RAYMER's RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR AIRCRAFT DESIGN

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Theory of Wing Sections

Ira H. Abbott, Albert E. Von Doenhoff (Contributor)

Raymer says: THE book for NACA airfoil data, also a nice theory overview.

Fluid Dynamic Drag

Sighard F. Hoerner; Hardcover

Raymer says: Another must-have. What's the drag? Check Hoerner.

Airplane Performance Stability and Control

Courtland D. Perkins, Robert E. Hage / Paperback / Published 1949

Raymer says: This book seems to have been a key source book for most later books on these topics. I still use it often.

Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls Pt. 1

J. Roskam / Published 1982

Raymer says: The best overall book for practical S&C estimation, and has many of the key DATCOM charts useful for aero and S&C calculations. It also has the huge S&C equations written out in an understandable format.

Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures

E. F. Bruhn; Hardcover

Raymer says: Every designer and structural analyst has a copy of this huge book. It has all the methods, all the data, all the...but sometimes they are hard to find!

Airframe Structural Design

Michael Niu; Hardcover

Raymer says: As complete as Bruhn, better organized, and more up-to-date.

Aircraft Landing Gear Design : Principles and Practices

Norman S. Currey / Hardcover / Published 1988

Raymer says: A very complete and modern treatment of the subject.

Airplane Design, Parts 1-8

Roskam Staff / Hardcover / Published 1989

Raymer says: It will take you 10 years to acquire this much aircraft design data - buy it instead. If on a tight budget, get parts IV, V, & VI first.

Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2006-2007

P. Jackson - editor / Hardcover

Raymer says: Another must-have, even at such a high price. Jane's has the authoritative data on existing aircraft for empirical correlations and help with the "where do I start?" for a new design.

Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2001-2002

P. Jackson - editor / Hardcover

Raymer says: If a new Jane's is too expensive, get a used one a few years old.

 

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Aircraft Design : A Conceptual Approach

Daniel P. Raymer / Hardcover / 4th Ed. Published 2006 (click here for more info)

An AIAA best-seller, in use around the world. Has sold 30,000 copies and received the Excellence Award from the Aviation/Space Writers Association and the AIAA Summerfield Book Award. Peter Garrison of Flying Magazine reviewed this book recently and recommended it as the best book for learning how to design an airplane.

RDS-Student : Software for Aircraft Design, Sizing and Performance (Version 5)

Daniel P. Raymer / Paperback & CD/ Published 2006 (click here for more info)

The Student's version of the RDS PC-based aircraft design software. It provides a user-friendly implementation of the methods of the book, including 3-D CAD design of your aircraft plus aerodynamics, weights, propulsion, sizing, range, performance, and cost calculations.

Raymer's Aircraft Design Book & RDS Software Set

Dan Raymer's Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuilders

Daniel P. Raymer / Softcover / Published 2002 (click here for more info)

The title says it all - simplified methods based on industry experience, easy-to-follow procedures, and extensively illustrated. Also, it's a lot of fun. Any high school graduate or equivalent should have no trouble. Peter Garrison of Flying Magazine reviewed this book and recommended it as the first aircraft design book that a homebuilder should acquire.

The Anatomy of the Aeroplane

Darrol Stinton / Paperback / Published 1999

The Design of the Aeroplane

Darrol Stinton / Paperback / Published 1985

Raymer says: Stinton has a readable style, with more of a European, General-Aviation focus full of practical information.

Synthesis of Subsonic Airplane Design

E. Torenbeek / Hardcover / Published 1982

Raymer says: A must-have for transport-oriented designers.

Modern Aircraft Design, Vol 1

M. Hollmann/ Paperback / Published 1986

Raymer says: Good technical approach to design of general aviation & homebuilt aircraft, lots of data and Basic program listings.

The Aerodynamic Design of Aircraft

D. Kuchemann / Published 1978

Raymer says: A somewhat-theoretical book on aerodynamic design, quite useful and illuminating.

Design for Flying

David B. Thurston / Hardcover / Published 1987

Raymer says: Focused more on the pilot and flying aspects of design - interesting reading.

Fundamentals of Aircraft Design

Leland Nicolai / Hardcover / Published 1984

Raymer says: Good overview, great for analysis and performance, good section on propellers.

Airplane Design, Parts 1-8

Roskam Staff / Hardcover / Published 1989

Raymer says: It will take you 10 years to acquire this much aircraft design data - buy it instead. If on a tight budget, get parts IV, V, & VI first.

Airplane Design Part 1

J. Roskam / Paperback / Published 1997

Airplane Design Part II Preliminary Configuration Design and Integration of Propulsion

J. Roskam / Paperback

Airplane Design Part III Layout Design of Cockpit Fuselage Wing and Empennage: cutaways and inboard profiles

J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1989

Airplane Design Part IV Layout Design of Landing Gear and Systems

J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1989

Airplane Design Part V Component Weight Estimation

J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1989

Airplane Design Part VI Preliminary Calculation of Aerodynamic Thrust and Power

J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1987

Airplane Design Part VII Determination of Stability Control and Performance Characteristics

J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1988

Airplane Design Part VIII: Airplane Cost Estimation Design Development and Manufacturing

J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1990

Introduction to Aircraft Design (Cambridge Aerospace, 11)

J. Fielding / Paperback (also available in Hardcover) / Published 1999
Raymer says: I've ordered a copy - Fielding knows design and is an interesting speaker so his book is sure to be tops. Hope he doesn't take too many sales from me!

Civil Jet Aircraft Design

L. Jenkinson, et. al. / Hardcover / Published 1999
Raymer says: New transport-oriented design book, lots of up-to-date information.

Systems Engineering for Commercial Aircraft

S. Jackson/ Hardcover / Published 1997
Raymer says: Transport-oriented design book by a designer from Douglas Aircraft - considers the aircraft as a whole rather than a collection of parts.

Fundamentals of Sailplane Design

F. Thomas/ Hardcover / Published 1999
Raymer says: A new translation from the German - world leaders in competition sailplane design.

Perspectives in Aerospace Design

Conrad F. Newberry/ Hardcover / Published 1991

Raymer says: A good collection of design-related AIAA papers.

Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2001-2002

P. Jackson - editor / Hardcover

Raymer says: Another must-have, even at such a high price. Jane's has the authoritative data on existing aircraft for empirical correlations and help with the "where do I start?" for a new design.

Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft

D. Donald / Hardcover

Raymer says: Similar to Jane's, with less data on each plane but with old as well as current aircraft. I use both.

World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines : All Major Aircraft Power Plants, from the Wright Brothers to the Present Day

B. Gunston/ Hardcover 1998

Raymer says: Good data on engines.

Aircraft Landing Gear Design : Principles and Practices

Norman S. Currey / Hardcover / Published 1988

Raymer says: A very complete and modern treatment of the subject.

Tailless Aircraft in Theory and Practice

Karl Nickel, et al / Hardcover / Published 1994
Raymer says: A very interesting presentation of the design of one subclass of aircraft.

Helicopter Theory

W. Johnson / Paperback / Published 1994
Raymer says: Very complete book by former NASA-Ames researcher, but quite theoretical, as the title says.

Military Helicopter Design Technology

R. W. Prouty / Hardcover / Published 1998

Standard Aircraft Handbook

L. W. Reithmaier / Paperback / Published 1991
Raymer says: Good reference book for aircraft design and construction covering materials, fasteners, fittings, etc... with lots of illustrations. And, it's cheap!

AIAA Aerospace Design Engineers Guide

Paperback / Published 1998
Raymer says: Great data - this design handbook is worth having.

Space Vehicle Design

Michael D. Griffin, James R. French / Hardcover / Published 1991

Raymer says: Must-have for designers of launch vehicles, spacecraft, and reentry vehicles.

Basics of R/C Model Aircraft Design : Practical Techniques for Building Better Models

A. Lennon/ Paperback / Published 1996

Raymer says: Don't tell anyone I said so, but this is actually a pretty good book for learning about the design of real airplanes too! And, remember the movie Flight of the Phoenix...

Next-Generation Attack Fighter : Design Tradeoffs and Notional System Concepts

Daniel P. Raymer / Paperback / Published 1996

Raymer says: Typical of industry and government requirements studies for the next "whatever".

Kelly : More Than My Share of It All

Clarence L. 'Kelly' Johnson, et al; Paperback

Raymer says: Not a technical book, but a good insight into the life and mind of the famous Lockheed Skunkworks leader and aircraft designer. Fun to read.

Burt Rutan: Reinventing the Airplane

V. Rollo; Hardcover / 1991

Raymer says: Another nontechnical but interesting book, about the most prolific and influential designer today.

Donald W. Douglas : A Heart With Wings

W. Morrison ; Hardcover / 1991

Raymer says: Probably the most influential person in the early development of airliners.

Innovations in Aircraft Construction : Thirty-Seven Influential Designs

Hans Redemann / Hardcover / Published 1992

Raymer says: An interesting historical book that also teaches a lot about technology.

The Cutting Edge : A Half Century of U.S. Fighter R&D

Mark A. Lorell, et al; Paperback

Raymer says: An exhaustive yet entertaining analysis of the development of jet fighters - what really happened, what was really important in the final analysis.

Bomber R&D Since 1945 : The Role of Experience

Mark A. Lorell, et al; Paperback

Raymer says: Similar study of the development of bombers - how different companies did or didn't make the transition to the new technologies.

The Gray Threat : Assessing the Next-Generation European Fighters

M. Lorell, M. Kennedy, D. Raymer, et al / Paperback / Published 1995

Raymer says: Good overview of the Gripen, Raphale, and Eurofighter - including technical, political, and programmatic.

Engineering the F-4 Phantom II : Parts into Systems

G. Bugos/ Hardcover / Published 1996

Raymer says: The story of the design and engineering of the F-4, published by the Naval Institute Press.

Fighter Pilot's Heaven : Flight Testing the Early Jets

F. Borman, D. Lopez/ Hardcover / Published 1995

Raymer says: It is amazing today how they accepted the number of crashes that occurred in the early days of jets!

XB-70 Valkyrie: The Ride to Vahalla

Jeannette Remak & Joe Ventolo, Jr. / Paperback / Published 1999

Raymer says: As someone trained in aircraft design at North American Rockwell, I still think the B-70 was the pinacle of aircraft design. And, it still looks futuristic 40 years after its conception. These authors seem to love it almost as much as I do!

Visions of a Flying Machine : The Wright Brothers and the Process of Invention

P. Jakab, et al; Paperback

How We Invented the Airplane : An Illustrated History

O. Wright, et al; Paperback

Raymer says: They invented the airplane. Find out how.

French Aeroplanes Before the Great War

L. Opdycke; Hardcover / 1999

Raymer says: There is a reason that the English words for many parts of an aircraft are borrowed from French (aileron, fuselage, longeron,...). While the Wrights beat them to a "real" airplane, the French quickly took the lead in early aircraft development - read about it in this well-researched and interesting book.

Advanced Tactical Fighter to F-22 Raptor : Origins of the 21st Century Air Dominance Fighter

D. Aronstein, A. Piccirillo, & M. Hirschberg/ Paperback / Published 1998

Raymer says: Insiders' story of the major high-tech aircraft development of our time.

Have Blue and the F-117a : Evolution of the 'Stealth Fighter'

D. Aronstein & A. Piccirillo/ Paperback / Published 1997

Raymer says: Insiders' story of the first operational stealth aircraft development.

The Lightweight Fighter Program : A Successful Approach to Fighter Technology Transition

D. Aronstein & A. Piccirillo/ Paperback / Published 1997

Raymer says: Story of one of the most fought-against yet most successful aircraft developments in recent history - the F-16. Read all about the "Fighter Mafia".

F-22 Raptor

Bill Sweetman / Paperback / Published 1998

Raymer says: Sweetman is a well-known craftsman of aviation literature, and his review of the F-22 is well done.

Northrop B-2 Stealth Bomber : The Complete History, Technology, and Operational Development of the Stealth Bomber

Bill Sweetman / Published 1992

Raymer says: Ditto the above!

Boeing

G. Norris & M. Wagner / Hardcover / Published 1998

Raymer says: History of Boeing, tracing the technical lineage of Boeing airplanes. Lots of pictures too.

Lockheed C-5 : Case Study in Aircraft Design

Paperback / Published 1978

Raymer says: An industry-insiders view of a major and important aircraft development program.

Gossamer Condor and Albatross : A Case Study in Aircraft Design

Paperback / Published 1980

British Aerospace Harrier: Case Study in Aircraft Design

Paperback / Published 1993

Northrop F-5: Case Study in Aircraft Design

Paperback / Published 1978

The De Havilland Family of STOL Commuter Aircraft: Case Study in Aircraft Design

Paperback / Published 1993

Raymer says: More good case studies. Recommended reading for new designers.

The Design of Everyday Things

Donald A. Norman

Raymer says: A fun book about the design of a wide variety of things, with emphasis on ease of usage - everything from door knobs to the controls of nuclear power plants. .

Theory of Wing Sections

Ira H. Abbott, Albert E. Von Doenhoff (Contributor)

Raymer says: THE book for NACA airfoil data, also a nice theory overview.

Summary of Low-Speed Airfoil Data - Vol. 1

Summary of Low-Speed Airfoil Data - Vol. 2

Summary of Low-Speed Airfoil Data - Vol. 3

Michael S. Selig, et al / Paperback / 1996-1997

Raymer says: Excellent and complete data - I've had an earlier version for many years.

Comprehensive Reference Guide to Airfoil Sections for Light Aircraft

Staff of Aviation Publications/ Paperback / 1982

Raymer says: Dimensions, graphs & data for ~500 airfoils.

Fluid Dynamic Drag

Sighard F. Hoerner / Hardcover

Raymer says: Another must-have. What's the drag? Check Hoerner.

Airplane Aerodynamics and Performance

Chuan-Tau Edward Lan / Hardcover / Published 1981

Raymer says: This is a lesser-known book that I find I refer to a lot for an understandable overview of theory plus lots of data and estimation methods for aerodynamics and performance. It also has a nice section on propeller thrust calculations.

Aerodynamics of Wings and Bodies

Holt Ashley & Marten Landahl

Raymer says: A thorough theoretical treatment.

Thrust and Drag : Its Prediction and Verification (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol 98)

Eugene E. Covert(Editor) / Hardcover / Published 1985

Raymer says: This underappreciated book is full of useful methods for jet propulsion and aerodynamics analysis.

Fundamentals of Flight

Richard S. Shevell / Hardcover / Published 1989
Raymer says: Useful introduction and overview.

Wing Theory

Robert T. Jones / Hardcover / Published 1990
Raymer says: Quite theoretical, but interesting. Sit at the feet of the master!

Boundary-Layer Theory

Hermann Schlichting

Raymer says: A classic theoretical treatment of the subject.

Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, and Flight Mechanics

Barnes McCormic, Barnes W., Jr. McCormick / Paperback / Published 1994
Raymer says: Good treatment of these subjects.

Foundations of Aerodynamics : Bases of Aerodynamic Design

Arnold M. Kuethe, Chuen-Yen Chow / Hardcover / Published 1997

Raymer says: Another book to pull out when looking for a quick but good answer.

More Helicopter Aerodynamics

R. W. Prouty / Paperback / Published 1999

Raymer says: Aerodynamics complement to Prouty's excellent helicopter performance book (see below).

Rotary-Wing Aerodynamics

W. Z. Stepniewski / Paperback / Published 1984

Raymer says: Aerodynamics book, but lots on design & performance.

Aerodynamics of the Helicopter

A. Gessow & G. Myers Jr./ Paperback / Published 1967

Raymer says: A well-known classic.

Airplane Aerodynamics & Performance

Jan Roskam / Paperback / Published 1997

Raymer says: Another Roskam book full of good data and methods.

Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators

H.H., Jr. Hurt / Paperback / Published 1992

Raymer says: My father used an early version of this at test pilot school in the 1960's- it is still a well written and understandable introduction to aerodynamics - and not just for naval aviators.

Theory of Flight

Richard Von Mises, Richard Von Mises

Raymer says: Good performance methods.

Introduction to Flight

John D. Anderson / Hardcover / Published 1988

Raymer says: Good introductory book.

Aircraft Performance and Design

John D. Anderson / Hardcover / Published 1998

Raymer says: Another good book by Anderson.

Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics

John J. Bertin / Hardcover / Published 1993

Raymer says: Another AIAA book addressing a technical subspeciality - must-have if you are in that field.

Low-Speed Wind Tunnel Testing

William H. Rae, Alan LaMont Pope (Contributor) / Paperback / Published 1984

Raymer says: This is an update of the great and classic Wind Tunnel Testing book by Pope, covering wind tunnnel design, instrumentation, test procedures, and data reduction and correction. If you get anywhere near a wind tunnel, have this book!

Airplane Performance Stability and Control

Courtland D. Perkins, Robert E. Hage / Paperback / Published 1949

Raymer says: This book seems to have been a key source book for most later books on these topics. I still use it often.

Flight Stability and Automatic Control

Robert C. Nelson / Hardcover / Published 1998

Raymer says: A good S&C book, broad and readable.

Flying Qualities and Flight Testing of the Airplane

Darrol Stinton / Paperback / Published 1998

Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls Pt. 1

J. Roskam / Published 1982

Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls Part II

J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1992

Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls Pt. 1 and 2

J. Roskam / Paperback / Published 1992

Raymer says: The best overall book for practical S&C estimation, and has many of the key DATCOM charts useful for aero and S&C calculations. It also has the huge S&C equations written out in an understandable format.

Dynamics of Atmospheric Flight

Bernard Etkin/ Hardcover / Published 1972 (last edition)

Raymer says: Another classic S&C book, once widely used. Now out-of-print, but used copies are often available at Amazon for about $65

Dynamics of Flight: Stability and Control

Bernard Etkin & Lloyd Reid (contributor)/ Hardcover / Published 1995

Raymer says: In-print updating of Etkin

Airplane Stability and Control : A History of the Technologies That Made Aviation Possible

M. Abzug & E. Larrabee/ Hardcover/ Published 1997

Raymer says: Interesting historical presentation of the development of airplane stability and control..

Helicopter Performance, Stability, & Control

R. W. Prouty / Paperback / Published 1995

Raymer says: My favorite helicopter book. Very complete.

Aircraft Structures

David J. Peery; Hardcover

Raymer says: One of several good structures books I pull out when I need an answer, explanation, or method.

Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures

E. F. Bruhn; Hardcover

Raymer says: Every designer and structural analyst has a copy of this huge book. It has all the methods, all the data, all the...but sometimes they are hard to find!

Airframe Structural Design

Michael Niu; Hardcover

Raymer says: As complete as Bruhn, better organized, and more up-to-date.

Airframe Stress Analysis & Sizing

Michael C.Y. Niu; Hardcover

Raymer says: Another good structures book by Niu, more on analysis and structural sizing.

Composite Airframe Structures

Michael C.Y. Niu; Hardcover

Raymer says: Composites structure book by Niu, very well done.

Practical Stress Analysis for Design Engineers: Design & Analysis of Aerospace Vehicle Structures

J. Flabel/ Hardcover / 1997

Raymer says: Comes highly recommended as a practical approach for engineers & non-engineers.

Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain

W. Young & R. Budynas (original author R. Roark) / Hardcover / 2001

Raymer says: The original Roark version is a classic - I have and still use the 1938 first edition. I've ordered this update.

Peterson's Stress Concentration Factors

W. Pilkey/ Hardcover / 1997

Raymer says: Another updated classic.

Understanding Aircraft Composite Construction : Basics of Materials and Techniques for the Non-Engineer

Z. Smith / Paperback / 1996

Raymer says: Composites structure book for designers and builders, aimed more at homebuilts.

Stress Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials

M. Hyer & S. White; Hardcover / 1997

Theory of Elasticity

Stephen Timoshenko / Hardcover / Published 1970

Raymer says: Timoshenko is still the master of structural theory - very readable, and begins at the beginning.

Elements of Strength of Materials

S. Timoshenko / Published 1968

Strength of Materials

Stephen Timoshenko / Published 1976

Mechanics of Aircraft Structures

C. T. Sun / Hardcover / Published 1998

Raymer says: C.T. was one of my best professors, and has written a good structures book.

Gust Loads on Aircraft : Concepts and Applications

Frederic M. Hoblit / Hardcover / Published 1988

Raymer says: Good introduction to modern gust loads methods - state space, etc...

Structural Loads Analysis for Commercial Transport Aircraft : Theory and Practice

Ted L. Lomax / Hardcover / Published 1996

Sportplane Construction Techniques : A Builder's Handbook (Tony Bingelis Ser.))

Tony Bingelis; Paperback

Raymer says: Homebuilders love the Bingelis' books - easy to read, practical, and complete.

Kitplane Construction

Ronald J. Wanttaja / Hardcover / Published 1996

Composite Construction for Homebuilt Aircraft

Jack Lambie, et al

Aeroelasticity (Dover Science Books)

Raymond L. Bisplinghoff, et al

Raymer says: Another classic, this one for flutter and aeroelasticity.

Aircraft Engine Design

Jack D. Mattingly, William H. Heiser, et al / Published 1987

Raymer says: Great introduction to jet engine design, including the optimization to an aircraft mission.

Jet Engines : Fundamentals of Theory, Design and Operation

Klaus Hunecke , et al / Hardcover / Published 1998

Raymer says: Good introduction to jet engines.

Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion/Book and Disk

William H. Heiser, et al / Hardcover / Published 1993

Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion

Jack D. Mattingly / Hardcover / Published 1996

Practical Intake Aerodynamic Design

E. L. Goldsmith(Editor), J. Seddon (Editor) / Hardcover / Published 1993

Tony Bingelis on Engines

Tony Bingelis; Paperback

Firewall Forward

T. Bingelis; Paperback

Raymer says: Homebuilders love the Bingelis' books - easy to read, practical, and complete.

 

Radar and Laser Cross Section Engineering

David C. Jenn / Hardcover / Published 1995

Raymer says: Good unclassified introduction for stealth engineers.

Stealth Aircraft : Secrets of Future Airpower

Bill Sweetman / Published 1986

Raymer says: Sweetman is a well-known craftsman of aviation literature, and his review of stealth was pretty good for being done without access to classified information at the time. Still worth reading.

Northrop B-2 Stealth Bomber : The Complete History, Technology, and Operational Development of the Stealth Bomber

Bill Sweetman / Published 1992

Raymer says: Nice non-engineers history of the B-2 development.

Have Blue and the F-117a : Evolution of the 'Stealth Fighter'

D. Aronstein & A. Piccirillo/ Paperback / Published 1997

Raymer says: Insiders' story of the first operational stealth aircraft development.

The Fundamentals of Aircraft Combat Survivability Analysis and Design

Robert E. Ball / Hardcover / Published 1985

Raymer says: Ball's book is the modern classic on survivability, including stealth and vulnerability.

The Art of Systems Architecting (Systems Engineering Series)

Eberhardt Rechtin, Mark W. Maier / Hardcover / Published 1996

Systems Architecting : Creating and Building Complex Systems

Eberhardt Rechtin / Hardcover / Published 1991

Raymer says: Two books defining and discussing "systems architecting", a fancy way of saying the invention of complex systems. Very applicable to aircraft conceptual design.

Reengineering the Corporation

M. Hammer and J. Champy

Raymer says: Best seller (6 million copies) about business reengineering for increased productivity.

The Machine that Changed the World

J. P. Womack et al.

Raymer says: A recent classic about the so-called "Japanese" revolution in manufacturing and design. This book has greatly influenced the aircraft design community in such areas as Integrated Product Teams. .

The New Manufacturing Challenge

Kiyoshi Suzaki

Raymer says: Introductiory book about the operations of factories practicing `Just-In-Time' or `Lean Production'.

One-Piece Flow; Cell Design for Transforming the Production Process

Kenichi Sekine

Raymer says: Another good book on JIT/lean production written for American audiences by a Japanese consultant, with many case studies in various industries.

Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer

Michael White

Raymer says: Isaac Newton was amazing. What else can be said? He just about invented scientific engineering and did invent the calculus upon which so much depends. He even worked to improve the efficiency of the London mint through time-and-motion studies, 200 years before Taylor.

Mil-Std-1553 Protocol Reorganized (Ae-19)

Doug D'Avino, Chris Delong / Paperback / Published 1991

New Dress for Success

New Women's Dress for Success

John T. Molloy; Paperback
Raymer says: Practical advice, and believe it or not, one of these books really will help you to get ahead.

Don't Step in the Leadership (A Dilbert Book.)

The Joy of Work : Dilbert's Guide to Finding Happiness at the Expense of Your Co-Workers

Journey to Cubeville (A Dilbert Book.)

The Dilbert Future : Thriving on Business Stupidity in the 21st Century

The Dilbert Principle : A Cubicle's-Eye View of Bosses, Meetings, Management Fads & Other Workplace Afflictions

Dilbert books by Scott Adams

Augustine's Laws

Norman R. Augustine / Hardcover / Published 1997
Raymer says: How the aerospace business really works. Sometimes funnier than Dilbert!