Better than some of the others in the series - but if you've got the textbook, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.
However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Very helpful and easy to follow., 03 Jan 2002
I found this book very helpfull when I had limited time to revise as most other books just weren't as clear.It's accurate, easy to understand and well written.

Better than some of the others in the series - but if you've got the textbook, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.
However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Very helpful and easy to follow., 03 Jan 2002
I found this book very helpfull when I had limited time to revise as most other books just weren't as clear.It's accurate, easy to understand and well written.

Shockingly bad..., 07 Sep 2007
I'm writing this purely from a student's point a view, moreover a student who hasn't quite grasped the concepts of mechanics very well over the years. The M1 book is hard to read; illustration of examples can often miss crucial explanation points making independent study a nightmare, and simple mistakes occur confusing the student [eg typos, wrong answers etc]. In comparison to the Core maths books, which clearly illustrate all examples and notes to remember making navigation and understanding child's play, the M1 book is lacking in key areas not giving the wealth of information required, especially for those who are studying alone/at home. Although, of course, some of it is fine, if you are going to study Mechanics from this book I would suggest finding other materials or resources [a teacher, other books etc] to support your learning unless you are already quite brilliant at the subject.

which edition, 20 Jan 2006
take care that the 1995? M2 book has been superseded by the edition published 2003?. the 1995 version is not very well written.

M5, 25 Jan 2004
This book gives a clear description of all the topics needed for M5. It has many worked examples which are helpful in showing you what you are actually supposed to do.
There is the occasional mistake here and there, but if you are doing M5, you should be able to spot that or at least feel a little uneasy.

M3 - Perhaps only for the few who do further maths, 14 Nov 2003
M3 is not an easy module.To be quite honest, I found D1 a lot easier. However, the hefty tome that is M3 is packed quite full of example questions and sample exam questions. Really, if you are considering taking this paper, and cannot recognise yourself when there is a mistake in the back of the book, then you might have some difficulty. Even so, I would encourage those who wish to to use this book, it does actually work through everything satisfactorally, although occasionally as with most things with the new AS system, it sometimes leaves you hanging, telling you that you don't need to know this, but it will be shown in book Mn, where n is a number greater than the one you are currently on. This aside, a good book.

Not Sure ...., 31 Oct 2003
In helping my daughter with homework, I've come across 2 errors (answers), perhaps typos, and have not yet got to the end of chapter 3! Unfortunately, unlike many of the technical publications I use (IT, Web, Programming etc) I see nowhere on the publishers web site where you can report errors or see an on-going list of amendments you can make to your own copy.

Better than some of the others in the series - but if you've got the textbook, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.
However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Very helpful and easy to follow., 03 Jan 2002
I found this book very helpfull when I had limited time to revise as most other books just weren't as clear.It's accurate, easy to understand and well written.

Shockingly bad..., 07 Sep 2007
I'm writing this purely from a student's point a view, moreover a student who hasn't quite grasped the concepts of mechanics very well over the years. The M1 book is hard to read; illustration of examples can often miss crucial explanation points making independent study a nightmare, and simple mistakes occur confusing the student [eg typos, wrong answers etc]. In comparison to the Core maths books, which clearly illustrate all examples and notes to remember making navigation and understanding child's play, the M1 book is lacking in key areas not giving the wealth of information required, especially for those who are studying alone/at home. Although, of course, some of it is fine, if you are going to study Mechanics from this book I would suggest finding other materials or resources [a teacher, other books etc] to support your learning unless you are already quite brilliant at the subject.

which edition, 20 Jan 2006
take care that the 1995? M2 book has been superseded by the edition published 2003?. the 1995 version is not very well written.

M5, 25 Jan 2004
This book gives a clear description of all the topics needed for M5. It has many worked examples which are helpful in showing you what you are actually supposed to do.
There is the occasional mistake here and there, but if you are doing M5, you should be able to spot that or at least feel a little uneasy.

M3 - Perhaps only for the few who do further maths, 14 Nov 2003
M3 is not an easy module.To be quite honest, I found D1 a lot easier. However, the hefty tome that is M3 is packed quite full of example questions and sample exam questions. Really, if you are considering taking this paper, and cannot recognise yourself when there is a mistake in the back of the book, then you might have some difficulty. Even so, I would encourage those who wish to to use this book, it does actually work through everything satisfactorally, although occasionally as with most things with the new AS system, it sometimes leaves you hanging, telling you that you don't need to know this, but it will be shown in book Mn, where n is a number greater than the one you are currently on. This aside, a good book.

Not Sure ...., 31 Oct 2003
In helping my daughter with homework, I've come across 2 errors (answers), perhaps typos, and have not yet got to the end of chapter 3! Unfortunately, unlike many of the technical publications I use (IT, Web, Programming etc) I see nowhere on the publishers web site where you can report errors or see an on-going list of amendments you can make to your own copy.

If you've got the texbook- you've seen it before, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.

However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Better than some of the others in the series - but if you've got the textbook, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.
However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Very helpful and easy to follow., 03 Jan 2002
I found this book very helpfull when I had limited time to revise as most other books just weren't as clear.It's accurate, easy to understand and well written.

Shockingly bad..., 07 Sep 2007
I'm writing this purely from a student's point a view, moreover a student who hasn't quite grasped the concepts of mechanics very well over the years. The M1 book is hard to read; illustration of examples can often miss crucial explanation points making independent study a nightmare, and simple mistakes occur confusing the student [eg typos, wrong answers etc]. In comparison to the Core maths books, which clearly illustrate all examples and notes to remember making navigation and understanding child's play, the M1 book is lacking in key areas not giving the wealth of information required, especially for those who are studying alone/at home. Although, of course, some of it is fine, if you are going to study Mechanics from this book I would suggest finding other materials or resources [a teacher, other books etc] to support your learning unless you are already quite brilliant at the subject.

which edition, 20 Jan 2006
take care that the 1995? M2 book has been superseded by the edition published 2003?. the 1995 version is not very well written.

M5, 25 Jan 2004
This book gives a clear description of all the topics needed for M5. It has many worked examples which are helpful in showing you what you are actually supposed to do.
There is the occasional mistake here and there, but if you are doing M5, you should be able to spot that or at least feel a little uneasy.

M3 - Perhaps only for the few who do further maths, 14 Nov 2003
M3 is not an easy module.To be quite honest, I found D1 a lot easier. However, the hefty tome that is M3 is packed quite full of example questions and sample exam questions. Really, if you are considering taking this paper, and cannot recognise yourself when there is a mistake in the back of the book, then you might have some difficulty. Even so, I would encourage those who wish to to use this book, it does actually work through everything satisfactorally, although occasionally as with most things with the new AS system, it sometimes leaves you hanging, telling you that you don't need to know this, but it will be shown in book Mn, where n is a number greater than the one you are currently on. This aside, a good book.

Not Sure ...., 31 Oct 2003
In helping my daughter with homework, I've come across 2 errors (answers), perhaps typos, and have not yet got to the end of chapter 3! Unfortunately, unlike many of the technical publications I use (IT, Web, Programming etc) I see nowhere on the publishers web site where you can report errors or see an on-going list of amendments you can make to your own copy.

If you've got the texbook- you've seen it before, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.

However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Engineering Council Examination recommended reading list, 09 Aug 2000
Recommended reading for the Engineering Council Part 1 Examination Subject 503, Engineering Science

Better than some of the others in the series - but if you've got the textbook, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.
However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Very helpful and easy to follow., 03 Jan 2002
I found this book very helpfull when I had limited time to revise as most other books just weren't as clear.It's accurate, easy to understand and well written.

Shockingly bad..., 07 Sep 2007
I'm writing this purely from a student's point a view, moreover a student who hasn't quite grasped the concepts of mechanics very well over the years. The M1 book is hard to read; illustration of examples can often miss crucial explanation points making independent study a nightmare, and simple mistakes occur confusing the student [eg typos, wrong answers etc]. In comparison to the Core maths books, which clearly illustrate all examples and notes to remember making navigation and understanding child's play, the M1 book is lacking in key areas not giving the wealth of information required, especially for those who are studying alone/at home. Although, of course, some of it is fine, if you are going to study Mechanics from this book I would suggest finding other materials or resources [a teacher, other books etc] to support your learning unless you are already quite brilliant at the subject.

which edition, 20 Jan 2006
take care that the 1995? M2 book has been superseded by the edition published 2003?. the 1995 version is not very well written.

M5, 25 Jan 2004
This book gives a clear description of all the topics needed for M5. It has many worked examples which are helpful in showing you what you are actually supposed to do.
There is the occasional mistake here and there, but if you are doing M5, you should be able to spot that or at least feel a little uneasy.

M3 - Perhaps only for the few who do further maths, 14 Nov 2003
M3 is not an easy module.To be quite honest, I found D1 a lot easier. However, the hefty tome that is M3 is packed quite full of example questions and sample exam questions. Really, if you are considering taking this paper, and cannot recognise yourself when there is a mistake in the back of the book, then you might have some difficulty. Even so, I would encourage those who wish to to use this book, it does actually work through everything satisfactorally, although occasionally as with most things with the new AS system, it sometimes leaves you hanging, telling you that you don't need to know this, but it will be shown in book Mn, where n is a number greater than the one you are currently on. This aside, a good book.

Not Sure ...., 31 Oct 2003
In helping my daughter with homework, I've come across 2 errors (answers), perhaps typos, and have not yet got to the end of chapter 3! Unfortunately, unlike many of the technical publications I use (IT, Web, Programming etc) I see nowhere on the publishers web site where you can report errors or see an on-going list of amendments you can make to your own copy.

If you've got the texbook- you've seen it before, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.

However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Engineering Council Examination recommended reading list, 09 Aug 2000
Recommended reading for the Engineering Council Part 1 Examination Subject 503, Engineering Science

Spot on book, for average A-level student., 21 Oct 2000
Good, clear, well presented book. Contains all the information you need...

The Best Mechanics study book around, 01 Sep 2000
This is one of the best study books which I have come accross for studying Mechanics. The text is written in a way in which I rarely do not understand an explanation - something which makes this book unique

An excellent introduction to A-level Mechanics, 28 Nov 1999
Provides a clear and concise guide through A-level Mathematics with Mechanics, with 'good answers', in that the results to many of the exercises are often integers, or simple fractions as to increase clarity. Also provides very clear examples to help the reader with the exercises. Overall, a very good text to read if studying A-level Mechanics.

Excellent text for A level, good diagrams, 25 Aug 1999
Wychwood school,Oxford has been using this as the main mechanics text book for the last ten years. The first few questions of each exercise encourage the use of good drawings. The recent new edition has kept abreast of A level changes. Exercises are well graded, with a range of past questions included. Answers are generally accurate too, unlike so many Maths text books

Better than some of the others in the series - but if you've got the textbook, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.
However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Very helpful and easy to follow., 03 Jan 2002
I found this book very helpfull when I had limited time to revise as most other books just weren't as clear.It's accurate, easy to understand and well written.

Shockingly bad..., 07 Sep 2007
I'm writing this purely from a student's point a view, moreover a student who hasn't quite grasped the concepts of mechanics very well over the years. The M1 book is hard to read; illustration of examples can often miss crucial explanation points making independent study a nightmare, and simple mistakes occur confusing the student [eg typos, wrong answers etc]. In comparison to the Core maths books, which clearly illustrate all examples and notes to remember making navigation and understanding child's play, the M1 book is lacking in key areas not giving the wealth of information required, especially for those who are studying alone/at home. Although, of course, some of it is fine, if you are going to study Mechanics from this book I would suggest finding other materials or resources [a teacher, other books etc] to support your learning unless you are already quite brilliant at the subject.

which edition, 20 Jan 2006
take care that the 1995? M2 book has been superseded by the edition published 2003?. the 1995 version is not very well written.

M5, 25 Jan 2004
This book gives a clear description of all the topics needed for M5. It has many worked examples which are helpful in showing you what you are actually supposed to do.
There is the occasional mistake here and there, but if you are doing M5, you should be able to spot that or at least feel a little uneasy.

M3 - Perhaps only for the few who do further maths, 14 Nov 2003
M3 is not an easy module.To be quite honest, I found D1 a lot easier. However, the hefty tome that is M3 is packed quite full of example questions and sample exam questions. Really, if you are considering taking this paper, and cannot recognise yourself when there is a mistake in the back of the book, then you might have some difficulty. Even so, I would encourage those who wish to to use this book, it does actually work through everything satisfactorally, although occasionally as with most things with the new AS system, it sometimes leaves you hanging, telling you that you don't need to know this, but it will be shown in book Mn, where n is a number greater than the one you are currently on. This aside, a good book.

Not Sure ...., 31 Oct 2003
In helping my daughter with homework, I've come across 2 errors (answers), perhaps typos, and have not yet got to the end of chapter 3! Unfortunately, unlike many of the technical publications I use (IT, Web, Programming etc) I see nowhere on the publishers web site where you can report errors or see an on-going list of amendments you can make to your own copy.

If you've got the texbook- you've seen it before, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.

However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Engineering Council Examination recommended reading list, 09 Aug 2000
Recommended reading for the Engineering Council Part 1 Examination Subject 503, Engineering Science

Spot on book, for average A-level student., 21 Oct 2000
Good, clear, well presented book. Contains all the information you need...

The Best Mechanics study book around, 01 Sep 2000
This is one of the best study books which I have come accross for studying Mechanics. The text is written in a way in which I rarely do not understand an explanation - something which makes this book unique

An excellent introduction to A-level Mechanics, 28 Nov 1999
Provides a clear and concise guide through A-level Mathematics with Mechanics, with 'good answers', in that the results to many of the exercises are often integers, or simple fractions as to increase clarity. Also provides very clear examples to help the reader with the exercises. Overall, a very good text to read if studying A-level Mechanics.

Excellent text for A level, good diagrams, 25 Aug 1999
Wychwood school,Oxford has been using this as the main mechanics text book for the last ten years. The first few questions of each exercise encourage the use of good drawings. The recent new edition has kept abreast of A level changes. Exercises are well graded, with a range of past questions included. Answers are generally accurate too, unlike so many Maths text books

Best choice for A level further maths revision, 31 May 2007
I am doing Edexcel further maths, and would highly recommend this book to anyone. In my opinion, this book is a lot better than the heinmann one, all the examples are clearly explained and made very easy to digest,when I read the heinman book sometimes, I still found some examples a bit confusing and difficult to understand. I don't normally write reviews, only because I am so grateful I've bought such a brilliant book that can help a lot in my exam! Buy this book if you are struggling with some topics in further maths and need some extra help!!

Better than some of the others in the series - but if you've got the textbook, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.
However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Very helpful and easy to follow., 03 Jan 2002
I found this book very helpfull when I had limited time to revise as most other books just weren't as clear.It's accurate, easy to understand and well written.

Shockingly bad..., 07 Sep 2007
I'm writing this purely from a student's point a view, moreover a student who hasn't quite grasped the concepts of mechanics very well over the years. The M1 book is hard to read; illustration of examples can often miss crucial explanation points making independent study a nightmare, and simple mistakes occur confusing the student [eg typos, wrong answers etc]. In comparison to the Core maths books, which clearly illustrate all examples and notes to remember making navigation and understanding child's play, the M1 book is lacking in key areas not giving the wealth of information required, especially for those who are studying alone/at home. Although, of course, some of it is fine, if you are going to study Mechanics from this book I would suggest finding other materials or resources [a teacher, other books etc] to support your learning unless you are already quite brilliant at the subject.

which edition, 20 Jan 2006
take care that the 1995? M2 book has been superseded by the edition published 2003?. the 1995 version is not very well written.

M5, 25 Jan 2004
This book gives a clear description of all the topics needed for M5. It has many worked examples which are helpful in showing you what you are actually supposed to do.
There is the occasional mistake here and there, but if you are doing M5, you should be able to spot that or at least feel a little uneasy.

M3 - Perhaps only for the few who do further maths, 14 Nov 2003
M3 is not an easy module.To be quite honest, I found D1 a lot easier. However, the hefty tome that is M3 is packed quite full of example questions and sample exam questions. Really, if you are considering taking this paper, and cannot recognise yourself when there is a mistake in the back of the book, then you might have some difficulty. Even so, I would encourage those who wish to to use this book, it does actually work through everything satisfactorally, although occasionally as with most things with the new AS system, it sometimes leaves you hanging, telling you that you don't need to know this, but it will be shown in book Mn, where n is a number greater than the one you are currently on. This aside, a good book.

Not Sure ...., 31 Oct 2003
In helping my daughter with homework, I've come across 2 errors (answers), perhaps typos, and have not yet got to the end of chapter 3! Unfortunately, unlike many of the technical publications I use (IT, Web, Programming etc) I see nowhere on the publishers web site where you can report errors or see an on-going list of amendments you can make to your own copy.

If you've got the texbook- you've seen it before, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.

However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Engineering Council Examination recommended reading list, 09 Aug 2000
Recommended reading for the Engineering Council Part 1 Examination Subject 503, Engineering Science

Spot on book, for average A-level student., 21 Oct 2000
Good, clear, well presented book. Contains all the information you need...

The Best Mechanics study book around, 01 Sep 2000
This is one of the best study books which I have come accross for studying Mechanics. The text is written in a way in which I rarely do not understand an explanation - something which makes this book unique

An excellent introduction to A-level Mechanics, 28 Nov 1999
Provides a clear and concise guide through A-level Mathematics with Mechanics, with 'good answers', in that the results to many of the exercises are often integers, or simple fractions as to increase clarity. Also provides very clear examples to help the reader with the exercises. Overall, a very good text to read if studying A-level Mechanics.

Excellent text for A level, good diagrams, 25 Aug 1999
Wychwood school,Oxford has been using this as the main mechanics text book for the last ten years. The first few questions of each exercise encourage the use of good drawings. The recent new edition has kept abreast of A level changes. Exercises are well graded, with a range of past questions included. Answers are generally accurate too, unlike so many Maths text books

Best choice for A level further maths revision, 31 May 2007
I am doing Edexcel further maths, and would highly recommend this book to anyone. In my opinion, this book is a lot better than the heinmann one, all the examples are clearly explained and made very easy to digest,when I read the heinman book sometimes, I still found some examples a bit confusing and difficult to understand. I don't normally write reviews, only because I am so grateful I've bought such a brilliant book that can help a lot in my exam! Buy this book if you are struggling with some topics in further maths and need some extra help!!

Excellent for graduates, 18 Jul 2007
The style is straightforward. Fundamentals are covered. It does require a good level in maths (3rd-4th year of engineering degree that's all). Overall it's been very helpful in my PhD.

Comprehensive, but confusing, 10 Jan 2004
It is impossible to fault this book for not covering enough material with regards to the different classes of turbulence. However, the language used is overly complex; turbulence is a difficult subject to study and the initial chapters do not introduce concepts in an easy to understand manner. This would make a fantastic reference book, but as a study aid it falters slightly.

Better than some of the others in the series - but if you've got the textbook, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.
However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Very helpful and easy to follow., 03 Jan 2002
I found this book very helpfull when I had limited time to revise as most other books just weren't as clear.It's accurate, easy to understand and well written.

Shockingly bad..., 07 Sep 2007
I'm writing this purely from a student's point a view, moreover a student who hasn't quite grasped the concepts of mechanics very well over the years. The M1 book is hard to read; illustration of examples can often miss crucial explanation points making independent study a nightmare, and simple mistakes occur confusing the student [eg typos, wrong answers etc]. In comparison to the Core maths books, which clearly illustrate all examples and notes to remember making navigation and understanding child's play, the M1 book is lacking in key areas not giving the wealth of information required, especially for those who are studying alone/at home. Although, of course, some of it is fine, if you are going to study Mechanics from this book I would suggest finding other materials or resources [a teacher, other books etc] to support your learning unless you are already quite brilliant at the subject.

which edition, 20 Jan 2006
take care that the 1995? M2 book has been superseded by the edition published 2003?. the 1995 version is not very well written.

M5, 25 Jan 2004
This book gives a clear description of all the topics needed for M5. It has many worked examples which are helpful in showing you what you are actually supposed to do.
There is the occasional mistake here and there, but if you are doing M5, you should be able to spot that or at least feel a little uneasy.

M3 - Perhaps only for the few who do further maths, 14 Nov 2003
M3 is not an easy module.To be quite honest, I found D1 a lot easier. However, the hefty tome that is M3 is packed quite full of example questions and sample exam questions. Really, if you are considering taking this paper, and cannot recognise yourself when there is a mistake in the back of the book, then you might have some difficulty. Even so, I would encourage those who wish to to use this book, it does actually work through everything satisfactorally, although occasionally as with most things with the new AS system, it sometimes leaves you hanging, telling you that you don't need to know this, but it will be shown in book Mn, where n is a number greater than the one you are currently on. This aside, a good book.

Not Sure ...., 31 Oct 2003
In helping my daughter with homework, I've come across 2 errors (answers), perhaps typos, and have not yet got to the end of chapter 3! Unfortunately, unlike many of the technical publications I use (IT, Web, Programming etc) I see nowhere on the publishers web site where you can report errors or see an on-going list of amendments you can make to your own copy.

If you've got the texbook- you've seen it before, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.

However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Engineering Council Examination recommended reading list, 09 Aug 2000
Recommended reading for the Engineering Council Part 1 Examination Subject 503, Engineering Science

Spot on book, for average A-level student., 21 Oct 2000
Good, clear, well presented book. Contains all the information you need...

The Best Mechanics study book around, 01 Sep 2000
This is one of the best study books which I have come accross for studying Mechanics. The text is written in a way in which I rarely do not understand an explanation - something which makes this book unique

An excellent introduction to A-level Mechanics, 28 Nov 1999
Provides a clear and concise guide through A-level Mathematics with Mechanics, with 'good answers', in that the results to many of the exercises are often integers, or simple fractions as to increase clarity. Also provides very clear examples to help the reader with the exercises. Overall, a very good text to read if studying A-level Mechanics.

Excellent text for A level, good diagrams, 25 Aug 1999
Wychwood school,Oxford has been using this as the main mechanics text book for the last ten years. The first few questions of each exercise encourage the use of good drawings. The recent new edition has kept abreast of A level changes. Exercises are well graded, with a range of past questions included. Answers are generally accurate too, unlike so many Maths text books

Best choice for A level further maths revision, 31 May 2007
I am doing Edexcel further maths, and would highly recommend this book to anyone. In my opinion, this book is a lot better than the heinmann one, all the examples are clearly explained and made very easy to digest,when I read the heinman book sometimes, I still found some examples a bit confusing and difficult to understand. I don't normally write reviews, only because I am so grateful I've bought such a brilliant book that can help a lot in my exam! Buy this book if you are struggling with some topics in further maths and need some extra help!!

Excellent for graduates, 18 Jul 2007
The style is straightforward. Fundamentals are covered. It does require a good level in maths (3rd-4th year of engineering degree that's all). Overall it's been very helpful in my PhD.

Comprehensive, but confusing, 10 Jan 2004
It is impossible to fault this book for not covering enough material with regards to the different classes of turbulence. However, the language used is overly complex; turbulence is a difficult subject to study and the initial chapters do not introduce concepts in an easy to understand manner. This would make a fantastic reference book, but as a study aid it falters slightly.

If only all text books were like this..., 08 Nov 2000
First things first - this book is on the Finite Volume Method - amazon do not make this very clear (read the book cover picture).

Dry and heavy going this book is NOT. Over simplistic - no. This book takes you into the heavily mathematical and theoretical world of CFD and makes it seem like a walk in the park. The book is a mass of graphs, tables, flow diagrams and figures. The theoretical principles are clearly elucidated - they even have the unprecidented nerve to write verbal equations below the maths to clearly identify the significance of each element!

Seriously, I am delighted with this book. In ten years of blood sweat and tears, this is the first text in the field that I have read that makes the whole subject readable. I am no stranger to the production of course material being a lecturer by profession and this is excellent. The authors must have laboured long and hard to get the material to this level and I congratulate them... if only all text books were like this one.

Better than some of the others in the series - but if you've got the textbook, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.
However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Very helpful and easy to follow., 03 Jan 2002
I found this book very helpfull when I had limited time to revise as most other books just weren't as clear.It's accurate, easy to understand and well written.

Shockingly bad..., 07 Sep 2007
I'm writing this purely from a student's point a view, moreover a student who hasn't quite grasped the concepts of mechanics very well over the years. The M1 book is hard to read; illustration of examples can often miss crucial explanation points making independent study a nightmare, and simple mistakes occur confusing the student [eg typos, wrong answers etc]. In comparison to the Core maths books, which clearly illustrate all examples and notes to remember making navigation and understanding child's play, the M1 book is lacking in key areas not giving the wealth of information required, especially for those who are studying alone/at home. Although, of course, some of it is fine, if you are going to study Mechanics from this book I would suggest finding other materials or resources [a teacher, other books etc] to support your learning unless you are already quite brilliant at the subject.

which edition, 20 Jan 2006
take care that the 1995? M2 book has been superseded by the edition published 2003?. the 1995 version is not very well written.

M5, 25 Jan 2004
This book gives a clear description of all the topics needed for M5. It has many worked examples which are helpful in showing you what you are actually supposed to do.
There is the occasional mistake here and there, but if you are doing M5, you should be able to spot that or at least feel a little uneasy.

M3 - Perhaps only for the few who do further maths, 14 Nov 2003
M3 is not an easy module.To be quite honest, I found D1 a lot easier. However, the hefty tome that is M3 is packed quite full of example questions and sample exam questions. Really, if you are considering taking this paper, and cannot recognise yourself when there is a mistake in the back of the book, then you might have some difficulty. Even so, I would encourage those who wish to to use this book, it does actually work through everything satisfactorally, although occasionally as with most things with the new AS system, it sometimes leaves you hanging, telling you that you don't need to know this, but it will be shown in book Mn, where n is a number greater than the one you are currently on. This aside, a good book.

Not Sure ...., 31 Oct 2003
In helping my daughter with homework, I've come across 2 errors (answers), perhaps typos, and have not yet got to the end of chapter 3! Unfortunately, unlike many of the technical publications I use (IT, Web, Programming etc) I see nowhere on the publishers web site where you can report errors or see an on-going list of amendments you can make to your own copy.

If you've got the texbook- you've seen it before, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.

However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Engineering Council Examination recommended reading list, 09 Aug 2000
Recommended reading for the Engineering Council Part 1 Examination Subject 503, Engineering Science

Spot on book, for average A-level student., 21 Oct 2000
Good, clear, well presented book. Contains all the information you need...

The Best Mechanics study book around, 01 Sep 2000
This is one of the best study books which I have come accross for studying Mechanics. The text is written in a way in which I rarely do not understand an explanation - something which makes this book unique

An excellent introduction to A-level Mechanics, 28 Nov 1999
Provides a clear and concise guide through A-level Mathematics with Mechanics, with 'good answers', in that the results to many of the exercises are often integers, or simple fractions as to increase clarity. Also provides very clear examples to help the reader with the exercises. Overall, a very good text to read if studying A-level Mechanics.

Excellent text for A level, good diagrams, 25 Aug 1999
Wychwood school,Oxford has been using this as the main mechanics text book for the last ten years. The first few questions of each exercise encourage the use of good drawings. The recent new edition has kept abreast of A level changes. Exercises are well graded, with a range of past questions included. Answers are generally accurate too, unlike so many Maths text books

Best choice for A level further maths revision, 31 May 2007
I am doing Edexcel further maths, and would highly recommend this book to anyone. In my opinion, this book is a lot better than the heinmann one, all the examples are clearly explained and made very easy to digest,when I read the heinman book sometimes, I still found some examples a bit confusing and difficult to understand. I don't normally write reviews, only because I am so grateful I've bought such a brilliant book that can help a lot in my exam! Buy this book if you are struggling with some topics in further maths and need some extra help!!

Excellent for graduates, 18 Jul 2007
The style is straightforward. Fundamentals are covered. It does require a good level in maths (3rd-4th year of engineering degree that's all). Overall it's been very helpful in my PhD.

Comprehensive, but confusing, 10 Jan 2004
It is impossible to fault this book for not covering enough material with regards to the different classes of turbulence. However, the language used is overly complex; turbulence is a difficult subject to study and the initial chapters do not introduce concepts in an easy to understand manner. This would make a fantastic reference book, but as a study aid it falters slightly.

If only all text books were like this..., 08 Nov 2000
First things first - this book is on the Finite Volume Method - amazon do not make this very clear (read the book cover picture).

Dry and heavy going this book is NOT. Over simplistic - no. This book takes you into the heavily mathematical and theoretical world of CFD and makes it seem like a walk in the park. The book is a mass of graphs, tables, flow diagrams and figures. The theoretical principles are clearly elucidated - they even have the unprecidented nerve to write verbal equations below the maths to clearly identify the significance of each element!

Seriously, I am delighted with this book. In ten years of blood sweat and tears, this is the first text in the field that I have read that makes the whole subject readable. I am no stranger to the production of course material being a lecturer by profession and this is excellent. The authors must have laboured long and hard to get the material to this level and I congratulate them... if only all text books were like this one.

A worthy book for all to read..!, 29 Sep 2008
This book is a must have read for anyone who has an interest in the esoteric/ufo technology and provides a fascinating insight into a science that has been suppressed from the public domain for far to long..! With excellant (if a little heavy on theory, but necessary) experimental evidence/results from a variety of sources that show that this subject does exist and should be researched and developed for the greater good of mankind..!
Anyone who thinks this is all made up should look again at Paul LaViolette research history, web site the starburst foundation & published subquantum kinetic theory as well as Dr Steven M Greer's book Disclosure.


very good.. worth reading, 21 Sep 2008
I know he's writing a book, but it is entertaining. I don't think his research should be poo-pooed off hand.. my main criticism is the technical stuff, which, unless you are actually doing this for a job, isn't going to mean anything, and can't be verified, so what's the point? I thought it was facinating anyway, not sure about it's being true or not, but there is enough to keep a sci-fi enthusiast dreaming of new wonders.. there is nothing on the internet about any of this.. just a few rumours here and there.. so if you have an interest in this subject.. it's worth reading. There are conspiracies here, but unless you go and find out if they are true or not, you can't just say it's 'conspiracy theories' as if no conspiracy is true by definition.. what I did find a bit odd was that the writer did some of his own experiments and couldn't replicate the exotic claims.. suppose I want it to be true, so that's the perspective on it that I form.

Not a Trace of Valid Support, 19 Sep 2008
One of the sure signs that an author is trying to foist a crackpot thesis onto the gullible general public is the use of a 'PhD' appended to his name on the book-cover. This author is no exception.
The book is devoted to the non-science of 'electrogravitics'; the concept that electricity can negate gravity. This term is unknown to real physicists, and has only ever appeared once in Physics Abstracts (where it was used in a derogatory sense).
Given that there is no bona fide scientific proof supporting the concept of antigravity, the author has fallen back on the usual rag-bag of pseudoscientific claims which pervade the 'disinformation super-highway' known as the internet. Indeed, gullible readers who haunt antigravity-related web-pages will find that they have paid to read again what they have probably already read online.
The author ticks all of the 'usual boxes': Tesla, T.T.Brown, John Searl, etc. The Searl chapter is particularly dismal, given that one has to be especially soft-headed to believe any his fantasies. The author even manages to identify the wrong person as being Searl in one of the photographs. He also mentions the so-called confirmatory experiments of Godin and Roschin, but fails to record that the experiments have been disowned by the head of the institute to which the inventors supposedly belong.
Such books as this would be harmless if they merely served to satisfy the need, of a certain class of consumer, to believe in 'suppressed science' and conspiracies. However, there are growing signs that the cancer of pseudoscience is invading the real world and wasting real resources. NASA, it will remembered, wasted millions of dollars on trying unsuccessfully to develop the so-called Podkletnov Effect. Real physicists had declared from the outset that this was certainly an artefact. They were ignored. One suspects that the NASA fiasco will not be the last, if scientifically ignorant decision-makers read superficially persuasive books such as the present one.

Better than some of the others in the series - but if you've got the textbook, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.
However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Very helpful and easy to follow., 03 Jan 2002
I found this book very helpfull when I had limited time to revise as most other books just weren't as clear.It's accurate, easy to understand and well written.

Shockingly bad..., 07 Sep 2007
I'm writing this purely from a student's point a view, moreover a student who hasn't quite grasped the concepts of mechanics very well over the years. The M1 book is hard to read; illustration of examples can often miss crucial explanation points making independent study a nightmare, and simple mistakes occur confusing the student [eg typos, wrong answers etc]. In comparison to the Core maths books, which clearly illustrate all examples and notes to remember making navigation and understanding child's play, the M1 book is lacking in key areas not giving the wealth of information required, especially for those who are studying alone/at home. Although, of course, some of it is fine, if you are going to study Mechanics from this book I would suggest finding other materials or resources [a teacher, other books etc] to support your learning unless you are already quite brilliant at the subject.

which edition, 20 Jan 2006
take care that the 1995? M2 book has been superseded by the edition published 2003?. the 1995 version is not very well written.

M5, 25 Jan 2004
This book gives a clear description of all the topics needed for M5. It has many worked examples which are helpful in showing you what you are actually supposed to do.
There is the occasional mistake here and there, but if you are doing M5, you should be able to spot that or at least feel a little uneasy.

M3 - Perhaps only for the few who do further maths, 14 Nov 2003
M3 is not an easy module.To be quite honest, I found D1 a lot easier. However, the hefty tome that is M3 is packed quite full of example questions and sample exam questions. Really, if you are considering taking this paper, and cannot recognise yourself when there is a mistake in the back of the book, then you might have some difficulty. Even so, I would encourage those who wish to to use this book, it does actually work through everything satisfactorally, although occasionally as with most things with the new AS system, it sometimes leaves you hanging, telling you that you don't need to know this, but it will be shown in book Mn, where n is a number greater than the one you are currently on. This aside, a good book.

Not Sure ...., 31 Oct 2003
In helping my daughter with homework, I've come across 2 errors (answers), perhaps typos, and have not yet got to the end of chapter 3! Unfortunately, unlike many of the technical publications I use (IT, Web, Programming etc) I see nowhere on the publishers web site where you can report errors or see an on-going list of amendments you can make to your own copy.

If you've got the texbook- you've seen it before, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.

However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Engineering Council Examination recommended reading list, 09 Aug 2000
Recommended reading for the Engineering Council Part 1 Examination Subject 503, Engineering Science

Spot on book, for average A-level student., 21 Oct 2000
Good, clear, well presented book. Contains all the information you need...

The Best Mechanics study book around, 01 Sep 2000
This is one of the best study books which I have come accross for studying Mechanics. The text is written in a way in which I rarely do not understand an explanation - something which makes this book unique

An excellent introduction to A-level Mechanics, 28 Nov 1999
Provides a clear and concise guide through A-level Mathematics with Mechanics, with 'good answers', in that the results to many of the exercises are often integers, or simple fractions as to increase clarity. Also provides very clear examples to help the reader with the exercises. Overall, a very good text to read if studying A-level Mechanics.

Excellent text for A level, good diagrams, 25 Aug 1999
Wychwood school,Oxford has been using this as the main mechanics text book for the last ten years. The first few questions of each exercise encourage the use of good drawings. The recent new edition has kept abreast of A level changes. Exercises are well graded, with a range of past questions included. Answers are generally accurate too, unlike so many Maths text books

Best choice for A level further maths revision, 31 May 2007
I am doing Edexcel further maths, and would highly recommend this book to anyone. In my opinion, this book is a lot better than the heinmann one, all the examples are clearly explained and made very easy to digest,when I read the heinman book sometimes, I still found some examples a bit confusing and difficult to understand. I don't normally write reviews, only because I am so grateful I've bought such a brilliant book that can help a lot in my exam! Buy this book if you are struggling with some topics in further maths and need some extra help!!

Excellent for graduates, 18 Jul 2007
The style is straightforward. Fundamentals are covered. It does require a good level in maths (3rd-4th year of engineering degree that's all). Overall it's been very helpful in my PhD.

Comprehensive, but confusing, 10 Jan 2004
It is impossible to fault this book for not covering enough material with regards to the different classes of turbulence. However, the language used is overly complex; turbulence is a difficult subject to study and the initial chapters do not introduce concepts in an easy to understand manner. This would make a fantastic reference book, but as a study aid it falters slightly.

If only all text books were like this..., 08 Nov 2000
First things first - this book is on the Finite Volume Method - amazon do not make this very clear (read the book cover picture).

Dry and heavy going this book is NOT. Over simplistic - no. This book takes you into the heavily mathematical and theoretical world of CFD and makes it seem like a walk in the park. The book is a mass of graphs, tables, flow diagrams and figures. The theoretical principles are clearly elucidated - they even have the unprecidented nerve to write verbal equations below the maths to clearly identify the significance of each element!

Seriously, I am delighted with this book. In ten years of blood sweat and tears, this is the first text in the field that I have read that makes the whole subject readable. I am no stranger to the production of course material being a lecturer by profession and this is excellent. The authors must have laboured long and hard to get the material to this level and I congratulate them... if only all text books were like this one.

A worthy book for all to read..!, 29 Sep 2008
This book is a must have read for anyone who has an interest in the esoteric/ufo technology and provides a fascinating insight into a science that has been suppressed from the public domain for far to long..! With excellant (if a little heavy on theory, but necessary) experimental evidence/results from a variety of sources that show that this subject does exist and should be researched and developed for the greater good of mankind..!
Anyone who thinks this is all made up should look again at Paul LaViolette research history, web site the starburst foundation & published subquantum kinetic theory as well as Dr Steven M Greer's book Disclosure.


very good.. worth reading, 21 Sep 2008
I know he's writing a book, but it is entertaining. I don't think his research should be poo-pooed off hand.. my main criticism is the technical stuff, which, unless you are actually doing this for a job, isn't going to mean anything, and can't be verified, so what's the point? I thought it was facinating anyway, not sure about it's being true or not, but there is enough to keep a sci-fi enthusiast dreaming of new wonders.. there is nothing on the internet about any of this.. just a few rumours here and there.. so if you have an interest in this subject.. it's worth reading. There are conspiracies here, but unless you go and find out if they are true or not, you can't just say it's 'conspiracy theories' as if no conspiracy is true by definition.. what I did find a bit odd was that the writer did some of his own experiments and couldn't replicate the exotic claims.. suppose I want it to be true, so that's the perspective on it that I form.

Not a Trace of Valid Support, 19 Sep 2008
One of the sure signs that an author is trying to foist a crackpot thesis onto the gullible general public is the use of a 'PhD' appended to his name on the book-cover. This author is no exception.
The book is devoted to the non-science of 'electrogravitics'; the concept that electricity can negate gravity. This term is unknown to real physicists, and has only ever appeared once in Physics Abstracts (where it was used in a derogatory sense).
Given that there is no bona fide scientific proof supporting the concept of antigravity, the author has fallen back on the usual rag-bag of pseudoscientific claims which pervade the 'disinformation super-highway' known as the internet. Indeed, gullible readers who haunt antigravity-related web-pages will find that they have paid to read again what they have probably already read online.
The author ticks all of the 'usual boxes': Tesla, T.T.Brown, John Searl, etc. The Searl chapter is particularly dismal, given that one has to be especially soft-headed to believe any his fantasies. The author even manages to identify the wrong person as being Searl in one of the photographs. He also mentions the so-called confirmatory experiments of Godin and Roschin, but fails to record that the experiments have been disowned by the head of the institute to which the inventors supposedly belong.
Such books as this would be harmless if they merely served to satisfy the need, of a certain class of consumer, to believe in 'suppressed science' and conspiracies. However, there are growing signs that the cancer of pseudoscience is invading the real world and wasting real resources. NASA, it will remembered, wasted millions of dollars on trying unsuccessfully to develop the so-called Podkletnov Effect. Real physicists had declared from the outset that this was certainly an artefact. They were ignored. One suspects that the NASA fiasco will not be the last, if scientifically ignorant decision-makers read superficially persuasive books such as the present one.


Extensive examples lead to comprehensive text, 29 Apr 2001
Includes so many examples and sample questions that it would be impossible to attempt them all! Covers the basics and more complicated stuff to give a solid background in fluid mechanics.

Better than some of the others in the series - but if you've got the textbook, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.
However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Very helpful and easy to follow., 03 Jan 2002
I found this book very helpfull when I had limited time to revise as most other books just weren't as clear.It's accurate, easy to understand and well written.

Shockingly bad..., 07 Sep 2007
I'm writing this purely from a student's point a view, moreover a student who hasn't quite grasped the concepts of mechanics very well over the years. The M1 book is hard to read; illustration of examples can often miss crucial explanation points making independent study a nightmare, and simple mistakes occur confusing the student [eg typos, wrong answers etc]. In comparison to the Core maths books, which clearly illustrate all examples and notes to remember making navigation and understanding child's play, the M1 book is lacking in key areas not giving the wealth of information required, especially for those who are studying alone/at home. Although, of course, some of it is fine, if you are going to study Mechanics from this book I would suggest finding other materials or resources [a teacher, other books etc] to support your learning unless you are already quite brilliant at the subject.

which edition, 20 Jan 2006
take care that the 1995? M2 book has been superseded by the edition published 2003?. the 1995 version is not very well written.

M5, 25 Jan 2004
This book gives a clear description of all the topics needed for M5. It has many worked examples which are helpful in showing you what you are actually supposed to do.
There is the occasional mistake here and there, but if you are doing M5, you should be able to spot that or at least feel a little uneasy.

M3 - Perhaps only for the few who do further maths, 14 Nov 2003
M3 is not an easy module.To be quite honest, I found D1 a lot easier. However, the hefty tome that is M3 is packed quite full of example questions and sample exam questions. Really, if you are considering taking this paper, and cannot recognise yourself when there is a mistake in the back of the book, then you might have some difficulty. Even so, I would encourage those who wish to to use this book, it does actually work through everything satisfactorally, although occasionally as with most things with the new AS system, it sometimes leaves you hanging, telling you that you don't need to know this, but it will be shown in book Mn, where n is a number greater than the one you are currently on. This aside, a good book.

Not Sure ...., 31 Oct 2003
In helping my daughter with homework, I've come across 2 errors (answers), perhaps typos, and have not yet got to the end of chapter 3! Unfortunately, unlike many of the technical publications I use (IT, Web, Programming etc) I see nowhere on the publishers web site where you can report errors or see an on-going list of amendments you can make to your own copy.

If you've got the texbook- you've seen it before, 06 May 2008
Whilst the textbook in the same series may seem bright, colourful and easy to understand- don't expect the same quality from this revision guide. If you've got the textbook in this series they have just taken the same examples, questions and put them into a dreary and reptitive book that covers the same material in the same way. Whilst a few new examples and quick questions are dispersed there to keep some people happy- you would be better looking elswhere.

However, If you don't have the textbook from this series or are looking for a quick reminder of things- then buy it- otherwise its not worth your money.

Engineering Council Examination recommended reading list, 09 Aug 2000
Recommended reading for the Engineering Council Part 1 Examination Subject 503, Engineering Science

Spot on book, for average A-level student., 21 Oct 2000
Good, clear, well presented book. Contains all the information you need...

The Best Mechanics study book around, 01 Sep 2000
This is one of the best study books which I have come accross for studying Mechanics. The text is written in a way in which I rarely do not understand an explanation - something which makes this book unique

An excellent introduction to A-level Mechanics, 28 Nov 1999
Provides a clear and concise guide through A-level Mathematics with Mechanics, with 'good answers', in that the results to many of the exercises are often integers, or simple fractions as to increase clarity. Also provides very clear examples to help the reader with the exercises. Overall, a very good text to read if studying A-level Mechanics.

Excellent text for A level, good diagrams, 25 Aug 1999
Wychwood school,Oxford has been using this as the main mechanics text book for the last ten years. The first few questions of each exercise encourage the use of good drawings. The recent new edition has kept abreast of A level changes. Exercises are well graded, with a range of past questions included. Answers are generally accurate too, unlike so many Maths text books

Best choice for A level further maths revision, 31 May 2007
I am doing Edexcel further maths, and would highly recommend this book to anyone. In my opinion, this book is a lot better than the heinmann one, all the examples are clearly explained and made very easy to digest,when I read the heinman book sometimes, I still found some examples a bit confusing and difficult to understand. I don't normally write reviews, only because I am so grateful I've bought such a brilliant book that can help a lot in my exam! Buy this book if you are struggling with some topics in further maths and need some extra help!!

Excellent for graduates, 18 Jul 2007
The style is straightforward. Fundamentals are covered. It does require a good level in maths (3rd-4th year of engineering degree that's all). Overall it's been very helpful in my PhD.

Comprehensive, but confusing, 10 Jan 2004
It is impossible to fault this book for not covering enough material with regards to the different classes of turbulence. However, the language used is overly complex; turbulence is a difficult subject to study and the initial chapters do not introduce concepts in an easy to understand manner. This would make a fantastic reference book, but as a study aid it falters slightly.

If only all text books were like this..., 08 Nov 2000
First things first - this book is on the Finite Volume Method - amazon do not make this very clear (read the book cover picture).

Dry and heavy going this book is NOT. Over simplistic - no. This book takes you into the heavily mathematical and theoretical world of CFD and makes it seem like a walk in the park. The book is a mass of graphs, tables, flow diagrams and figures. The theoretical principles are clearly elucidated - they even have the unprecidented nerve to write verbal equations below the maths to clearly identify the significance of each element!

Seriously, I am delighted with this book. In ten years of blood sweat and tears, this is the first text in the field that I have read that makes the whole subject readable. I am no stranger to the production of course material being a lecturer by profession and this is excellent. The authors must have laboured long and hard to get the material to this level and I congratulate them... if only all text books were like this one.

A worthy book for all to read..!, 29 Sep 2008
This book is a must have read for anyone who has an interest in the esoteric/ufo technology and provides a fascinating insight into a science that has been suppressed from the public domain for far to long..! With excellant (if a little heavy on theory, but necessary) experimental evidence/results from a variety of sources that show that this subject does exist and should be researched and developed for the greater good of mankind..!
Anyone who thinks this is all made up should look again at Paul LaViolette research history, web site the starburst foundation & published subquantum kinetic theory as well as Dr Steven M Greer's book Disclosure.


very good.. worth reading, 21 Sep 2008
I know he's writing a book, but it is entertaining. I don't think his research should be poo-pooed off hand.. my main criticism is the technical stuff, which, unless you are actually doing this for a job, isn't going to mean anything, and can't be verified, so what's the point? I thought it was facinating anyway, not sure about it's being true or not, but there is enough to keep a sci-fi enthusiast dreaming of new wonders.. there is nothing on the internet about any of this.. just a few rumours here and there.. so if you have an interest in this subject.. it's worth reading. There are conspiracies here, but unless you go and find out if they are true or not, you can't just say it's 'conspiracy theories' as if no conspiracy is true by definition.. what I did find a bit odd was that the writer did some of his own experiments and couldn't replicate the exotic claims.. suppose I want it to be true, so that's the perspective on it that I form.

Not a Trace of Valid Support</