An Introduction to Stirling Engines. A primer on Stirling cycle engines this book begins with fundamental heat engine theory and builds up to a clear description of the Stirling principle. Each of each of the three types of engines that are included in this category of engine are fully explained. The author presents a historical accounting of the development and use of these engines with many pictures and illustrations from past and present. A fascinating study of this quiet, environmentally friendly power unit that can be run on almost any type of heat source from solid fuel combustion to sunshine. 80 page soft cover 5" by 7" . --- Go to: Order Information . Return to: Home Page.