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Engines: The Inner Workings of Machines That Move the World

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The international bestselling author of How Things Work and The Elements Trilogy turns his focus to a visual exploration of the inner workings and functionality of the marvelous machines that run our world—from the first steam engines to giant turbines to today's tiny electrical engines. In Engines, the always entertaining and informative Theodore Gray explores the glorious guts and intricate innards of dozens of impressive machines. Through his engaging and unexpected stories and Nick Mann’s trademark gorgeous photography, Gray takes us on a journey from ancient Greek steam engines to our most sophisticated twenty-first-century machinery. We take time to appreciate the detailed functionality of the internal combustion engine, the connection between magnetism and electric motors, as well as hydraulics, robotics, and more. Each chapter builds on the previous, illuminating the evolution of engines and revealing the ingenuity brought to bear as humans invented and perfected these marvelous mechanical systems. Along the way, Gray regales us with tales of his own experiences working with and collecting these machines. For fans of how things are made and how they work, Engines is a loving tribute to the mechanical world. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Dog & Leventhal


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 11, 2022


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 076249834X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 45


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.96 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.5 x 1.2 x 10.45 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #46,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Physics of Mechanics #9 in Physics of Electricity #39 in Electrical & Electronics (Books)


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ENGINES--attractive, informational, fun to browse. Before putting it on a side table, I removed the paper jacket for careful storage as I always do for such a book, and was amazed and pleased to see the inner cover of the book (shown in my photo) is just as beautiful as the jacket. A perfect gift for almost anyone, but especially those hard-to-buy-for persons. ... show more
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026 by jeff M.
    • What a wonderful book!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025 by Greek Geek
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Bought as a gift for my nephew. He seemed to like it as he was reading it when I left
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2026 by Bicycleflyer
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The book is very detailed and goes into (needed) detail of explanation and even “over the top” regarding certain mathematical design features. A masterpiece of coverage and explanation which I’ve come to expect from his other works. Simple to complex and with simple anecdotes along the way, it’s a very enjoyable venture into mechanics, design, and historical significance. The abundance of pictures and schematics are well served as needed. A real treat for a “mech/head”… ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2022 by Ron
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I am a big fan of Mr. Grays books. This book is well enough done, and true to the character of his previous works. I found two glaring errors: - Highly refined kerosene is noted as being hexane on page 88. Very surprising to see this error given that Mr. Grey is knowledgeable about chemistry. Hexane is a much lighter fraction than kerosene, 6 carbons vs. 11 plus for kerosene. - On page 101 there is this statement: "Chevrolet has their "Hemi" engine" Wow, Chrysler has been dissed in a major way here. Did Mr. Grey do this to see if anyone really read his books? A couple of observations: - On page 14 he says that the human body is like a steam engine. Seems more like an internal combustion analogy is more apt. - In the section on electric motors he makes the statement that electric cars may have replaced IC cars be the time the book is read. Wishful thinking or what? Overall I enjoyed the book for the images and Mr. Grey's sense of humor, but disappointed in the mis-information contained. ... show more
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