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New Books (Dictionary) Coming for the PE Civil exam!

Harry here – Just wanted to take a moment and update everyone as to why we have been so quiet and what we have been doing behind the scenes. I expect to start actively blogging tips and shortcuts again. In … Continue reading

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Welcome October 24th, 2014!

Harry here – this is a special note to all my Fall 2014 students. Last exam my students asked me to write a pep talk for their exam. I went viral (many printed it and read it while waiting for the … Continue reading

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Professional Publications, Inc. (PPI) now offers our dictionary!

Harry here – I am proud to announce that Professional Publications, Inc. (PPI) now offers A Dictionary of Civil, Water Resources & Environmental Engineering.  We are extremely pleased that our dictionary met PPI’s product standards! See below for discount code. Know what’s even cooler, … Continue reading

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Is a dictionary necessary for the PE exam?

Harry here – As some of you already know, I try to visit the PE exam message boards and help out when I can (albeit not as frequent as I would hope due to other commitments.) A while back I was … Continue reading

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When will the PE test results be available?

Harry here – I just learned that the results from the October 2013 PE exam were sent to the States December 5th.  Now it’s up to your State board to decide on the cut score for passing the exam.  Usually States … Continue reading

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What is a derecho?

Today, June 13th 2013, the weather and news stations in the northeast are all a buzz regarding the potential for severe weather.  They have repeatedly used the word derecho.  So, I thought I’d check A Dictionary of Civil, Water Resources … Continue reading

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National book review!

We are proud to announce the A Dictionary of Civil, Water Resources & Environmen?tal Engineerin?g has been selected and reviewed by Midwest Book Review in their May 2013 (Volume 12, Number 5) issue.   We are very excited to share this wonderful … Continue reading

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Good Luck!

Just a quick note to all our students, stay relaxed in Friday during the exam and you’ll do fine. You know the information, be confident in yourself! by

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Bring on the exam!

First, good luck to all my students and everyone else taking the exam!  Remember, relax and don’t stress.  I know you can do it. Thanks to everyone for the great responses to the dictionary.  This summer I plan to update … Continue reading

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PE Dictionary Discount!

Good news, both Amazon and Barnes and Noble are offering the dictionary for a whopping 41% discount!  Still plenty of time to purchase one before the Spring 2013 Civil PE exam. by

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