CITATION

Gibilisco, Stan. Trigonometry Demystified. McGraw-Hill Professional, 2003.

Trigonometry Demystified

Published:  June 2003

eISBN: 9780071433884 0071433880 | ISBN: 9780071416313

Book description:

Say goodbye to dry presentations, grueling formulas, and abstract theory that would put Einstein to sleep--now there's an easier way to master chemistry, biology, trigonometry, and geometry. McGraw-Hill's Demystified Series teaches complex subjects in a unique, easy-to-absorb manner and is designed for users without formal training, unlimited time, or genius IQs.

Organized like self-teaching guides, they come complete with key points, background information, questions at the end of each chapter, and final exams. There's no better way to gain instant expertise!

ABOUT TRIGONOMETRY DEMYSTIFIED:

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    Covers every key aspect of trigonometry: how angles are measured; the relationship between angles and distances; coordinate systems; calculating distance based on parallax; reading maps and charts; latitude and longitude; and much more

CALCULATE THIS: TRIGONOMETRY JUST GOT A LOT EASIER TO LEARN!

Now anyone with an interest in basic, practical trigonometry can master it -- without formal training, unlimited time, or a genius IQ. In

Trigonometry Demystified,

best-selling author Stan Gibilisco provides a fun, effective, and totally painless way to learn the fundamentals and general concepts of trigonometry.

With

Trigonometry Demystified

you master the subject one simple step at a time -- at your own speed. Unlike most books on trigonometry, this book uses prose and illustrations to describe the concepts where others leave you pondering abstract symbology. This unique self-teaching guide offers questions at the end of each chapter and section to pinpoint weaknesses, and a 100-question final exam to reinforce the entire book.

Simple enough for beginners but challenging enough for professional enrichment,

Trigonometry Demystified

is your direct route to learning or brushing up on trigonometry.

Learn all aspects of trigonometry:

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    How angles are expressed

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    The relationships between angles and distances

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    Calculating distances based on parallax

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    Coordinate systems and navigation

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    And much more!

Stan Gibilisco

is one of McGraw-Hill’s most diverse and best-selling authors. His clear, friendly, easy-to-read writing style makes his electronics titles accessible to a wide audience and his background in mathematics and research make him an ideal handbook editor. He is the author of

The TAB Encyclopedia of Electronics for Technicians

and

Hobbyists Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics,

and

The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics.

Booklist named his book,

The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing,

one of the Best References of 1996.