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This book provides an extensively detailed elementary guide to the steam engine, suitable for students and beginners with minimal pre-existing knowledge of the topic. The author, with expertise in engineering and mechanics, delivers an accessible introduction to thermodynamics, placing emphasis on the conversion of heat into mechanical work. The book considers the broader context of the steam engine within the development of energy from its earliest understanding to its more modern applications. It introduces core concepts such as the nature of heat and its effects on gases and water, supported by explanations of scientific laws and accompanied by diagrams for visual learners. The book concludes with a thought-provoking analysis of the ongoing pursuit of improving efficiency and minimizing fuel waste in steam engines.
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GEORGE R. HOLMES is Professor of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Science at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychology at the William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute. He has published numerous articles in a wide range of journals, including the Journal of "Consulting and Clinical Psychology" and the "American Journal of Psychiatry".
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