This tried-and-true text from the pioneer of the basic technical mathematics course helps students to develop and maintain the math skills they will need in their technical careers.   Technical mathematics is a course pioneered by Allyn Washington, and the eighth edition of this text preserves the author’s highly regarded approach to technical math, while enhancing the integration of technology in the text. The primary strength of the text is the heavy integration of technical applications, which aids the student in pursuit of a technical career by showing the importance of a strong foundation in algebraic and trigonometric math.