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Best books for relearning mathematics

Paul Brewerton
Evening folks,

I am planning on undertaking the Building Services Engineering HNC starting this September with a view to going onto the degree.

Which books would anyone recommend for brushing up on my maths skills, in readiness for my studies.

Thanks for any advice.

Paul
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    Hello Paul, 


    When I did my HND we used 'John Bird: Engineering Mathematics'.  It picks up from GCSE level and has lots of good examples.  John Bird also has other textbooks for electrical principles which are good.


    If his style doesn't work for you, another HNC level book is 'K.A. Stroud:  Engineering Mathematics'.


    You can find both easily, 2nd hand editions should be pretty cheap.


    Good luck, enjoy!

    Kevin
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    If you are looking for a gentle reintroduction to mathematics, presented in an applied and practical way, see if you can get a copy of the book that accompanies the (now sadly discontinued) Open University Short Course S151 - Maths for Science.


    You can normally pick up a second-hand copy quite inexpensively online or in charity bookshops.


    If there are any specific mathematical topics you need help with, please feel free to contact me and I will see if I can assist you!


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    Thanks chaps, I have now ordered Engineering Mathematics by KA Stroud off Amazon, so I'll be working my way through that ready for September.

    I will keep my eye out for your other reccomendations though.

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