This comprehensive text serves students across business, life, and social sciences by integrating core mathematical concepts—such as linear algebra, probability, statistics, finance, optimization, and introductory calculus—with real-world applications. Emphasizing conceptual clarity, practical examples (including exam-style CPA, CMA, and actuarial problems), and step-by-step problem-solving…
Finite Commutative Rings and their Applications answers a need for an introductory reference in finite commutative ring theory as applied to information and communication theory. This book will be of interest to both professional and academic researchers in the fields of communication and coding theory. The book is a concrete and self-contained introduction to finite commutative local rings,…
The Bittinger Worktext Series recognizes that math hasnt changed, but studentsand the way they learn mathhave. This latest edition continues the Bittinger tradition of objective-based, guided learning, while also integrating timely updates to the proven pedagogy. This edition has a greater emphasis on guided learning and helping students get the most out of all of the resources available,…
This reader-friendly liberal arts mathematics text is organized into three thematic parts—Life, Society, and the World—to highlight the relevance of math in everyday contexts. It features rich ideas, visualizations, and minimal prerequisite review. Topics span descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, consumer and management math, logical reasoning, voting systems, geometry, grow…
Designed for a reform-based approach, this textbook integrates graphing, numeric investigation, and algebraic methods to deepen understanding. Using graphing utilities as a core tool, it emphasizes developing a “library of elementary functions” through real-world data, paired algebraic/graphical solutions, and problem-solving. It bridges theory and application for college-level algebra and …
"Introductory Algebra" prepares students for Intermediate Algebra by covering fundamental algebra concepts and key concepts needed for further study. Students of all backgrounds will be delighted to find a refreshing book that appeals to every learning style and reaches out to diverse demographics. Through down-to-earth explanations, patient skill-building, and exceptionally interesting and rea…
This reader-friendly liberal arts mathematics text is organized into three thematic parts—Life, Society, and the World—to highlight the relevance of math in everyday contexts. It features rich ideas, visualizations, and minimal prerequisite review. Topics span descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, consumer and management math, logical reasoning, voting systems, geometry, grow…
Intermediate Algebra prepares students for further courses in the college math curriculum. Students of all backgrounds will be delighted to find a refreshing book that appeals to every learning style and reaches out to diverse demographics. Through down-to-earth explanations, patient skill-building, and exceptionally interesting and realistic applications, this worktext will empower students to…
This collaborative, lab-based textbook emphasizes quantitative literacy through real-world, problem-solving approaches. Topics include arithmetic, algebra, statistics, probability, curve-fitting, apportionment, spreadsheets, and basic computing skills. Designed for cooperative learning environments, it integrates technology with collaborative strategies to build the quantitative reasoning skill…
Theory of Blocks of Finite Groups by Lluís Puig presents a rigorous mathematical treatment of block theory in the representation theory of finite groups. Block theory is a critical part of modular representation theory, dealing with the decomposition of group algebras over fields of positive characteristic. The book introduces key concepts such as defect groups, Brauer correspondents, and fusi…