Timothy Blossom sees the world differently to other people.Barbara, Timothy’s mother, says this is due to his ‘special wiring,’ a concept he struggles to understand – as does Bert Blossom, probably the grumpiest dad in East Winslow.Timothy is twelve years, three months and five days old. He also happens to be the brainiest kid at Highcrest Manor School, but only when it comes to science. When it comes to tying his shoelaces, well… that’s an...

The fastest, easiest way to master precalculus . . . by doing it!Do logarithmic functions throw you for a loop? Does the challenge of finding an inverse function leave you overwhelmed? Does the Law of Cosines make you feel clueless? With this helpful, easy-to-follow guide, you will gain total command of these precalc concepts-and many more-in no time at all.Precalculus: A Self-Teaching Guide includes an algebra review and complete coverage of expon...

“AN AUTISTIC BOY WHO BEAT THE ODDS.” “A wonderful insight into an extraordinary life.” - Peter Holmes PhDLooking For Normal is the memoir of autistic author, musician and filmmaker Steve Slavin. His childhood obsession with music, led to a life-long career in the creative arts, albeit one plagued by clinical depression and the symptoms of a condition he was unaware of until 2008. In recounting the 48 years that led to his...

These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers.Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends—and yourself—with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks. This book will teach you to do math in your head fast...

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...

The world's greatest mental mathematical magician takes us on a spellbinding journey through the wonders of numbers (and more)"Arthur Benjamin . . . joyfully shows you how to make nature's numbers dance." -- Bill Nye (the science guy)The Magic of Math is the math book you wish you had in school. Using a delightful assortment of examples-from ice-cream scoops and poker hands to measuring mountains and making magic squares-this book revels in key mat...

A thorough review of the Quantitative Reasoning section of the General GRE. Follow step-by-step plans for tackling problem-solving and quantitative comparison GRE questions. Sharpen your skills with extensive reviews of number forms, relationships, and sets; number theory and algebra; and geometry--all featured in GRE Quantitative Reasoning questions.

This guide includes basic algebraic concepts, including information on: number systems, operations, concepts, equations, inequalities, coordinate plane, geometry, and ratio, proportion & percent.

More than 1 million books sold in the Practice Makes Perfect series! Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, a basic math workbook that allows students to reinforce their skills through key concepts and 500 exercisesAbout the BookA no-nonsense practical guide to this subject, Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Math offers practice in very basic mathematics skills in an area also sometimes called remedial math. It covers...

If you're looking for a gentle introduction to basic mathematics, look no further. This book picks you up at the very beginning and guides you through the foundations of algebra using lots of examples and no-nonsense explanations. Each chapter contains well-chosen exercises as well as all the solutions. No prior knowledge is required.Topics include: Exponents, Brackets, Linear Equations and Quadratic Equations. For a more detailed table of contents use the "Look Inside" feature. Fr...

Expert guidance on the Math Level 2 SAT Subject TestMany colleges and universities require you to take one or more SAT II Subject Tests to demonstrate your mastery of specific high school subjects. McGraw-Hill's SAT Subject Test: 10 Math Level 2 Practice Tests is written by experts in the field, and gives you the guidance you need perform at your best.This book includes:10 full-length sample tests with complete answer explanations

This book covers concepts in Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, Euclidean Geometry and Plane Trigonometry. The book is organized into four major sections, each dealing with the concepts in a specific topic. The student may use this as a ready reckoner aid in test preparation or with home assignments. The concepts are uncovered gradually in some sense like LEGO blocks one piece at the time. We have tried to begin at the very beginning and go to the very end [Alices Adventures in Wonderland, Lew...