) certication exam.
Regardless of motivation, the second edition, like its predecessor, is a valuable refer-
ence and, as such, should hold a prominent place in the reference libraries of all
lubrication professionals in our industry.
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BOOK REVIEW
Dr. Robert M. Gresham / Contributing Editor
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