The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Be A Number Genius is a fun and completely absorbing guide to the magic of numbers, and how to harness their power to improve your professional progress, make better decisions, and solve everyday problems. In just 96 pages you will discover a complete toolkit for how to sharpen your mind and become 100% more mentally acute....

Train your brain to be quicker, sharper and more acute by challenging yourself with these puzzles and games. This book does much more than give you the skills to tackle maths with confidence - instead it shows you how, by learning to solve practical problems and perfecting your mental arithmetic, you can strengthen all your key thinking skills and astonish your friends and family. This is the ultimate mental workout - and the only one to show you how these fun and diverting number games wi...

This is the perfect introduction for those who have a lingering fear of maths. If you think that maths is difficult, confusing, dull or just plain scary, then The Maths Handbook is your ideal companion.Covering all the basics including fractions, equations, primes, squares and square roots, geometry and fractals, Dr Richard Elwes will lead you gently towards a greater understanding of this fascinating subject. Even apparently daunting concepts are explained simply, with the assista...

Do you shy away from using numbers? Basic Mathematics can help. An easy-to-follow guide, it will ensure you gain the confidence you need to tackle maths and overcome your fears. It offers simple explanations of all the key areas, including decimals, percentages, measurements and graphs, and applies them to everyday situations, games and puzzles to give you understanding quickly and enjoyably.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get y...

Peterson's provides an in-depth review of the GMAT Quantitative Section. A 5-step plan for problem solving and a 5-step plan for data sufficiency problems are included along with several examples and explanations.

This book was written for high school students and teachers who love exploring beyond standard math curricula for a deeper understanding of the principles and applications of mathematics. It is also for anyone who loves the pursuit of a problem solution, including both professional and amateur mathematicians. The vehicle that transports us through this exploration is the study and solution of classical and advanced math problems.As a high school math student, an engineer, a busines...

Peterson's Master the GED: Mastering the Mathematics Test offers readers a complete look at both parts of the GED Mathematics Test. Readers will learn all about the GED Mathematics Test, includingFormat and featuresMeasurementsUsing the Casio FX-260 calculator for Part IRecording answers to alternative format questionsStrategies for solving math problems (when and when not to work backward, simple...

Peterson's Master the SAT: Basic Algebra Review gives you the review and expert tips you need to help improve your score on the Math part of the SAT. Here you can review signed numbers, linear equations, exponents, quadratic equations, literal expressions, roots and radicals, monomials and polynomials, inequalities, problem solving, and more.In addition, the feature "Top 10 Strategies to Raise Your Score" offers expert tips to help you score high on rest of this important ...

If memories of learning algebra bring you out in a cold sweat and thoughts of quadratic equations cause you feelings of fear and dread, I Used to Know That: Maths can help. A light-hearted and informative reminder of the things that we learnt in school but have since become relegated to the backs of our minds, this book will help you to brush up on your mental arithmetic, including percentages, averages and recurring decimals or work on your trigonometry skills, from Pythagoras' t...

This eBook comprehensively introduces the reader to our Grades 3, 4 & 5 math eBook publications. It encompasses a curriculum overview, a list of publications and a set of overviews for each modular math eBook, each principle publication eBook as well as individual Grade 3, 4 & 5 eBooks.This eBook is part of our range of Grade 3, 4 & 5 math eBooks that are aligned with the North American math curriculum.Our Grades 3, 4 & 5 math eBooks comprise three principle sections. These...

50 Principles of Composition in Photography reveals how to capture more creative, imaginative and inspired photographs using both film and digital photography. With Klaus Bohn's clear and practical guidelines you will discover how to heighten your visual acuity and take more artistic, appealing and captivating images. Learn the techniques to distinguish yourself from the photographers who simply take snapshots. Acquire the skills to give form and balance to your photographs by combining ...

The Japanese Abacus & Theory book is easy to follow, and gives the reader step-by-step directions on how to use it correctly while applying it to practical use.The imperfect numerical notation and scarcity of suitable writing materials in ancient times are presumed to have given rise to need for devices of mechanical calculation. While the definite origin of the abacus is obscure, there is some reason for believing that its earliest form reckoning table co...