“Another gem from one of the world’s justly celebrated historians specializing in unusual and always fascinating subjects and people.” — Booklist (starr

Planning, measuring, and paying attention to details form the basis for all successful engineering operations. Measurements pervade everything we do and must be

The Values of Precision examines how exactitude has come to occupy such a prominent place in Western culture. What has been the value of numerical values? Begin

This book is a comprehensive engineering exploration of all the aspects of precision machine design—both component and system design considerations for precis

Master of Precision is the fascinating firsthand account of Henry Martyn Leland's life and work during the early days of the automobile industry.