Using the author's considerable experience of applying Mathcad to engineering problems, Essential Mathcad introduces the most powerful functions and features of the software and teaches how to apply these to create comprehensive calculations for any quantitative subject. The simple, step-by-step approach makes this book an ideal Mathcad text for professional engineers as well as engineering , science, and math students. Examples from a variety of fields demonstrate the power and utility of Mathcad's tools, while also demonstrating how other software, such as Excel spreadsheets, can be incorporated effectively. A companion CD-ROM contains a full non-expiring version of Mathcad (North America only). *Many more applied examples and exercises from a wide variety of engineering, science, and math fields * New: more thorough discussions of differential equations, 3D plotting, and curve fitting. * Full non-expiring version of Mathcad software included on CD-ROM (North America only) * A step-by-step approach enables easy learning for professionals and students alike