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title: "Eight Amazing Engineering Stories: Using the Elements to Create Extraordinary Technologies"
description: "(http://www.engineerguy.com \"Bill Hammock's Video and Audio on Engineering\") podcast series was one of my first video podcast subscriptions. His explanation videos hit the…"
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date: "2015-01-13T15:11:54Z"
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# Eight Amazing Engineering Stories: Using the Elements to Create Extraordinary Technologies


[Bill Hammock's "Engineer Guy"](http://www.engineerguy.com "Bill Hammock's Video and Audio on Engineering") podcast series was one of my first video podcast subscriptions.  His explanation videos hit the right balance between "high level' and "low-level" details in a few short minutes, which was actually an inspiration for the format of [AddOhms](http://www.addohms.com/ "AddOhms Video Tutorials").  With each of his videos, you will learn something _and_ get a few laughs--which is rare for engineering related videos.

His book, with co authors,  "[Eight Amazing Engineering Stories](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0983966133/baldengineer-20 "Eight Amazing Engineering Stories on Amazon")", was added to my Kindle App as soon as it became available.  The book breaks down everyday objects and technologies down to their science and engineering fundamentals.

Let's be honest, nothing here is something you can't find on Wikipedia.  However, what you won't find is the awesome presentation style, a trademark of Hammock.

If you want to know how elements like Silicon, Cesium, and Tungsten have made their way into our lives.  Or how Atomic Clocks, Microwaves, and Accelerators work--along with their back story, this book is for you.

Whenever I have a few minutes to fill, I find myself scrolling around [the book](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0983966133/baldengineer-20 "Eight Amazing Engineering Stories on Amazon") to pick up new tidbits.

[![Review: 5 out of 5 LEDs](/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/5-out-of-5.png)](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0983966133/baldengineer-20)

Review Rating: 5/5 LEDs


Overall, I give this effort a 5 LED review.  It's not an expensive buy and deserves a place on any enginerd's shelf, virtual or otherwise.