Cocker, Edward 1631-1675.
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Cocker's decimal arithmetick . Wherein is shewed the nature and use of decimal fractions in the usual rules of arithmetick, and the mensuration of plains and solids. Together with tables of interest and rebate for the valuation of leases and annuities, present or in reversion, and rules for calculating those tables. Whereunto is added, his artificial arithmetick, shewing the genesis or fabrick of the logarithms, and their use in the extraction of roots, the solving of questions in anatocism, and in other arithmetical rules, in a method not usually practised. Also his algebraical arithmetick, containing the doctrine of composing and resolving an equation; with all other rules requisite for the understanding that mysterious art, according to the method used by Mr. John Kersey in his incomparable treatise of algebra. Composed by Edward Cocker, late practitioner in the arts of writing, arithmetick, and engraving. Perused, corrected, and published by John Hawkins, writing-master at St. George's Church in Southwark.
Cocker, Edward 1631-1675.Date: 1729- E-books
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Cocker's English dictionary , containing, an explanation of the most refined and difficult words and Terms in Divinity, Philosophy, Law, Physick, Mathematicks, Navigation, Husbandry, Military Discipline, with other Arts and Sciences: And the Derivation of them from the Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Italian, Spanish, French, and other Languages. Likewise, Historical Remarks upon the Lives and Actions of Emperors, Popes, Kings, Queens, Princes, with a great number of other Persons of Note, both in the former and latter Ages of the World. With Brief Observations upon the Reign of every English Monarch from King William the Conqueror to this Time. Also a short View of what is Considerable in every County of England and Wales. With Variety of other Memorable Matters. A Work very Necessary for all Persons, who desire to understand the Affairs of the World, as well as the Language and Transactions of their own Country. By Edward Cocker, the late Famous Practitioner in Writing and Arithmetick. Publish'd from the author's copy: and in this second edition very much enlarged and altered: by John Hawkins.
Cocker, Edward 1631-1675.Date: 1715- E-books
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Cocker's Accomplish'd school-master containing sure and easy directions for spelling, reading, and writing English; according to the most plain and accurate method now extant. With divers tables of English Words, comprehending most of the Common Words and Proper Names of the Holy Bible, and other Authors, both Divided and Whole, from One to Six, Seven and Eight Syllables. Also, Pertinent Directions for Exact Writing, and several Copies of the Hands now in Use. Likewise Divers Words which differ in their Sense and Spelling, but have the like Sound and Pronunciation: And the Differences between Pronouncing and Writing several Words. The whole being adorned with a number of delightful pictures, and many useful Instructions, and other Particulars, whereby any Person may speedily attain to a just Perfection in the English Tongue. The like Never yet Publish'd by any.
Cocker, Edward 1631-1675.Date: 1748- E-books
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Cocker's arithmetick Being a plain and familiar method, suitable to the meanest capacity, for the full understanding of that incomparable art, as it is now taught by the ablest school-masters in city and country. Compos'd by Edward Cocker, late practitioner in the arts of writing, arithmetick, and engraving. Being that so long since promised to the world. Perused and published by John Hawkins, writing master near St. George's Church in Southwork, by the author's correct copy and commended to the world by many eminent mathematicians and writing masters in and near London.
Cocker, Edward 1631-1675.Date: 1714- E-books
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Cocker's arithmetick Being a plain and familiar method, suitable to the meanest capacity for the full understanding of that incomparable art, as it is now taught by the ablest school-masters in city and country. Compos'd by Edward Cocker, late practitioner in the arts of writing, arithmetick, and engraving. Being that so long since promised to the world. Persued and published by John Hawkins, writing master near St. George's Church in Southwark, by the author's correct copy, and commended to the world by many eminent mathematicians and writing masters in and near London.
Cocker, Edward 1631-1675.Date: 1714