Desk Ref
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Air and Gases -Explosive Limits of Gases and Vapors-New Automotive Trailer Wiring and Connector Guide -- Updated images Chemistry and Physics Element and Element Property Tables -- Updated Periodic Table of Elements --. Major Update Elementary Particles -- Updated Computer ASCII and ALT Codes -- Major Update First Aid- Priorities --Updated CPR -- Updated Mouth to Mouth Breathing -- Updated Hypothermia -- Updated Poisoning --Updated Small Animal Artificial Respiration and CPR -- New Blood Type Distribution in the USA --New Holidays --Updated American Sign Language -- New Military Rank and Grade Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines --Updated State Population --Updated North American Area Codes -- Updated Worldwide Area Codes -- Updated Dialing Instructions for Countries -- Updated Airports USA -- Updated Major World Airports -- Updated Airline Two Letter Codes --Updated Airline Toll-Free Phone Numbers --Updated Lost Credit Card Phone Numbers -- Updated Car Rental Phone Numbers -- Updated Country Codes 2 and 3 Letter -- Updated General Science - Body Mass Index CDC, Atlanta GA -- New Fuels and Combustion Temperatures -- New Flame or Material Color Combustion Temperatures -- New Animal Names Groups, Male, Female, Baby --New Geology - Gold, Silver and Diamond Classification -- Updated Earthquakes The Largest and Deadliest --New Volcanic Explosive Index --New Money - Currency Exchange Rates -- Updated Pumps and Tanks - Capacities of Large Tanks and Cylinders -- New Propane Tank Sizes -- Updated Surveying and Mapping -Magnetic Declination Map -- Major Update Weather -Dew Point Tables C and F -- New Welding -SMAW Electrode Amperages -- Major Update SMAW Electrode Amperages -- Major Update SMAW Electrode Amperages -- Major Update SMAW Electrode Amperages -- Major Update Electrode Brand Conversion --Major Update Review: This is 'the' reference work - Encyclopedic, extensive, deep, thorough... pretty much sum up this expanded version of the "Pocket Ref" I have used for years. If you're looking for an excellent offline reference that doesn't take up your whole bookshelf (if you even still have a bookshelf), this is a good place to start. Pros * Extensive listings across a broad range of disciplines (see 'Other thoughts' for some sample topics) * High-quality cover * Offers a table of contents and an index * 1,224 pages of tables, lists and a few photos and diagrams * The index alone is 42 pages long (though see cons) Cons * Currently unavailable as an e-book, which would have been far preferable for keyword searching * I would have preferred a still-larger index. Some index entries are not cross-listed with alternative but common terminology; for instance, "Stockpile Volume and Weight" doesn't have a index entry for "Angle of Repose", a common concern in the raw materials industry and a term used on that page. I don't need a concordance, but a bit deeper coverage here would have been nice * Some tables do not have information that was official and available as of this printing (2011); for instance, the periodic table of elements is current as of 2004 (and thus misses Dubnium [Db 105] and heavier) -- though to the authors' credit, elements at least up through Copernicum [Cn 112] are listed in a nearby table Other thoughts This enormous storehouse of information seems best suited for librophiles and offline reference. A few random topics, to indicate the depth of coverage: Wire classes and insulation Box nails and brads Car rental toll-free numbers, worldwide First aid Right triangle formulas Worldwide phone area codes and country codes Gold, silver and diamond classification Capacities of large tanks and cylinders Apparent dip Knots (with photos) Water discharge through 100 feet of hose Just... on and on. It's pretty amazing. Review: Good reference. - Exactly as described. Written for semi professionals and up. Not for casual reader or non construction industry people. Lots of information. Print is small, but book would be even bigger than it is.
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P**F
This is 'the' reference work
Encyclopedic, extensive, deep, thorough... pretty much sum up this expanded version of the "Pocket Ref" I have used for years. If you're looking for an excellent offline reference that doesn't take up your whole bookshelf (if you even still have a bookshelf), this is a good place to start. Pros * Extensive listings across a broad range of disciplines (see 'Other thoughts' for some sample topics) * High-quality cover * Offers a table of contents and an index * 1,224 pages of tables, lists and a few photos and diagrams * The index alone is 42 pages long (though see cons) Cons * Currently unavailable as an e-book, which would have been far preferable for keyword searching * I would have preferred a still-larger index. Some index entries are not cross-listed with alternative but common terminology; for instance, "Stockpile Volume and Weight" doesn't have a index entry for "Angle of Repose", a common concern in the raw materials industry and a term used on that page. I don't need a concordance, but a bit deeper coverage here would have been nice * Some tables do not have information that was official and available as of this printing (2011); for instance, the periodic table of elements is current as of 2004 (and thus misses Dubnium [Db 105] and heavier) -- though to the authors' credit, elements at least up through Copernicum [Cn 112] are listed in a nearby table Other thoughts This enormous storehouse of information seems best suited for librophiles and offline reference. A few random topics, to indicate the depth of coverage: Wire classes and insulation Box nails and brads Car rental toll-free numbers, worldwide First aid Right triangle formulas Worldwide phone area codes and country codes Gold, silver and diamond classification Capacities of large tanks and cylinders Apparent dip Knots (with photos) Water discharge through 100 feet of hose Just... on and on. It's pretty amazing.
M**L
Good reference.
Exactly as described. Written for semi professionals and up. Not for casual reader or non construction industry people. Lots of information. Print is small, but book would be even bigger than it is.
D**E
Desk Ref
Great Book
B**H
More Information Than You Could Ever Use
This is a great collection of information of a wide variety. I would think it would be most useful to engineers, but there is plenty that others may also find useful. A quick flip through the book showed me endless numbers concerning metal screws, nuts, bolts, wire, sheet metal, and other stuff related to industry, mechanics, engineering, and so on. The adhesive powers of different glues; equations for calculating surface area and other interesting stuff. I was interested in the section on Morse code, the Beaufort wind scale, Braille, American Sign Language letters, first aid, and the so-called 'ten-codes' used by many police departments. It seems to me that no one in the world would find it *all* interesting; but it also seems that there's something in there for everyone.
A**R
Very good overall
Not the most accurate or relevant information, but beats having nothing. Very good if internet or power goes out. Otherwise, search engines will give you a more diverse selection of information. One of my “prepping” books.
A**D
Excellent gift, even if for yourself!
Good shelf presence, if you can let it alone long enough to put it on the shelf. I was not expecting the breadth of knowledge contained in this book. I spend most of my time in front of a computer, and have alot of mileage with Google. I like physical books, and there is something about having the data in front of you. There are some things Im sure Ill still look up online, but I will be making it a point to use this as often as possible.
C**Y
Everything you DIY-ers need to know is in this book!
The DIYers guide to the universe - If you have a question, the answer is in here... problem is when you open it to find a particular answer to something, how easy it is to get distracted by all of the information herein that you never knew that you needed to know! Love this book.
M**M
High-Quality Documentation
This is a great book to have around, with high quality information to assist anyone that might need some facts or formulas to accomplish a difficult task. Highly recommended.
M**D
"a must"
the book itself is a must is a must for everybody's shelf. shipping is fast. thanks amazon.ae.
M**E
don't need my glasses as much as when I use the pocket ref
Fantastic little reference book, aimed more at north america than uk and europe, it is still a great book. Carried the pocket version of this book around the world and to jobs in Austrailia and Kiribati. It has always been useful.
D**Y
Phenomenal cosmic power! Well, an engineer’s dream.
The information and facts about effectively everything at your fingertips. As an aspiring engineer, this helps plan projects and how to best build them.
F**T
Must Have
This book has everything in it. It has everything from PocketRef and Handyman in your Pocket in it and it contains information for almost every topic out there. If you have trouble reading the small print of PocketRef or Handyman in your pocket then get this book because it is in a larger easier to read print. I only have 1 problem with the book, the problem is that the paper is really thin and can easily tear. All and all I highly recommend this book for anyone out there.
L**E
Purchased as a gift...
Purchased as a gift upon recomendation from a wizz kid at work.
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