This 711-page multimedia book offer a broad-ranging knowledge of themal engines from their origins to the present day. It includes a detailed description of the theoretical and practical cycles of internal combustion and diesel engines, plus an explanation of how to take them apart and a description of the various components. As they are directly related to the topic, lubrication and refrigeration are also addressed.

The outstanding characteristic of this electronic book is the possibilty of using the 3D infographs to view the assembly process and the functioniung of motors and their components. The reader can also interact with the content for a deeper understanding of the concepts addressed.