Books published by publisher Goodheart Willcox

Heating and Cooling Essentials is the ideal introductory book for students entering the HVAC field. The text explains the operation of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating systems; provides instructions for troubleshooting and servicing HVAC equipment; covers the correct methods of refrigerant handling; and includes information on EPA Technician Certification. Emphasis is placed on techniques needed to properly perform installation, service, and repair.• A full chapter covers techniques for planning and installing ductwork.• Includes information on EPA regulations and “ozone-friendly” refrigerants.• Emphasizes safety, with all safety content printed in red type.• Presents measurements and quantities in US customary and metric units.

Television Production & Broadcast Journalism provides students with basic technical skills necessary to enter the television production industry as a production assistant, and introduces broadcast journalism theory. The text provides an overview of the equipment, job responsibilities, and techniques involved in both traditional studio production and remote location work. The activities and processes involved in each phase of production are presented and reinforced with realistic examples, numerous photos showing students in actual production situations, and engaging student activities. Broadcast journalism coverage includes ethics and news judgment, types of stories, news writing, preparing news packages, and conducting interviews. The broadcast journalism topics address skills and qualities required in the industry, but also incorporate classroom-appropriate standards and practices.

Skills for Living has been completely redesigned and streamlined to help make your teaching more efficient! With over 200 new photos and a bright new look, this comprehensive Family and Consumer Sciences text helps secondary level students meet the challenges of their daily lives with confidence. They will learn practical skills for making decisions at home, school, and in the workplace. Pages titled "career guide" describe various career options, their preparation requirements, and personal qualities needed to succeed. Two added features are sure to generate student interest. Reports called "The More You Know" amplify chapter concepts, and "Setting the Scene" stories give students real-life scenarios to analyze and apply.

Simply and clearly written, Modern Masonry presents students with a thorough grounding in safe methods of laying brick, block, and stone. This thoroughly illustrated text provides a broad understanding of materials and their properties. It covers all important aspects of the masonry trade, including tools and equipment; safety; the makeup, properties, uses, and sizes of masonry units, and the accepted techniques for laying all kinds of masonry units in all kinds of bonds. Construction details for masonry walls, foundations, pavement, steps, garden walls, and masonry arches are covered, as are more than 75 procedures for laying brick, block, and stone. The Job Practice Manual provides students with practical, hands-on experiences to build specific masonry skills. Review questions are also included.

Using Google Apps is structured for easy instruction in the basic concepts and skills associated with web-based communication, collaboration, media, and location tools. This provides you with skills in high-tech methods of communication. Chapters build on prior content in order to develop comprehension and proficiency. In-chapter lessons are presented in easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Apply learned skills by completing end-of-chapter exercises. Self-assessments allow you to identify areas needing reinforcement.