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Praxis
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (For those who want the details, this is your book) 『For you engineering types out there who want to know the back story, this is the book. It talks at length about development, testing, production and the people behind it all. An enjoyable read about a very important engineering feat in world history. This is a moment modern man should be proud of and we should all know the story in more detail. This is the engine that took men to the moon, how sad it would be if we lost its history.』
(Interesting topic, but needs editing) 『I am enjoying this book and the topic interests me, however I have a few complaints.
The first is that the book contains numerous typos and grammatical errors. Really simple, glaring stuff that a cursory proof-read would have caught. Things like this for me throw into doubt the care and accuracy of the research.
The second, which is related is that I feel the book is poorly edited. Chapter after chapter many statements are repeated almost verbatim. It happens frequently enough in the first few chapters that I catch myself wondering if I'm accidentally re-reading a previous chapter.
The last (which isnt the publisher's fault) is that this book is somewhat expensive - around $54 on amazon for a paperback. The copy I received from amazon looked like it had been dropped on a hard floor. The spine was crushed and crumpled, the book bent down the middle and the corners crushed/bent. Pretty crappy experience when buying an expensive paperback in 'new' condition from amazon. I'm noticing this more and more lately though, so maybe this is just amazon getting sloppy with their handling&order fulfillment.
Overall, I find the topic&content of the book fascinating, but I feel that it really could have been better proof-read, organized&edited. Hopefully the publisher will address this for the 2nd edition.
As for amazon's part of things, the condition of the book was so bad that I'm considering returning it for a replacement.』
(Wolfman) 『I found this book to have a little too much about the people and too little about the technical side. There was a lot of repetition because in the way the author chose to report about test sites, rather than chronological. All in all, I learned quite a bit about an exciting project, our mission to land a man on the moon and return him safely. My interest in the Apollo space program is still high after all of the years since the first landing occurred on my 20th birthday. I'm always looking for another book to read about the program.』
(Thank you, this nation owes you for preserving history.) 『Thank you!
I am one of those people still alive today who looked up at the moon in July '69 and knew there were humans on the surface looking back at us. I was in my late teens. I remember watching every televised launch of the Saturn V and following closely the development of the space program from Mercury failures and successes all the way to the present. I remember watching the development of the F-1. I was one of many very close outside observers and someone, by virtue of my birth being timed exactly right, was of sufficient age to follow and understand events as they happened.
As such a person my personal library is filled with books about space travel and hardware. I've read all the popular books that describe the Apollo program. From these I already knew much of what the author describes. However, he provides the chronology of events smoothly focused on the F-1 alone which brings into much sharper focus for me the genius that made the concept of such an engine a reality.
My enjoyment of this book, my praise for this book, and my gratitude to the author for his efforts in writing the book are very high. As I look at the photos of the "injector plate" I realize that this was not only engineering it was technical art perhaps not duplicable today. But positive as my feelings are toward this book and the subject I must admit that it reminds me of the deep sadness and sense of loss that I have felt for decades as we've watched the debacle of the Space Shuttle Program.
You wouldn't think a technical book like this one could make a person weep. I may just have to do that to discharge the emotion of loss and feelings of what might have been.
The author was kind, I think, in his final chapter describing efforts into the early 90s to resurrect the F-1 engine. He was kind to the new generation of managers at NASA who apparently cannot think outside the box far enough to realize that the best solution to future needs might have already been invented.
The author did not do as I expected and outline what the space program MIGHT have accomplished by now if the Saturn family of vehicles and engines had been retained. He failed to mention that a human colony on the moon would probably now be well over 20 years old. He failed to mention that a human landing on Mars would have probably taken place a decade ago. He failed to mention that the "International Space Station" could have been lofted into orbit by perhaps only five Saturn V vehicles or that a much larger Hubble telescope would have been providing us much better images of deep space.
He was very kind indeed in failing to mention in stronger terms the gigantic mistake that is the Space Shuttle. He was also kind in not mentioning the NIH ( not invented here ) attitude of NASA that prevented it from simply recommissioning the Saturn I and Saturn V instead of embarking upon the development of highly questionable "new" vehicles to act as surrogates. He was kind not to point out that the Aries V will use two of the Shuttle SRBs and five lower power liquid fuel mainstage engines rather than simply use five F-1s.
Ah, but those five "new" engines will not burn nasty kerosene. They will be "green" and burn pure hydrogen-never before used in a mainstage booster engine. And, they will have been invented by the current NASA regime AND they are billed as being much less expensive to build and launch compared to the old obsolete F-1s. And....for those of you old enough....remember how little the Shuttle was going to cost to turn around and low little time would be required?
He was kind indeed and that is the one thing that disappointed me about the book. As we look to the future we see a NASA struggling to use a single SRB as stand in for the flawless Saturn I-struggling with pogo effect among other potential problems.
In 1969, as I neared the end of my teen years, to look back at the technology of forty years prior was to see the late 20s and such things as radial piston engines in aircraft and rocketry in the hands of amateurs playing with glorified fireworks. But, sadly, to look back forty years today, this month, is to look back to Apollo 8 and the first Lunar orbiting visit in Devember 1968-something that we could not do today if the fate of the entire planet depended upon it.
Yes, the computers are light years faster today. Digital still and video cameras would give us better views of the exploits than forty years ago. However, as I look back these forty years I see a past technology that reached a zenith and was then abruptly discarded. And now, as the failed Shuttle system is finally about to be ended after much needless loss of life, potential, and resources I see a NASA fumbling to remake the Saturns with better computers but proven dangerous and unpredictable solid fuel rocket boosters.
So to those older readers like me....read this book with pleasure but with the knowledge that it may make you sad. To younger readers who cannot remember the successes of Apollo this book will further your ability to comprehend mistakes and failures that are almost certain to befall NASA as it attempts to reinvent launch vehicles and engines that do not need to be reinvented-they simply need to be reincarnated-they were developed decades ago by people who saw no limits to what they could imagine and build-dreamers and builders were those who made the F-1 engine!
With current computer controlled manufacturing techniques and the enormous advances in computing hardward and software the mainstage of the Saturn V could be recreated and used for perhaps a hundred years. And....it would use improved F-1 engines.
This book is an anthem written in praise of the NASA that once was-I almost felt like standing as I read it.』
(Nuts and Bolts) 『Be warned, I am not an engineer or somebody fascinated with internal combustion engines. (Are rocket engines a subset of ICE's? I know not.) I understand the importance of engines and the magnitude of the achievement by the Rocketdyne/NASA team. The biggest, most complex rocket engine of the 20th century. In 13 flights, not one of the 65 engines had a signficiant problem.
Anthony Young capably describes the heritage, design, testing, installation, and in-flight performance of the F-1. To me, a non-specialist, it appears that Young has done an excellent job. There were some engineering aspects that escaped me, and some aspects of program management that I skimmed. There are also some places where the book gets repetitious - which is why I deducted one star. All considered, I'm glad I had a chance to read it.
Finally, be aware that, in mid-2006, I evaluated the original book proposal for the publisher and, in about September 2008, received a pre-release copy, on which this review is based.』 『
The book focuses on the design, testing and manufacture of the F-1 engine, but also covers its incorporation into the first stage of the Saturn V and in-flight record. It concludes with an examination of what might have been, if the F-1 had not been discarded, together with the Saturn V, at the conclusion of the Apollo program. The account draws on original documents and interviews with engineers and managers, and is illustrated by many never-before-published photographs, both colour and monochrome. The intention is for this to be the definitive account of the development of this most powerful of rocket engines. As NASA is developing an evolved version of the hydrogen-burning J-2 engine for use in the forthcoming Ares launch vehicles, the author includes development of the J-2 engine within the context of the Saturn V development, thus bringing rocket engine development up to the present and thus provide this book with a long shelf life.
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Totem Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Top 100 F1 Drivers of All Time) 『As this book is written by Alan Henry, his background as one who has followed Formula One (don't care much for the shorter "F1" but that's just me)for 35 years gives his choices for the top 100 a lot more weight than would those of a relative newcomer. He makes some interesting picks, some surprising ones even, but I've got to say that he certainly presents all of them well. His pick for Number One, while not a real surprise, will give pause to some of us who have also followed the sport for a long time. I suggest that you buy the book to see if you agree.
Alan Henry is a great commentator on the sport, and the book follows in that tradition. This is a welcome addition to my collection, now approaching 55 years plus in buying quality books on the sport. I recommend that anyone who has a serious racing book collection will find this to be a welcome addition, also.』 『To fuel the fires of debate amongst fans throughout the US, legendary F1 journalist Alan Henry reveals his top 100 drivers of all time. With a foreword from true F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart, Henry's rigorous assessment considers alongside driving skill the dignity, tenacity and ability of a driver to inspire the team - every part of the complex mix which goes into making a truly great Formula One driver... But who is number one?』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Absolutely essential.) 『The depth and breadth of this book are astonishing. I just started reading it seriously a few days ago, and rather like the car, it goes quickly. The tone is stiff-British and humorless, although I'm glad it avoids so many of the exclamations and hyperbole usually seen in books of this type.
Much of the text is made up of quotes from the main players involved with the F1 project, but Doug Nye adds much from his knowledge of racing and cars in general. Near the end the author wisely lets Rowan Atkinson, better known as Mr. Bean, give his impressions of the project. The hundreds of captioned pictures, sketches, and notes make for a revealing peek into the car's gestation. Many times I felt as if I were seeing privileged information, to be kept within the company, although its obviously not as sensitive as it once was.
If anything, this book outlines what a torturous and exhaustive process creating a road car from the ground up really is. So much has to come together to make the finished product, and not one of the problems presented an obvious solution. One bit of irony concerns how McLaren were searching for a specialized facility to construct prototypes. By coincidence, such a building was owned by Ferrari, who were looking to sell. McLaren boss Ron Dennis pounced on the deal, avoiding a delay of months or maybe years to the project. Ferrari were perhaps less than pleased by the acquisition... Other than that, there was no luck involved in the McLaren F1 process, just slavish testing, sleepless nights, and an obsessive refusal to compromise anything. The total budget is never given, but it's hard to believe the McLaren F1 ever made any money.
The book also includes a large poster/chart with the F1 GTR's full racing record, as well as the number and body color of each chassis. Not to be missed.
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(A complete background of the McLaren F1 from the very first concept.) 『An excellent detailed review of how the McLaren F1 came about. From the basic concept test platforms to the engine design by BMW to the final long tailed race version. Gives a clear presentation of Gordon Murray's philosophies in putting this amazing vehicle together, even shows sketches that go back to his college years. The three seater concept with the driver in the middle was not new to Gordon's mind.』
(2 years on my living) 『More than a decade have past since the McLaren F1 was on the street. No one has ever surpassed it. Not even themselves, with the new Mercedes SLR Mc Laren. So if you really want automotive history on your house, this is it』
(One of the best automotive books ever) 『This book is a 'must have' for anyone interested in the McLaren road car. It is one the best books to cover a single model that I have ever read.
The 'insiders' view of documents and photographs could never be possible without the help given from the factory.
By reading the book, and seeing the photos, one can truely get into the mind of Gordon Murray and his team.』
(Everything you wanted to know about Mclaren F1.) 『The comprehensibe book on the Mclaren F1 supercar in great detail.From the ideas,designs,testing right through to the racing models this book covers everything you wanted to know. Colour photos,diagrams and a story of this unique car make this book everything enthusiasts want.A huge book that belongs on ever car lovers book shelf.
If you love the Mclaren F1 supercar this book is for you.』 『This history of the McLaren F1 explains how the McLaren Cars' team pursued their quest for perfection to create the fastest road car in the world - setting the record at 240.1mph in 1998. The book has been created with the full support and involvement of McLaren Cars.』
This is a study of how the first Turbo Grand Prix car came to be a reality. From its earliest beginnings starting way back with a brief history of Renault, the development of Jean Redeles company, Alpine. The reasons for the first experimental car in 1968 that was so nearly raced in the French GP of that year but who’s development was stopped by Renault. The creation of a Turbo engine for the Alpine sports car that was to lead to the idea of a Grand Prix car powered by a Turbo charged 1500cc engine. The dedication of Grand Prix driver Jean Pierre Jabouille to develop the car on the track is graphically described and demonstrates the huge technical challenges that awaited the team. The book is stunningly illustrated and is completed by a full record of the developments and races during the Turbo era. With personal input from interviews with the men of the time. Transcript of first public test, Race reports on every race, over 200 photos and special illustrations.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (322 Tips for the Intermediate User) 『This book might have an alternative title of 322 Nifty Hints and Tips of things you can do with Excel. As such, it is not a beginners book for Excel. It doesn't tell you things like this is a spread sheet. Instead it tells you things like how to reverse the order of characters in a cell. For instance if you have a cell that contains ABCDE and it you want it to be EDCBA, you go to tip 139 on page 323 and it gives you a canned VBA module that will do it. Tip 139 just takes two pages, about average for a tip.
I find that I don't use this little book (it's little in format, not in page count) very often. But when I do, it gives me exactly the information that I want quickly and easily.
Two areas deserve particular mention:
Note the sub-title of the book where it talks about all the different versions of Excel. Some tips have to be spread out. Tip 144 talks about how to get continuously refreshed data from a web site in Excel 97. Tip 145 is the same subject but for Excel 2000. Tip 146 is the same thing for Excel 2002 and 2003.
And second Tips 296 through 322 cover nifty and wonderful things you can do with Pivot Tables. Many books don't even mention pivot tables, and they are a very powerful way to show data in different ways that are often more meaningful to executives.
Great help for those who are using Excel beyond the basics.』
(many concise tips on usage) 『Microsoft Excel is now the de facto spreadsheet for most users on PCs. A very mature product. With many, and perhaps too many, features. So much so that there are definitive tomes on Excel; elucidating every option. Rubin offers an alternative in this pocketbook format. A deliberately compact handheld form factor that offers over 300 tips on usage.
He's not a computer person, per se. But as an end user who happens to be an accountant. Very apropos, given that spreadsheets are that profession's stomping ground. In this regard, he is better qualified than some Microsoft developer, to offer you what might be practical and useful.
Be deliberate design, he gives tips that can fit within one (small) page. No tips are elaborate. But they are concise and possibly what you might actually need.』
(Good Excel Reference) 『I've bent Excel over backwards doing things that it's not meant to do. I believe I'm an average user, maybe a notch above. This means knowing some of the lesser known tricks, but not a pro at pivots or creating elaborate financial spreadsheets. I have used pivots, but nothing heavy-duty.
This book is 820 pages, but half of it has room for notes on the left page that has Notes, My Tips/Shortcuts, and Related Tips for finding similar tips like the one on the current page. You can see what these look like in Amazon's "Search inside" feature. The book has 322 tips and even with as many pages as it has, it's surprisingly lightweight. I have books that are half its size and weigh more.
I also like the bookmarks on the side of the pages. Finding the part of interest is easy. The first page of a part lists the subjects covered and their bookmarks. These subject bookmarks appear with their related tips for quick referencing. You can use the index to find what you need.
Excel 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003 are covered. Each tip lets you know which versions of Excel can use it. In a majority of the tips, all versions are covered so no one with a specific version of Excel gets fewer tips than others.
Part I addresses the new features in Excel 2002 and 2003. It's very brief, so those who have it already won't feel like they're paying for useless information. The price is appropriate for a book of this size with the tips provided and the Excel versions covered. I won't rehash what each part covers as Amazon's "Search inside" also lists them and the complete index.
The writing is formal and stiff, but easy to follow. I had no trouble understanding the directions... most of the time. The screen shots fill in the gap when the tips aren't clear. Newcomers and seasoned users of Excel will benefit from the book. Those who are pros will need to study the table of contents using "Search inside" and decide whether or not the book meets their needs. The quick referencing guide, the format, and the screen shots provide the extra boost.』
(Filled with Time-Saving Tips That Are Easy to Locate) 『As an infrequent Excel user, I seem to find new problems every time I take the program out for a spin. I note all of the ways that the program wastes my time and look in vain for helpful information inside the program itself.
When F1 arrived, I quickly trotted out my list of things that I would like to be able to do faster, easier and with less stress using Excel. I was pleasantly surprised to see many helpful solutions related to selecting, copying and pasting, formatting and printing. It took me less than an hour to find dozens of methods that I will be using the next time I trot out Excel. That was a good payoff compared to the price of the book and the time I spent. I estimate I will save three hours in my next project where I spend at least eight hours with Excel.
Although I didn't need this feature, I was very impressed that Mr. Rubin had taken the time to differentiate between Excel 97, Excel 2000, Excel 2002 and Excel 2003. If you have an older version, this book will not only help you accomplish more with the version you have . . . it will also help you decide if it's worth it to upgrade to the latest version.
I found the book easy to follow and was pleased to see that there's lots of room in the pages for notes. Those hand-written notes can be big time savers if you don't use Excel every day.
The book also has lots of information for much more advanced applications of Excel than I am ever likely to use. So if you find yourself about to use Excel in new ways, this book could be a big time-saver for you.
My only complaint about the book was that so much of the material didn't really help me. If the ratio of helpful to irrelevant tips had been higher, I would have happily assigned five stars to this otherwise helpful book.』
(The best Excel book in the market!) 『I've read a lot of books on Excel, and I found this book the most helpful. The book is a collection of brilliant tips, techniques and immediate solutions. At the beginning I thought this book is for beginners but as an experienced Excel user I find myself amazed how much I have learned, Just Great!!! Highly Recommended
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Providing Excel users with a tutorial and help tool, this book offers simple answers and solutions for any problem or question. Contained in this tool is a complete collection of tips, tricks, and shortcuts, including some that have never been seen before. These include limiting the movement in an unprotected cell and reducing the workbook size for quick sending via email. How the suggestions can be implemented in only a few easy steps is explained in detail. All of the most recent versions of the software including Excel 97, Excel 2000, Excel 2002, and Excel 2003 are covered. Users will also find a list of related tips as well as blank lines where they can add their own notes, turning the book into a personalized manual for maximizing their Excel abilities.
タイトル『 McLaren F1: McLaren F1, McLaren F1 LM, McLaren F1 GTR, McLaren Automotive, Gordon Murray, 1988 Italian Grand Prix, Honda NSX, Chevrolet Big-Block engine, Formula One, Power-to-weight ratio, SSC Aero >
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Histoire and Collections
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Successor to the Mirage III and the forerunner of the Mirage 2000, the Mirage F1 has sometimes been described as a transitional aircraft. However, this streamlined Mach 2 interceptor, the silhouette of which being neatly different from the former Mirage, due to its non-delta wings, has been in service for nearly 30 years in ten fighters squadrons of the French Air Force.It first entered service in 1974 and was used not only to protect France's territory, but saw action overseas, mainly in Africa. This volume is devoted to the study and development of this aircraft, and its career in the various French units as a single seater (F1C) or a two-seater (F1B).』
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David Bull Publishing
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Unique F1 book) 『There isn't a book out there like this! Excellent for all Formula 1 fans!』
(MyOpinion) 『Generally speaking this is a good book which might be interesting for all those who are linked to technical aspects of a formula-1 car design.Is brings a general overview of Ferrari organisation which allowed them to take several championships and a carefull technical analysis of the 2000 car design aspects, including very rare information regarding to tyres, suspensions, performance, etc. This is a book that has to be in every formula 1 technical fan booklet.』
(Ferrari F1 book review) 『This book is an oustanding publication for the depth of technical information on F1 engines, not available elsewhere to the outsider. It is not a coffee table type of book, all of the pictures and illustrations contribute to the technical depth.』
(This is the One F1 book) 『The is by far the best book on Formula 1 that I've read. The author, Peter G. Wright, is a former engineer from the Lotus F1 team, who developped the fundations of aerodynamics in modern F1 cars. Jean Todt let him access all the secrets of the technology inside the Ferrari F1-2000, and Wright details every aspects of the car. You can see pictures of all key components of the engine, gear box, suspensions, brakes and aerodynamics. And the illustrations of Tony Matthews are truly amazing. Really, this book is a Masterpiece... as well as the F1-2000.
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(Not a technical book) 『I thought it would be more technical, it spends too many pages praising Ferrari, and maybe it was the necessary publicity to let him do the book. It has some awesome drawings, but the remaining spaces for the pictures are filled with standard shots of the car on the track. The publicity around this book was very big so I was expecting more, more in depth technical data or secrets.』 『In Formula 1 racing, commercial sponsorship and dependency on technology has elevated the stakes to extraordinary heights. Because of this, teams and manufacturers have gone to great lengths to protect their technical secrets.
That's what makes this book so special and unique.
When Scuderia Ferrari gave author Peter Wright access to team principals and to Michael Schumacher's 2000 championship-winning car, he provided a rarely-seen look at the inner workings of a championship vehicle - technical specifications, assembly drawings, functional details, and performance analysis.
Wright, a former Team Lotus engineer, capitalized on this unique opportunity and the result is Ferrari Formula 1: Under the Skin of the Championship-Winning F1-2000. By combining Ferrari's own technical drawings, computer models, and photos with candid interviews with Michael Schumacher, Jean Todt, Ross Brawn, and others, this book provide readers with an unprecedented level of detail and understanding of Formula 1 technology.
Ferrari Formula 1also examines the team - Scuderia Ferrari - and its technical partners. While understanding the design of winning race cars is important, understanding how the people and companies work together is crucial to gaining the winning edge.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Never use help again!) 『I love this book. I should have bought it years ago. Now I will never have to use the help function in Excel to figure out how to do something with a formula, ever again!』
(Top-notch Reference) 『Though not a guru, I use Excel quite alot for business and personal purposes. I went through this book page-by-page, marking with post-its the formulas I'd be using. Though there was some more in-depth text manipulation missing, I will have this book handy whenever I embark on an Excel project.』
(Nice problem-solving reference...) 『If you spend much time in Excel as part of your daily routine, you probably end up running across things you just don't know how to do. Joseph Rubin's latest book F1 Get The Most Out Of Excel Formulas And Functions might be a really good resource to bail you out when necessary...
Contents: Working With Formulas; Text; Date&Time; Lookup; Logical&Errors; Counting; Summing; List; Miscellaneous Calculation&Math; Income Tax&Financial; List of Functions; Index
There are a large number of "how to" items in this volume, formatted with the pattern of "Problem", "Solution", and "Explanation". Usually each of these are accompanied with a graphic that represents the spreadsheet and/or formula solution. The writing is tight and to the point, so there's not pages and pages of explanations on any single problem. It's a quick "get in, get out" type of tip that should point you in the right direction. I even found a solution to a spreadsheet issue I had (that I wasn't even looking to solve!). I have a spreadsheet that tracks my Amazon reviewer stats, and a couple of the columns show error statements for the blank lines because there are references to cells that aren't yet filled in. With one of these tips, I am now able to avoid that problem. Nice!
If you don't know Excel, then this book isn't going to teach it to you. But if you've conquered the basics and now want to do real work, this is a nice volume to keep on hand to help you around the minor roadblocks you'll be sure to encounter...』 『
With more than 300 solutions to the time-consuming problem of combining Microsoft Excel functions into effective, problem-solving formulas, this handbook addresses questions that are regularly posted to Excel newsgroups—topics of the most interest to Excel users. Questions and answers provide a title, problem, solution, explanation, and screenshot, and include many of the complex formulas and their several nested functions. Formulas for wages, shifts, time sheets, income taxes, financial calculations, amortization tables, counting, and handling errors are demonstrated, and the accompanying CD-ROM contains Excel workbook files that incorporate all the formulas presented in the book. Each question and answer includes a hyperlink that allows interested readers to visit the author's website to discuss problemsand proposed solutions.
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