Mathematics for Finance or Landscaping Principles and Practices

Mathematics for Finance: First Steps

Author: Marek Capinski

Assuming only a basic knowledge of probability and calculus the book combines financial motivation with mathematical style. It covers the material in a mathematically rigorous and complete way at a level accessible to second or third year undergraduate students.

The text is interspersed with a multitude of worked examples and exercises, which provides ample material for tutorials, and makes the book ideal for self-study. It is suitable not only for students of mathematics, but also students of business management, finance and economics, and anyone with an interest in finance who needs to understand the underlying theory.

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Landscaping Principles and Practices

Author: Jack Ingels

Landscaping: Principles and Practice is the book serious horticulturists need in order to prepare themselves for success in this industry. They will come to understand how to expertly run a landscape business. From interviewing clients and prospective employees to quoting jobs, this book covers all tasks related to the landscaping business. And, when it comes to teaching landscape design and installation, this book is second to none. Readers will learn such critical skills as graphic arts, interior plantscape design techniques, irrigation system design and lawn and plant installation to assure themselves and their clients a superb job every time.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Using Drawing Instruments.
Chapter 2: Lettering.
Chapter 3: Graphic Materials and Techniques.
Chapter 4: The Site.
Chapter 5: The Landscape Process.
Chapter 6: The Outdoor Room Concept.
Chapter 7: Plant Selection.
Chapter 8: The Principles of Design.
Chapter 9: Flowers.
Chapter 10: Xeriscaping.
Chapter 11: Hardscape.
Chapter 12: Enrichment.
Chapter 13: Landscaping in the Age of Technology.
Chapter 14: Pricing the Proposed Design.
Chapter 15: Landscape Calculations.
Chapter 17: Contract Documents.
Chapter 18: Specifications.
Chapter 19: Human Resources: The Needs and the Opportunities.
Chapter 20: Installing Landscape Plants.
Chapter 21: Selecting the Proper Grass.
Chapter 22: Lawn Construction.
Chapter 23: Landscape Irrigation.
Chapter 24: Interior Plantscaping.Chapter 25: Maintaining Landscape Plants.
Chapter 26: Plant Identification and Care.
Chapter 27: Care of the Lawn.
Chapter 28: Winterization of the Landscape.
Chapter 29: Pricing Landscape Maintenance.
Chapter 30: Safety in the Landscape Industry. Appedices. Glossary. Index.