Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers 11th Edition  (English, Hardcover, Avallone Eugene A.)

I bought this item for my father who is an Engineering Prof. As per my father, this is the "book" that every mechanical engineer should have in his/her hand. You cannot literally have it in hand all the time as this tome is quite heavy and can often lead to enlarged biceps should you choose to carry it :) I do have a predilection for thumping through reference texts, more so in the case of this book, as I come from an engineering background. This book was my reference when I had to write a le...