Books published by publisher Goodheart-Willcox Co

Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone provides a broad understanding of the properties and applications of masonry materials. Safe and proper procedures for working with brick, block, and stone are included, as is coverage of concrete form construction. New and revised features found in this edition include Green Notes, Code Notes, and step-by-step Procedures. Green Note features highlight information on sustainability, energy efficiency, and other environmental issues. Code Note features reference the Internal Residential Code and International Building Code to familiarize students with a clear explanation of recommended techniques for a variety of masonry jobs.

Technical Illustration Techniques and Applications provides a solid introduction to illustration concepts, theory, and applications. Designed for an introductory technical illustration course, this easy-to-understand text covers drawing instruments and skills, illustration design and production, and types of technical illustrations. The student will gain a thorough and practical grounding in the tools and techniques used by today s technical illustrators.

GD&T: Application and Interpretation is written for postsecondary and industrial programs that require a study of dimensioning and tolerancing as related to design. Topics range from the fundamentals of dimensioning to extended principles of tolerance application. Illustrations and color reinforce and clarify information. Includes expanded explanations of information presented by the ASME Y14.5-2009 standard.

This lab workbook is intended to be used with the Modern Masonry textbook. The lab workbook contains chapter review questions designed to reinforce the information presented in each chapter of the text, as well as jobs in which you apply your knowledge in hands-on-activities. The lab workbook chapter reviews correspond to the textbook chapters and should be comkpleted after reading the appropriate chapter in teh text. The lab workbook chapter reviews are designed to enhance your understanding of textbook content. The various types of questions include multiple choice, true or false, matching, identification, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer. Answering the questions for each chapter will help you master the technical knowledge presented in the text.

Applied Mathematics provides easy-to-understand instruction in math skills. It makes use of numerous practical and realistic sample problems drawn from the building trades, the machining/ manufacturing and automotive industries, and other technical areas to provide students with real-world applications of math skills.Learning new concepts is made easy by the structure of each chapter. Sample Problems accompany new concepts to show each step in the process involved. Practice Problems appear at the end of each major concept. Test Your Skills Problems cover all concepts taught throughout the chapter. Problem-Solving Activities allow students to relate concepts learned in the chapter to real-world problem solving with tools and materials.

Contemporary Technology is written for college and university programs in technology, as well as for general studies in technology and society. This thought-provoking text includes chapters on such topics as information technology, manufacturing and production enterprises, biotechnology, space, medicine, appropriate technology, international defense, environmental issues, and more.

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.

Teaching, a great text for students considering a career in the field of education, helps the teachers of tomorrow explore the world of education and discover what makes a teacher effective. Students will learn about the history of education in the United States and how schools impact society. They will learn about all types of learners—how they change physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially—and how that impacts the way they are taught. Additionally they will learn how to design an instructional plan, choose teaching strategies, and create an effective learning environment for their future students.Teaching includes four units:• Unit 1, You: The Teacher of Tomorrow, focuses on what a teacher does, the qualities of an effective teacher, and steps to becoming a teacher.• Unit 2, The Learner, explores human development, developmental theories, and the various developmental stages of children through teens.• Unit 3, The School, describes the early history of education in America, modern history of education, and current aspects of schools, including federal, state, and local responsibilities.• Unit 4, The Teacher, covers learning diversity, what makes an effective teacher, lesson planning, instructional strategies, technology, assessment, classroom management, and the student’s future as a teacher.

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.