Title
Calculating On Slide Rule And Disc
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Author Ijzebrand Schuitema Owns One Of The Largest Slide Rule Collections In The World. In The Course Of His Collecting, He Came Upon Rules That Were Unknown To Him And That Excited His Curiosity. This Book Is A Compilation Of The Articles He Wrote About These Wonderful Slide Rules, Each One Made For A Specific And Unique Use, And About The Men Who Designed And Manufactured Them. There Is The Slide Rule That Computes Road Curvature, One That Calculates For Sewerage Applications, One That Provides Navigational Information For Flyers, One For Brewers That Computes Barley Malt, Water, Hops, And Yeast And Then Takes Into Account Time, Temperature And Pressure And There Are Many, Many More. Ir. Schuitema Was Fortunate To Have As His Associate In This Enterprise Herman Van Herwijnen, Who Describes Himself As A Slide Rule Collector And Computer Freak. He Has Compiled A Marvelous Cd, Designed For The Pc And Included With The Book, Featuring An Enormous Number Of Photographs (In Full Color And From All Sides And Angles) Of All The Rules Mentioned In The Book, As Well As A Great Many Additional Ones. Each Rule Is Accompanied By A Description Material It Is Made Of, Size, Name, Etc. Each Picture Can Be Enlarged Several Times, So That Every Detail Is Seen. The Disc Can Be Searched, Browsed, Its Index Can Be Used To Take The Reader To A Particular Slide Rule Maker Or To A Particular Slide Rule, And Individual Pictures Can Be Printed Or Copied It Is A Treasure Chest Of Information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Calculating on Slide Rule and Disc'? A: The book focuses on various unique slide rules collected by author IJzebrand Schuitema, detailing their specific uses and the designers behind them.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Calculating on Slide Rule and Disc'? A: The author is IJzebrand Schuitema, a notable slide rule collector.
- Q: What can I expect to find in the accompanying CD included with the book? A: The CD features numerous full-color photographs of the slide rules mentioned in the book, along with detailed descriptions and the ability to search and browse through the collection.
- Q: How does the book enhance the understanding of slide rules? A: The book compiles articles about various slide rules, explaining their functions and the context of their creation, which helps readers appreciate their historical and practical significance.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: This book is ideal for collectors, engineers, educators, and anyone interested in the history and functionality of slide rules.
- Q: How many pages does 'Calculating on Slide Rule and Disc' have? A: The book has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Calculating on Slide Rule and Disc' published? A: The book was published on April 10, 2003.
- Q: Does the book include any information about the slide rule makers? A: Yes, each slide rule described in the book includes information about its maker, along with specifications such as material, size, and purpose.