This textbook introduces students to the field of mechanical engineering and helps them appreciate how engineers design the hardware that builds and improves society. Balancing problem-solving skills, design, engineering analysis, real-world applications, and practical technology, author Jonathan Wickert provides students with a solid foundation for future study and contributions in mechanical engineering. Overall, the presentation aims to attract students to engineering, excite them with a view of what to expect in later courses, and provide them with a useful design, problem-solving and analysis skills.