Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down

This is an excellent book, lots of down to earth explanations. Delivery from vendor was fast.

Delivered in perfect condition. Very fast delivery!

Very well done.

Good book. Recommend.

In terms of Amazon's shipping and quality: the norm. Fast and came in pristine condition. Ordered the paperback copy.The book itself is a great read for someone interested in learning the history behind structural engineering, and how these concepts relate to the function of the human body as well as animals. For example looking at the shape and placement of bird wings and bones within the wing and the function and material properties of the skin and feather and what they contribute to a bird's ability to fly but also be protected from harm.A recommended reading for someone interested in engineering, physics, and history. It does deal with theory, but in a VERY practical way with the aid of diagrams and algebraic formulas. I used this as a learning tool to get a better practical feel for structural/ statics concepts (as an engineering student not focused in Civil or Mechanical engineering by academic discipline). Was a very insightful book.