The easy way to brush up on the math skills you need in real life

Not everyone retains the math they learned in school. Like any skill, your ability to speak "math" can deteriorate if left unused. From adding and subtracting money in a bank account to figuring out the number of shingles to put on a roof, math in all of its forms factors into daily life. "Math For Real Life For Dummies" provides you with the simple formulas and theorems that you're likely to encounter in the workplace, the kitchen, and even when playing games.

You can turn to "Math For Real Life For Dummies" to brush up on your math skills or to handle everyday encounters, like calculating restaurant tips, understanding interest rates, and figuring out percentages and odds. Packed with real-world examples that make sense, "Math For Real Life For Dummies "takes the stress out of your daily calculation encounters.Provides tips for understanding and using basic mathematical conceptsShows you how math helps the mind to reason and organize complicated situations or problems into clear, simple, and logical stepsCovers all of the math skills you're likely to need in everyday situations

If you're looking for a practical, plain-English guide to mastering everyday math skills, "Math For Real Life For Dummies" has you covered.

"Technical Math For Dummies" is your one-stop, hands-on guide to acing the math courses you'll encounter as you work toward getting your degree, certification, or license in the skilled trades.

You'll get easy-to-follow, plain-English guidance on mathematical formulas and methods that professionals use every day in the automotive, health, construction, licensed trades, maintenance, and other trades. You'll learn how to apply concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and their formulas related to occupational areas of study. Plus, you'll find out how to perform basic arithmetic operations and solve word problems as they're applied to specific trades.Maps to a course commonly required by vocational schools, community and technical college, or for certification in the skilled tradesCovers the basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometryHelps professionals keep pace with job demands

Whether you're a student currently enrolled in a program or a professional who is already in the work force, "Technical Math For Dummies "gives you everything you need to improve your math skills and get ahead of the pack.

Score your highest in a medical dosage calculations course

A recent shortage of nurses in a society with an aging population has triggered the demand for students to enter the field of medical study. A dosage calculations course is required for most students earning an applied science degree in nursing, pharmacology, or paramedic programs.

"Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies" tracks a typical dosage calculations course and provides helpful content in an approachable and easy-to-understand format. Plus, you'll get examples of the various calculations made to determine the appropriate quantity of drug or solution that should be administered to patients.Calculating drug dosages utilizing ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analysisSystems of measurement, including metric and apothecary and other conversion equivalents for a global audienceThe ins and outs of the charting systems for MAR (Medicine Administration Records)

If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of students aspiring to enter the medical field, "Medical Dosage Calculations For Dummies" is your ticket for scoring your highest on exams.

The easy way to score high on the PANCE and PANRE

"Physician Assistant Exam For Dummies, Premier Edition" offers test-taking strategies for passing both the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) and the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE). It also offers information on becoming a certified Physician Assistant (PA) and the potential positions within this in-demand career field.

"Physician Assistant Exam For Dummies" provides you with the information you need to ace this demanding exam and begin your career in one of the fastest growing segments of healthcare.Offers an overview of test organization and scoringContent review with practice tests for each section of the examFive full-length practice testsAn interactive CD includes 3 of the 5 practice tests?including one PANRE?a digital slide slow featuring 20 plus images, and more than 300 flashcards covering the 13 official categories of the PANCE and PANRE

"Physician Assistant Exam For Dummies, Premier Edition" serves as a valuable, must-have resource, desk reference, and study guide for those preparing for either the PANCE or the PANRE.

CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.