"Biomedical Applications of Vibration and Acoustics in Therapy, Bioeffects and Modeling" is one of five engineering books reviewed this month.

Fisher Coachworks LLC has licensed the technology for a lightweight diesel-electric hybrid bus that will have half the weight and twice the mileage of current hybrid buses.

The area of Power Transmission and Motion Control is addressed in this month's Tech Focus.

"Cyber Peeping Tom," "Molecules in 3-D" and "Flying CAD Files" are among the items in the November 2008 Computing section.

In his November 2008 editorial, John Falcioni discusses Europe's recent Chicken Little Moment with its particle accelerator.

News & Notes for November 2008 includes "Smooth Microscope Mirror," "A Flywheel Record," and "Eco-Minded Plastics."

Letters to Mechanical Engineering for November 2008, on subjects including distance learning, women in engineering, and green energy.

Technology is advancing toward a future supported by a workforce of autonomous, mobile robots.

Communicating between cultures: When dealing with Asian businesses, this common word can take on many shades of meaning. It pays to know them.

Data mining: Automatically combing user reviews and patent databases turns up plenty of innovative ideas.

Experiments with an advanced electromagnetic engine aim for high-speed, long-distance transportation to reach farther into space.

Integrating social, economic, and physical sciences to engineer product success.

Electronic valves, spindle alignment tools, washers and collars, and servo motors are among the new products featured this month.

Deep Exploration CAD software, the I Get It Academic Program, and Solid Edge 2D Drafting are examined in the November 2008 Software Exchange.