Mastering Technical Mathematics, Third Edition

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McGraw Hill Professional, 2007 M10 30 - 627 pages

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

For more than fifteen 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.

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Contents

Part 2 Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry
95
Part 3 Analysis and Calculus
201
Part 4 Tools of Applied Mathematics
337
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Stan Gibilisco,Norman Crowhurst
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About the author (2007)

Stan Gibilisco (Deadwood, SD) write books, magazine articles, and technical papers about general science, mathematics, electronics, and computing. He has worked as a technical writer in industry, as a radio engineer, and as a magazine editor. One of Stan’s books, Encyclopedia of Electronics (TAB Books, 1985), was named by the American Library Association (ALA) in its list of "Best References of the 1980s." Another of his books, McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing (McGraw-Hill, 1995), was named as a "Best Reference of 1996" by the ALA. In recent years, he has written 14 volumes for the McGraw-Hill "DeMYSTified" series.

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TitleMastering Technical Mathematics, Third Edition
McGraw Hill professional
AuthorsStan Gibilisco, Norman H. Crowhurst
Edition3, illustrated
PublisherMcGraw Hill Professional, 2007
ISBN0071595422, 9780071595421
Length627 pages
  
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