In print for over 75 years--and continually updated to reflect the contemporary work world and the changing needs of technical/trades workers--this book provides an accessible, comprehensive survey of all the practical mathematical skills required on the job in industry today. Using clear, uncomplicated explanations, an abundance of illustrations, and example problems drawn from the technical and trade professions, it helps readers gain competence and confidence in a broad range of mathematical problem-solving skills--from addition of whole numbers to problems concerning threads and gearing. Features convenient-reference comprehensive tables and formulas in the back of the book. Whole Numbers. Common Fractions. Decimal Fractions. Percentage. Ratio and Proportion. Practical Algebra. Rectangles and Triangles. Regular Polygons and Circles. Solids. Metric Measure. Graphs. Measuring Instruments. Geometrical Constructions. Logarithms. Essentials of Trigonometry. Strength of Materials. Work and Power. Tapers. Speed Ratios of Pulleys and Gears. Screw Threads. Cutting Speed and Feed. Gears. A reference and tutorial on practical mathematics for anyone in the technical trades.

BOYCE: MATHS TECH VOCATNL STDS _c10

Science & Math

Boyce, John

Margolis, Louis

Slade, Samuel

Mathematics

Pearson

This self-paced instruction guide serves as mathematics reference to understanding and solving problems in technical and trade vocations. It contains over 4000 exercises and 1300 word problems that illustrate principles in practical situations encountered in the labor market. This book only requires a prior “knowledge” of number awareness in order to master topics such as percentages, ratio and proportion, practical algebra, metric measurements, and geometrical constructions. For anyone interested in a technical or vocational career and looking for a chance to apply useful mathematical principles to practical problems.

Mathematics for Technical and Vocational Students: A Worktext (2nd Edition)

Spangler, Richard C.

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Crown Publishers, Inc.

This study contains an illustrated maritime history of Rosslare Harbour and the surrounds.

Rosslare Harbour (Images of Ireland)

Arts & Photography

Cleare, Brian

Coy, Leo

Photography & Video

Nonsuch

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