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Useful,applied coverage of mathematics for the food service industrypIn today’s competitive food service industry, a strong command over the basics of mathematics is essential to the success of every business. iCulinary Calculations/i covers the critical math concepts culinary and food service professionals need to increase the profitability of a food service establishment by accurately controlling food costs, portion sizes, and food waste.pFocusing on math concepts and applications commonly used in the food service industry, this easy-to-understand book examines how to apply math principles in the back of the house, from the basics to more difficult concepts like costing, AP/EP, recipe conversion and costing, menu pricing, and inventory costs. Three useful appendices offer handy access to such useful information as tips for using a calculator, conversion tables, and common item yields.pFormatted with plenty of room to work through exercises and problems at the end of each chapter, iCulinary Calculations/i is a helpful and accessible tool for students.Preface.pChapter 1. Introduction to Basic Mathematics.pChapter 2. Units and Measure.pChapter 3. The Purchasing Function and its Relationship to Cost.pChapter 4. Food-Product Groups.pChapter 5. Inventory Management.pChapter 6. Production Planning and Control.pChapter 7. Menu Pricing.pChapter 8. Labor Cost and Control Techniques.pChapter 9. Simplified Mathematics and Computers in Food Service.pAppendix I. Using a Calculator.pAppendix II. Common Item Yields.pAppendix III. Conversion Tables.pGlossary.pIndex.p Terri Jones is Director of Hotel Management in the Department of Resorts and Gaming at the Community College of Southern Nevada.Useful,applied coverage of mathematics for the food service industryPIn todays competitive food service industry, a strong command over the basics of mathematics is essential to the success of every business. Culinary Calculations cover@4s33333 ¾Ûâ¬
Pdiv p bDavid M. Levine/bisone of the worlds leading innovators in statistics education. He isProfessor Emeritus of Statistics and Computer Information Systems at Bernard M.Baruch College (CUNY), and co-author of several best-selling books, includingiStatisticsfor Managers using Microsoft Excel/i,iQuality Management,/iandiSix Sigma for Green Belts andChampions/i. Instructional designerbDavidF. Stephan/bpioneered the classroom use of technology, and is aleader in making Excel more accessible to statistics students. He hasco-authored several textbooks with David M. Levine./pp /p/div/PP style=MARGIN: 0pxBEven You Can Learn Statistics/BBA Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid Of Statistics/BP style=MARGIN: 0pxOne easy step at a time, this book will teach you the key statistical techniques you’ll need for finance, quality, marketing, the social sciences, or just about any other field. Each technique is introduced with a simple, jargon-free explanation, practical examples, and hands-on guidance for solving real problems with Excel or a TI-83/84 series calculator, including Plus models. Hate math? No sweat. You’ll be amazed how little you need! For those who do have an interest in mathematics, optional Equation Blackboard sections review the equations that provide the foundations for important concepts./PP style=MARGIN: 0pxDavid M. Levine is a much-honored innovator in statistics education. He is Professor Emeritus of Statistics and Computer Information Systems at Bernard M. Baruch College (CUNY), and co-author of several best-selling books, including Statistics for Managers using Microsoft Excel, Basic Business Statistics, Quality Management, and Six Sigma for Green Belts and Champions./PP style=MARGIN: 0pxInstructional designer David F. Stephan pioneered the classroom use of personal computers, and is a leader in making Excel more accessible to statistics students. He has co-auth@Â?(õà¾Ûâ¬
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PThis text offers a practical introduction to a wide range of environmental topics, focusing primarily on water and wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, and air and noise pollution control. It emphasizes fundamental concepts and basic applications so that students with little or no experience in biology, chemistry, geology, and hydraulics can comprehend this book./PH3IKey features:/I/H3ULLIclear, easy-to-read style/LILIpresentation of mathematical topics at a relatively basic level/LILIhundreds of example problems, diagrams, and photographs/LILInumerous chapter review questions and practice problems/LILIutilizes both SO metric and U.S. customary units/LILInew appendix containing a basic math review/LI/ULPIBasic Environmental Technology/Ioffers a pragmatic introduction to the topics of municipal water supply, waste management, and pollution control. The book is designed primarily for use by students in civil/construction technology programs and related disciplines in community colleges and technical institutes. It can also be useful in baccalaureate engineering and technology programs when a practical but elementary course of study is desired, or for independent study by individuals who wish to explore the rudiments of environmental quality control and public health protection. Experienced technicians, engineers, scientists, and others in different disciplines who may become involved in environmental work for the first time will also find this book of value as an initial reference./PPThe qualities that continue to distinguish this book in its fourth edition are its clear, easy-to-read style and its logical and systematic treatment of the subject. Since the field of environmental technology is multidisciplinary and very broad in scope, review or primer sections are included so that readers with little or no experience in biology, chemistry, geology, and hydraulics can comprehend and use the book. Mathematical topics @9
P style=MARGIN: 0pxBJohn Tobey/Breceived his BA in mathematics from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois in 1965, his MA in mathematics education from Harvard University in 1966, and his PhD in mathematics education from Boston University in 1980. He has taught in the mathematics department at the United States Military Academy at West Point and has served as the mathematics Department Chairman at North Shore Community College in Danvers, Massachusetts for five years. John has served as the president of the New England Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges. He has received the NISOD award for outstanding teaching from the University of Texas at Austin. John is the author of seven mathematics books published by Pearson Education. John has spoken to many mathematics departments and at many professional meetings throughout the country on the topic of developmental mathematics education and distance learning in mathematics. He lives in Massachusetts./PP style=MARGIN: 0px /PP style=MARGIN: 0pxBJeffrey Slater/Bhas been a professor at North Shore Community College for thirty-eight years and received the Teacher of the Year in 2002. Jeff travels around the country speaking on student retention and is also a consultant to the Federal Government. He lives in Marblehead, Mass. with his wife Shelley and his yellow lab Gracie./PP style=MARGIN: 0px /PP style=MARGIN: 0pxBJamie Blair/Bhas directed the Mathematics Learning Center at Orange Coast College for the past seventeen years. She designed, developed, and implemented the Center, and as a result of this effort has provided technical expertise related to the particulars of the Math Center to numerous other two-year colleges and at many conferences. In 2007 Jamie was appointed to the Team of Basic Skills Specialist by the California State Academic Senate. She is also currently participating on Title 3 committees on her campus. She specializes in teaching students who have n@EZáG®{ ¾Ûâ¬