Library Wishlist

This page is a record of all the things we want (or don't want) for a library somewhere in the space.

Science

• 5 most recent issues of Nature? skm used to subscribe to Nature and would consider renewing if enough people are interested.

Engineering

• Cracking the Coding Interview [1]: This is a good learning reference in general and for people who want to practice interviewing for software engineering jobs.

Computers

• The Art of Computer Programming by Donald Knuth

Electronics

• Make: Electronics by Charles Platt

• Practical Electronics for Inventors by Paul Scherz

• Making Things Move: DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists by Dustyn Roberts

• Physical Computing by Tom Igoe

Machining

• Machine Shop Trade Secrets

• Machine Shop Essentials

• Metalworking Sink or Swim

• Machinery's Handbook - There was a copy in the metalworking area until a few months ago. An older edition (like from the '70s) may be more useful than the latest, and cheaper.
  • There is an old edition in the metals area, by the mill.

• Machinist's Bedside Reader (3 volumes)

• Mastering the Fundamentals Of Blacksmithing v.1-3

Textile

• A Machine Knitter's Guide to Creating Fabrics: Jacquard, Lace, Intarsia, Ripple, and More by Susanna Lewis

• Knitting Techniques Books by Brother Industries