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Key Features and Benefits

• New to this edition: new chapters on vectors, scientific notation, differentiation, and statistics; expanded treatment of digital mathematics
• SI and English units are used throughout
• Includes test questions and problems throughout with answer key at the back of the book

About the Author

Stan Gibilisco is a professional technical writer who specialises in books on electronics and science topics. His published works have won numerous awards.

Table of Contents

WORKING WITH NUMBERS

• 1. From Counting to Addition
• 2. Subtraction
• 3. Multiplication
• 4. Division
• 5. Fractions
• 6. Area and Volume
• 7. Time as a Dimension

ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY, TRIGONOMETRY

• 8. First Notions in Algebra
• 9. "School" Algebra
• 10. Quadratic Equations
• 11. Some Useful Shortcuts
• 12. Mechanical Mathematics
• 13. Ratio and Proportion
• 14. Trigonometric and Geometric Calculations

ANALYSIS AND CALCULUS

• 15. Systems of Counting
• 16. Theory of Progressions
• 17. Practical Progressions
• 18. Analyzing Motion
• 19. Developing Calculus Theory
• 20. Combining Calculus with Other Tools
• 21. Coordinate Systems and Graphs
• 22. Imaginary and Complex Numbers

TOOLS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS

• 23. Working with Series
• 24. Logarithms
• 25. Handy Formulas and Techniques
• 26. Calculation Aids
• 27. Digital Mathematics
• 28. Vector Quantities
• 29. Scientific Notation
• 30. Working with Statistics

A thorough revision of the classic tutorial of scientific and engineering mathematics

For more than 15 years, Mastering Technical Mathematics has been the definitive self-teaching guide for those wishing to boost their career by learning the principles of mathematics as they apply to science and engineering. Featuring the same user-friendly pedagogy, practical examples, and detailed illustrations that have made this resource a favorite of the scientific and technical communities, the new third edition delivers four entirely new chapters and expanded treatment of cutting-edge topics.

Code No. 012531, 560 pages, ISBN 9780071494489, $68.95

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