Introduction to Engineering Materials: Behavior, Properties, and Selection Murray, G. T.

Presents the fundamental science needed to understand the classification of materials and the limits of their properties in terms of temperature, strength, ductility, corrosion and physical behaviour, while emphasizing materials processing, selection and property measurement methods.

George Murray's three previous books of poetry include "The Hunter" (McClelland & Stewart, 2003) and "The Cottage Builder's Letter" (M&S, 2001). His poems, fiction and criticism have appeared in many publications in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia and Europe. Murray won the 2003 New York Festivals Radio and Television Gold Medal for Best Writing for his broadcast poem "Anniversary: A Personal Inventory" and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. He is the editor and publisher of the popular literary website "Bookninja.com" and a contributing editor for several literary magazines, including "Canadian Notes and Queries" and "The Drunken Boat". He lives in St. John's, Newfoundland.