Chenier's Practical Math Dictionary | 
 enlarge | Author: Norman J. Chenier
Publisher: Chenier Educational Educational Enterprises, Inc.
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 131673
Media: Perfect Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 406
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 6.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0962606111
Dewey Decimal Number: 510
EAN: 9780962606113
ASIN: 0962606111
Publication Date: November 30, 1997
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Product Description
This book is ideal for reference. Its size (approximately 6" X 7 1/2")is designed to make it as versatile as possible and still give the reader the necessary tools to master basic math concepts. This book has some unique features such as an Illustrated Table of Contents and Appendix, Leveling Techniques, Self-Checking Techniques, Illustrated Trig Formulas, and many Trade Tricks left out of traditional math books.
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Best Prealgebra and Geometry book I've ever seen. March 3, 2008
This book (and the Practical Math Workbook)is a must-have for anyone considering a career in the trades, or a tradesman or do-it-yourselfer looking to refresh those marking, measuring and layout skills. Most prealgebra and geometry books teach only the processes; this book shows why converting fractions of an inch to a decimal equivalent is a necessary skill (accuracy), why the Pythagorian Theorem is any builder's best friend (squaring any project, calculating different rafter lengths from a single point).
Also included is many trade tricks like making story poles, laying out a true 90-degree angle with only a ruler and a pencil and drawing circles with a framing square. Also included are sections on laying out decks, rafters and stairs.
If the inclusion of a complete course on geometry and trignometry isn't enough, there's also sections on proper use of the tape measure, framing square, spirit level, water level, plumb bob, transit, vernier caliper, and micrometer.
Like another reviewer titled his review, it's the only math book you'l ever need.
 Good to some Extent March 1, 2008
Imagine English is not your first language and you're sitting in a classroom learning Calculus and the teacher says," Vertex blablablba....".
I was like,"what!!!!!". Whats a Vertex? I didn't want to ask before I didnt want to sound stupid in a competative math class.And i wasn't an everyday internet surfer, to even think i could google "vertex". And furthermore the AMERICAN MATH ALGORITHM is very different from that of French speaking countries. And to top it off, I usually come across professors who want me to use their approach- which usually forces me to look up words in the dictionary. And you guys known by now math definitions aren't easily found in Webster or (maybe in mines anyway). So when I came across this book, I immediately purchased it without browsing inside lie AMAZON ALLOWS YOU TO DO FOR SOME BOOK ( GOOD JOB AMAZON). "Interestingly " enough I finally found the definition of vertex. WOW what a fancy word for a simple idea. I browsed the book for 5 straight days and this is my conclusion.......
1. Good Idea from the Author but the name of the book is misleading.
(someone might think advanced calculus "wording" might be in it and some linear and abstract algebra)
2. This book will be more useful to high school and midschool math students
3. More examples than definitions ( i guess one could argue that an example is by itself a mean to define it)
Other than that great book for you not that helpful for me, but could refresh people who desire to go back to college and meet a math road block.
Adults & children can easliy learn math. February 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a UA Pipefitter out of Cambrige, Oh. I love the way this book helps out those who want to learn how to read a rule add or subtract fractions. This book shows anyone how to "Craw, walk, run" with math. It touches on some algebra and trigonomitry. Has lay-out of tubing, setting trusses, spiral staircases, pipefitting, many other areas. I'll teach my kids how to do basic-intermediate math when they go to school. This book is a great guide for instruction or instructors! Even has self checking formulas with your math problems.
Keeps your skills sharp in math if you've forgoten some things from school. This book is 6 inches by 7.5" small enough to put in tool box.
By the set: Dictonary & Guide together.
Great book for the OLDER grey matter October 23, 2007
Since it is many years since school/univ I find that I have the need for a "refresher" in maths. This book is IT!!
The only math book you will ever need March 3, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Straightforward, concise and written in simple language this little gem covers it all. From basic arithmetic through elementary trig with plenty of examples, tables and illustrations it's all here. Simplifies those things you have long been afraid of when it comes to numbers. Get it along with the companion application workbook and you'll be set whether you're a tradesman or student.
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