Principles of Mathematics by
The latest addition to Salem Press' Principles of Science series, Principles of Mathematics introduces the fundamentals of mathematics using easy-to-understand language, giving readers a solid start and deeper understanding of this complex subject. Entries provide an in-depth examination of the topic, and many include illustrations, models, equations, and sample problems. A wide variety of terms and concepts is covered in this volume, including: - Combinatorics - Differential Equations - Euclidian Geometry - Game Theory - Linear Algebra - Mathematical Physics - Number Theory - Probability and Statistics. This resource will be a helpful tool for students and researchers who are just beginning their study of mathematics and need a solid background of the key terms and elements in the field.
Painless Pre-Algebra by
Always study with the most up-to-date prep! Look for Painless Pre-Algebra, ISBN 9781506273150, on sale June 01, 2021.
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Conquering Math Anxiety by
Provides exercises, worksheets, and explanations of methods to help students deal with and overcome their fears.
Math Is Not Mystical by
Everyone needs a better way to understand Math. Math is Not Mystical focuses on what the other books are missing. Math is Not Mystical provides the steps that connect any concept with one process to follow that will not only show what to do to obtain one’s solution but help explain how to picture getting it. Everyone needs to understand that the Mind thinks in pictures and not in words. Teaching people to picture how to solve a problem will not only get them the answer but also help them to envision how they got it.
The Cartoon Guide to Algebra by
In this latest edition of the successful Cartoon Guide series, master cartoonist and former Harvard instructor Larry Gonick offers a complete and up-to-date illustrated course to help students understand and learn this core mathematical course taught in American schools. Using engaging graphics and lively humor, Gonick covers all of the algebra essentials, including linear equations, polynomials, quadratic equations, and graphing techniques. He also offers a concise overview of algebra's history and its many practical applications in modern life. Combining Gonick's unique ability to make difficult topics fun, interesting, and easy-to-understand--while still relaying the essential information in a clear, organized and accurate format--The Cartoon Guide to Algebra is an essential supplement for students of all levels, in high school, college, and beyond.
Painless Algebra by
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The Manga Guide to Calculus by
Noriko is just getting started as a junior reporter for the Asagake Times. She wants to cover the hard-hitting issues, like world affairs and politics, but does she have the smarts for it? Thankfully, her overbearing and math-minded boss, Mr. Seki, is here to teach her how to analyze her stories with a mathematical eye. In The Manga Guide to Calculus, you'll follow along with Noriko as she learns that calculus is more than just a class designed to weed out would-be science majors. You'll see that calculus is a useful way to understand the patterns in physics, economics, and the world around us, with help from real-world examples like probability, supply and demand curves, the economics of pollution, and the density of Shochu (a Japanese liquor). Mr. Seki teaches Noriko how to- -Use differentiation to understand a function's rate of change -Apply the fundamental theorem of calculus, and grasp the relationship between a function's derivative and its integral -Integrate and differentiate trigonometric and other complicated functions -Use multivariate calculus and partial differentiation to deal with tricky functions -Use Taylor Expansions to accurately imitate difficult functions with polynomials Whether you're struggling through a calculus course for the first time or you just need a painless refresher, you'll find what you're looking for in The Manga Guide to Calculus. This EduManga book is a translation from a bestselling series in Japan, co-published with Ohmsha, Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan.
The Manga Guide to Statistics by
Think you can't have fun learning statistics? Think again. The Manga Guide to Statistics will teach you everything you need to know about this essential discipline, while entertaining you at the same time. With its unique combination of Japanese-style comics called manga and serious educational content, the EduManga format is already a hit in Japan. In The Manga Guide to Statistics, our heroine Rui is determined to learn about statistics to impress the dreamy Mr. Igarashi and begs her father for a tutor. Soon she's spending her Saturdays with geeky, bespectacled Mr. Yamamoto, who patiently teaches her all about the fundamentals of statistics- topics like data categorization, averages, graphing, and standard deviation. After all her studying, Rui is confident in her knowledge of statistics, including complex concepts like probability, coefficients of correlation, hypothesis tests, and tests of independence. But is it enough to impress her dream guy? Or maybe there's someone better, right in front of her? Reluctant statistics students of all ages will enjoy learning along with Rui in this charming, easy-to-read guide, which uses real-world examples like teen magazine quizzes, bowling games, test scores, and ramen noodle prices. Examples, exercises, and answer keys help you follow along and check your work. An appendix showing how to perform statistics calculations in Microsoft Excel makes it easy to put Rui's lessons into practice. This EduManga book is a translation from a bestselling series in Japan, co-published with Ohmsha, Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan.
A Mind for Numbers by
The companion book to COURSERA 's wildly popular massive open online course "Learning How to Learn" Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a new skill set, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating material. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle with math. She flunked her way through high school math and science courses, before enlisting in the army immediately after graduation. When she saw how her lack of mathematical and technical savvy severely limited her options-both to rise in the military and to explore other careers-she returned to school with a newfound determination to re-tool her brain to master the very subjects that had given her so much trouble throughout her entire life. In A Mind for Numbers, Dr. Oakley lets us in on the secrets to learning effectively-secrets that even dedicated and successful students wish they'd known earlier. Contrary to popular belief, math requires creative, as well as analytical, thinking. Most people think that there's only one way to do a problem, when in actuality, there are often a number of different solutions-you just need the creativity to see them. For example, there are more than three hundred different known proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. In short, studying a problem in a laser-focused way until you reach a solution is not an effective way to learn. Rather, it involves taking the time to step away from a problem and allow the more relaxed and creative part of the brain to take over. The learning strategies in this book apply not only to math and science, but to any subject in which we struggle. We all have what it takes to excel in areas that don't seem to come naturally to us at first, and learning them does not have to be as painful as we might think.
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