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For almost four decades, Made Simple books have set the standard for continuing education and home study. In answer to the changing needsof today's marketplace, the Made Simple series for the '90s presents a thoroughly up-to-the-minute portfolio of skills, information, and experience, with revised and updated editions of bestselling titles, plus a whole range of new subjects from personal finance to office management to desktop publishing.

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Arithmatic made simple
Its been a long time since I was in school,and using this book has made a world of difference. Its very easy to understand. I highly recomend it.

Gr8 book!
this is a great book book for use as a refresher course on math you studied in grade school. However I could not give it 5 stars because of the 7 typographical errors I found while reading the book.

Review Of:Arithmetic Made Simple by Robert Beige
An excellent publication for those who want a basic refresher in Arithmetic. Highly recommended for anyone who want to strengthen their basic math skills before engaging in any highler level mathematics courses.

excellent service and product
very useful product and fine service -- highly recommended for home schooling parents and those looking to supplement standard curricula

Great math homework reference book for parents.
Arithmetic Made Simple has really helped our family.It contains easy-to-understand mathematics concepts from 4th grade level up to 9th grade. Each math topic is organized in a way to allow step-by-steplearning.The sections on use of percentages has been extremely helpful -even to our 9th grader. This book would be extremely useful for anadult that is persuing their GED.After the explaination of each topicthere are sample problems and practice problems.Even the answers in theback have explainations of how many of the problems were worked.I highlyrecommend this book for every parent that has school-aged kids. ... Read more

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This traditional, straight-forward, extremely popular book is noted for its one-step, one-concept-at-a-time approach.In the new edition, the authors have brought in new coverage to meet NCTM standards where appropriate. ... Read more

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Front Cover Page Missing
The book arrived without a front cover page.School had already started, and I did not want to wait.. By week three, I've had pages falling out of the book.

Better Than Described!!
Book was better than i had expected! I purchased 3 other books on the same day from different vendors who lived closer to me and still received this book first.I couldnt have asked for for a better product and transaction! Thanks!!!!

Essential Arithmetic
This book came in exclent condition. I needed it for school. My school was selling it for $58.99 I was able to get it under $20. Thank you great book easie to understand and use.

Generally good, but has a few errors and bad sections.
It is like most math text books, meaning that everything in it is explained sounding harder than it is, but, as far as math books go, it's not bad. It has some mistakes and some really bad sections, bu all in allits pretty good. Not worth the price, though. ... Read more

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The bestselling guide updated and expanded for today's mathphobes

Written by two pioneers of the concept of math anxiety and how to overcome it, Arithmetic and Algebra Again has helped tens of thousands of people conquer their irrational fear of math.

This revised and expanded second edition of the perennial bestseller:

• Features the latest techniques for breaking through common anxieties about numbers
• Takes a real-world approach that lets mathphobes learn the math they need as they need it
• Covers all key math areas--from whole numbers and fractions to basic algebra
• Features a section on practical math for banking, mortgages, interest, and statistics and probability
• Includes a new section on the graphing calculator, a chapter on the metric system, a section on word problems, and all updated exercises

Customer Reviews (5)

Great Book
This is a great book for any one that wants to re-learn math with out the fear; the author explains arithmetic and algebra in a very easy steps understandable for any one.

exactly what I needed
I received the book in a timely fashion as well as in great condition. Thanks for being reliable!

For us math challenged peeps!
I am back to school after how many years and was half panicking when I was told I would have not one but TWO math classes.This book is one of the texts.It is easy to follow and quite thorough.Out of the 6 books I need for these classes, so far I understand this one the best.

Outstanding for people who struggle with math
I had to prepare for a test for certification in middle school math and was terrified. I hadn't studied algebra or statistics in over 20 years.I ordered several books online and got more at the public library, and this was the ONLY book written in a way that allowed for effective self teaching.The other reviewer said it best, the language they use to explain concepts is the key.I wanted a book that talked to me like I was 6 years old.It needed a bit more on geometry, other than that is was an excellent study guide.Great for Praxis preparation.

What I've been looking for....
This is a very well-thought-out book. I've looked at many many math books, looking for one with good, clear explanations. This one is deceptive - at first glance it looks just like any other math book, but this is what I was looking for. For example, the explanation of why we invert and multiply when we divide fractions is clear and understandable - few other math books even bother to try to explain why or how this works, but this book does and does it well. Another wonderful thing about this book is that the authors are aware that words used in math can be confusing - they take the time to explain, for example, why we often use the word "of" when multiplying fractions (1/6 of 3/4) instead of saying "times" (1/6 times 3/4).

The explanations in this book are excellent (and that is what I was looking for) and they always show every step of a solution, so it is easy to follow along. They also use visual explanations, again making sure to show every step.

The focus in this book is on relating the math to practical life - this also really aids understanding.

There are lots of exercises to practice with - and answers are provided for all of them.

The best thing about this book is the "tone" of the authors. They write in an easy-to-understand, clear way. The book doesn't seem to have been written in "mathese" another language, but in normal English for normal people. It gives the feeling of being written by people who are caring and helpful and want the reader to understand - as opposed to most math textbooks that seem to be written more to impress other math educators than for real people who aren't used to math-style writing.

The book covers all the usual topics of arithmetic and goes up through elementary algebra.

Even though the intended market for this book is adults or college students who have already been through years of math, much of which they've forgotten, I recommend it also for homeschoolers. This inexpensive book can take the place of purchasing curriculum for years. It also can be used as a reference for finding good explanations and examples of specific topics - it has an excellent table of contents and index. ... Read more

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Recently there has been considerable interest in developing techniques based on number theory to attack problems of 3-manifolds; Contains many examples and lots of problems; Brings together much of the existing literature of Kleinian groups in a clear and concise way; At present no such text exists ... Read more

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Sweet book on a really interesting topic
One of the things that attracted me to geometry/topology was the tremendous interconnection between this field and other fields of math.You never feel like you're missing out on algebra, analysis, physics, and, apparently number theory as well.Walk in knowing algebraic number theory and some hyperbolic geometry (I recommend Foundations of Hyperbolic Manifolds by Ratcliffe).This is great fun for anyone interested in both geometry and number theory--even if it's just a passing interest. ... Read more

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Everybody uses arithmetic on virtually a daily basis, and this book serves as a handy brush-up for general readers while it also helps students master basic skills that they need before moving up to high-school-level math and beyond. It reviews addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, then moves on to calculating with fractions, decimals, and percentages. A concluding chapter reviews units of measurement and word problems. Chapters are filled with short practice exercises, all of which are answered at the back of the book. The book features many tables, charts, and line illustrations. Barron's Easy Way books introduce a variety of academic and practical subjects to students and general readers in clear, understandable language. Ideal as self-teaching manuals for readers interested in learning a new career-related skill, these books have also found widespread classroom use as supplementary texts and brush-up test-preparation guides. Subject heads and key phrases that need to be learned are set in a second color. ... Read more

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Great Arithmetic Review for Adults Going Back to School ! ! !
**** 4 Stars !!! A great review of grade school Arithmetic for Adults who have been out of school for many years. I bought this book to keep me out of Remedial classes when I return to Community College, and I can say, with no reservations, that Barron's has really come through with this excellant review of Arithmetic, I originally learned 40 years ago. Buy It! Peace ;-)

More like a 3.5...
As soon as you jump into this book, it already assumes something about you; you know the material, because you've been taught it before, you've just forgotten it. And yes, this is true in my case. I bought it to brush up on my very basic math before taking the Accuplacer test (C'mon, everyone forgets how to do percentages and long division) standard at my college and it helped immensely.

So why did I rate it 3 stars?

For a few reasons... The biggest one being what I said above, it's fully confident that you've been taught this stuff so it only lightly touches on what needs to be done. The sample problems before each chapter section are sometimes incomplete and confusing. It does a good job in telling you what needs to be done but there's never any information regarding WHY it needs to be done. Because it assumes what it does, it never explains things in depth. Yeah, This isn't a book mathematical theory, but helping someone better understand why they're taking the steps they're taking when solving a problem is crucial in helping someone understand the material.

One last issue I wasn't expecting on a book like this was something most math books are notorious for, but found it to be rampant in this book. It gives you something like 2 or 3 generous examples and maybe 12+ problems to solve on each section. The thing is, it throws problems at you that weren't touched on by any of the examples. The luxury of having a tutor or teacher explain these to you aren't available to the people this book is meant for. The only fully solved problems are the chapter tests, the others just list the answers.

In the end though, with the help of this book and Schaum's Outlines of Elementary Algebra, I was able to take the Accuplacer, allowing me to skip a few semester's worth of Math Classes. And regardless of everything I've said, this is still one of the better cram books I've worked with up to this point. I would still recommend it to anyone wanting to brush up on their basic math, I'd just warn them to be cautious about it.

Excellent for teaching numeracy to ESL and ABE adult literacy students
Numeracy is a neglected part of adult literacy tutoring. It's no longer enough simply to teach people how to use words--they also need to understand basic numbers, along with financial literacy and basic computer skills. This book really starts at the beginning--a shepherd counting his sheep, one by one, making notches on a stick--a tally. And moves forward from there. I purchased 5 copies for my ESL adult students and myself, and will probably buy more in the future.

Study guide
I bought this book for my nephew. He not only found it easy to pick up and read but learned a great deal about basic math skills and tricks.

LOVE IT; ITS MY MATH BIBLE
I am an idiot when it comeS to this type of math. I used to hate it and would have panic attackS in class when asked to go to the fronT of the class. Now, I'm the first one to rasing my hand! This book has changed my life lol. Its sounds cheesy but it's true. GET IT! ... Read more

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Many useful procedures explained and taught: two-column addition, left-to-right subtraction, direct multiplication by numbers greater than 12, mental division of large numbers, more. Also numerous helpful short cuts. More than 8,000 problems, with solutions. 1945 ed.
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Math? Oh NO!
My brain would lock up when it came to Mathematics.
Not anymore! The book simply erased Math Anxiety for me.
Thank you very much!

A+
The book shipped quickly, arrived on time and in good shape. They were also extremely cheap, so buy with confidence.

Great book for your odd-study hours and improvement of mental math
I am just a simple college student. While browsing a used book store I picked up this book and for some reason couldn't help but buy it and bring it around with me.

This book was first published in 1945, but the art still remains the same. The author attempts to build your skill in quick calculations by bringing you series of exercises that practice vital techniques and skills needed to perform speed math. Each excercise introduces something new and are placed in a way that you will not get bored when practicing. The placement is also strategetic so you will learn one new skill at a time. There are about 15000 possible questions if you wish to do them all.

Also, the book is pocket sized and can be brought anywhere. I find myself bringing it out any time I have to wait around. An excersize can be knocked out in a couple of minutes and I have learned something new! It is also entertaining when I am bored. I also find that doing excercises keeps my mind active and less sluggish during the day.

The book is straight to the point. You know exactly what you are learning and why you are learning it.

Essential for the novice bookkeeper
A few years back, I had just started a job in payroll and was using a calculator to do things I really should have been able to do in my head. Quite frankly, this made me pretty terrible at that job. I had just figured I was not a "math person" with bad "number sense" and was not very long for that job without some help.

Lo and behold, a supervisor recommended this book when I expressed my concerns and willingness to do whatever it took to become better at my job. With a little work over the next month or so I proved myself entirely wrong at not being a "math person". There's no real magic to calculations in your head, but some techniques are better than others, especially for error-checking. A bit of hard work at drills and memorization can make you that much better. I stayed in the job for 3 more years and when I left I was one of the top people in a large office (200+) in terms of accuracy.

Provided you're not lazy and do the drills in the book, you'll increase your computation time after learning the practical tricks that bookkeepers have used for decades that the academy doesn't know and that your teachers never taught you in school (e.g. the division by 3 check, digit checks, adding from right to left, grouping tens, etc).

No academic jargon or nonsense or high-falutin theory. Just a regimen for improving your mental calculation speed designed for business. It's like exercise. It takes continuous work over time, and it's not always fun, but the results are worth it. Everything worth doing takes work, so beware of any "magic math systems" that instantly make you faster. There are no steroids when it comes to math.

If you're new in a payroll, bookkeeping or other field that requires fast mental calculation, an absolute must have.

quick turnaround
I received the item within a couple of days, and the quality of the item matched my expectations. ... Read more

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With this easy-to-use guide you can banish your fear of mathematics and algebra forever!

This anxiety-calming guide helps you excel in math­­even if you thought you were a hopeless case. Arithmetic and Algebra ... Again offers you real help and real hope. Written by teachers who have years of experience teaching the math-anxious, it gives you specific, one-step-at-a-time support in overcoming your anxiety, learning about numbers, and solving problems. Before you know it, you'll be looking forward to algebra exams! ... Read more

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I'm Not Math Illiterate!
After years of thinking that I just couldn't do math, this book did the impossible.It taught me not only how to solve math problems but to understand how I solved them.I actually feel comfortable with math and want to go as far as I can learning it.Instead of being torture it is now an intriguing subject.I made it to Algebra II in high school ten years ago but I never knew what I was doing.I highly recommend this book to anyone who thinks they "can't do math".I think some people just learn differently than it is taught in most public schools.You CAN learn math (if I could, then you can too!).

Very good book
It's a very good book that is easy to understand.

This book is like having a personal tutor..that you like
To say this book helped me is an understatement. It not only helps me inmy college studies, but in every day situations.I am purchasing anothercopy today for my niece, who is experiencing some difficulty incomprehending math. Of course she is labeled with a "LearningDisability". Well after my husband & I helped her with herhomework, we realized "she doesn't have a disability"....it isthe way the school "explains" math concepts that is making math amystery to her. When I spoke to her and brought math "down toearth" as this book does....she is catching on quick. I am sendingthis book to her today, for I know it will help her through-out her life.To the authors I want say....Thank you for making math understandable.

A WONDERFUL tool for students of ALL AGES!
I am a mom who graduated many years ago, who is having to freshen up on my math and algebra skills so I can help my teenage children understand their work in school.This book makes learning algebra for my 16 year old son,who suffers from a Learning Disability, easy to comprehend, whilerefreshing what I learned many years ago.It takes you through practicallyevery step imaginable to understand the rules, terms and equations ofalgebra.I never thought learning algebra could be so easy!My son, whohas ALWAYS struggled with math, now actually says that algebra is FUN!Just keeping him interested in a subject is challenging enough, but withthis book, he actually looks forward to the challenge!

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more