College Algebra

Following up on her acclaimed Teach Students How to Learn, that describes teaching strategies to facilitate dramatic improvements in student learning and success, Saundra McGuire here presents these "secrets" direct to students.

An unconventional book of wisdom and life advice from renowned business school professor and New York Times bestselling author of The Four Scott Galloway. Scott Galloway teaches brand strategy at NYU's Stern School of Business, but his most popular lectures deal with life strategy, not business...

"Conquer the PSAT/NMSQT Math: Your Symbol-Free, Narrative-Only Guide" is designed to help students master the PSAT/NMSQT Math Test through clear, symbol-free explanations tailored for an audiobook format. This comprehensive guide covers all essential topics, including algebra, geometry, ratios, data analysis, and probability, all explained in a step-by-step, narrative style. By avoiding the use of symbols, diagrams, or formulas, the guide ensures that each concept is accessible, focusing on verbal clarity and real-world applications. Each chapter delves into specific math areas, emphasizing...

If the thought of having to take a physics course scares you, don’t let it. Not when you a have a tool like the Introductory Physics Workbook at your fingertips. This workbook features a thorough process for solving problems and an overview of each concept so that you fully grasp the how and why, and you don’t have to turn to the index for the answers. Each problem is immediately followed by the solution. Gain a general understanding of the major topics in physics. Work out problems step by step. Get complete explanations for every equation. The best way of learning physics is by doing ...

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to read your textbook in preparation for the TEAS exam. However, the truth is that the TEAS exam is a challenging test, and in fact, in some state schools, 60 percent of the admissions decision is based on the TEAS. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked, therefore. That is why the author, Mia Ingrum, a nursing professional, developed the TEAS AUDIO Study Guide!

In a friendly, jargon-free style, sociologist and broadcaster Jay Gabler introduces you to sociology's history and basic methods, and - once you have your sociological lens adjusted - makes it clear how to survey the big questions of culture, gender, ethnicity, religion, politics, and crime with new eyes. You'll find everything you need to succeed in an introductory sociology class as well as to apply sociological ideas to give you extra insight into your personal and professional lives.

College student Lauren Spierer was pursuing her dreams, joining her boyfriend at a party school eight hundred miles from home. Social and gregarious, studying fashion and rooming with friends, Lauren embraced her new adventure with the zeal of a young woman who suddenly had everything she desired. But there was a dark side that she and her inner circle kept secret. And one warm June evening, after heading out with friends, she seemingly vanished.

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...

Conquer the SAT Math: Your Symbol-Free, Narrative-Only Guide" offers a fresh approach to mastering SAT math, tailored for students who prefer a verbal, narrative explanation over traditional symbols and equations. This guide walks you through each math concept, from basic arithmetic operations to advanced algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, using clear and concise verbal descriptions. It ensures you understand the processes behind solving equations and interpreting data without relying on visual aids like graphs or complex formulas. Designed with audiobook compatibility in mind, the guide ...

Cozy up in the magical town of Fern Hollow, where love always finds a way...and where the first Fern Hollow baby is about to have a love story of her own. The holiday season has arrived in Fern Hollow, love is in the crisp winter air, and Blythe Hart, a spirited young woman with a heart full of dreams, is about to experience a Christmas unlike any other. Blythe is coming home from her first semester of college, and she's ready to introduce her boyfriend, Hunter Mitchell, to the family. Blythe loves her big family, but he's only coming up for one night, because she knows it'll be intense. ...

A new history of mathematics focusing on the marginalized voices who propelled the discipline, spanning six continents and thousands of years of untold stories. ""A book to make you love math."" —Financial Times Mathematics shapes almost everything we do. But despite its reputation as the...

Standardized tests – the bane of our existence, the bouncer outside the college of our dreams. You’ve done everything you can to improve your score, but it won’t budge. Tim Champion can help. An expert tutor with ten years of experience working for major test prep companies, he has taught thousands of students the secrets to succeeding on the ACT. Unlike other test prep books, there are no practice questions within these pages. Instead, this short book is an entertaining read that is designed to help you think like the bastards who produce this test. In this handbook, Tim Champion ...

"Few people have the writing ability, education expertise, and thoughtfulness to write a book about the state of education. Jared is masterful in the classroom...and [his book] will change the landscape of education." —Dr. Christopher Emdin, New York Times best-selling author of For White...

From the end of the 19th century until his death, one of history's most brilliant mathematicians languished in an asylum. The Mystery of the Aleph tells the story of Georg Cantor (1845-1918), a Russian-born German who created set theory, the concept of infinite numbers, and the "continuum...