Mastering Technical Mathematics, 2nd edition [Paperback]

Stan Gibilisco (Author), Norman H. Crowhurst (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070248281 | ISBN-13: 978-0070248281 | Publication Date: May 30, 1999 | Edition: 2

Boost our applied math skills--and rocket your career. Don't let weak or rusty applied math skills keep you from satisfying your technical career goals. Step by step -- and at your own pace--Mastering Technical Mathematics, Second Edition, by Stan Gibilisco and Norman Crowhurst, gives you the essential background you need to sharpen our algebra aptitude...wield quadratics...use mechanical math methods...perform trigonometry and geometry conversions...and harness the power of differentiation. You'll also get comfortable with calculus...learn to use complex quantities...apply logarithms...and more. Totally revised and updated with state-of-the-art coverage of logic and digital systems, this affordable expert tutor also provides helpful examples and illustrations, chapter self-tests--even a comprehensive final exam. It's the ideal prep tool for acing certification exams, earning a technical degree, or confidently tackling any engineering challenge.

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From the Back Cover

The definitive self-teaching guide to learning mathematics--now fully up-to-date. Unlike other math books that make your start at page one and work your way up to the technique you need, this unique guide steers you right to your topic of interest, fully explains it within its own context, and then shows you how to use it with real-world examples.

The unique jump-in-anywhere format and conversational tone of Stan Gibilisco's and Norman Crowhurst's Mastering Technical Mathematics makes this book--now thoroughly updated--a must for just about any technical professional. It's also the perfect instruction manual for independent students who want to structure their own learning.

With this one-of-a-kind, case study-filled guide to all kinds of math used in technical fields, you can--find the technique you need quickly, along with easy-to-understand examples showing how it's used; skip from topic to topic in any order, and learn in your own style at your own pace; master technical math painlessly with this guide's easy-going style and example-packed format; discover new applications in logic, digital systems, and numbering systems; test yourself with quiz questions in each chapter (and complete worked-out solutions). If you work in a field where math comes with the territory, don't miss the guide that puts a multitude of math solutions right at your fingertips: Mastering Technical Mathematics, Second Edition.

About the Author

Stan Gibilisco is a professional technical writer who specializes in books on electronics and science topics. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Electronics, The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing, and The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, as well as over 20 other technical books. His published works have won numerous awards. The Encyclopedia of Electronics was chosen a "Best Reference Book of the 1980s" by the American Library Association, which also named his McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing a "Best Reference of 1996."

Product Details

• Paperback: 567 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 2 edition (May 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070248281
• ISBN-13: 978-0070248281
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #153,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since he began writing full-time in 1981, Stan Gibilisco has become one of McGraw-Hill's most prolific technical authors. His reader-friendly writing style makes his science and mathematics books accessible to a global audience.

Stan's most popular works include "Physics Demystified," "Alternative Energy Demystified," "Statistics Demystified," "Calculus Know-It-All," and "Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics."

"Booklist" named Stan's "Encyclopedia of Electronics" as one of the best references of the 1980s, and cited his "Encyclopedia of Personal Computing" as one of the best references of 1996.

Stan maintains a Website at www.sciencewriter.net, where he has published explanations for chapter-ending quiz answers in some of his books. Follow the "Quiz Explanations" link.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific as an overview, review, or supplement..., July 19, 2006

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David Slauson "enigman" (Lyons, Co USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mastering Technical Mathematics, 2nd edition (Paperback)

I studied and learned most of this stuff years ago, and then proceeded to forget much of it as the years passed. But as a software developer, I have occasionally needed to refresh my understanding of some neglected area of mathematics... and this book has been invaluable for that. It might also be helpful as a supplementary text for students learning some area of math for the first time, since the explanations are often much more helpful and straightforward than anything I remember from my textbooks.

The explanations are clear and concise, with useful diagrams, examples, and problems (with fully-worked-out solutions in the back) to help test and verify your understanding. The authors don't waste a lot of time, but still manage to keep the topic interesting by appropriate use of real-world examples and clear explanations. A very good book...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Expand your understanding of numbers and nature, November 21, 2005

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Dennis R. Mitton "tolstoy" (Eastern Washington, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mastering Technical Mathematics, 2nd edition (Paperback)

I don't imagine that "Mastering Technical Mathematics" will wind up on the top of anyone's book list. But if you have an interest in math the book can expand your understanding of numbers from counting through geometry and trig on to the calculus. If you're looking for a book to get you through next weeks' test on logarithms I'd stick with a Schaum's Outline but if you really want to know what a logarithm is and how they are derived, how they are applied, and how they can make your life easier, well, all of that is found here.

It's not all easy going. Like all math, each part is built on an understanding of the previous part (precisely why I failed intermediate algebra!) Some of the concepts can be hard to understand, too. But as you work though each chapter and, especially if you work through the problems, you'll gain a deeper understanding of numbers and how they relate to nature.