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12 reviews
Stephen Abbott

Springer, 2002

Too Good To be True
Once in a while, a book comes along that is so wonderfully written, the reader reflexively searches for other books by its author. Understanding Analysis is a prime example of this rare breed (Unfortunately, this is Abbott's only book as far as I know: write more!). Undergraduates often begin analysis courses with dread and finish in a state of utter confusion,knowing the definitions of key ...

The Real ACT Prep Guide (The only guide to include 3 Real ACT tests)

38 reviews
ACT

Thomson - Peterson's, 2005

The best book for ACT preperation
I bought 4 books to prepare for my ACT exam (Princeton Review (Cracking the ACT, 2007 Edition), Kaplan ACT 2007 Comprehensive Program, McGraw-Hill's 10 ACT Practice Tests, and The Real ACT Prep Guide). I found the Real ACT Prep Guide to be the best one as it has three real practice exams at the end (as close as u can get to the real exam).As far as the preparation material provided for ...

The Scholarship Book 12th Edition: The Complete Guide to Private-Sector Scholarships, Fellowships,Grants, and ...

2 reviews
National Scholarship Research Service

Prentice Hall Press, 2006

So thorough!
My daughter and I used this book when she was looking for college scholarships last fall and it was so helpful. The entries are very well organized, and there's really something here for everyone. My daughter's grades weren't always the best, but there are a ton of great scholarships in here that don't discriminate against that.

Linear Algebra Done Right

36 reviews
Sheldon Axler

Springer, 2004

A classic introduction for those who like to reason abstractly
When I was a university student a long time ago our first teacher, Bob Bryce, left a lasting impression on me with a very clean, abstract style of lecturing that I came to expect as the model for good exposition of mathematics. I was disappointed in many cases after that, but this book brings me back to that golden period. This book is a tribute to the power of abstract mathematics, without ...

How to Solve Physics Problems (College Course)

6 reviews
Robert Oman, Daniel Oman

McGraw-Hill, 1996

This Is The Book If You Need Help with Physics
Beginning with the "How To Use This Book" and "How To Excel in Your Physics Course", (especially the latter) and throughout its pages, this is, without a doubt in this readers opinion, the very best book on the subject I have found to date (And I have many). It puts you through the paces. If you want to know this subject and excel in it, these authors have placed before you the practice you ...

Elementary Number Theory

9 reviews
Gareth A. Jones, Josephine M. Jones

Springer, 1998

Excellent intro book on number theory
Ever since my undergraduate days aeons ago, I have always had an aversion to any number theory, but Jones and Jones have changed my mind completely. In the last year, I came across a few articles that made me want to learn more about the topic, but wasn't sure where to start, as I wanted a book that had proofs that I could follow, and yet also gave me some motivation to dive into more ...

Mathematics for Finance: An Introduction to Financial Engineering (Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series)

10 reviews
Marek Capinski, Tomasz Zastawniak

Springer, 2003

Joining the chorus
I can only echo the other reviewers. As far as I can tell this book has no serious competition. This is an excellent introduction to mathematical finance for those with a solid undergraduate level understanding of higher math but without graduate level exposure. I agree that it is ideal for self study as that is exactly what I am using it for. The price is right especially in contrast with its ...

Social Statistics for a Diverse Society (Undergraduate Research Methods and Statistics)

4 reviews
Chava Frankfort-Nachmias, Anna Leon-Guerrero

Pine Forge Press, 2005

Item as promised with fast delivery
I have received the item, which was exactly as described, good condition with the CD included. The seller provided fast shipping and delivered on the description provided.

Teaching Graphic Design: Course Offerings and Class Projects from the Leading Graduate and Undergraduate ...

5 reviews

Allworth Press, 2003

If you are seeking for new inspiration, this is an excellente book
Teaching Graphic Design offers a comprehensive array of topics and teaching tips for all levels. It includes an overview, course requirements, suggestion for projects and selected readings, enabling teachers to choose inspiring topics and materials to structure your class intelligently.

Multiple Regression : A Primer (Undergraduate Research Methods & Statistics in the Social Sciences)

6 reviews
Paul D. Allison

Pine Forge Press, 1998

Great Intro Text for Research Training
This book was required for a graduate Sociology class in Survey Analysis. I began studying statistics the previous quarter and had a terrible time. The books were dry and uninteresting. This one is written in almost conversational English with plenty of examples and excellent explanations. The writing is clear and easy to follow. I read one or two chapters in a sitting with no problem (my ...

Basic Elements of Real Analysis (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)
Murray H. Protter

Springer, 1998

From the author of the highly acclaimed "A First Course in Real Analysis" comes a volume designed specifically for a short one- semester course in real analysis. Many students of mathematics and those students who intend to study any of the physical sciences and computer science need a text that presents the most important material in a brief and elementary fashion. The author has included such elementary topics as the real number system, the ...

Beer and Circus: How Big-Time College Sports Is Crippled Undergraduate Education

31 reviews
Murray Sperber

Holt Paperbacks, 2001

Excellent!
Finally someone speaks the truth! Dr. Sperber is a leading proponent for reforming the NCAA and it's about time people start listening... END THE SHAM OF AMATEUR COLLEGE ATHLETICS!

Educating Citizens: Preparing America's Undergraduates for Lives of Moral and Civic Responsibility ...
Anne Colby, Thomas Ehrlich, ...

Jossey-Bass, 2003

Educating Citizens reports on how some American colleges and universities are preparing thoughtful, committed, and socially responsible graduates. Many institutions assert these ambitions, but too few act on them. The authors demonstrate the fundamental importance of moral and civic education, describe how the historical and contemporary landscapes of higher education have shaped it, and explain the educational and developmental goals and ...

Linear Algebra (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

6 reviews
Serge Lang

Springer, 2004

Solid piece of work
Like in other math books by Lang, the theory of Linear Algebra is presented in an axiomatic way, the best way of presenting since The Elements of Euclid. The way in which the theory is presented adds to the beauty. I have read this book as a refresher for Linear Algebra, about 20 years after the completion of a master's degree in an exact science. For me the level was perfect. If you have no ...

Real Mathematical Analysis

9 reviews
Charles Chapman Pugh

Springer, 2003

Improves on the classic
As a previous reviewer has noted, Walter Rudin's Principles of Mathematical Analysis is the standard textbook for a rigorous analysis course. Rudin's book is very good because of the level of rigour and abstraction, the bredth of material covered, the way it forces the reader to fill in the blanks, and because of the challenging exercises throughout. In my opinion, Pugh has managed to improve on ...

Ideals, Varieties, and Algorithms: An Introduction to Computational Algebraic Geometry and Commutative ...

1 review
David Cox, John Little, ...

Springer, 2008

Careful about production error
This is the 3rd edition of a popular reference on the subject. There was some production error with earlier version of the book. Even with the latest version, the authors have provided 14-page worth of corrections for the 1st printing of the 3rd edition. See www.cs.amherst.edu/~dac/iva/3ed1.pdf. So buyers may be better off waiting for a corrected later version from the publisher.

Measure, Integral and Probability

13 reviews
Marek Capinski, Peter E. Kopp

Springer, 2007

Very good introduction to measure theory
Very good intro for first encounters with measure theory. Throughout the application in probability theory is emphasized. The necessity of each concept introduced is motivated with clear examples. Interesting problem sets are provided after each section; their solutions are given in the appendix.

Naive Set Theory (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

11 reviews
Paul R. Halmos

Springer, 1998

Not quite perfect
There is no escape from Set Theory in mathematics, and by extension, in physics. I finally realized that and went to the basics and bought this book and I am glad I did. Every little piece of knowledge I have in mathematics now appear to me in a brighter light. The book starts from scratch in that it assumes no prior knowledge in mathematics at all. It does, however, assume knowledge of basic ...

The Four Pillars of Geometry (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

3 reviews
John Stillwell

Springer, 2005

A textbook for that geometry course you wish existed
This nice book contains many things that every mathematics student should know (but don't). Chapters 1-2 are on Euclid. The main ideas are picked out very nicely, in welcome contrast to the usual "let ABCD..."-style books. Chapters 3-4 on linear algebra in geometry will probably be skimmed by most readers. This is perhaps just as well, since it consists of little more than the pearls from the ...

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