--- product_id: 469565248 title: "Engines: The Inner Workings of Machines That Move the World" price: "465.50 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/469565248-engines-the-inner-workings-of-machines-that-move-the-world store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Comprehensive historical evolution Stunning high-res photography Deep dive into engine mechanics Engines: The Inner Workings of Machines That Move the World **Price:** 465.50 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Unlock the power behind every machine — don’t just use engines, understand them! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Engines: The Inner Workings of Machines That Move the World - **How much does it cost?** 465.50 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/469565248-engines-the-inner-workings-of-machines-that-move-the-world) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Expert Insights:** Gain rare perspectives from Theodore Gray’s personal collection and hands-on experience. - • **Evolution Unveiled:** Trace the fascinating journey of engines through history and innovation. - • **Visual Storytelling:** Experience Nick Mann’s breathtaking photography that brings machines to life. - • **For the Curious Mind:** Perfect for professionals craving deep technical knowledge and captivating narratives. - • **Master the Mechanics:** Explore intricate inner workings from ancient steam to modern engines. ## Overview Engines: The Inner Workings of Machines That Move the World is a visually stunning and deeply informative exploration of engine technology, tracing the evolution from ancient steam engines to cutting-edge modern machinery. Authored by Theodore Gray with photography by Nick Mann, this book offers detailed technical insights and engaging stories, making it an essential resource for engineers, enthusiasts, and professionals eager to master the mechanics that drive our world. ## Description In Engines, the always entertaining and informative Theodore Gray explores the glorious guts and intricate innards of dozens of impressive machines. Through his engaging and unexpected stories and Nick Mann's trademark gorgeous photography, Gray takes us on a journey from ancient Greek steam engines to our most sophisticated twenty-first-century machinery. We take time to appreciate the detailed functionality of the internal combustion engine, the connection between magnetism and electric motors, as well as hydraulics, robotics, and more. Each chapter builds on the previous, illuminating the evolution of engines and revealing the ingenuity brought to bear as humans invented and perfected these marvelous mechanical systems. Along the way, Gray regales us with tales of his own experiences working with and collecting these machines. For fans of how things are made and how they work, Engines is a loving tribute to the mechanical world. Review: Extraordinary - This is a very remarkable book parts of which may challenge all but the most sophisticated engineer minds. The illustrations are excellent and the detailed analyses well written and not overlong. An absolute treasure trove, although certainly not for light reading. Review: Enjoyable and informative - Purchased as a present for a machine mad teenager. He enjoyed reading it and finding about the inner workings of machines ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 331,697 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 18 in Engines & Power Transmission 31 in Electromagnetic Theory 213 in Mechanical & Material Engineering | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 212 Reviews | ## Images ![Engines: The Inner Workings of Machines That Move the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LaJXIl5KL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extraordinary *by A***R on 29 September 2024* This is a very remarkable book parts of which may challenge all but the most sophisticated engineer minds. The illustrations are excellent and the detailed analyses well written and not overlong. An absolute treasure trove, although certainly not for light reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyable and informative *by D***Y on 31 October 2024* Purchased as a present for a machine mad teenager. He enjoyed reading it and finding about the inner workings of machines ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My new project book *by S***A on 14 March 2025* Very good. 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