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Essential Books for Building Your Automotive Technical
Skills
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Essential Books for Building Your Automotive
Technical Skills:
Auto Fundamentals (A College/University-level Textbook)
by Martin W. Stockel, Martin T. Stockel, Chris Johanson
Introduces the design, construction, and operation of automotive systems.
The textbook explains each system by starting with basic theory, then
adding parts until the system is complete. The function of each system
and its relationship to the complete vehicle is defined. Book News,
Inc., Portland, OR
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An Amazon reviewer praised:
"Readable, Intelligent, and Detailed
This is a fantastic book! It explains difficult concepts in easy-to-understand
language, but it never patronizes the reader. The depth and breadth of
the coverage are also very good - while reading it, I never found myself
wanting information that I couldn't find somewhere within this book.
The most surprising feature is the book's readability. For starters,
the grammar and spelling are great, with no typos or conflicting information,
which is (sadly) exceptional for this sort of small-press technical book.
The text flows nicely from one topic to the next, complemented by the
ample diagrams and photos. It's rare that I find myself not wanting to
put down a industrial textbook, but this one kept me turning pages.
The book deals primarily with the 'theoretical' side of auto mechanics,
meaning that it answers questions like 'What is x?', 'What does y do?',
and 'Why did they do z this way?' rather than 'How do I fix component
x on a y model car built in year z?' But the text is plainly oriented
toward working mechanics (unlike Bosch's Automotive Handbook), offering
much practical info as well as many general rules and guidelines of interest
to mechanics.
In short, if you want to learn how automobiles work with a view toward
fixing them, you can't go wrong with this book. If you were born with
a wrench in your hand, you probably won't learn a lot here, but anyone
else from neophyte to advanced intermediate will get his money's worth."
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Another reviewer said:
"This is a must for any real car enthusiast!
Reading 'Auto Fundamentals' is like taking a college Auto Tech
class at your own leisure! Pretty much every question you have about the
fundamental automotive systems WILL be answered by the time you finish
this textbook. This is an absolute must-read for anyone looking to get
into an automotive field, no matter what branch. Plenty of pictures (with
their own accompanying explanations) are placed throughout the book to
give you plenty of visual aides to go along with the text. Although this
is an excellent read, there are a few parts of the book that can overwhelm
you (eg. automatic transmissions/transaxles and power steering systems
we're so over my head I had to skip those chapters). The author goes into
extreme detail at the beginning of the book, but that detail kind of tapers
off near the end. Not so much that you won't be able to comprehend what
your reading, but enough that it may get a little frustrating to read.
I'm still giving this 5 stars though, it more than deserves it for it's
wide variety of content and (for the most part) clarity."
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Total Car Care CD-ROM: General Motors 1982-2000 Mid- and Full-Size
Cars Jewel Case (Total Car Care)
by Chilton
Professional technicians count on Chilton and you can too! Includes coverage
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Automotive Encyclopedia: Fundamental Principles, Operation,
Construction, Service, and Repair (Goodheart-Willcox Automotive Encyclopedia)
by William K. Toboldt, Larry Johnson, W. Scott Gauthier
A thorough reference/textbook emphasizing the principles of operation
over the practice of repair. Clear two-color line drawings and photos
that are about as clear as can be expected of notably unphotogenic objects
(engines, clutches, brakes). The heart of the book is the text and drawings
which provide lucid exposition. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland,
Or.
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A complete automotive library all in one book. In addition to exploring
the many sciences involved in vehicle operation, this text also details
the design, construction, operation, troubleshooting, service, and repair
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An ASE Master Auto/Truck Technician, Electrical Engineer and Amazon book
reviewer noted:
"Goodheart and Willcox are, convincingly, experts in auto technology
as well as excellent writers and illustrators. As a certified master auto
and truck technician, I often refer my customers to this book for straightforward
understandable explanations of the goings on under the hood. When my customer
understands how a system operates, he or she is more willing to accept
a diagnosis, because it makes sense and the black magic attitude is gone.
The automotive encyclopedia has been available since the 70's and each
addition is packed with the latest developments that the car manufactures
employ to make cars more, fun, economical, and, necessarily, more complex.
Goodheart and Willcox are to be congratulated on this and past editions
of this wonderful reference guide. Just wonderful."
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The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 1
by Jim Hamm (Editor)
From Library Journal
Released in 1992, 1993, and 1994, respectively, this trio provides a remarkably
in-depth analysis of the bow from its construction to its correct use.
Numerous types of bows and arrows from all over the world are discussed
by leading experts in the field. The emphasis here is on the history of
these weapons and methods for building them from scratch, just as they
were made before the advent of firearms. Though this might not find a
huge audience, it is nonetheless an excellent series.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Description:
The Traditional Bowyer's Bible series includes three essential volumes
filled with history, humor, and practical advice. Invaluable information
for anyone interested in the age-old lure of archery.
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