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Free textbook on engineering thermodynamics

A free engineering thermodynamics textbook with a downloadable PDF.

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First seen:2026-04-26

Last seen:2026-04-26

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Source:thermodynamicsbook.com

What it is

A free engineering thermodynamics textbook with a downloadable PDF.

Why developers recommend it

Readers engaged with the book itself and its self-publishing economics.

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2026-04-26

The author joined the thread, and commenters discussed the 40 MB PDF, Lulu costs, and whether the book’s price point made sense.

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