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<b>Introduction.</b> <p><b>Part I: Basic Math, Basic Tools.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Math that Works as Hard as You Do.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Discovering Technical Math and the Tools of the Trades.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Zero to One and Beyond.</p> <p>Chapter 4: Easy Come, Easy Go: Addition and Subtraction.</p> <p>Chapter 5: Multiplication and Division: Everybody Needs Them.</p> <p>Chapter 6: Measurement and Conversion.</p> <p>Chapter 7: Slaying the Story Problem Dragon.</p> <p><b>Part II: Making Non-Basic Math Simple and Easy.</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: Fun with Fractions.</p> <p>Chapter 9: Decimals: They Have Their Place.</p> <p>Chapter 10: Playing with Percentages.</p> <p>Chapter 11: Tackling Exponents and Square Roots.</p> <p><b>Part III: Basic Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Algebra and the Mystery of X.</p> <p>Chapter 13: Formulas (Secret and Otherwise).</p> <p>Chapter 14: Quick-and-Easy Geometry: The Compressed Version.</p> <p>Chapter 15: Calculating Areas, Perimeters, and Volumes.</p> <p>Chapter 16: Trigonometry, the "Mystery Math".</p> <p><b>Part IV: Math for the Business of Your Work.</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Graphs are Novel and Charts Are Off the Chart.</p> <p>Chapter 18: Hold on a Second: Time Math.</p> <p>Chapter 19: Math for Computer Techs and Users.</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens.</b></p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Solving Any Math Problem.</p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten Formulas You’ll Use Most Often.</p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Avoid Everyday Math Stress.</p> <p><b>Glossary.</b></p> <p><b>Index.</b></p>

<b>Barry Schoenborn</b> is a technical writer who has worked in many of the trades described in the book. <p><b>Bradley Simkins</b> has taught numerous classes and tutored at the Multimedia Math Learning Center at American River College in Sacramento.</p>

<b>Improve your technical math skills and get ahead of the pack</b> <p>Are you a vocational student or a trade professional? This is your one-stop, hands-on guide to mastering the math you'll encounter on the job or while working toward your degree or certification. You'll get easy-to-follow, plain-English guidance on mathematical formulas and methods that professionals</p> <ul> <li>use every day in the automotive, health, and other trades.</li> <li> <p>Sharpen your tools — refresh your basic math skills, like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurement and conversion, and learn how to tackle operations better and faster</p> </li> <li> <p>Start your engines — find out how to easily master algebra, geometry, and trigonometry concepts</p> </li> <li> <p>Take the mystery out of math — discover how to work withcommon formulas to solve problems with multiple steps, and break down pesky word problems</p> </li> <li> <p>Get down to business — take a look at "life math" (and learn how it's different from "classroom math") to get a handle on how you'll apply your math skills in your real-world technical work</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Math myth busters</p> </li> <li> <p>An easy approach to fractions, percentages, exponents, and square roots</p> </li> <li> <p>Plain-English explanations of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry</p> </li> <li> <p>How to remove the mystery from word problems</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips on working with the essential tools and equipment that make arithmetic easy</p> </li> <li> <p>The formulas you need to know</p> </li> <li> <p>The math you'll encounter in your daily work, no matter your profession</p> </li> </ul> <p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Understand mathematical concepts used in the skilled trades and by health care, culinary, and technical professionals</p> </li> <li> <p>Use fundamental formulas and methods to excel in the workplace, classrooms, and on job sites</p> </li> <li> <p>Apply algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to solve on-the-job problems</p> </li> </ul>

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