Engineering as a profession has surely come a long way from just being the career option for 90s kids, because it led one to being more “marriageable”. As evolved as the profession has become, though, most of us are still mystified by how exactly engineers create towering and complex structures that shoulder the load of entire cities. With Engineers’ Day being marked on September 15, mid-day brings you five books that explain the fascinating concepts and feats of engineering in simple language.

Trapped Under The Sea

A different style of writing, in the sense that it is more narrative than instructional, this book still gives an intense glimpse into the world of engineering. In the 1990s, Boston built a state-of-the-art waste treatment plant to address environmental issues caused by sewage dumping. Neil Swidey, an award-winning reporter, reconstructs the dramatic story behind the plant.