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The sixth edition of this best-selling text balances solid mathematical coverage with a comprehensive overview of mathematical ideas as they relate to varied disciplines. This book provides an appreciation of mathematics, highlighting mathematical history, applications of mathematics to the arts and sciences across cultures, and introduces students to the uses of technology in mathematics.Exercise sets are now organized into Concept/Writing, Practice the Skills, Problem Solving, Challenge Problems/Group Activities, Research Activities. An updated Consumer Math section including updated material on sources of credit and mutual funds.Motivational, chapter-opening material demonstrates connections between math and various other disciplines.KEY MARKET For those who require a general overview of mathematics, especially in the fields of elementary education, the social sciences, business, nursing and allied health fields. ... Read more

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Great Service
I needed this book for a math class I was taking. I was so pleased to be able to find such a good used book and to get it in a short period of time. It was shipped and I received it in less than 5 days from order date. The book was in great condition,almost like new. I was very impressed and pleased with my experience on this order.

School Book
I am currently a student at a Community College which requires this book for it's Probablity & Statistics online class.It's an excellent book that works well.

Need texbook, can obtain....
I received the book fairly quickly.The book was a little rough around the edges (advertised as good) and it is.The back outside spine was ripped and for that they could have drop the price a little more, but considering the price in the university book store was $118 (new), and $85 (used) - I could live with it.I believe that this is a fair assessment of the site.I would order a book from them again.

Not a helpful text
I just completed a class where this textbook was used, and found it to be a particularly poorly written text.I feel that because of this I did not do as well in the class as I had hoped.I am a Liberal Studies major and took this class to satisfy my mathematical requirement.I found the explanations and instructions to be confusing and incomplete.As this book appears to be aimed at individuals such as myself, I would think that simple and clear writing would be paramount for the authors.This proves to not be the case.Instructors, steer clear please.

EXCELLENT REFERENCE FOR BEGINNING & ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATES
I have been teaching out of Angel & Porter for the last three years. It has quite a few good examples, though I agree with the first reviewer's comment that it does need more challenging problems.

Among the topics I have covered are: inductive reasoning, set concepts, symbolic logic, truth tables, algebra, applied geometry, probability, statistics, and mathematics of finance. Though the examples are laid out fairly well for those who are mathematically inclined, the teacher who happens to have quite a few students with weak mathematical skills is often finding himself or herself in situations of having to create ways to become an effective expositor of mathematical theorems and applications. In other words, by trying to explain what the authors are providing in their examples, the instructor is frequently shouldering the added burden of making this book come to life not only from a mathematical perspective but also from a communicative standpoint.

On a positive note, however, there are several excellent applications, and the range of topics is quite broad. Oftentimes there is a gap between the level of advanced high school mathematics and that of a four-year university that is so serious that even a student who performed A's in high school will struggle in the type of college math course he or she is placed in. Fortunately, Angel and Porter have been able to fill in quite a few of the missing pieces. ... Read more

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John A. Van de Walle has written a book that helps readers make sense of mathematics and become confident in their ability to teach mathematics to children K to 8. Elementatry and Middle School Mathematics consists of 16 chapters reflecting the view that all mathematics can be taught through a problem-solving approach that motivates children and builds their confidence as they learn. This book thoroughly discusses the new standards and clearly develops four key aspects of teaching mathematics: the nature of mathematics as a science of pattern and order; an understanding of how children learn mathematics; a problem solving view of teaching mathematics; and specific methods for integrating assessment with instruction.Simple yet effective classroom activities are woven throughout the chapters as well as suggestions for technology and literature. For teachers, future teachers, and educators.nt Code-- F ... Read more

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Best Math Methods Book
I have only worked with this book for a few weeks but am very pleased with what I am experiencing.There are numerous graphs, suggestions with ways to engage students, and internet links are available for teaching suggestions and math games.

This book clearly explains the material using visual supports like graphs and diagrams in bright colors.Internet sights for lesson suggestions, assessment and lesson reinforcing games. A great tool and a good resource that I plan to keep on hand.

Math teacher must have!
This was a required text for a M.Ed. class. The practices in this book are almost perfectly aligned with Massachusetts frameworks and the Connnected Math Project (CMP) text used by my district (Lowell). This book is very rich with lesson plan fodder and takes pains to explain the 'why' of CMP as well as the how. I'll be relying on this book for years to come.

A great resource
This book is a great resource when planning lessons.I am a first-year Fifth Grade teacher and this book has proven invaluable to me when it comes to breaking down lessons into sequential activities.Another larger textbook was recommended to me, but comparatively, this book is concise and is very practical.

useless
My teacher hasn't even had us open the book yet. No assignments from it either. If we were not going to use the book i would have liked to know and saved my self $100. But I'm sure its a good book i just haven't used it.

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Product Description
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the bond an option markets were dominated by traders who had learned their craft by experience. They believed that there experience and intuition for trading were a renewable edge; this is, that they could make money just as they always had by continuing to trade as they always had. By the mid-1990s, a revolution in trading had occurred; the old school grizzled traders had been replaced by a new breed of quantitative analysts, applying mathematics to the "art" of trading and making of it a science.Similarly in poker, for decades, the highest level of pokers have been dominated by players who have learned the game by playing it, "road gamblers" who have cultivated intuition for the game and are adept at reading other players' hands from betting patterns and physical tells. Over the last five to ten years, a whole new breed has risen to prominence within the poker community. Applying the tools of computer science and mathematics to poker and sharing the information across the Internet, these players have challenged many of the assumptions that underlie traditional approaches to the game. One of the most important features of this new approach is a reliance on quantitative analysis and the application of mathematics to the game. The intent of this book is to provide an introduction to quantitative techniques as applied to poker and to a branch of mathematics that is particularly applicable to poker, game theory.There are mathematical techniques that can be applied for poker that are difficult and complex. But most of the mathematics of poker is really not terribly difficult, and the authors have sought to make seemingly difficult topics accessible to players without a very strong mathematical background. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (34)

Beginner's Beware
As an engineer, I was very excited to start reading this book, then as I started to read, I realized I was in serious trouble. I am the type of player who loves to read strategy poker books, (i.e Harrington on Hold Em, Theory of Poker) but this book in my opinion cannot teach you much about strategy because most of the math presented in the book is very abstract. The authors tell you in the first few pages that if you want to question the material or better understand the material you should refer to a math text because they don't want to scare readers away. However, it is the fact that they cannot present each mathematical truth in detail which causes the book to fail most readers who do not have a mathematical background. If a book could show you how to make the right play in a 3 handed poker game with a simple calculator as opposed to setting up multiple equations using graphs with several variables to accomplish the same goal, a reader would probably go with the calculator.

Overall, the book is very well written and presents great examples of mathematical proof of why a certain play is correct and why others are not correct. If you love mathematical proofs, poker, and working out equations, then you'll probably love this book. However, the book, in my opinion, uses very complicated equations to prove what many poker players probably already understand in a simpler, more straightforward context.

Save your money
I bought this book thinking it was going to contain analyses of poker. It does not. Let me repeat that. IT DOES NOT. What it does contain are analyses of simple poker-like games, the optimal strategies of which are easily determinable by anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of game theory. The authors, after wasting your time with simple, near obvious results then proceed to draw no useful conclusions applicable to the real game of poker as played for real money in the real world. But if you think having it on your bookshelf will make your poker library complete, then buy one today.

Get ready for the long haul....
Got this on a recommendation.It's been a while since I've used my brain to this extent.I've read other reviews saying that you don't need much math to get through it - don't believe it.I'm only halfway thru the book - there are nuggets of information, and hopefully some very useful info later on...but it's the type of book one would likely have to read a few times to get the gist of it.Unless you've got a math brain like Jesus Ferguson.Recommended to a certain extent.

The Nuts Of Poker Books
Complex, yes, but nothing beyond high school algebra is necessary to grasp the essentials.Teaches you a way to think about poker that is unlike any other book.The best poker book in my library.

Warning: a lot more advanced than the authors think it is.
Bill Chen and Jerrod Ankenman, The Mathematics of Poker (ConJelCo, 2006)

I should start this review by saying I'm not a math guy. I never was. I failed calculus the first time and had to take it twice (I squeaked by with a C- the second time). Years as a horseplayer, though, made me understand that I was a stats guy, and that the math inherent to the stats was workable even for an English major like me. Then I started playing poker seriously. Probability? Kelly criterion? Game theory? Yeah, I had all that. Then I read The Mathematics of Poker. And there's my old nemesis... calculus.

Chen and Ankenman say in the intro that the book is geared towards laypeople, and that they try to keep the math to a minimum (they separate out the more complex proofs and the like for non-math-guys to skip over). In short, they don't succeed. They can't; in order for you to grasp concepts later in the book, you have to get the math earlier in the book. There's no way to keep it to a minimum, really. There might be a way to make it more palatable, though. I've read probably seven or eight books on horse racing for every poker book I've read. (I was a horseplayer for a decade before I started playing poker with real, honest-to-goodness money.) One thing many of the good ones have in common is that they err on the side of excess when it comes to examples. If there's tricky math involved, the author will take you through it with four or five examples. When you're reading a book on horse racing, sometimes it seems like overkill, and I know I've remarked on that in some reviews of horse books I've written. I am now reformed, and see the light. Had I had that many redundant examples here, I'd probably have gotten it. Theory is great and all, but it's fundamentally useless unless you can put it into practice. Which is the stated goal of the authors here. What's missing is the gateway between theory and practice those examples provide.

One other thing (and this, too, is addressed by the authors towards the end of the book)-- even if you don't get the math, unless you're Daniel Negreanu or someone who plays like he does, you're likely to look at Chen and Ankenman's conclusions and say "whoa, that's some seriously aggressive play." Academically, yes, there will be times when it's right to call a raise with a suited five-deuce. (For that matter, with three-deuce offsuit as well.) There will also be times when it's right to push all-in with it. Would anyone actually do it at the table? The authors say they've been accused of maniacal play, and I have to say that after reading this book, I can see why. So be prepared: if you plan to put the lessons this book teaches you into practice, you're probably going to find yourself well outside your comfort zone for a while. ***
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Most students taking this course do so to fulfill a requirement, but the true benefit of the course is learning how to use and understand mathematics in daily life. This quantitative reasoning text is written expressly for those students, providing them with the mathematical reasoning and quantitative literacy skills they'll need to make good decisions throughout their lives. Common-sense applications of mathematics engage students while underscoring the practical, essential uses of math.

Customer Reviews (6)

Easy to understand, need no other instruction
I really like this book. I'm using it for an independent study class and it is ideal. I don't need to contact my instructor for clarification because it is well-written and has good examples.

I give it an A...
I needed this book for one of my college classes and the Amazon price was almost 3/4 cheaper then in the schools book store. This book was only used for about 3-4 months and from what I saw from the textbook... it was great. I learned a lot and I might keep it around just in case I need it for a future math class. But overall, I give it an A...

Good Math Textbook
I used this book for a class I took in college. It was very helpful. Highlights of the book include examples, language, and ease of understanding. I would recommend this book to anyone taking a class that needs it, or even a person just interested in furthering their basic math knowledge. Check this one out!

User Friendly 2nd Ed. Essential for Survey of Mathematics
Extremely User friendly text, be sure you are getting 2nd edition and not first, they are not the same!!!Uses real life examples to explain various mathematical models, a book you'll want to hold on to for future use.

A Math Book for the Mathematically Inept
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Mathematics For Elementary Teachers taps the richness and excitement of mathematics to present a stimulating, rewarding, enlightening, and fun experience for anyone involved in teaching math to children. Throughout, the focus is on problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and, above all, solid mathematics. ... Read more

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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
It's great.Would definately order more books by Gary L. Musser

Great Book!
Since I was unable to buy this manual at my college bookstore, it was great to be able to order it....and the manual was in perfect condition!

Great book!
I was able to use this book for two semesters!It contains double the info and you don't have to buy a book the next semester.

Outstanding price
Very fast receipt, well packaged, very well priced, and everything included.Outstanding service and will definitely consider buying used textbooks from this seller in the future!

New and improved ways to problem solve in mathematics
I used the Mathematics for elementary teachers for a college level course.The text is interesting and provides the reader/learner with a solid foundation of Problem solving skills in learning and teaching mathematics.It has several useful examples of the strategies as well as challengingproblems that can be solved on ones own. The problem solving strategies arenew in the respect that "it's not your mama's math." There areseveral types of problem solving skills that I was not aware of and willcome in handy for teaching and learning because not everybody solvesproblems the same. The text works at applying concepts to "realclassroom" setting.Many of the strategies presented are in line withthe National Council Of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and EvaluationStandards (NCTM)- the leading authority in the U.S. focusing on keepingstandards in math curriculums across the country, to ensure that studentsare well prepared for future more complex mathematics.The chapters arefollowed by numerous challenging math problems to solve. And some of theanswers are even in the back of the book so you can check yourself.Asolid foundation of basic math operations and Algebra I is a must to keepup with the text.The only downside is that I wish there was a workbook tocompliment the text.I found myself re doing the same problems in order toget the concepts down.It would have been better if there were moreproblems similar to the chapters. Another problem was that some of theanswers in the back of the book were wrong. ... Read more

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Basic Mathematics (10th Edition) (Bittinger Developmental Mathematics Series)
It is a great book to brush up on math. It gives good explanations and the chapter quizs are very helpful. If it's been a while since you've taken a math class I highly recommend this book.

Exactly What is Wrong With Mathematics Education Today
This book would be fantastic for a review of (theoretically) common High School Arithmetic with a short review of basic pre-algebra.That is if, and only if you understood it the first time and have just "gotten rusty" at math.My wife never understood math and I spend the majority of my evenings writing examples and problems that will be appropriate to someone with "math phobia".

This book presents mathematics as a set of completely unrelated proceedures to memorize that would make aboslutley no sense to anyone who did not believe in magic.Even when the book attempts to give a clear explanation of the "steps" involved in a problem it leaves out key "pitfalls" and answers to common problems that students have with the proceedures.

Avoid this book if possible, If you can find Standard Arithmetic by Milne save yourself a lot of trouble and just learn arithmetic from the beggining with easier problems that will build your cofidence, help you memorize the new skill without using overcomplicated numbers in the problems.Trust me if you can add 1/6 + 3/5 you can add any fraction, you just need to build trust in the algorithm with numbers that you can verify quickly and then you'll be off to the races.

Unless your trying to pad your GPA with a class that uses this book that is well below your math skill level, just spend a few weeks doing all the basic types of problems in the simplest book you can find and test out of the durgery of computing the product of 3.06545 and 7.654654 or naming each place value in the aforementioned numbers.It's a waste of time, I've taken Physics with Calculus and have never had to compute such numbers by hand and if I did I'm confident enough in my use of the "steps" in solving a problem that I would get the correct answer.

This whole approach is like saying "well if jogging is good for you and wieght lifting is good for you I'll just jog with 300lbs on my back."It's just that silly.I could go on about the assumptions it makes about your understanding of interest rates, unit conversion, problem solving skills for appplications ect. but I'll just say I can't wait till this term is over and neither my wife or I will ever have to see this dreadful book again.In closing I wish Math Teachers could stop picking interesting excercises for them and start picking books that explain how to solve problems in Mathematics explicitly without taking anything for granted or without an number adequate of easy practice problems.

Basic Math..not Algebra
I had to buy this book for my Math 500 class. I am not proficient in math at all. I took Basic Math because I did not want to take Algebra, yet this book uses algebraic methods to even compute the simpliest problems. It has many steps that are dragged out when they could easily be done without algebra. I personally did not care for it at all. had I known the class I chose was using this book I never would have taken it. It is fine for peopke who grasp well the algebraic concept but I, for one, do not. Many people in my class complained to the teacher about the same thing.

Very good product.
I am enjoying learn through this book.It has infromed me and refreshened my memory to many math issues.I am pleased with this book, and will recommend it to bve used by others.

Basic Math at Your Own Pace
I consider my self not good at math and this book really taught me what I did not learn in high school. It has several exercises and several examples to follow. From fractions to geometry everything is lay out. Very easy to understand and right to the point. ... Read more

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The Heart of Mathematics addresses the big ideas of mathematics (many of which are cutting edge research topics) in a non-computational style intended to be both read and enjoyed by students and instructors, as well as by motivated general readers. It features an engaging, lively, humorous style full of surprises, games, mind-benders, and all without either sacrificing good mathematical thought or relying on mathematical computation or symbols.

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Don't believe all the praise this book is getting.
Well I don't know.. after reading the reviews myself, it's clear to me that a certain "type" of person buys this book- one that is largely interested in math.

I am not one of those people, and my review is unique because I am actually in the process of using this book for an introductory math course at the University of Texas at Austin. Let me tell you, I absolutely hate it. It is beyond frustrating- I find the explanations to be extremely vague and confusing, and often find myself looking up secondary sources just to try and figure out what in the world it's talking about. It's not just me, either- the average grade on the first exam was about 47/100, and we were given a HUGE curve. My teacher basically recites from the text verbatim, which is another indictment against this book. I literally cannot find the words to express how much I despise the Heart of Mathematics.

If you are someone who finds themselves in a math course that is using this book, my advice is to switch out IMMEDIATELY. Everyone else- hey, if you like math, this is up your alley, judging by the reviews.

Good for a math book
It's filled with a lot of information and it seems the author was trying to make it more current... It's a math book, so it's really not all that interesting.

Excellent
I needed this text book for my first day of class so I used the expidited shipping and I received it the day before my first class.Very good service.Book was in better condition that I had expected.Thank you for helping me save so much money on my school books.

Math Appreciation, not computation or rigor
_The_Heart_Of_Mathematics_ was never intended as a traditional textbook to teach you how to calculate.If that is what you are looking for, you need a diferent book.Its value -- and this is the best book of its kind that I have found -- is in helping the reader gain an appreciation for mathematics.Its title could well have been _Math_Appreciation_ .It was most likely intended as a way of satisfying the "math requirement" for non-math majors who feel allergic to math.

I have read comments from several people debating the merits of this book.Perhaps it would help to use inject an analogy into the conversation.Suppose you wanted to learn (or teach) music.One teacher chooses to teach her students how to play the piano;
another has her students listen to CDs of great performances; another teaches his students how to read music; and another teaches the biographies of Beethoven and Mozart.Which of these teachers is right?Which kind of music do you want to learn?

The question itself is mistaken, if you think that it has exactly one correct answer.The best answer is: ALL OF THEM.The problem here is not in what one of these approaches will teach, but in what it omits.

Now, translating back from the metaphor: I want my children to learn how to compute AND how to love math.Which is right?Both of them.

This book shows you how to have fun with math.If you or your students end up learning something, and wanting to learn more -- that's the idea.

Learning To Think Mathematically
This is an excellent textbook in that its primary emphasis is on some of the great ideas in mathematics and effective thinking. Topics covered are numbers, infinity, geometry, topology, chaos and fractals, uncertainty, and decision making. The text is replete with myriad illustrations which assist the student in grasping key ideas. Text would be excellent for a liberal arts math course, an enrichment course for middle school and high school teachers, or as a course for advanced high school students. Comes with 3D glasses and exploration CD.
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Product Description
A compendium of more than 240 classroom-tested lessons, this essential resource helps teachers build student understanding and skills and understand how children best learn math. In this third edition, Marilyn Burns has completely revised the first section to reflect what she has learned over the years from her classroom experience with students and her professional development experience with teachers. This section has also been expanded to address these important topics: teaching math vocabulary, incorporating writing into math instruction, linking assessment and instruction, and using children's literature to teach key math concepts. In an entirely new section, Marilyn addresses a wide range of questions she has received over the years from elementary and middle school teachers regarding classroom management and instructional issues. ... Read more

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About Teaching Mathematics
I love this book!It is a great resource with ideas for getting kids interested in math and what questions teachers should ask themselves as theyteach.It also points out common mistakes students make and their thought processes for getting there.It is divided into sections by mathematical topics and also has dozens of lesson plan ideas, both for full lessons and those quick time-fillers.This is the most reader-friendly textbook I've ever had to read for a class--it's so easy to read!

About Teaching Mathematics Resource
This is a timeless treasure of mathematical understandings generated by Marilyn Burns and her associates.These activities, coupled with hands-on training for teachers, can make a tremendous difference in the mathematical understanding of elementary and early middle school teachers.Most important in this edition are the addition of Burns' revised thinking on Teaching Arithmetic (part 3), and her compilation of discussions for 40 activities (part 4).These two additions have rounded this meaningful math resource into a powerful tool for on-going staff development.

Great resource
I haven't finished reading this entire valuable resource, but it has a great conceptual framework followed by creative ideas.I teach 7th Grade Mathematics overseas where my students have not had a great basis in analytical thinking and I look forward to using these ideas with my classes this year.

LIGHTENING FAST shipping!
Book was on my doorstep in a flash! Excellent condition. Very satisfied!! A++

About Teaching Mathematics:A K-8 Resource 2nd Edition
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Setting the Standard for Tomorrow's Teachers: This best-selling text continues as a comprehensive, skills-based resource for future teachers. In this edition, students will benefit from additional emphasis on active and collaborative learning. Revised and updated content will better prepare your students for the day when they will be teachers with students of their own.

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Not as good as I expected
The books condition was bad, much worse then described. I also payed for express shipping and it took awhile to get to me.

Great Resource for Future Teachers
This textbook is easy to read and follow.The explanations of mathematics, how to teach young children to use strategies, and examples of worksheets make this a great resource for future Elementary school teachers. ... Read more

Amazon.com
A 1996 revision of a timeless classic originally published in 1941. Highly recommended for any serious student, teacher or scholar of mathematics.Book Description
For more than two thousand years a familiarity with mathematics has been regarded as an indispensable part of the intellectual equipment of every cultured person. Today, unfortunately, the traditional place of mathematics in education is in grave danger. The teaching and learning of mathematics has degenerated into the realm of rote memorization, the outcome of which leads to satisfactory formal ability but does not lead to real understanding or to greater intellectual independence. This new edition of Richard Courant's and Herbert Robbins's classic work seeks to address this problem. Its goal is to put the meaning back into mathematics.Written for beginners and scholars, for students and teachers, for philosophers and engineers, What is Mathematics?, Second Edition is a sparkling collection of mathematical gems that offers an entertaining and accessible portrait of the mathematical world. Covering everything from natural numbers and the number system to geometrical constructions and projective geometry, from topology and calculus to matters of principle and the Continuum Hypothesis, this fascinating survey allows readers to delve into mathematics as an organic whole rather than an empty drill in problem solving. With chapters largely independent of one another and sections that lead upward from basic to more advanced discussions, readers can easily pick and choose areas of particular interest without impairing their understanding of subsequent parts. Brought up to date with a new chapter by Ian Stewart, What is Mathematics?, Second Edition offers new insights into recent mathematical developments and describes proofs of the Four-Color Theorem and Fermat's Last Theorem, problems that were still open when Courant and Robbins wrote this masterpiece, but ones that have since been solved. Formal mathematics is like spelling and grammar--a matter of the correct application of local rules. Meaningful mathematics is like journalism--it tells an interesting story. But unlike some journalism, the story has to be true. The best mathematics is like literature--it brings a story to life before your eyes and involves you in it, intellectually and emotionally. What is Mathematics is like a fine piece of literature--it opens a window onto the world of mathematics for anyone interested to view. ... Read more

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It's incredible (when read carefully with a controlled imagination)
Nevertheless, this book does in fact deserve 5 stars.I wanted to be the first to give it less than 4 stars, but the quality of the presentation of ideas is just too damn good.

An engineer or physicist would be quite happy with this book, which makes sense given Courant's career focus on applied mathematics.Still, a lot of "pure" mathematicians obviously enjoy it too.lol.

(By the way, this review really refers to original.No doubt Ian Stewart crapped it up a bit.)

Outstanding writing
Whether or not you are a mathematician or if it is just a hobby, this book is fantastic!!!You can open it up to any page and just begin reading...there is no need to start beginning to end.A great work to read as time allows!!!

enlightenment !
We all have done math and have had math classes,but this book will open your eyes as to what math really is.It is a language that can show you the beauty of the world.

A clear and concise classic.
Perfect for someone like myself starting advanced mathematics from scratch.

Now I Get It - A Concise Overview
This book has been around now for a few years to say the least. It is intriguing and captivating in its concise approach to explain and answer the question of just what Mathematics is. If you have a hankering to understand what Mathematics does or perhaps why it even exists, this book is pretty informative and interesting reading. One feature I liked about it is its use of many examples to propel the thought process into that zone of understanding within us. When you are in the zone many basic concepts used in both rudimentary and complex problems become apparent frequently leading one to say "Now I get it."
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Not the best finite book but good enough
In the last three years, I have been using "Finite Mathematics: An Applied Approach"
by Sullivan and Abe Mizrahi in my finite class. While the book is adequate, I didn't consider it exceptional. I recently examined "Finite Mathematics" by Frank Wilson and consider it the book that I will use if and when I teach finite again. Since I am always on the lookout for new and better books, I examined this one as well.
I rank it lower that the Wilson book and slightly higher than the Sullivan book. The order and depth of coverage is equivalent to the Sullivan book and there is the usual amount of exercises at the ends of the sections. Answers to most of the odd-numbered ones are included. The exposition is slightly better that that in Sullivan but not a good as in Wilson. Example/solution is the technique used and there are sections on how to solve the problems using a TI-83 and with Microsoft Excel. I don't use these technology aids in my class, the students have enough trouble learning the concepts of the math, so I don't burden them any further. However, if you do use those techniques in your class, then you will find these sections helpful.
While I will say that I could use this book in my finite class, I won't for the simple reason that I found a book that I consider superior.
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The engaging Martin-Gay workbook series presents a user-friendly approach to the concepts of basic math and algebra, giving readers ample opportunity to practice skills and see how those skills relate to both their lives and the real world. The goals of the workbooks are to build confidence, increase motivation, and encourage mastery of basic skills and concepts. Martin-Gay enhances readers' perception of math by exposing them to real-life situations through graphs and applications and ensures that readers have an organized, integrated learning system at their fingertips. The integrated learning resources program features book-specific supplements including Martin-Gay's acclaimed tutorial videotapes, CD videos, and MathPro 5.This book covers topics such as multiplying and dividing fractions, decimals, ratios and proportion, percent, geometry, statistics and probability, as well as an introduction to algebra. For anyone who wishing to brush up on their basic mathematical skills. ... Read more

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Basic College Mathematics
I am very happy with the results of this book that I ordered.
I received it faster then I thought and it was packaged very, very well.
The book was in very good condition, like it said, but I was lery.
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Math Phobes Rejoice!
This text is being used in a basic math class I'm taking at the local community college.The book is jammed packed with different resources to help you succeed.I've always felt that the math teacher is either going to "make" or "break" my math class experience.So, even if you have a dud for an instructor, you'll still get Elayn Martin-Gay for your personal instructor with this textbook.The author herself is in all the Video/CD's that came with the book and she is very easy to understand.Her unpretentious presentations of each topic are easy to watch and very thorough. She uses a dry-erase board to write out problems, so its as if your right there in the classroom with her. My textbook came with a Student Study Pack that contains 4 CD's and a Student Solutions Manual. Make sure you get Student Study Pack!The text itself has answers and solutions in the back of it but the Student Solutions Manual gives more in-depth information on working the problems.There's even a Chapter Test Prep Video CD.I hope that as I progress in mathematics that the college instructor's will use Mrs. Martin-Gay's textbooks!Frankly, when I get to Algebra, I will probably buy her book even if it's not a text that my instructor is using...that way I can be sure that she'll be there to explain how to work the problems!

Nice Job, EMG!
I use this in a basic math course I teach. So far only one mistake caught by a student on page 365 but only in the annotated instructor's edition--a wrong answer due to a slipped digit. Well organized with lots of thoughtful exercises. the only criticism could be that the book is a little bit sprawling and/or repetititive but that is a minor issue. Overall an excellent effort and recommended.

Great Book!
This book (2nd Edition) uses simple, easy to understand language and really makes things clear. It has a lot of typos and misprints, but most of them should be corrected in the 3rd Edition. ... Read more

Book Description
Discrete Mathematics and its Applications is a focused introduction to the primary themes in a discrete mathematics course, as introduced through extensive applications, expansive discussion, and detailed exercise sets. These themes include mathematical reasoning, combinatorial analysis, discrete structures, algorithmic thinking, and enhanced problem-solving skills through modeling. Its intent is to demonstrate the relevance and practicality of discrete mathematics to all students. The Fifth Edition includes a more thorough and linear presentation of logic, proof types and proof writing, and mathematical reasoning. This enhanced coverage will provide students with a solid understanding of the material as it relates to their immediate field of study and other relevant subjects. The inclusion of applications and examples to key topics has been significantly addressed to add clarity to every subject.True to the Fourth Edition, the text-specific web site supplements the subject matter in meaningful ways, offering additional material for students and instructors. Discrete math is an active subject with new discoveries made every year. The continual growth and updates to the web site reflect the active nature of the topics being discussed. The book is appropriate for a one- or two-term introductory discrete mathematics course to be taken by students in a wide variety of majors, including computer science, mathematics, and engineering. College Algebra is the only explicit prerequisite. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (85)

Great buy
Purchased for computer science course since it was required.Great price, good book.

A good book
I like this book and use it for teaching my students. As a teacher, you have the opportunity to select similar problems for class activity and homework assignment. Also, you can find not only simple and middle-level problems but also high-level problems to provide a good source for active students. Unfortunately, the author uses the letters "F" and "T" in the truth tables instead of much easier and perspective "0" and "1", which correspond to the real needs, e.g., in computer science. That's the most essential lack, which I've found by this time.

This book is interesting
I like the exclamations and the concepts/problem solving this book teaches.Maybe I am being swayed by the subject because I enjoy it, however, in comparison to other math books, this one livens it up and is a higher then the average mathematics book.

Very, very helpful...
This manual was the only reason I got through discrete mathematics for computer science!It's awesome.Now if they only had one for the even solutions...

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The best book on Discrete Math
This is the best book I have come across in Discrete Mathematics. It is fun to read and very easy to follow. The subject was taught as a very theoretical way in my course in college, but this book gave a whole new practical dimension to the topics, mainly in the chapters on Graph Theory.
It is a must buy for anybody who wants to know about the fun side of mathematics. That is not to say that this book is not suitable for the serious study program. It has everything that you may require in an Introductory Discrete Math course.
The problem sets are big and the answers to odd number questions are really helpful at times, when you are stuck. The author's detailing of almost every aspect in the book and coupled with the applications of the same idea make it easy to understand.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I feel anybody who goes through this book, too will enjoy it immensely.
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Great supplement!
This book provides a great foundation for math skills grades K-3.I consult this resource for nearly every math lesson I teach.This book supplements what other textbooks take for granted or leave out.I highly recommend this book!

Excellent source
I really like this book as a source for conceptual Math activities.I recommend purchasing only 1 either K-2, 3-5, depending on which you think you would use more.They overlap alot.

Great Resource
This book is an excellent resource for those teaching mathematics to students in the primary grades.The authors provide rationale for concepts taught, games to be played, and templates of materials needed.There is also a website to get additional resources from.My students have enjoyed the games and I have enjoyed using it.

Must-Have book
I am so glad I bought this book. I have been teaching for over 10 years, but I always felt something was missing from my math lessons. This book fills in the gaps.

It explains how kids learn math and the connections that need to be made from one concept to the next. It also has assessments to help determine each student's level of understanding and how they are solving problems.

I can't wait to start trying these activities in the fall. A must-have book for all K-3 teachers!

Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics : Grades K-3 (The Van De Walle Professional Mathematics)
Easy to read and understand.Complete math center ideas and teaching strategies. Great easy ideas for differentiation. ... Read more

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Beautifully illustrated, and with complete patterns and the mathematics behind each project, this book successfully connects the worlds of mathematics and the fiber arts. Each chapter covers a different mathematical paper and corresponding needlework project and includes mathematical explanations, needlework instructions, educational material, and specific projects to demonstrate the principles discussed. ... Read more

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A very special attraction for math students and fiber art enthusiasts alike.
Knowledgeably compiled and deftly co-edited by Sarah-Marie Belcastro (Co-Director, Hamshire College Summer Studies in mathematics and Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Smith College) and Carolyn Yackel (Mathematics Instructor, Mercer University), "Making Mathematics With Needlework: Ten Papers And Ten Projects" is unique in that it combines mathematics papers with fiber arts project instructions. Each chapter showcases a particular project and that project features sections on mathematics and mathematics education along with detailed instructions for completing the needlecraft project. The featured projects include a Quilted Mobius Band (making a mobius quilt); Diphantine Equations (making a bi-directional hat); Sierpinski Variatins (making a Sierpinski shawl); a Two Knit Stiches Tours; Symmetry Patterns in Cross-Stitch; Algebraic Structure (making algebraic socks); Fortunatus's Purse; (K)Not Cables and Braids (making a pillow of Braid Equivalence); The Graph Theory of Blackwork Embroidery (embroidering a Holbeinian Graph); and making Hyperbolic Pants. Profusely illustrated, the text is fully accessible to non-specialist general readers with an interest in needlecraft, in the mathematics underlying needlecraft, as well as having a very special attraction for math students and fiber art enthusiasts alike. ... Read more

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This market leading text is known for its comprehensive coverage, careful and correct mathematics, outstanding exercises and self contained subject matter parts for maximum flexibility.

Thoroughly updated and streamlined to reflect new developments in the field, the ninth edition of this bestselling text features modern engineering applications and the uses of technology. Kreyszig introduces engineers and computer scientists to advanced math topics as they relate to practical problems. The material is arranged into seven independent parts: ODE; Linear Algebra, Vector Calculus; Fourier Analysis and Partial Differential Equations; Complex Analysis; Numerical methods; Optimization, graphs; and Probability and Statistics. ... Read more

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Student Manual
The book is good. It gives some idea about the questions but the fact is that mainly the desired questions are not solved in these type of Manuals. Still it can help

Disappointed, but it was still useful
To be honest, I wish I had looked through this book before purchasing it - because I wouldn't have if I knew how few solutions it contained.Most solutions manuals I've owned have all of the even numbered problems, but this one only contains a few even numbered from each section.While the ones included are useful, they are still crammed together in a small space and there aren't enough of them.The explanations of the solutions are very concise, as if they were attempting to work out the problem in as small a space as possible; sometimes sacrificing understanding.Only buy this if you are in desperate need of any help in your class that you can get - it won't help much, but it's still a resource.

My overall impression is this: it's a great book
It's exactly what most 4 and 5 star reviews say it is.The only real issue I have that no other review (not even a 1, 2, or 3 star review) mentions is this. The book doesn't provide notes for conceptual pitfalls that can and will arise when reading it.A good example is the word "vector."There are actually 2 types of vectors mentioned: one from the linear algebra camp, the other from the vector calculus school of thought.These two types of vectors are actually quite different.A vector calculus vector almost always refers back to a 2 or 3 dimensional description of the motion or transmission of mass, energy, waves, and particles in a vertical/horizontal plane or in three-dimensional space; whereas a linear algebra vector more-often-than-not represents an arbitrary set of ordered numbers in a 1XN or NX1 matrix that is simply meaningless as a physical vector.

Great Buy!
For a pretty cheap price, this book provides some nice "tutor" type problems.It contains some odd problems that have answers in the back of the textbook.It goes step by step through the selected problems, often giving one example for each main type of problem discussed in the book.I would reccomend it!

barely anything
This review book has maybe one measly sample problem per section.and solutions manual means that they put in answers to the example problems that they work out.Lets just say it's useless unless you only don't understand one basic problem per section. ... Read more

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This best selling author team explains concepts simply and clearly, without glossing over difficult points. Problem solving and mathematical modeling are introduced early and reinforced throughout, so that when students finish the course, they have a solid foundation in the principles of mathematical thinking. This comprehensive, evenly paced book provides complete coverage of the function concept and integrates substantial graphing calculator materials that help students develop insight into mathematical ideas. The authors' attention to detail and clarity, as in James Stewart's market-leading Calculus text, is what makes this text the market leader. ... Read more

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Precalculus: Matheatics for Calculus: 5th Edition (with CD-rom)
I have never used the CD, but the book is okay. If you are going to take calculus in the future than you should get a cheaper precalculus book and save some money. This is essentially the same as the 4th edition, except the price tag. Only get if you absolutely must for a class.

Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus: 5th Ed (w/CD-Rom)
This product was everything that it promised to be. I will continue to order from amazon.

Alright but not great
There are tons of textbooks on Precalculus like this one out there. Larson's is just another equally good textbook on the subject of calculus and Precalculus. However, I see no much uniqueness and innovations in any of the calculus books like this type. Richard Feynman, one of America's greatest physicists, once said most of the popular textbooks (on physics) were somewhat mediocre. I would recommend those who are aspired for an austere treatment of elementary mathematics, ie, pre-calculus and beginning calculus, to go for the book High-school mathematics by some Russian mathematicians. ISBN: 5030010114 This series is just so comprehensive with lucid explanations that every high school math teacher should take a look at it. It's both fun and benefitial to read books on math translated from another language.

One of the top two precalculus texts available
There is a mind-numbing sameness to precalculus and calculus textbooks, and this book is more of the same. The coverage starts with real numbers, exponents, expressions and solving equations. The basic principles of functions, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, solving systems of equations, sequences, series, counting and probability, analytic geometry and limits follow this. I personally can do without the chapter on limits, when I teach precalculus, I am hard pressed to cover the other material. There is plenty of time to cover limits in calculus and it provides a better context. There are a large number of exercises at the end of each section and solutions to the odd-numbered ones are included in an appendix. As appears to be the case with many books, some of the exercises could have been left out with no decline in quality. At times I suspect there is the mathematical equivalent of an "arms race" to see how many exercises can be included at the end of a chapter.
The previous paragraph could be used to describe nearly every precalculus text on the planet, so it fits into the category of obvious, but necessary. Therefore, the key point is what makes this book different from the competition. The answer is not much. The approach is the standard statement of the new material followed by a series of worked examples, which is also the fundamental strategy used in all lower level math books. Short biographical asides of some of the major historical figures in mathematics are interjected on a regular basis. I like that, but wonder how often the students read them. What is different about this book is that the quality of the writing is somewhat better than most. In a field where there is very little to differentiate the texts, that is enough to make me rank this book in the top two precalculus books that are available.

Precalculus -
I'd say it's a rather interesting book, especially concerning the set of problems at the end of each chapter. Covers basics of linear algebra and preparation for calculus, with reasonable amount of problems and examples. Clear prose. Warns about mistakes to avoid.

Brief biographies of prominent mathematicians are introduced in the margin sometimes. Occasionally refers to external sources that you may find interesting.

I'm giving it 5 stars because this book is rather non-traditional. The authors undoubtedly wanted to introduce it as an interesting subject and does cover needed preparatory material for calculus. ... Read more

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Valuable Source
I like this book, I own both K-2 & 3-5.There's alot of overlap so I recommend which ever age group you would use it with more.

Everything a new teacher needs to start off right
A professor recommended Van de Walle's books to me so I bought this one.This book explains how to teach math so that students build on existing knowledge, rather than learn sets of algorithms without understanding their meaning.It offers a range of specific lessons for all math topics for grades 5 - 8, it explains how to teach the same topics to diverse learners, how to teach to the standards.It comes with amazing templates that are downloadable.It shows you how to take advantage of your existing math textbook, supplementing it to make it more student-focused.

Excellent resource for middle school/junior high teachers
Van de Walle breaks down problem based classrooms in an understandable format. This book really helps teachers hone their skills in hands on/problem based teaching for mathematics. There are lots of activities to help you teach your students. This book is a must have for 5-8 Mathematics teachers.
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Book Description

Designed to be accessible, this book develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem solving.

This book features a collection of important topics from mathematics of finance, linear algebra, linear programming, probability, and statistics, with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices.

For the professional who wants to acquire essential mathematical tools for application in business, economics, and the life and social sciences.

Customer Reviews (10)

Lacking in going from abstract to application
This review is for the 11th edition of the book.I am using this for a business math course and overall the book is lacking.Many of the examples presented in the chapters are simplistic and have no relation to the difficulty of the application examples.It's unfortunate that the solutions manual while containing the solutions to the examples does not go into more detail in how to solve these type of problems.While it appears the authors goal is to go from abstract to application, he misses the mark.I find myself consulting external resources for almost every chapter. Not recommended.

Finite Mathematics for Business Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences (10th Edition)
They sent me the wrong book. I ordered theFinite Mathematics for Business Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences (10th Edition)by Raymond A. Barnett and received the solution manual. I feel very disapointed with this purchase.

NOT USER FRIENDLY!
I am using this textbook for my Math for Business and Economics class and it is terrible.This book is not written taking into consideration the audience "Business Majors". Concepts are better explained in the Chapter review than under the sections they are being presented.There is only 1 example for each new concept and definitions are written using one or two definitions of new concepts within it.If this book is intended to take the student from the abstract concept to the real world it sure doesn't do this.I understood the material better in my Intermediate Algebra class than I do now.

Sound choice for a finite math textbook
This is a very sound choice as a textbook for a course in finite mathematics. The coverage is appropriate, the level suitable for the non-math major, the explanations are excellent and the authors take the title seriously.
The topics are covered in the following order:

* Elementary functions and their graphs.
* The mathematics of finance.
* Matrices and systems of linear equations.
* Linear inequalities and linear programming.
* Logic, set theory and basic counting.
* Probability and probability distributions.
* Basic game and decision theory.
* Markov chains.

There are many exercises and at the end of each section there is a set of basic exercises followed by a collection of applied problems. The set of applied problems is split into three categories: business & economics, life sciences and social sciences. Since finite mathematics is often a preparation for students to work in these fields, this format is what impressed me the most. With all of these "real world" problems to work as part of their study, no student using this book could ever legitimately say that they see no purpose to their studies. Solutions to the odd-numbered problems are included.
I came into contact with this book after my choice of textbook was irrevocable. Had I seen it earlier, it would have been the one I used.

Many exercises in economics, life and the social sciences
This is a very sound choice as a textbook for a course in finite mathematics. The coverage is appropriate, the level suitable for the non-math major, the explanations are excellent and the authors take the title seriously.
The topics are covered in the following order:

* Elementary functions and their graphs.
* The mathematics of finance.
* Matrices and systems of linear equations.
* Linear inequalities and linear programming.
* Logic, set theory and basic counting.
* Probability and probability distributions.
* Basic game and decision theory.
* Markov chains.

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