Is mechanical engineering the career for you? Learn about the glory that awaits you in the mechanical engineering profession... if you can get past all the obstacles.In Circling the Drain, Professor Klein explains the pros and cons of this notable profession with accuracy, cynicism, and humor. You'll enjoy his honest (if sometimes harsh) tongue-in-cheek observations.Find answers to these pressing questions: - Why does everyone think they can do mechanical engineering when they don't have a clue?- How did the engineering terms jerk, slug, nut, and screw become household words?- Why doesn't anyone listen to mechanical engineers?- Where are the mechanical engineering superstars?- Do we really even need mechanical engineers anymore?The lessons learned by Dr. Klein throughout his career apply not only to mechanical engineering, but to life: be creative, embrace the joy in living, and never forget to laugh.Circling the Drain was written for current, former, and wanna-be engineers. Do you have what it takes to be a mechanical engineer?