The "HVAC Book" by Anant Narayan is available at various online retailers, including:
It depends on your goal.
While it may not replace the infinite depth of an ASHRAE handbook, it does something arguably more important for the student or young engineer: It provides clarity. It answers the question, "Where do I even start?" It turns the abstract art of air conditioning into a solid, repeatable science. Hvac Book By Anant Narayan
