Wasim Younis, "Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2010: A Step-by-Step Guide to Engineering Design Solutions"
Butterworth-Heinemann | ISBN: 1856176940 | 2009 | 352 pages | PDF | 21.8 MB
Inventor Simulation is an essential part of the Autodesk Digital Prototyping process. It allows engineers and designers to explore and test components and products virtually, visualizing and simulating real-world performance.
Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Simulation 2010 is dedicated to the requirements of Inventor users who need to quickly learn or refresh their skills, and apply the dynamic simulation, assembly analysis and optimization capabilities of Inventor Simulation 2010.

Peter Ratner, "3-D Human Modeling and Animation, Second Edition"
Wiley | ISBN: 0471215481 | 2003 | 316 Pages | PDF | 45.8 MB
A new edition of the cutting-edge guide to digital human animation
Newly revised and updated, 3-D Human Modeling and Animation, Second Edition is a powerful tool all digital artists need at their fingertips. Using the latest computer technology, this nuts-and-bolts reference provides expert methods and techniques for applying the skills used in traditional figure drawing, painting, and sculpture to create and animate human figures in the digital realm. Comprehensive�with groundwork material as well as the latest advances to help experienced artists take their work to the next level�this highly visual book uses more than 400 images to describe the modeling and animation process for both male and female figures. An accompanying CD-ROM allows users to start modeling immediately and includes framework files and textures for application to human figures. Complete with a new problem-solving chapter, this is the perfect volume for the dedicated animator.

Kelly L. Murdock, "3ds Max 2010 Bible"
Wiley | ISBN: 0470471913 | July 2009 | 1296 pages | PDF (including DVD) | ~510 MB
Whether you're a novice eager to get started or a full-fledged animator seeking new ways to dazzle, the new edition of this perennial hot seller is the perfect 3ds Max book for you. It's crammed with the very latest features, professional techniques, and over 150 step-by-step tutorials that will build skills and spark your creativity. Don't miss the colorful insert, which showcases the work of cutting-edge 3D artists and is sure to inspire you.

 Digital Character Animation 3

Digital Character Animation 3
New Riders Press | ISBN: 0321376005 | 320 pages | April 22, 2006 | CHM | 6 Mb
Whether you�re creating animation for television, advertising, games, or multimedia, [digital] Character Animation 3 can help you bring your imagination to life. In this updated classic, both newcomers to digital animation and old hands looking to hone existing skills will find essential techniques for creating lively, professional-quality animation that are applicable to any software application. Combining the fundamentals of modeling, rigging, and animation with advanced-level information on characterization, directing, and production management, author George Maestri has created an essential resource for digital animators.

Character Animation 3 is packed with beautiful new artwork and Maestri�s invaluable expert tips. Along with clear instruction on the theory and practice of foundation techniques such as rigging, walk-cycles, and lip-synch�the tutorials and exercises in this book let you practice what you�ve learned. Maestri also offers in-depth information on creating nuanced characters that feel �alive� and win audience empathy and attention. The book�s final chapter guides you through the entire filmmaking process, from story development through voice casting and animation directing.