E-Books

In order to access Inkling E-Books with a PC, you must use Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari as your browser. The Inkling format is currently not available for Android or other non-Mac smartphone devices. For more information, please see our E-Book FAQs.

The FE Review Manual, 3^rd Edition (FERM3), is now available as an interactive E-Book in Inkling format for iPad, iPhone, Mac, and PC. This Inkling E-Book has a number of features not found in other E-Book formats:

• Inkling E-Book content re-sizes itself depending on the device you are using
• All content (including problems) is searchable.
• All cross-references are clickable links.
• Collapsible/expandable table of contents helps readers quickly navigate through chapters, sections, tables, figures, etc.
• Topics are color coded, allowing readers to identify relevant topics at a glance.
• Readers can add notes, highlight content, and add favorites, all of which is quickly accessible from a tab in the table of contents.

The FE Review Manual E-Book in Inkling format enhances the exam preparation content currently found in the FE Review Manual, 3^rd Edition

• Green text identifies equations, figures, and tables found in the NCEES Handbook
• FE-style problems, diagnostic exams, and sample exam all have an interactive quiz feature. Solution is not shown until reader selects an option. If the option is wrong, it gives readers a chance to try again or show the answer if they get stuck. Diagnostic information for the exam is displayed, including number of problems answered, percentage complete, and number of problems correct, wrong, or unanswered. Reader can attempt problems as many times as they wish.
• Sample problems have the solution hidden. Readers have the option of working the problem and comparing their solution to that given or using the sample problems for review only.
• Notes feature allows all readers who have purchased the FE Review Manual E-Book in Inkling format to share ideas and respond to questions within the product.
• Page numbers correspond to the print version of FERM3.1, which allows the reader to check errata on the PPI site.
• A new front matter section includes links to additional PPI FE preparation materials and relevant exam information.

The FE Review Manual is a valuable resource when preparing for the exam, but it can be cumbersome when you’re on the go. With the E-Book version, you can study on public transit, at the coffee shop, or anyplace you can bring a mobile device.

• No shipping charges
• No waiting--receive the book instantly via download
• A lower price than the printed version
• Lifetime access privileges (applies to Inkling format E-Book only)
• Single-user license—not for multiple users or commercial

Everything You Need to Succeed on the FE Exam

• Complete FE exam coverage in 54 easy-to-read chapters
• 13 topic-specific diagnostic exams
• Over 1,200 practice problems with step-by-step solutions
• SI units throughout
• A 4-hour morning session sample exam
• A sample study schedule
• A comprehensive, easy-to-use index
• Exam tips and advice

Topics Covered 

• Biology 
• Chemistry 
• Computers, Measurement, and Controls 
• Conversion Factors 
• Dynamics 
• Electric Circuits 
• Engineering Economics 
• Ethics 
• Fluid Mechanics 
• Materials Science/Structure of Matter 
• Mathematics 
• Mechanics of Materials 
• Statics 
• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 
• Transport Phenomena 
• Units and Fundamental Constants

The Structural Depth Reference Manual for the Civil PE Exam is a valuable resource when preparing for the exam. With the E-Book version, you can study on public transit, at the coffee shop, or anyplace you can bring a mobile device.

• No shipping charges
• No waiting--receive the book instantly via download
• A lower price than the printed version
• A full 3 years of access privilege
• Print out up to 10% of the pages--purchase the physical book if you need more printed pages
• Returnable within 7 days of transaction
• Single-user license—not for multiple users or commercial use

Important: An Adobe ID is required to access and download E-Books. If you don't currently have an Adobe ID, please create one for free on the Adobe website. You will also need e-reader software installed on your device so that you can open the E-Book. Please visit our E-Books FAQs page to locate and download the appropriate e-reader for your device. If you have a Kindle Fire, please click here for special instructions on how to download and view your E-Book.

We suggest that you complete these steps before purchasing this E-Book to ensure your satisfaction. Please feel free to review our E-Book FAQs for more information.

New Edition. The Structural Depth Reference Manual for the Civil PE Exam provides a comprehensive review of the relevant codes covered on the structural depth section of the Civil PE exam. Understanding these codes is your key to success on this exam. A total of 130 example and practice problems, with complete step-by-step solutions, demonstrate how to use specific code equations, constants, and variables to determine whether structures meet code requirements. Each problem focuses on a specific code issue and provides a clear explanation of the code. Dozens of detailed graphics enhance your comprehension of the applicable codes.

The structural depth section of the Civil PE exam requires a thorough familiarity with relevant codes, and the Structural Depth Reference Manual, 3rd Edition, is updated to the latest exam code specifications. The updated codes include:

• 2009 edition of IBC
• 2008 edition of ACI 318
• 2008 edition of ACI 530
• 2005 edition of AISC
• 2005 edition of NDS
• 2005 edition of ASCE 7

Exam Topics Covered 

• Reinforced Concrete Design
• Foundations
• Prestressed Concrete Design
• Structural Steel Design
• Design of Wood Structures
• Design of Reinforced Masonry

What’s New in This Edition 

• Code updates to align with revised civil structural depth specifications
  • 2008 ACI 318
  • 2008 ACI 530
  • 2009 IBC
• Addition of multiple-choice problems to better align with the exam   

For copyright protection purposes, you can only physically print out up to 10% of the book's pages. If you require more printed pages than this amount, we recommend purchasing the physical version of the book.

Steel Design for the Civil PE and Structural SE Exams is a valuable resource when preparing for the exam. With the E-Book version, you can study on public transit, at the coffee shop, or anyplace you can bring a mobile device.

• No shipping charges
• No waiting--receive the book instantly via download
• A lower price than the printed version
• A full 3 years of access privilege
• Print out up to 10% of the pages--purchase the physical book if you need more printed pages
• Returnable within 7 days of transaction
• Single-user license—not for multiple users or commercial use

Important: An Adobe ID is required to access and download E-Books. If you don't currently have an Adobe ID, please create one for free on the Adobe website. You will also need e-reader software installed on your device so that you can open the E-Book. Please visit our E-Books FAQs page to locate and download the appropriate e-reader for your device. If you have a Kindle Fire, please click here for special instructions on how to download and view your E-Book.

We suggest that you complete these steps before purchasing this E-Book to ensure your satisfaction. Please feel free to review our E-Book FAQs for more information.

New. Steel Design for the Civil PE and Structural SE Exams provides a comprehensive overview of the key elements of structural steel design and analysis. It presents and illustrates the application of the most relevant concepts and equations from the codes and design standards adopted for use in the national Civil PE and Structural SE licensing exams.

Critical Feature:  Side by side LRFD and ASD solutions show where the two methods are the same and where they differ. This means you won’t have to study two different solution methods and spend extra time trying to determine where they differ.

Prepare to Pass Any Steel Question on Your Exam

• More than 50 examples and 35 practice problems
• Detailed solutions reference the applicable standards and specific AISC Steel Construction Manual sections, equations, or table numbers
• A thorough index and easy-to-use lists of tables, figures, and nomenclature
• Nomenclature and terminology matches the Steel Manual

Topics Covered

• Bolted Connections
• Combined Stress Members
• Composite Steel Members
• Design and Analysis Methods
• Flanges and Webs
• Loads and Load Combinations
• Plate Girders
• Practice Problems
• Steel Beam Design
• Steel Column Design
• Structural Steel
• Tension Member Design
• Welded Connections

For copyright protection purposes, you can only physically print out up to 10% of the book's pages. If you require more printed pages than this amount, we recommend purchasing the physical version of the book.

The Electrical and Electronics  Reference Manual for the Electrical and Computer PE Exam is a valuable resource when preparing for the exam, but it can be cumbersome when you’re on the go. With the E-Book version, you can study on public transit, at the coffee shop, or anyplace you can bring a mobile device.

• No shipping charges
• No waiting--receive the book instantly via download
• A lower price than the printed version
• A full 3 years of access privilege
• Print out up to 10% of the pages--purchase the physical book if you need more printed pages
• Returnable within 7 days of transaction
• Single-user license—not for multiple users or commercial use

Important: An Adobe ID is required to access and download E-Books. If you don't currently have an Adobe ID, please create one for free on the Adobe website. You will also need e-reader software installed on your device so that you can open the E-Book. Please visit our E-Books FAQs page to locate and download the appropriate e-reader for your device. If you have a Kindle Fire, please click here for special instructions on how to download and view your E-Book.

We suggest that you complete these steps before purchasing this E-Book to ensure your satisfaction. Please feel free to review our E-Book FAQs for more information.

The Electrical and Electronics Reference Manual for the Electrical and Computer PE Exam is the best source for the information you need to pass the Electrical and Electronics exam. Developed for candidates seeking focused Electrical and Electronics exam coverage, this comprehensive text aligns with and covers all the topics on the NCEES Electrical and Electronics exam specifications.

Best-selling author, John A. Camara, PE, draws upon his professional experience and his years as an instructor to provide clear and focused explanations of the exam topics using step-by-step example problems. He also provides suggested references, time management techniques, and exam tips—all the tools you need to pass your exam.

Once you pass your exam, the Electrical and Electronics Reference Manual will serve as an invaluable reference for your daily electrical and electronics engineering needs.

The Electrical and Electronics Reference Manual prepares you to pass by

• presenting 334 solved example problems that illustrate key concepts
• featuring 446 figures, 196 tables, 39 appendices, and 1,799 equations, making it possible to work exam problems using the reference manual alone
• including an easy-to-use index and a full glossary for quick reference
• recommending a study schedule, plus providing tips for successful exam preparation

What’s Changed from the Electrical Engineering Reference Manual, 8th Edition?

• New chapters on protection and safety and power system management
• Five updated chapters—including new information on phasor notation, cosine functions, power supplies, electronic instrumentation and insulation, ground testing, and digital modulation
• Content that exclusively covers the NCEES Electrical and Electronics exam specifications

Electrical and Electronics Exam Topics Covered

• General Electrical Engineering
• Digital Systems
• Electric and Magnetic Field Theory and Applications
• Electronics
• Control System Fundamentals
• Communications

For copyright protection purposes, you can only physically print out up to 10% of the book's pages. If you will require more printed pages than this amount, we recommend purchasing the physical version of the book.

Seismic Design of Building Structures is a valuable resource when preparing for the exam, but it can be cumbersome when you’re on the go. With the E-Book version, you can study on public transit, at the coffee shop, or anyplace you can bring a mobile device.

• No shipping charges
• No waiting--receive the book instantly via download
• A lower price than the printed version
• A full 3 years of access privilege
• Print out up to 10% of the pages--purchase the physical book if you need more printed pages
• Returnable within 7 days of transaction
• Single-user license—not for multiple users or commercial use

Important: An Adobe ID is required to access and download E-Books. If you don't currently have an Adobe ID, please create one for free on the Adobe website. You will also need e-reader software installed on your device so that you can open the E-Book. Please visit our E-Books FAQs page to locate and download the appropriate e-reader for your device. If you have a Kindle Fire, please click here for special instructions on how to download and view your E-Book.

We suggest that you complete these steps before purchasing this E-Book to ensure your satisfaction. Please feel free to review our E-Book FAQs for more information.

Seismic Design of Building Structures provides a comprehensive introduction to core seismic concepts and principles. It offers essential background information for seismic problems on the California Special Civil Seismic exam, the Structural Engineering (SE) exam, and the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). 15 chapters and 16 appendices provide a concise but thorough review of seismic theory, code application, design principles, and structural analysis.

A Comprehensive Review of Seismic Concepts and Principles

• A thorough review of seismic building codes
• Easy-to-use formulas, figures, and tables
• Detailed illustrations and definitions of seismic terminology
• 129 practice problems
• 34 example problems
• A complete index

What's New for the 10th Edition?

• Thoroughly updated for ACI 318-08, ACI 530-08, and IBC-09 seismic building codes
• Two indices—one for terms, figures, and tables, and one for codes used in the book  

Topics Covered

• Basic Seismology
• Diaphragm Theory
• Earthquake Characteristics
• Effects of Earthquakes on Structures
• General Structural Design
• Response of Structures
• Seismic Building Codes
• Seismic-Resistant Concrete Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Masonry Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Steel Structures
• Seismic-Resistant Wood Structures
• Special Design Features
• Tilt-Up Construction
• Vibration Theory

An Introduction to Seismic Design for the

• California Special Civil Seismic exam
• California Structural Engineer Seismic exam
• Civil PE exam
• Structural Engineering (SE) exam
• Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

For copyright protection purposes, you can only physically print out up to 10% of the book's pages. If you require more printed pages than this amount, we recommend purchasing the physical version of the book.

The Interior Design Reference Manual is a valuable resource when preparing for the NCIDQ Examination Sections 1 and  2, and Practicum, but it can be cumbersome when you’re on the go. With the E-Book version, you can study on public transit, at the coffee shop, or anyplace you can bring a mobile device.

• No shipping charges
• No waiting--receive the book instantly via download
• A lower price than the printed version
• A full 3 years of access privilege
• Print out up to 10% of the pages--purchase the physical book if you need more printed pages
• Returnable within 7 days of transaction
• Single-user license—not for multiple users or commercial use

Important: An Adobe ID is required to access and download E-Books. If you don't currently have an Adobe ID, please create one for free on the Adobe website. You will also need e-reader software installed on your device so that you can open the E-Book. Please visit our E-Books FAQs page to locate and download the appropriate e-reader for your device. If you have a Kindle Fire, please click here for special instructions on how to download and view your E-Book.

We suggest that you complete these steps before purchasing this E-Book to ensure your satisfaction. Please feel free to review our E-Book FAQs for more information.

Successful exam preparation requires the best resources, and the Interior Design Reference Manual offers the most complete preparation available for all three sections of the NCIDQ exam. This thorough preparation has enabled thousands of candidates to pass their exams.

In this 5th edition, exam content areas are covered chapter by chapter in the same order as the current NCIDQ exam specifications. Topics new to the exam have been added, and the sections on sustainable building and product certification rating systems have been expanded due to the topics' increasing importance on the exam and in the practice of interior design. The book's extensive coverage and clear organization will guide you through a comprehensive and focused exam review.

Once you pass the exam, the Interior Design Reference Manual will serve as an excellent reference for your daily interior design practice. The Interior Design Reference Manual covers everything interior designers need to know about the 2009 International Building Code, ADA Accessibility Guidelines, business practices, ethics, and design standards.  

Prepare to Pass the NCIDQ Exam

• A thorough review of all exam content areas
• Over 240 figures that illustrate interior design concepts and codes
• Study guidelines, exam tips, strategies, and insights
• More than 3,000 index entries of interior design terms and phrases

Exam Content Areas Covered

• Building Systems
• Codes
• Contract Administration
• Construction Standards
• Design Application
• Professional Practice
• Project Coordination

What's New for the 5th Edition

• Updated coverage of the 2009 International Building Code
• New chapter on site analysis, including field surveys
• New chapter on sourcing and researching for furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• New section on pre-design, including researching the client and project type, setting up files, and identifying the design team construction delivery methods
• New section on roof types
• New section on fireplace codes
• New section on clearances for luminaires
• New section on the field measurement process
• New section on building information modeling
• Expanded chapter on sustainable design and product certification rating systems
• Expanded chapter on project management, including project management techniques and follow-up
• Expanded section on environmental design research, including evidence-based design

For copyright protection purposes, you can only physically print out up to 10% of the book's pages. If you require more printed pages than this amount, we recommend purchasing the physical version of the book.