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Basic mathematics : (Record no. 521762)

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005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781787854017
Qualifying information electronic version
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
Canceled/invalid ISBN 1473651972
Qualifying information paperback
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
Canceled/invalid ISBN 9781473651975
Qualifying information paperback
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
Canceled/invalid ISBN 9781473651982
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035 ## - SYSTEM CONTROL NUMBER
System control number (CaBNVSL)gtp00568346
035 ## - SYSTEM CONTROL NUMBER
System control number (Credo)hodderbmity2017
035 ## - SYSTEM CONTROL NUMBER
System control number (OCoLC)1137790384
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency CaBNVSL
Language of cataloging eng
Description conventions rda
Transcribing agency CaBNVSL
Modifying agency CaBNVSL
050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number QA135.6
Item number .G73 2017
Materials specified EBOOK
082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 510
Edition number 23
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Graham, Alan,
Dates associated with a name 1947-
Relator term author.
245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Basic mathematics :
Remainder of title an introduction /
Statement of responsibility, etc. Alan Graham.
250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT
Edition statement [Enhanced Credo edition]
263 ## - PROJECTED PUBLICATION DATE
Projected publication date 20200205
264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture London [England] :
Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer John Murray Learning/Hachette UK,
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2017.
264 #4 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice ©2017
264 31 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture Boston, Massachusetts :
Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer Credo Reference,
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2020.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 1 online resource (32 entries) :
Other physical details 204 images ;
Dimensions digital files.
336 ## - CONTENT TYPE
Content type term still image
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336 ## - CONTENT TYPE
Content type term text
Content type code txt
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337 ## - MEDIA TYPE
Media type term computer
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Carrier type term online resource
Carrier type code cr
Source rdacarrier
490 1# - SERIES STATEMENT
Series statement Teach yourself
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Originally published in Great Britain in 1995 by Hodder Education, an Hachette UK company. First published in the US in 1997 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. This edition published 2017 by John Murray Learning.
504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Bibliography, etc. note Includes bibliographical references.
505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note Meet the author -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Reasons to be cheerful about mathematics: Is this book really for me? Can I succeed now if I failed at school? Hasn't maths changed since I was at school? Will it help to use a calculator? Can I help my child? -- 2. The magic number machine: Numbers, numbers everywhere; Saying hello to your calculator; Introducing the counting numbers; The calculator constant; Tens and units; Hundreds, thousands and beyond; Children and numbers; Answers to exercises for Chapter 2 -- 3. Calculating with numbers: Properties of numbers; Adding; Subtracting; Multiplying; Dividing; Knowing what sum to do; Answers to exercises for Chapter 3 -- 4. Fractions: Facing up to fractions; What is a fraction? How to picture a fraction; Fitting fractions into the number line; What are equivalent fractions? Adding and subtracting fractions; Multiplying and dividing fractions; Ratio and proportion; Answers to exercises for Chapter 4 -- 5. Decimals: Decimal fractions; What is the point of the decimal point? Using the four rules with decimals; Dividing fractions; An overview of decimals; Answers to exercises for Chapter 5 -- 6. Percentages: What is a percentage? Changing a fraction to a percentage; Why bother with percentages? Calculating percentage increases and reductions; Persistent problems with percentages; Answers to exercises for Chapter 6 --
505 8# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note 7. Measuring: What do we measure? Why do we measure? How do we measure? How accurately should we measure? Imperial and metric units’ Answers to exercises for Chapter 7 -- 8. Statistical graphs: Barcharts and piecharts; Scattergraphs and line graphs; Misleading graphs; Answers to exercises for Chapter 8 -- 9. Using a formula: Is algebra abstract and irrelevant? Algebra as shorthand; Calculating with formulas; Proving with algebra; Answers to exercises for Chapter 9 -- 10. Puzzles, games and diversions: 1. Bus number game; 2. Pub cricket; 3. Guess my number; 4. Finger tables; 5. The story of 12; 6. Magic squares; 7. Magic triangle; 8. Upside down; 9. Logically speaking; 10. The bells, the bells! 11. Calculator inversions; 12. Four 4s; 13. Return journey; 14. Find the numbers; 15. Explore and explain the pattern; 16. 1089 and all that; 17. Large and small sums; 18. Gold pieces; 19. Initially speaking; 20. Guess the number; 21. Nim; 22. Calculator snooker; 23. Place Invaders; Answers for Chapter 10 -- 11. Spreadsheets: An overview of a spreadsheet; Why bother using a spreadsheet? Using a spreadsheet; Number sequences on a spreadsheet; Percentages on a spreadsheet; What else will a spreadsheet do? Answers to exercises for Chapter 11 -- Diagnostic quiz: Quiz; Solutions to the quiz; Detailed comments on the solutions --
505 8# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note Appendixes: Appendix A: Calculating a best buy; Appendix B: Reading the 24-hour clock; Appendix C: Bus and railway timetables; Appendix D: Checking the supermarket bill; Appendix E: Understanding a shop receipt; Appendix F: Checking the VAT; Appendix G: Cooking with figures; Appendix H: Buying a TV set; Appendix I: Will it fit? Appendix J: Measures of alcohol; Appendix K: Understanding barcodes; Appendix L: Junk mail and free offers; Appendix M: Winning on the National Lottery; Appendix N: Safe travel -- Taking it further.
506 ## - RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS NOTE
Terms governing access Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. Do you shy away from using numbers? Basic Mathematics can help. An easy-to-follow guide, it will ensure you gain the confidence you need to tackle maths and overcome your fears. It offers simple explanations of all the key areas, including: numbers and calculations (arithmetic), shape and space (geometry), handling data (statistics), and problem solving. Along the way you will also learn what algebra is about, discover how to use a spreadsheet and have the chance to try a variety of puzzles and everyday problems. Everything you needs is here in one book.
520 3# - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. Do you shy away from using numbers? Basic Mathematics can help. An easy-to-follow guide, it will ensure you gain the confidence you need to tackle maths and overcome your fears.
538 ## - SYSTEM DETAILS NOTE
System details note Mode of access: World Wide Web.
588 ## - SOURCE OF DESCRIPTION NOTE
Source of description note Description based on title page of print version.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Mathematics
Form subdivision Problems, exercises, etc.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Mathematics.
710 2# - ADDED ENTRY--CORPORATE NAME
Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element Credo Reference (Firm),
Relator term distributor.
776 08 - ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL FORM ENTRY
Relationship information Print version:
International Standard Book Number 1473651972
-- 9781473651975
Physical description xiv, 290 pages : illustrations
830 #0 - SERIES ADDED ENTRY--UNIFORM TITLE
Uniform title Teach yourself books.
856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
Public note Available online to NMC users; click to view.
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    Library of Congress Classification   Available online - NMC Login required Online 09/01/2022   QA135.6 .G73 2017 EBOOK 518431 09/01/2022 Ebook

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