This document provides information about Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, Eighth Edition textbook by Budynas-Nisbett published by McGraw-Hill. It includes the textbook contents such as preface, list of symbols, and chapters covering basics of mechanical engineering design, failure prevention, design of mechanical elements, and analysis tools. The preface describes the objectives of the textbook and new features in the eighth edition such as a new chapter on finite element analysis and a new transmission case study integrated across multiple chapters.