Basic Engineering Mathematics




Butterworth-Heinemann | ISBN: 0750665750 | Author: John Bird, BSc(Hons), CMath, CEng, FIMA, MIEE, FIIE(Elec), FCollP | English | PDF | 301 Pages | 5.71 MB

Synopsis:
A wide range of courses have an intake that requires a basic, easy introduction to the key maths topics for engineering - Basic Engineering Mathematics is designed to fulfil that need. Unlike most engineering maths texts, this book does not assume a firm grasp of GCSE maths, yet unlike low-level general maths texts the content is tailored for the needs of engineers. The result is a unique text written for engineering students, but which takes a starting point below GCSE level. The textbook is therefore ideal for students of a wide range of abilities, and especially for those who find the theoretical side of mathematics difficult.

Table Of Contents:
Preface xi
1 Basic arithmetic 1
2 Fractions, decimals and percentages 6
3 Indices, standard form and engineering notation 14
4 Calculations and evaluation of formulae 21
5 Computer numbering systems 30
6 Algebra 37
7 Simple equations 47
8 Transposition of formulae 54
9 Simultaneous equations 60
10 Quadratic equations 69
11 Inequalities 77
12 Straight line graphs 83
13 Graphical solution of equations 94
14 Logarithms 103
15 Exponential functions 107
16 Reduction of non-linear laws to linear-form 117
17 Graphs with logarithmic scales 124
18 Geometry and triangles 131
19 Introduction to trigonometry 142
20 Trigonometric waveforms 151
21 Cartesian and polar co-ordinates 162
22 Areas of plane figures 166
23 The circle 174
24 Volumes of common solids 180
25 Irregular areas and volumes and mean values of waveforms 191
26 Triangles and some practical applications 198
27 Vectors 207
28 Adding of waveforms 214
29 Number sequences 218
30 Presentation of statistical data 226
31 Measures of central tendency and dispersion 235
32 Probability 241
33 Introduction to differentiation 247
34 Introduction to integration 257
Assignment 15 265
List of formulae 266
Answers to exercises 270
Index 285


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How To Win Every Argument



Continuum International | ISBN: 0826490069 | Author: Madsen Pirie | English | PDF | 196 Pages | 2.36 MB

Introduction
Sound reasoning is the basis of winning at argument. Logical fallacies undermine arguments. They are a source of enduring fascination, and have been studied for at least two-and-a-half millennia. Knowledge of them is useful, both to avoid those used inadvertently by others and even to use a few with intent to deceive. The fascination and the usefulness which they impart, however, should not be allowed to conceal the pleasure which identifying them can give. I take a very broad view of fallacies. Any trick of logic or language which allows a statement or a claim to be passed off as something it is not has an admission card to the enclosure reserved for fallacies. Very often it is the case that what appears to be a supporting argument for a particular contention does not support it at all. Sometimes it might be a deduction drawn from evidence which does not sustain it. Many of the fallacies are committed by people genuinely ignorant of logical reasoning, the nature of evidence, or what counts as relevant
material. Others, however, might be committed by persons bent on deception. If there is insufficient force behind the argument and the evidence, fallacies can add enough weight to carry them through. This book is intended as a practical guide for those who wish to win arguments. It also teaches how to perpetrate fallacies with mischief at heart and malice aforethought. I have described each fallacy, given examples of it, and shown why it is fallacious. After any points of general interest concerning the history or occurrence of the fallacy, I have given the reader recommendations on how and where the fallacy may be used to deceive with maximum effect. I have listed the fallacies alphabetically, although a full classification into the five major types of fallacy may be found at the end of the book. It is well worth the reader's trouble to learn the Latin tags wherever possible. When an opponent is accused of perpetrating something with a Latin name it sounds as if he is suffering from a rare tropical disease. It has the added effect of making the accuser seem both erudite and authoritative. In the hands of the wrong person this is more of a weapon than a book, and it was written with that wrong person in mind. It will teach such a person how to argue effectively, even dishonestly at times. In learning how to argue, and in the process of practising and polishing each fallacy, the user will learn how to identify it and will build up an immunity to it. A working knowledge of these fallacies provides a vocabulary for talking about politicians and media commentators. Replacing the vague suspicion of double-dealing will be the identification of the precise crimes against logic which have been committed. Knowledge of fallacies can thus provide a defensive as well as an offensive capability. Your ability to spot them coming will enable you to defend yourself against their use by others, and your own dexterity with them will enable you to be both successful and offensive, as you set about the all-important task of making
arguments go your way.


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How To Study - The 20 Step Guide - English



Learning Express, LLC. | Author: Gail Wood | English | PDF | 190 Pages | 2.06 MB

INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
What do comfort and feeling good have to do with learning? Lots! When you have the right attitude and can focus on your studying in a style that’s right for you, you learn more with seemingly less effort. In the 20 minutes a day that you’ll spend with this book, you’ll learn how to learn!
To get the most out of studying, you need to find what works best for you. Other people can’t tell you how to study. All they can do is to tell you what works for them. If you learn the same way as they do, their tips might be helpful. But if your style is different from theirs, those tips might not be very useful to you. In fact, they might even be a waste of your time.


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Fix It



Griffin Press | ISBN: 9781741753264 | Author: SCOTT McGREGOR | English | PDF | 336 Pages | 4.11 MB


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HDTV For Dummies



Wiley Publishing, Inc. | ISBN: 0-7645-7586-4 | Author: Danny Briere and Pat Hurley | English | PDF | 291 Pages | 2.26 MB (RAR compressed) | No Pass


Introduction
Welcome to HDTV For Dummies. HDTV is the hottest technology to hit your local electronics store since the advent of cell phones. HDTVs are getting bigger, better, cheaper, more sophisticated, and more useful every day. Since you’ve bought this book, we figure that not only do you agree with us, you’re already part of the HDTV movement. To arms, Comrade! One of the most appealing things about the current crop of HDTVs is the ease with which you can set up an HDTV-powered home theater, including surround sound and an awesome picture. However,the rapidly dropping price of HDTVs might be the most attractive aspect of all — we’ve reached a point in time where you don’t have to be rich to consider an HDTV for the bedroom, too! Figuring out which HDTV to buy can be confusing, as there are all sorts of technologies, sizes, standards, etc. And then, once you’ve decided on what to buy, making sure it will work with all your other gear — your DVD, camcorder, VCR, set-top box, and so on — can be even more confusing.
That’s where this book comes in handy. Our aim is to make sure you get the most bang for your buck (or franc, or peso, or whatever — even euros!).

About This Book
If you’re thinking of purchasing an HDTV and installing it in your home, this is the book for you. Even if you’ve already purchased the HDTV itself, this book will help you install and configure the HDTV. What’s more, this book helps you get the most out of your investment after it’s up and running. With this book in hand, you’ll have all the information that you need to know about the following topics:
Planning your HDTV system, including all sorts of accessories
Evaluating and selecting the right HDTV for your home
Installing and configuring the HDTV equipment in your home
Hooking up your HDTV to the right high-definition programming sources
Adding A/V entertainment gear and accessories to your HDTV


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Discover 20 Things



HarperCollins Publishers | ISBN: 978-0-06-163123-8 | Author: DISCOVER Magazine and Dean Christopher | English | PDF | 335 Pages | 2.56 MB

Intro
Anyone who travels by air has good reason to be concerned. Besides post-9/11 jitters, we increasingly hear reports of flaws in the air traffic system, overworked flight controllers, computer failures at peak traffic hours, near misses in the air and on the ground. One carefully underreported threat (don’t panic the customers) is shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles—easy to operate, inexpensive, and readily available—presently impossible for civilian airliners to defend against. Our airplanes are, if not sitting, at least slow-flying ducks for terrorists. Cited again and again is incompetence at all levels of the agencies tasked with aviation security. Most “security measures” supposedly in place to protect air travelers are highly cosmetic. Officials at the highest levels proclaim that “the government is doing everything in its power to counter terrorism.” We hope that this brief review of airport security—or lack thereof—will move readers to demand genuine, efficient action from people who know what they
are doing.


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