This book is an attempt to meet the need for reference lists of books and general papers under broad subject categories in the general field of Mechanical Engineering. It is also intended to show the user the techniques of using information sources.

JAMES N. SIDDALL is Professor of Engineering at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He received the B.Sc. degree (1944) from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, and the S.M. degree (1948) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His extensive experience encompasses over 35 years as an engineer engaged in research, project development, and design for several companies, as well as serving as a consultant to industry.