msb@lsuc.UUCP (Mark Brader) (02/14/85)
Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia is a one-volume reference book
of over 2000 large pages -- the size of an unabridged dictionary.
It covers all branches of science, technology, math, engineering, etc.
Sample beginning of an entry, the first on a random page (page 1984):
WING TRUSS. A wing that obtains rigidity by truss action
is said to be trussed. The resultant air reaction on an
airfoil is inclined to the plane of the chord; hence two
truss systems are necessary--a lift truss and a drag truss.
The lift truss is composed of the spar and external bracing
in a plane normal to the wing chord, or approximately so.
The drag truss is ......
If you want a better acquaintance before making me an offer, try a library,
or look at the most recent edition in a good bookstore. Look at the price,
while you're there. About $85, isn't it? (It's been a while since I looked.)
However, I decided to take a book club's introductory special and bought the
most recent one very cheaply. So I'm putting my old edition up for sale.
It's the 4th edition, from 1968. Obviously this means certain topics like
computers will not be up to date. But many others will be. As for the
physical condition of the volume, well, it's missing the dust cover and
there's some weakening of the spine; but other than that it's in fine shape.
If you want to make me an offer, or if you want me to set a price, mail to:
{utcs | utcsri | utzoo | per | } !lsuc!msb - Mark Brader
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