References sources are a great place to start research. They also help you to define or better understand a concept. Reference sources are not meant to be read cover-to-cover. They are meant to be consulted to answer a question or gain insight about a particular question you have.
The following are some of the reference sources we have in our collection that relate to engineering.
An Encyclopedia of the History of Technology by 
Dictionary of Engineering by 
Dictionary of Financial Engineering by 
Innovation Technology by 
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