A Day with No Math


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What would happen if suddenly there were no numbers? A young boy finds out when he makes a hasty wish and wakes up to a day of frustrating but funny surprises.




Basic Math Refresher (REA)


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Everyday math for everyday people Finally, a common sense reference for math! Portable and very affordable, the Basic Math Refresher is the useful, practical, and informative way to understand all types of math fundamentals. Never worry about math again! Clear, concise entries by author Stephen Hearne make the complex seem simple by guiding you through the most basic of mathematical concepts up to math's more perplexing topics (including those perplexing fractions, percentages and measurements). This easy-to-follow reference is chock full of examples and real life situations making this book the perfect choice for everyone from the young math student to the businessperson to anyone with rusty math skills. Discover the single best resource for understanding basic math that is also the perfect companion for any reference library. Table of Contents PREFACE ADDITION SUBTRACTION MULTIPLICATION DIVISION DECIMALS ROUNDING PERCENTAGES FRACTIONS AVERAGES SALES TAX DISCOUNTS MEASUREMENTS GRAPHS




The Everything Everyday Math Book


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All the math basics you'll ever need! It's not too late to learn practical math skills! You may not need to use quadratic equations very often, but math does play a large part in everyday life. On any given day, you'll need to know how long a drive will take, what to tip a waiter, how large a rug to buy, and how to calculate a discount. With The Everything Everyday Math Book, you'll get a refresher course in all the basics you need, including: Adding and subtracting fractions Understanding percentages Using ratios Finding area and perimeter You'll the learn formulas and shortcuts to help in hundreds of everyday situations, from budgeting and paying bills to shopping, redecorating, preparing taxes, and evaluating loans and other financial instruments. With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll never get stuck on a math problem again!




Every Day of the School Year Math Problems


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Using themes of historic events, holidays, famous birthdays, humorous happenings, and more, these instant math problems are a fun-filled way to build essential math problem-solving skills.




Mastering Essential Math Skills


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Provides structure and guidance to the teacher by means of speed drills, review exercises, teacher tips, word problems and new material for each day.




Math Word Problems in 15 Minutes a Day


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This volume provides a study guide for learning how to solve mathematical word problems.




Your Business Math Series


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10 Minutes a Day Math, 1st Grade


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Practice makes perfect in just 10 minutes a day! There is nothing more important than your child's education, but sometimes it's difficult to find the time to fit everything in. The 10 Minutes a Day series fits in around busy lives. Aimed at ages 5-7, Math covers a range of curriculum subjects, including addition and subtraction, 2D and 3D shapes, time, measurements, times tables, and lines of symmetry. Each exercise is simply and clearly introduced to help learning, and uses a variety of interesting methods to help learning, from filling in the gaps to matching exercises. For the eager student, there are extra "time filler" challenges on every page if they finish the questions within 10 minutes and want to continue practicing, or just want ideas for additional activities to do at home. Answers are provided, along with parents' notes that explain what your child learns from the exercise. Perfect both for the budding mathematician and those who need a little more support, 10 Minutes a Day: Math is a colorful and controlled approach to mastering math.




Everyday Math for the Building Trades


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Instant answers to on-site math problems. Next time you go out on a job, make sure you pack James Gerhart's Everyday Math for Contractors in your toolbox. This easy-access resource gives you fast answers for practically any day-to-day, on-site calculation problem. Say goodbye to inaccurate, money wasting materials estimates or design calculations. Now-in seconds-you can determine how much material you need to build a wall... figure out the amount of paint required to do an office... calculate stair riser elevations... even perform complex roofpitch calculations. Ideal for builders, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors, & roofers, this go-anywhere advisor gives you easy-to-remember tips & tricks for performing both routine & complex calculations.




Math-A-Day


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This entertaining book of mathematical days exercises the brain with confounding puzzles, intriguing math problems, and, of course, detailed solutions to all the conundrums. Readers will enjoy 366 days' worth of stimulating math.