Happy December y'all!
Its that time to announce the new books the library has added to our collection. We've got a wide range of subjects from car engines to choose-your-own-adventure graphic novels! We have a fun list this time around, so let's jump right in.
1. McLaren, the Engine Company: a history of McLaren Engines, Inc. and its successors - Roger Meiners
An untold story of McLaren Engines, an American company founded in 1969 by Bruce McLaren and his partners to build engines for McLaren's legendary Can-Am and Indy Cars. From this base in suburban Detroit were born the mighty big-block Chevrolet V8s that powered the iconic orange cars to two of their five consecutive Cam-Am championships. McLaren's busy dyno rooms also spawned the howling turbo Offenhausers that put Mark Donahue and Johnny Rutherford in Victory Lane at Indianapolis three times between 1972 and 1976.
2. Software Defined Vehicles - Plato Pathrose
This book provides a clear, in-depth introduction to the concept of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and their role in the changing mobility ecosystem. It explores how software has become the core enabler of innovation, allowing manufacturers to deliver new features, safety functions, and comfort enhancements to their customers after a vehicle leaves the showroom floor. From advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to AI-powered co-pilots, SDVs are shifting the focus from hardware to dynamic, user-centric, service models that offer continuous software updates and upgrades.
3. 2120 - George Wylesol
4. Beyond Compliance: leveraging AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 audit findings for continual improvement -Thomas Kannattumadom
Beyond Compliance is more than just another quality management guide-it's a powerful, practical roadmap for aerospace, defense, and manufacturing organizations committed to excellence through AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Every year, thousands of companies face audits. And every audit reveals something: nonconformities, gaps, or hidden inefficiencies. These findings can be brushed aside-or they can become the spark for meaningful change. This book shows you how to choose the latter. Drawing on decades of real-world auditing, consulting, and industry experience, the author presents 137 real case studies-true stories from actual audits that uncover critical lessons and opportunities. Each scenario is designed to engage, educate, and equip you with practical insights you can apply immediately to your own processes. Beyond Compliance challenges the idea that audits are just about passing or failing. Instead, it presents a new mindset: audits are not the end-they're the beginning of continuous improvement and cultural transformation. Whether you're preparing for your next certification audit, managing findings, or simply striving to improve your quality system, this book offers the tools, perspective, and inspiration you need. Turn audit findings into your organization's greatest asset-and build a foundation for lasting success.
5. Pedestrian accident reconstruction - Nathan A. Rose, Neal Carter
As technology advances, so too must the methods we use to investigate and understand pedestrian collisions. Pedestrian Accident Reconstruction provides a much-needed update to the field-one that reflects the dramatic rise in digital evidence and the growing role of simulation in modern reconstructions. While earlier texts laid the foundation for understanding pedestrian impacts, they were written before the widespread use of video footage, onboard vehicle sensors, and powerful simulation software. This book addresses that shift. It introduces updated methods that incorporate event data recorders, surveillance video, dash cams, and advanced simulation tools like the PC-Crash multibody pedestrian model. These technologies allow for more precise, repeatable, and illustrative reconstructions than ever before. The book highlights when and how simulation can enhance an investigation-especially in complex scenarios such as roof vaults, sideswipes, or collisions that defy conventional equations. Though PC-Crash is the primary tool used throughout, the insights and principles are broadly applicable across simulation platforms. Written by experienced practitioners, this is not just a guide to software-it's a thoughtful, practical resource for applying modern tools to real-world cases. Whether you're new to the field or looking to refine your practice, this book offers an essential perspective for today's reconstruction professional.
That's all we have for today - Happy reading and stay warm!
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