title: Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Volume 4: Energy and Power
author:  Myer Kutz 
description: The updated revision of the bestseller&#151;in a more useful format!
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  **Energy Choices**
  
   **A Guide to**
  
   **Facts and Perspectives**
  
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