TMC Library: Construction and Engineering: Books and eBooks

About Books and eBooks

We have a large collection of both physical books and eBooks available to staff and students. Each one of our libraries has a physical collection of books suitable for courses that are taught at their campus, however you are welcome to borrow books from any of our libraries. All of our books are arranged on bookshelves, grouped by topic area. These topics and sub-topics are numbered and the books are in number order. So, when you search for a book using our online library search, each book will have a classmark (a number) and this is where you will find the book on the shelf.

You can access our eBooks by searching for something via our library search. If you prefer to read in large print you can change this in the eBook settings, along with background colour and the read aloud feature.

Below you will find a gallery of new books and eBooks that we have recently added to our collection. You will also find key books and eBooks for your subject area - you may recognise some of these from your reading list!

New eBooks

New Books and eBooks

BTEC Nationals Construction: Student book by Simon Cummings, Simon Topliss
The Student Book and Active Book has clearly laid out pages with a range of supportive features to aid learning and teaching. Getting to know your unit sections ensure learners understand the grading criteria and unit requirements. Getting ready for Assessment sections focus on preparation for external assessment with guidance for learners on what to expect. Hints and tips will help them prepare for assessment and sample answers are provided for a range of question types including, short and long answer questions, all with a supporting commentary.
Bricklaying for the Level 2 Apprenticeship, Level 2 Technical Certificate & Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma Technical Diploma by Mike Jones
Help lay successful foundations for a career in the construction industry with this comprehensive new textbook, published in association with City & Guilds for the qualifications at Levels 2 and 3. Study with confidence, using the most up-to-date information available for the new specifications and industry standards. Enhance understanding of tools and concepts in bricklaying with clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step photo sequences. Test knowledge with practice questions and activities. Get ready for the workplace with Industry Tips and guidance on values and behaviours. Develop core skills with expert author Mike Jones, who draws on his extensive teaching and industry.
Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 by Carillion
New learner-focused resource, built specifically for candidates' needs: Fully aligned to the CAA Diploma covering all the content and learning outcomes, giving learners everything they need in a single textbook. Straightforward language and an attractive, accessible layout help learners to stay focused and get the information they need quickly and easily. Content is broken down into short easily-referenced segments so that learners get the content they need, presented in an engaging style, helping them to stay motivated. Packed with engaging in-book features that prepare learners for assessment, provide working life context and enrich and reinforce learning.
Painting and Decorating for Level 1 and Level 2 by Barrie Yarde, Steve Olsen
Brush up on the skills you'll need for your career with this comprehensive new textbook published in association with City & Guilds and covering the 7907 and 6707 Painting and Decorating qualifications at Levels 1 and 2. Topic coverage includes areas such as preparing surfaces for decoration; applying paint using brushes, rollers and HVLP spray methods; and applying paper to walls and ceilings. - Test yourself and prepare for assessment with end of chapter questions and practical scenarios. - Build the skills you'll need to use regularly in the workplace with the 'Improve your maths' and 'Improve English' tasks. - Get ready for the workplace with Industry Tips; Health and Safety reminders; and guidance on values and behaviours. - Develop core skills with expert authors Barrie Yarde and Steve Olsen, who draw on their extensive teaching and industry experience.

BTEC First in Engineering Student Book by Simon Clarke, Alan Darbyshire
Resources designed to support learners of the new next generation BTEC First in Engineering specification. Covers three core units and a range of optional units.
Each unit of the Student Book is presented in topics to ensure the content is accessible and engaging for learners. Covers of all the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed at level 2 to ensure that learners are fully prepared for this course. Activities in each unit provide support and clear direction for learners and can be used in the classroom or for independent work. New Assessment Zone guides learners through both internal and external assessment.
There are different Student Books to support each specification. If you are unsure if this is the one for you, check with your teacher or tutor.
BTEC Level 2 First Engineering by Simon Clarke, Alan Darbyshire, Bill Mantovani
Resources designed to support learners of the 2010 BTEC Level 2 First Engineering specification. Covers all mandatory and 6 optional units providing the breadth of units needed to tailor this course to the needs and interests of specific groups of learners.
It uses a visually-appealing learner-friendly format. Assessment activities in each unit covering all assessment criteria give students the opportunity to practice for their assignments and deepen their knowledge and understanding. WorkSpace case studies take learners into the real world of work, showing them how they can apply their knowledge in a real-life context.
There are different Student Books to support each specification. If you are unsure if this is the one for you, check with your teacher or tutor.
Engineering Science by Mike Tooley, Lloyd Dingle
Engineering Science will help you understand the scientific principles involved in engineering.
The subject matter covered includes sections on the mechanics of solids, dynamics, thermodynamics, electrostatics and electromagnetic principles, and AC and DC circuit theory. The second edition features new chapters on 'Materials, Properties, Testing and Failure' and 'AC Network Analysis' complete with 54 totally new drawings. Knowledge-check questions, summary sections and activities are included throughout the book, and the necessary background mathematics is applied and integrated alongside the appropriate areas of engineering being studied.
The result is a clear, straightforward and easily accessible textbook that encourages independent study and covers most of the scientific principles that students are likely to meet at this level.
Performing Engineering Operations by Terry Grimwood
This book includes: Clear and logical layout with step-by-step illustrations of technical skills to enable learners to grasp difficult concepts and put theory into practice. Professional focus with case studies and activities assists learners to progression to further engineering study. Progress checks at the end of each section to help learners identify what content they feel confident with, and which topics require further study. Industry focus case-studies are showcased at the end of each unit that describe real achievements in the world of engineering and contextualizes what has been learnt.

Where to Find Books

We use class numbers to organise books into subject groups in the library. You will find the number on the spine of each book. Here is a selection of class numbers for construction and engineering.

Subject Area	Class Number
Health & Safety	636.11
Surveying	526.9
Engineering	620
Construction	690
Plastering & Bricklaying	693.21
Carpentry & Joinery	694
Plumbing	696.1
Painting & Decorating	698.1