One Mathematical Cat, Please! a First Course in Algebra


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This is not just another algebra book. An entire website supports and extends this text. 400+ web exercises: unlimited, randomly-generated practice and worksheets. The book and website each stand alone as a learning environment; together, they're a dynamic duo. Visit http: //www.onemathematicalcat.org and go to Algebra I: then Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, and Calculus. While you're learning algebra, you'll also learn that numbers have lots of different names, and that math is the renaming tool. You'll learn that "x" is to math as "cat" is to English. The original "cat" book (One Mathematical Cat, Please! Ideas for anyone who wants to understand mathematics) is also available on Amazon. If you only need the math language ideas, get the original "cat" book. If you need Algebra too, get this book. The Algebra book has the original cat book embedded in it, so you don't need both! Reviewers and users write: " ... wonderfully written and crafted with a care you rarely see" " ... will do a great service to the mathematical educational world" " ... the need for this book is immense" " ... I found meat, potatoes, and pie on every page. It's all dessert." " ... never seen anything so supportive and affirming and reassuring and inspiring as the way you talk us through topics" "THIS IS GREAT!!!! ... this is helping me get heads above the competition. You rock!!!! OneMathematicalCat drives me wild." There are over 175 web exercises that go directly with this book at: http: //www.onemathematicalcat.org/algebra_book/online_problems/table_of_contents.htm All free. All agreeing perfectly with the text---same order of lessons, same notation, same writing style. Free randomly-generated exercises. Free unlimited worksheets/quizzes. Algebra Pinball. Never again will someone say they don't have enough practice. Bound, printed copies are great. You can highlight, write margin notes, and do exercises right in the book. So, the next time you see "x," think "One Mathematical Cat, Please!" and laugh! Enjoy!




One Mathematical Cat, Please!


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Want a fresh start on math? View it in a totally new way? Then read this little book. You'll learn that numbers have lots of different names, and math is the renaming tool. You'll learn that "x" is to math as "cat" is to English. It's an easy read. If you can add, subtract, multiply and divide with numbers like 1, 2, and 3, then you can read this book. Supplement any math class, 7th grade through college. Use for self-learners, home-schoolers, math lovers, math haters. Reviewers and users write: " . . . wonderfully written and crafted with a care you rarely see" " . . . will do a great service to the mathematical educational world" " . . . the need for this book is immense" " . . . I found meat, potatoes, and pie on every page. It's all dessert." " . . . never seen anything so supportive and affirming and reassuring and inspiring as the way you talk us through topics" "THIS IS GREAT!!!! . . . this is helping me get heads above the competition. You rock!!!! One Mathematical Cat drives me wild." An entire website (http: //www.onemathematicalcat.org) grew from this book: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus. Free randomly-generated exercises. Free unlimited worksheets. Algebra Pinball. All the same style. All the same voice. All building on the ideas in this little book. Bound, printed copies are great for students: they can highlight, write margin notes, and do exercises right in the book. So, the next time you see "x," maybe you'll think "One Mathematical Cat, Please!" and laugh! Enjoy!




The Adventures of Penrose, the Mathematical Cat


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Penrose the cat explores and experiences a variety of mathematical concepts, including infinity, the golden rectangle, and impossible figures.




Schaum's Outline of Calculus, 6th Edition


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Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than 1,100 fully solved problems, examples, and practice exercises to sharpen your problem-solving skills. Plus, you will have access to 30 detailed videos featuring Math instructors who explain how to solve the most commonly tested problems--it's just like having your own virtual tutor! You’ll find everything you need to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for the highest score possible. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This Schaum's Outline gives you 1,105 fully solved problems Concise explanations of all calculus concepts Expert tips on using the graphing calculator Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time--and get your best test scores!




One Mathematical Cat, Please! Understanding Calculus


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The entire book is free, online, at: http: //www.onemathematicalcat.org/Math/Calculus_obj/tableOfContentsCalculus.htm This print version is just a convenience for those of us who like to highlight, write in the margins, and feel the paper between our fingers. There's also a Complete Solution Manual, available in both print and digital versions. It has completely written out answers to all the in-section and end-of-section exercises, and the sample tests. An entire website supports this book: http: //www.onemathematicalcat.org Algebra I and II, Geometry, Precalculus (for when you need to brush up on stuff) Calculus index cards (hold the entire course in the palm of your hand) Please don't hesitate to contact the author, Dr. Carol JVF Burns, with any questions or comments. My email is available from my homepage: http: //www.onemathematicalcat.org




The Math Book


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The Neumann Prize–winning, illustrated exploration of mathematics—from its timeless mysteries to its history of mind-boggling discoveries. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, The Math Book covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous delights readers will learn about as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is lavishly illustrated with colorful art, along with formulas and concepts, fascinating facts about scientists’ lives, and real-world applications of the theorems.




They All Saw a Cat


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They All Saw A Cat — New York Times bestseller and 2017 Caldecott Medal and Honor Book The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see? If you and your child liked The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Finding Winnie, and Radiant Child — you'll love They All Saw A Cat "An ingenious idea, gorgeously realized." —Shelf Awareness, starred review "Both simple and ingenious in concept, Wenzel's book feels like a game changer." —The Huffington Post




First Course in Algebra


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Mathematics and Computation


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From the winner of the Turing Award and the Abel Prize, an introduction to computational complexity theory, its connections and interactions with mathematics, and its central role in the natural and social sciences, technology, and philosophy Mathematics and Computation provides a broad, conceptual overview of computational complexity theory—the mathematical study of efficient computation. With important practical applications to computer science and industry, computational complexity theory has evolved into a highly interdisciplinary field, with strong links to most mathematical areas and to a growing number of scientific endeavors. Avi Wigderson takes a sweeping survey of complexity theory, emphasizing the field’s insights and challenges. He explains the ideas and motivations leading to key models, notions, and results. In particular, he looks at algorithms and complexity, computations and proofs, randomness and interaction, quantum and arithmetic computation, and cryptography and learning, all as parts of a cohesive whole with numerous cross-influences. Wigderson illustrates the immense breadth of the field, its beauty and richness, and its diverse and growing interactions with other areas of mathematics. He ends with a comprehensive look at the theory of computation, its methodology and aspirations, and the unique and fundamental ways in which it has shaped and will further shape science, technology, and society. For further reading, an extensive bibliography is provided for all topics covered. Mathematics and Computation is useful for undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics, computer science, and related fields, as well as researchers and teachers in these fields. Many parts require little background, and serve as an invitation to newcomers seeking an introduction to the theory of computation. Comprehensive coverage of computational complexity theory, and beyond High-level, intuitive exposition, which brings conceptual clarity to this central and dynamic scientific discipline Historical accounts of the evolution and motivations of central concepts and models A broad view of the theory of computation's influence on science, technology, and society Extensive bibliography




Topics in Algebra


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New edition includes extensive revisions of the material on finite groups and Galois Theory. New problems added throughout.