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Air Conditioning & Mechanical Trades - Exam Study Guide

RC-WM-210-3102-00
$34.95

Air Conditioning and Mechanical Trades - Preparing for the Contractor's License Examination
Deals principally with solutions to mechanical contractor examination problems. Its aim is to assist practicing contractors and journeyman mechanics in successfully passing any examination anywhere. The book includes over 575 actual questions and answers from previous exams covering air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, service and maintenance, sheet metal and ventilation, insulation, pressure and process piping, and test and balance. A special section explains the national codes

CD-ROM
Exam - Prep Blueprint Reading, Estimating and Bidding Question and Answer Learning Tool - CD-ROM

RC-WM-500-1058-04
$39.95

Exam Prep - Blueprint Reading, Estimating and Bidding Question and Answer Learning Tool - CD-ROM
For fast and easy results, the Exam - Prep Blueprint Reading, Estimating and Bidding Question and Answer Learning Tool CD prepares you for your State Contractor's License Examination. By answering over 180 multiple-choice questions, you will review various topics that are covered on the actual test. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know

Building Contractor’s Exam Preparation Guide

CR222
$35.00

Building Contractor’s Exam Preparation Guide
Passing today’s contractor’s exams can be a major task. This book shows you how to study, how questions are likely to be worded, and the kinds of choices usually given for answers. Includes sample questions from actual state, county, and city examinations, plus a sample exam to practice on. Knowing how to answer these questions, as well as what to expect from the exam, can greatly increase your chances of passing.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: Blueprint Reading, Estimating and Bidding CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1058-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Blueprint Reading, Estimating and Bidding
The California Contractor Exam-Prep: Blueprint Reading, Estimating and Bidding CD, prepares you for the State Contractor's License Examination. By answering over 180 multiple-choice questions, you will review various topics that are covered on the actual test. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting (C-4) CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1011-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting (C-4)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting CD, prepares you for your State Contractor's (C-4) License Examination. By answering the multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that are in the actual test. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: Electrical (C-19) CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1019-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Electrical (C-19)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep Electrical (C-19) CD, helps you understand exactly what knowledge is necessary in order to become a proficient electrician. By answering more than 175 multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that an electrician uses in order to succeed. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: Electrical Sign (C-45) CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1020-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Electrical Sign (C-45)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep Electrical (C-19) CD, helps you understand exactly what knowledge is necessary in order to become a proficient electrician. By answering more than 175 multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that an electrician uses in order to succeed. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: Fire Protection (C-16) CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1023-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Fire Protection (C-16)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep: Fire Protection (C-16) CD, prepares you for exactly what knowledge is necessary to fully understand Fire Protection. If you miss one of the more than 150 multiple-choice questions, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: General Engineering (A) CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1027-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: General Engineering (A)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep: General Engineering (A) CD, helps you understand exactly what knowledge is necessary in order to become a proficient General Engineer. By answering more than 250 multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that an engineer uses in order to succeed. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: HVAC (C-20) CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1032-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (C-20)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (C-20) CD, helps you understand exactly what knowledge is necessary in order to become proficient in any HVAC application. By answering the 300 multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that you need to succeed in Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: Home Inspection CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1031-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Home Inspection
The California Contractor Exam-Prep: Home Inspection CD, helps you understand exactly what knowledge is necessary in order to become proficient in Home Inspection. By answering more than 125 multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that are needed for a home inspector to succeed. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

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California Contractor Exam Prep: Law & Business CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1036-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Law and Business
The California Contractor Exam-Prep: Law and Business CD prepares you for your State Contractor's License Examination. By answering the multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that are in the actual test. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: Low Voltage Systems (C-7) CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1039-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Low Voltage Systems (C-7)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep: Low Voltage Systems (C-7) CD, helps you understand exactly what knowledge is necessary in order to become a proficient electrician. By answering more than 180 multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that an electrician uses in order to succeed. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: Refrigeration (C-38) CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1046-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Refrigeration (C-38)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep: Refrigeration (C-38) CD, prepares you for your State Contractor's License Examination. By answering the multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that are in the actual test. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: Sheet Metal (C-43) CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1050-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Sheet Metal (C-43)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep: Sheet Metal (C-43) CD, prepares you for your State Contractor's License Examination. By answering the multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that are in the actual test. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

CD-ROM
California Contractor Exam Prep: Welding (C-60) CD-ROM

RC-WM-510-1056-04
$39.95

California Contractor Exam Prep: Welding (C-60)
The California Contractor Exam-Prep: Welding (C-60) CD, prepares you for the State Contractor's License Examination. By answering the multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that are in the actual test. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know.

Contractors Exam Book: How to Pass the Exam for Master Builder & General Contractor

RC-WM-280-2400-06
$44.95

Contractor's Exam Book
How to Pass the Examination for Master Builder and General Contractor - Designed and written to help candidates prepare for the certified General and Residential Contractor Licensing Exams. Contains valuable information on site plans, excavation, framework, concrete, masonry, framing, steel construction and much more.

Contractor's State License Guide - 'B' General Building Exam

CR232
$99.00

Contractor's State License Guide - 'B' General Building Exam
Everything you need to pass the General Building License exam for the State of California. You’ll find hundreds of multiple choice questions and answers to help you pass the state exam. Originally written for the State of California, this exam guide can be used to help you raise your score on any state’s licensing exam.

Contractor's State License Guide - Law & Business Exam

CR233
$99.95

Contractor's State License Guide - Law & Business Exam
Here you’ll find all the information required for the law and business examination for the State of California.
You’ll find how to answer questions on employee issues, contracts, job management, safety, insurance, bookkeeping, estimating, bid procedures, licensing, mechanic’s liens, and building codes. Includes sample exams to help you find the areas you need more work on. Designed for the California Contractor Exam, but should help raise your score on any state’s contractor exam.

Critical Thinking for Working Students

DE-0766822532
$77.95

Critical Thinking for Working Students
Working students, a growing but previously overlooked audience, now have a book that meets their special concerns. Critical thinking skills, crucial to success in the 21st century, are taught through concrete examples and exercises that relate to real employment conditions and adult situations. The book speaks directly to the interests and experiences of working students, offering clear applications to their lives in and out of the workplace
2008 NEC Codebook - Softbound Version Electrical-Related Study Guides - All

Section 608 Certification Exam Preparatory Manual

RC-ES608PM
$12.95

EPA Section 608 Certification Exam Prep Manual
The Section 608 EPA Preparatory Manual covers all questions contained on the EPA exam. The book is clear, concise and has been used by hundreds of thousands of students and technicians alike to successfully prepare for the EPA Universal technician exam.
The book is clear, concise and helps technicians fully understand the requirements set forth under Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act.

Manual Preparatorio para EPA Seccion 608

RC-ES608SPM
$12.95

EPA Section 608 Certification Exam Prep Manual (Spanish)
MANUAL PREPARATORIO para EPA Seccion 608
Este manual se ha utilizado por toda la nación cerca sobre 300.000 técnicos para prepararse con éxito para el examen universal del técnico de EPA. El libro está claro, sucinto y los técnicos de las ayudas entienden completamente los requisitos dispuestos bajo sección 608 del acto limpio federal del aire.

Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning EPA Section 609 Exam Packet

RC-ES609PPD
$19.95

EPA Section 609 Exam Packet (Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning)
You can't buy the small can without it! Great for use on ladders or tight spaces. *Required to service motor vehicle A/C systems. * Required to purchase small containers (under 20lbs) of regulated refrigerants. * Open book main in format. * Chosen by Robinair, White and many other equipment manufactures.
* Wallet ID card and wall certificate issued upon successful completion.

CD-ROM
Exam Prep Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning CD-ROM

RC-WM-500-1032-04
$39.95

Exam-Prep Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) CD-ROM - Question and Answer Learning Tool
For fast and easy results, this CD-ROM helps you understand exactly what knowledge is necessary in order to become proficient in any HVAC application. By answering the 300 multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that you need to succeed in Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know

CD-ROM
Exam Prep Home Inspection CD-ROM

RC-WM-500-1031-04
$39.95

Exam-Prep Home Inspection CD-ROM - Question and Answer Learning Tool
For fast and easy results, the Exam-Prep Home Inspection, Question and Answer Learning Tool CD-ROM helps you understand exactly what knowledge is necessary in order to become proficient in Home Inspection. By answering more than 125 multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that are needed for a home inspector to succeed. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know

High Pressure Boilers with Answer Key

RC-AT-4300-4302
$87.95

High Pressure Boilers
This text includes the latest information on safe and efficient operation of high pressure boilers and related equipment. This book can be used for upgrading skills, licensing examination preparation, or reference. The CD-ROM that is included inside the text contains four interactive Sample Licensing Exams from the United States and Canada.
Also Available>> Instructor's Resource Guide

HVAC - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

RC-AT-0678
$59.95

HVAC - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
3rd Edition -  HVAC covers all aspects of residential and commercial HVAC systems. Topics included are specifically designed for HVAC and building maintenance technicians. The text includes an introduction to HVAC fundamentals, types of HVAC units, load calculations, residential and commercial controls, with maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing procedures. The CD-ROM is a self-study aid with Quick Quizzes™, an Illustrated Glossary, Media Clips, and Reference Material.

HVAC - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Workbook

RC-AT-0679
$22.95

HVAC - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Workbook
HVAC Workbook is designed to reinforce information presented in HVAC. The Workbook includes review questions and activities. The activities correlate with textbook chapter content and reinforce troubleshooting knowledge and skills.


RC-AT-0681
$325.00

HVAC - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Resource Guide
A complete instructional package for teaching an HVAC class.

DEWALT HVAC Technician Certification Exam Guide

RC-DE-0977000338
$29.95

DEWALT HVAC Technician Certification Exam Guide
HVAC manufacturers are now requiring their authorized distributors and contractors to utilize certified equipment representatives and service technicians. This is the most complete and comprehensive HVAC technician certification book available. Helps you pass the NATE, ICE, RSES Certification, HVAC Excellence and HVAC Technician Licensing Exams. Extremely useful for studying and preparing for the state limited energy license and HVAC contractor licenses.

Journeyman General Mechanical Exam - Exam Study Guide

RC-WM-440-4115-07
$29.95

Journeyman General Mechanical Examination
An Illustrated Review with Questions and Answers - Journeyman General Mechanical Examination is an illustrated review designed to prepare practicing A/C contractors and senior year apprentices for the Journeyman's HVAC or General Mechanical Exam. Includes over 500 questions and answers from previous municipal and state certification tests.

CD-ROM
Exam - Prep Law and Business, Question and Answer Learning Tool CD-ROM

RC-WM-500-1036-04
$39.95

Exam Prep: Law and Business Question and Answer Learning Tool - CD-ROM
For fast and easy results, the Exam - Prep Law and Business, Question and Answer Learning Tool CD prepares you for your State Contractor's License Examination. By answering the multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that are in the actual test. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know

Low Pressure Boilers

RC-AT-4350
$64.95

Low Pressure Boilers
This industry-leading boiler operation text has been enhanced with new coverage of personal protective equipment, burner control systems, steam principles, and emission analysis and control. An expanded chapter on cooling systems covers refrigeration principles and equipment, chilled water systems, and refrigerant recovery procedures. This full-color text is a must for operators of boiler systems used in hotels, apartment buildings, schools, and other large institutions.  w/CD-ROM

Low Pressure Boilers Workbook with Answer Key

RC-AT-4351-4352
$29.95

Low Pressure Boilers Workbook
By Frederick M. Steingress
The Workbook contains questions similar to those found on a typical boiler operator's licensing exam.
The Answer Key provides all answers to Workbook questions.

Low Pressure Boilers Resource Guide

RC-AT-4353
$325.00

Low Pressure Boilers Resource Guide
The Low Pressure Boilers Resource Guide provides instructional materials for use in your classes. It includes course objectives, course development information, course outline, methods of instruction, instructional outlines, resources, correlation chart, safety considerations, and answers to questions in the Workbook. Includes CD-ROM that contains questions and answers for developing boiler licensing exams is provided.

DVD
Mastering the IBC, DVD Set with Workbook

RC-WM-DVD2003-IBC
$245.00

Mastering the 2003 IBC, 11 Volume DVD Set with Workbook
The new 'Mastering Series' DVD collection makes it extremely simple and much less tedious to comprehend the 2003 IBC (sold separately). Learn about the building code via explanations, commentaries and visual examples. Gain valuable skills and insight for plan review, inspection and code application during the design process.

DVD
Mastering the NEC 2008 12 vol. DVD Set

RC-WM-DVD46-08
$599.00
$499.00

 

 

Mastering the NEC 2008 DVDs - 12 DVD Set
Designed to help electricians, designers, supervisors, contractors and maintenance personnel understand the NEC. Or use to train and re-train electrical staff.
  • Basic Electric DC Calculation
  • Basic Electric AC Calculation
  • Residential Wiring Code
  • Residential Service Calculations
  • Commercial & Industrial Service Calculations
  • Ampacities & Derating
  • Overcurrent Protection, Continuous Loads, Transformers and Tap Rules
  • Understanding Grounding Part 1: Systems and Services
  • Understanding Grounding Part 2: Circuits and Equipment
  • Raceways, Boxes & Cabinets: Fill and Dimensions
  • Motor Circuits: Understanding Article 430
  • Understanding the Second Half of the Code

All 12 DVD's are also Available Separately
 

Moving Air Through Fans & Ducts

RC-WM-210-4174-92
$12.95

Moving Air through Fans and Ducts
An extensive coverage including multi-rating fan tables, nonstandard air calculations, pressure equivalents and conversion data, fan and duct calculations as well as a study guide for contractor and journeyman license exams.

Moving Water Through Pumps & Pipes for HVAC

RC-WM-265-4182-92
$12.95

Moving Water Through Pumps and Pipes for HPAC
Bringing together the essential doctrines of good practice, design data, code principles and problem solving, this book serves as a concise reference for everyday use by designers, contra