"Everything from a single source." This four-color textbook provides a vivid picture of the entire field of mechanical engineering in one volume. Students will find the knowledge covered in the bachelor's program explained in detail and illustrated with many examples. The focus is on understanding the connections between the various disciplines. Outstanding features include: - All foundational subjects in one volume - Four-color layout with more than 1500 illustrations - A guiding example runs throughout the entire book - Overview boxes clarify connections and methods - Comprehension questions allow for learning control while reading - Colored highlight boxes emphasize the most important points - Each chapter includes calculation exercises and brief solutions - Application and example boxes explain difficult topics - Deepening boxes provide background information - Bonus material. The content spans from technical mechanics.