO, it doesn't need to be over complicated.

3. Apart from the introduction, the book really doesn't focus on the PE Exam at all. Notably absent are strategies for solving problems of a type that frequently recur on the exam. Nor is there any sort of notation that might indicate that a particular discussion thread is really more suited for the "PM Depth" exam than the general "AM breadth" preparation. The book is really more a collection of helpful knowledge than an exam preparation guide.

All in all, this manual tries to be too much to too many people. With five separate engineering disciplines, each examinee must derive their own studying focus without any real guidance from the author.

PPI should make reference manuals for each discipline that reflect each discipline's corresponding exam focus.

A Must Have.......2007-05-20

This was definitely useful during the test. It's the Bible for civil engineers. One advantage of this book is the glossary in the back since the a few test questions will test you on knowledge of specific engineering words. Get it!

Good so far.......2007-05-14

Good for reviewing for the PE exam, very comprehensive. Note: I haven't taken the exam yet.

AMAZON CREDIT DISCOUNT A TRICK DON'T DO IT.......2007-02-26

The advertisement for a $30 credit is deceiving, don't fall for it.

A C.E. must-have.......2007-02-05

Same author helped me pass the F.E. (EIT) with the study book that he has available for that, and hopefully this one will do the same when it's time for me to take the P.E.

Average customer rating:

A good guide from start to finish
Learn a lot
very good all-around reference
Difficult to follow!
A Must Have Pub

Land Development Handbook (Handbook)
The Dewberry Companies
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ASIN: 0071375252

Book Description

Successfully navigate the confusing maze of land development

If you're looking for cutting-edge blockbuster coverage of the land development process, the search ends here! Written by one of the nation's premier consulting firms, this new edition delivers up-to-date coverage of planning, engineering, and surveying . . . all with over 700 illustrations, including diagrams, detailed drawings, plats, and reports generated at the various design stages, as well as charts, tables, and more.

This edition includes regulatory changes; new data on open space areas for landscape architects; coverage of the latest advances in GPS and GIS technology; new perspectives on urban growth; and updated case studies, plans, and details. You'll find a thorough description of the design and approval process for residential, commercial, and retail land development projects and access to valuable bottom-line information on:

* Environmental issues, including erosion and sediment control, storm water management, environmental impact studies and assessments, and water quality
* Types of local regulations; where to get necessary project approval; what to expect during the process
* Site analysis and selection criteria for feasibility studies
* Technical information on the design of suburban infrastructure components such as water treatment and supply systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm drain systems, and roads
* The complete spectrum of surveying methods, including Global Positioning System Surveys and Geographic Information Systems

Customer Reviews:

A good guide from start to finish .......2007-07-24

As a general civil engineer in private practice this book has provided a good overview on the more abstract side of land development including financing, rezoning, and public involvement. All of which, are topics that typical engineers strugle with as it is not the enjoyable aspect of what engineers are trained to do. Nevertheless, these abstract components are just as real as the plans we develop. Of course, the book is excellent for hands on design and calculation support.

Learn a lot.......2007-05-13

As a novice developer, this book put me on the right track without all the confusion and terms I would have never understood. It was simple to understand and after reading it, I felt like I knew a lot more. Very interesting and satisfying. Great reference guide all the way around.

very good all-around reference.......2004-03-01

I primarily work as a structural-architectural engineer and am becoming more and more involved in civil-site work. This handbook is exactly what I was looking for in terms of something that would quickly get me "up to speed" in the fundamentals of civil-site design.
Of course, no single book could (or should) be thought of as a substitute for the experience and mentoring received from seasoned professionals in a design office, but this one has enough technical explanation and details to get you going with confidence.
I choose this one over the Colley book (reviewed both before making purchase) as Land Development Handbook has more of the technical info that engineers would seek.

Difficult to follow!.......2003-12-16

I am in a class at Community College of Baltimore County and we are using this book at this time. Our whole class along with the Professor find this book to be very difficult to follow. The book constantly repeats itself making it extremely boring to read and is not fluent at all. They have examples that reference charts that are 3-5 pages apart from the problem being discussed the formulas you almost have to figure out for yourself how they are used and there are alot of typos.
I recomend burning this book!!!!!!!

A Must Have Pub.......2002-07-04

Ever since I purchased this publication I can't stop using it. Every civil engineer should have this as part of their reference library, regardless of your area of specialty. It provides macro to micro scale explanations of general processes, design applications, etc in a very readable format. More times than I can remember I have looked to this book for an answer or at least for some guidance and was throuroughly satisfied. No it is not a definitive reference for civil engineers but its' breadth and usability overshadows any technical shortcomings. If I had to have just one reference book for my area of practice (general civil), this would be it. Yeah, yeah, the "Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers" is a more definitive reference, but I usually find out what I need in this pub.

ps - Almost everyone of my fellow employees that has used the book has purchased their own, find someone you know who has a copy and check it out for yourself.

Fire Officer's Handbook Of Tactics (3rd Edition)
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Practical and worthwhile, even if you aren't a member of the FDNY

Very informative!

Good Book for Rook or Vet

excellent resource

The New Essentials

Fire Officer's Handbook Of Tactics (3rd Edition)
John Norman
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Company Officer

ASIN: 159370061X
Release Date: 2005-05-01

Book Description

Modern firefighting is a continually evolving science. New technologies are constantly being applied to the fire service, both from within and without. In the latest edition of this perennial favorite, author John Norman examines these new technologies and how they affect fireground tactics. He also details the new role firefighters play in homeland security. What is offered here is a guide for the firefighter and the fire officer who, having learned the basic mechanics of the trade, are now looking for specific methods for handling specific situations.

Customer Reviews:

Practical and worthwhile, even if you aren't a member of the FDNY.......2007-04-08

It is widely discussed in fire service circles that this text is an amalgom of FDNY tactical bulletins and other internal documents, such as Ladders 3 and Ladders 4. If so, it offers useful information for fire problems most of us routinely encounter. The 3rd edition has hideously tiny print and is over run by wordiness, but does have additional chapters on WMD issues as well as townhouse/garden apartment fires. There is new text intersprised all through out the book. Norman is a tough read - passive voice, run on sentences and double negatives - but the material is still worth digging through. And hey, the bulding classification codes from the 1st and 2nd editions got corrected.
A must for any working firefighter.

Very informative!.......2007-03-17

I found this book to be very informative. It helps answer the "what if this happens" questions that every firefighter ponders when they have time to reflect. I definitely recommend picking up this book whether you are an actual officer or firefighter.

Good Book for Rook or Vet.......2007-02-10

I bought this as a text for a class but I'm finding it very thorough and easy to follow with tons of good info.

excellent resource.......2006-04-11

This book is full of valuable information, and has helped to fill in some gaps in my understanding of certain firefighting tactics that I simply have not learned in my five years in the fire service. This book simply has more valuable, pertinent information than any other fire/rescue text I have ever read. Incredible!

The books only flaw is the photos are of very poor quality.

It is full of a great wealth of knowledge and insight. Awesome text, very easy, interesting read.

I highly recommend this book.

The New Essentials.......2002-11-16

This is quite possibly the finest tactical instruction manual on the market. Despite regional variences in tactics, this book will expand your understanding of your current SOP's and allow you to try something new with a proven record. Masterfully written and not the boring text you're used to in textbooks. This is a must read for anyone wishing to advance in the fire service...truly a new essential.

Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers 11th Edition

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If you're a mechanical engineer, save your money
A Must Have for Engineers
I loved this book
Hardcover-CD?
Overrated

Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers 11th Edition
Eugene A. Avallone , Theodore Baumeister , and Ali Sadegh
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Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam, 12th Edition

ASIN: 0071428674

Book Description

Solve any mechanical engineering problem quickly and easily with the world's leading engineering handbook

Nearly 1800 pages of mechanical engineering facts, figures, standards, and practices, 2000 illustrations, and 900 tables clarifying important mathematical and engineering principle, and the collective wisdom of 160 experts help you answer any analytical, design, and application question you will ever have.

Customer Reviews:

If you're a mechanical engineer, save your money.......2007-09-13

I purchased this, along with Lineburg's Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam when I took my PE Exam. I cracked it open a few times while studying and once during the exam. I didn't find what I was looking for and I almost NEVER use it during my work. I am in the process field, pumps, pipe, etc. I use Lindeburg's manual at least twice a week. Skip this book and buy something more specific to your specialty. It's far to generic to be useful to me.

A Must Have for Engineers.......2007-08-20

This belongs on my desk. Katrina took my previous copy. I feel better having it within arms reach.

I loved this book.......2006-08-18

I think its very useful handbook. A must have for all fresh graduates.

Hardcover-CD?.......2005-09-27

IT seems this book is a CD for use of a Wireless Area Network (WAN), so how can it possibly be hardcover? And why is is three times more expensive than the normal edition, but still looks like it is the same 10th edition material on CD ONLY?

Overrated.......2005-09-12

"Mark's Handbook" is one of those books you hear other students in college talk about like it's a must have that you'll use for the rest of your life. But it's not. I bought this book, and six years out of college I barely ever crack it open. It's packed with information, but it's so general that you can't get any real-world specific information out of it. It's like a restaurant reviewer who can tell you that "New York has some great Italian restaurants" but doesn't give you the name of any of them. You're much better off skipping this book and buying one that's more specific to your particular field. As an example, the mechanical engineer is much better off with Shigley's "Mechanical Engineering Design".

Average customer rating:

A tool that can't break!
CAN'T BEAT THIS FOR THE PRICE
What you need on the shop floor:-)
OUTSTANDING!
The Greatest Lean Book Ever Written

The Lean Pocket Guide

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ASIN: 0972572805

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The Lean Pocket Guide is designed for use as a convenient, quick reference as you learn and implement lean manufacturing tools and techniques. It provides valuable insight into the nuances of lean from a team of lean sensi's throughout the world.

You can put your finger on any entry or lean concept, term, tool, or technique within a matter of seconds! With the simply, clear illustrations, this is definitely meant for use on the shop floor.

Also, included is this Pocket Guide is a ready-to-submit Suggestion Form to get those ideas into action, NOW!

Customer Reviews:

A tool that can't break!.......2007-01-09

This little book is full of great ideas and concepts and can help you out on the job, but also if you are a person looking to become familar with these concepts, this is a great book to read.

CAN'T BEAT THIS FOR THE PRICE.......2006-05-15

I recently purchased the Lean Pocket Guide (published by MCS Media, Inc. i.e., The Lean Store) and found it to be the most book for your money that is on the market. This book set the standard for good, informative information on Lean. The illustrations and explanations were perfect for the folks on the shop floor, as well as my supervisors.
A Lean book that practices what it preaches!

What you need on the shop floor:-).......2006-03-30

Hello, this little booklet is excellent. You get all information on lean concepts in your palm and right where you need it -not at your desk- but on the shop floor.

Even better would be customized country versions to spread the lean culture widely amongst companies;-))

Regards

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OUTSTANDING!.......2005-08-20

The Lean Pocket Guide is undoubtedly the best value Lean book ever written. All the Lean tools are clearly defined, along with good, simple illustrations. The Key Points at the end of each section provide additional insight into Lean applications. All our employees have one of these. It was very rewarding to see - on the day following giving these to our employees (there was an employee that did not particpate very often in our teams) having The Lean Pocket Guide opened on his bench to the Standard Work chapter. I need say no more!

The Greatest Lean Book Ever Written.......2004-09-04

This is by far the best and most comprehensive book on lean terms and concepts in the market. The group of authors certainly understand and know the ins and outs of Lean. The illustrations, graphs, directions, key points are superbly explained like no other book..and I have read them all. Fantastic job authors!

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An unbeatable resource
This is so funny
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Great Professional Handbook on CD

Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook
Robert H. Perry , and Don W. Green
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
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This is the new edition of chemical and process engineers' favorite reference. Previous editions of this authoritative, comprehensive handbook have sold more than 887,000 copies. This Seventh Edition contains 50% new or revised material, including new information on condensers, reboilers, evaporators, and vessels; multicomponent and enhance distillation including azeotropic, extractive, and reactive methods; gas absorption processes with data on plate performance, plate design, and packed towers, super-critical fluid and membrane separation processes; biochemical separation processes; materials of construction; and materials for process applications. The Handbook is once again the standard in the field--with all the facts, figures, methods, and data engineers rely on and need.

Customer Reviews:

An unbeatable resource.......2006-11-08

Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook handbook is really a mixed bag, and how useful it turns out to be is really a matter of what kind of information you are looking for. I've always felt that this is the definitive book if you want raw facts and numbers. The entire volume is crammed with technical data that, for some, can't be found elsewhere. All the groundwork is covered; conversion factors, symbols, kinetics, interdisciplinary studies (several), thermodynamics, and just about anything else that coincides with the field of engineering. On a personal level, I've used it on several occasions when collecting field data, but its uses go well beyond that. For the sheer amount of information covered, the volume remains fairly well organized, and never veers too far from what you are researching.

The downside is that it can often seem overwhelming to students or those with passing involvement or interest. Despite the dependable presentation, it can be difficult to understand for people who haven't been brought up to speed on the variation of the topic they wish to examine. Even though the all the data is present, understanding it won't be easy until you've familiarized yourself and comprehend the tables and usage. Some claim that the book was written primarily for academics, though I don't see that as true. Anyone can use the book effectively once they get the hang of it.

Even though it might have some drawbacks, I truly can't see how anyone in the field of Chemical Engineering could not have this book on their shelf. It is the ultimate source of chemical data and interdisciplinary studies. If you don't yet own this one, I really can't see how you can go wrong in purchasing it.

This is so funny.......2006-04-21

Check out what that kid wrote on October 25, 1999. He gave the book one star. Someone find him and tell him how much of an idiot he is. He wrote the dumbest thing I have ever seen. Who the hell reads Perry's cover to cover. Is he really that dumb just go buy a book about making bombs if you want to "make bombs". Another thing any normal person would realize after the first million pages is that Chemical Engineers don't learn how to make bombs. what a retard. Oh yeah, good book

Good service.......2006-02-02

I got the book in a very short time and the process was also quick. 2 years ago, I had a problem with an Amazon affiliated store and took me such a long time to get my money refunded but this time, Amazon did a great job.

Thank you for shipping in time!

Practicing Professional Feedback.......2005-12-28

Well, I have used it a couple of times for / during many of our field assignments, where we needed authentic information. The charts & tables contained in it are highly useful

Great Professional Handbook on CD.......2005-10-07

To receive the CD in such a short time from the US to Belgium was already a surprise.
For our consultancy job in safety risk analysis this CD of the handbook is a Must to have it always available for look-up.
Thanks

Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam, 12th Edition

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Horrible Review Manual
Wonderful Reference for the Test
Big Heavy Book
BUY IT
Things to be aware of...you may want the 11th edition

Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam, 12th Edition
Michael R Lindeburg
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ASIN: 1591260493

Customer Reviews:

Horrible Review Manual.......2007-09-22

I would be embarrassed to put my name on this book. The layout of the book is completely out of order, who starts an engineering review with Fluids and doesn't cover the very basics of Statics until section 43? I understand that this is not a novel and doesn't need to read like one, but some logical flow of material would be nice. It would also be helpful if the review problem book that goes with this manual used equations out of this manual. At least 1/4 of the problems use formulas that seem to have come out of thin air. Oh yeah, ideal gas law pv=Rt is nowhere to be found in the entire book. How this manual became the standard is beyond me. Maybe there is nothing better out there, but I'm certain that there is nothing worse. Hopefully Mark's will get me through the exam next month.

Wonderful Reference for the Test.......2007-08-10

I couldn't have passed without it. I was a great information source for the test and I use it at work, as well.

Big Heavy Book.......2007-06-14

This is onle heavy book but for good reason, there is a lot of good information in here. I got this book to help me study for the PE exam, however I am not eligable to take it for another 2 years. If I could do it all over again, I probably could have bought this book and used it for every engineering class I had throughout all of college. I have about 20 or so engineering books that I have collected over the years and this one book about sums it all up except for those classes that are very speciallized like Fuel Cell Design or English 1. Even though I am out of college and can't take the exam for a while, it is still a very good reference book for work. I used to keep all my collage book so I would have them for referance but since I got this book, the rest just stay in a box now. I have so far found one flaw, there are things in there I don't know what to do with them but then I realized that it was stuff school never taught me in the first place. So not really a flaw of the book... the book is great.

BUY IT.......2007-05-31

If you are taking the Mechanical PE exam, you know you need this book so just bite the bullet and buy it. It has 90% of what you'll need for the exam without any other resources.

Don't forget the ASHRAE books if you take the HVAC afternoon session.

Things to be aware of...you may want the 11th edition.......2007-03-26

Although the MERM and other PPI materials are helpful there are several things about them I wish I was aware of before purchase (Note, I probably still would have purchased them, but it would have been a more informed choice). First, I bought the 12th edition with the intent of using it alone as a reference and source of review problems. I did not want to get the 'Practice Problem Solution Manual' since I didn't think I'd need solutions too. I was dissapointed to find that after opening the MERM 12th edition the first thing I read is the practice problems are removed, causing me to buy the Practice Problem book. Since the 12th edition retailed for the same as the 11th I don't see any gain from the 12th edition. Plus there is no errata published for it yet. The MERM itself is primarily useful now as a summary to give you a sense of how to study (don't get me wrong, this is still very important). Otherwise all of the information is contained in Mark's or other handbooks. The information in the PE MERM is taken directly from the FE/EIT reference manual also sold by PPI. It is also repeated in the Civil PE review manual and I'd imagine the others. Hence PPI is mainly marketing about one book in many different configurations. This is likely what leads to the issues associated with the practice exam being in SI and English units instead of just English.

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A Gem, with caveats
Worst hand book ever! by a Union Inside Wireman
Not a handbook
A patchwork monster
A Must For Every Serious or Professional Electrician

American Electricians' Handbook
Terrell Croft , and Wilford Summers
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* Since 1913, the single source blockbuster for all essential information on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment
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A Gem, with caveats.......2007-09-23

This is an excellent, if dense read that bridges the gap between the science of electricity, and the practical matter of an Electrician's work. It will not fully explain the science of the topic, and it will certainly not teach you how to wire a house. It is a very good book if your question runs along the lines of "Why does it work that way?" Its treatment of Ohm's law and other fundamentals is particularly useful. That said, the index is a nightmare, the book is not organized by page number, and it contains some apocrypha.

I have been an electrician for just over two years now (and I wrote this using my wife's login, because I'm too lazy to relog)

Worst hand book ever! by a Union Inside Wireman.......2007-03-05

I went through the union apprenticeship in San Francisco. I completed my apprenticeship in 2003, and decided to purchase this book to study for the CA state certification. HUGE MISTAKE!!! If all you are looking for is a study tool for the state certification test all you need is a code book. In school we never used this book, and I went through a 5 year apprenticeship, and after looking through this book I can see why. I found it almost impossible to use the index, and the table of contents wasn't much help either. I do however reccomend the National Electrical Code 2005 Handbook. It cost $25 more but it is well worth it. Neither of these books will teach you how to be an electrician so don't even bark up that tree! DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!!! My 8 and a half years of being a wireman (including 5 years as an apprentice)and I can't make sence of this book. Don't waste your time or money again DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!!!

Not a handbook.......2001-12-02

I would NOT recommend this book to any electrician, engineer, or architect. It is extremely difficult to comprehend. Gaining any practical information from this book is futile. I have had the twelfth edition over ten years. I used it to study for the electricians exam. I hated it then. Since that time, I have found it to be a very poor reference book. The thirteenth edition is no better. I understand why some electrician training schools might use this book - it is very comprehensive. It would make a good reference for a classroom lesson plan, but not a direct teaching tool. If you want to learn the material in this book, get the National Electric Code Handbook (and related materials published by the NFPA) and appropriate textbooks. FYI - I am a licensed electrician and a registered professional engineer.

A patchwork monster.......2001-11-11

Another motley McGraw-Hill product. First copyrighted in 1913. The author appears to have died prior to 1976, and the book has been maintained by hired help. Don't try to use this as a textbook; treat it as a reference only. You never really know whether some item is up to date or 50 or 80 years old. Examples: There is a lot of treatment of two-phase (yup, 90 degrees) power, including at 25 hertz, and of multi-kilovolt series incandescent streetlighting, plus knob and tube wiring. Also, it is stated that the highest radio frequency in use is 30 megahertz, whereas in reality we're up to 1,000 or 2,000 times that just now. This book is a curiousity; charming if you have the cash, but if you don't, maybe you should be getting something more coherent.

A Must For Every Serious or Professional Electrician.......2000-09-28

W A R N I N G: This book is not for the weekend repairman!!!

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Reference.......2007-03-29

This book was to replace my old book that had been borowed and not returned. This book is a "must have" for anyone actively involved in the pipelining industry. While some of the homemade fittings cannot be used in code piping it can and has solved many problems during my 30+years of cross-country pipline cnstruction.

The Pipe Fitter's and Pipe Welder's Handbook.......2007-02-15

excellent book for pipefitting. this is a new copy for me. my other copy is 29 years old

wonderful.......2006-07-05

It was sent quickly. I like no hassles or delays. Great Job

Good Book.......2006-03-14

I have had this book before and gave it away to someone. So I wanted another one for myself, it is good for me in my trade. I am a plumber and pipefitter. Very good book!

Wonderfull.......2006-01-16

Book is excellant.

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