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Boiled-down essentials of the top-selling Schaum's Outline series for the student with limited time

What could be better than the bestselling Schaum's Outline series? For students looking for a quick nuts-and-bolts overview, it would have to be Schaum's Easy Outline series. Every book in this series is a pared-down, simplified, and tightly focused version of its predecessor. With an emphasis on clarity and brevity, each new title features a streamlined and updated format and the absolute essence of the subject, presented in a concise and readily understandable form.

Graphic elements such as sidebars, reader-alert icons, and boxed highlights stress selected points from the text, illuminate keys to learning, and give students quick pointers to the essentials.

• Designed to appeal to underprepared students and readers turned off by dense text
• Cartoons, sidebars, icons, and other graphic pointers get the material across fast
• Concise text focuses on the essence of the subject
• Delivers expert help from teachers who are authorities in their fields
• Perfect for last-minute test preparation
• So small and light that they fit in a backpack!

Customer Reviews (27)

Does the trick
If you are looking for a brief overview of Algebra, this will be helpful.I've been out of school 20+ years and needed to brush up on Algebra for another course, and this was what I needed without being overkill.

College Algebra
I am takeing algebra in college and this book is an excellent help. I highly recomend this book to anyone who needs help with algebra.

Complete, authoritative
Grinding through several chapters, working through hundreds of problems, Schaum's is the "boot camp" of math books!Rigorous, terse and complete, this is a workbook for grown-ups.
No fancy pictures or distracting sidelines profiling contemporary events or historical mathematicians here!What you get is a thorough review of every possible algebra problem you can think of, organized in an intelligent, mathematical way.Especially rigorous was the chapter on Polynomial Functions, which is often given a superficial treatment in many textbooks (!).Here, you learn how to solve polynomial equations, using Descartes' Rule of Signs, Integral and Rational root Theorems, Approximation, and an especially nice section on complex and irrational roots!Doing this chapter alone forced me to review operations with complex numbers (in the book), quadratic formula (in the book, of course),
and other topics.I solved all 76 problems in a period of 2 weeks.It was one of the best and thorough math-learning experiences I've ever had. Thanks, Schaum's!

Schaum's Outline for College Algebra
The Schaum's Outline came faster than what was listed for delivery dates.The book had hand written notes on a few pages, but it was in pencil.Overall, the book was in good condition as posted by the seller.

Schaum's Outlines
These books have been a part of my education and the education of others since my college days (and before). They are designed for students who desire a very different and far simpler approach. I often recommend them to others who are having difficulty in one of the many fields they cover. I have always been quite impressed with the way that they take any student into the details while keeping things as simple as possible, giving many problems to solve with solutions to all problems. ... Read more

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KEY BENEFIT: The Bittinger Concepts and Applications Series brings proven pedagogy to a new generation of students, with updates throughout to help today’s students learn. Bittinger transitions students from skills-based math to the concepts-oriented math required for college courses, and supports students with quality applications and exercises to help them apply and retain their knowledge. New features such as Translating for Success and Visualizing for Success unlock the way students think, making math accessible to them.

Customer Reviews (3)

Intermediate Algebra pretty good
I wish it would explain a little better. Im glad they have dvds but danget I have to download something to use them.

Great service!
I'd like to thank you for your great customer service. I got the book in 3 days!
Best of luck to you!.
Sabrina

Good algebra book
Chapters are easy to understand. The exercises are easy to understand as well. Recommend getting the students solutions manual to help you along further. ... Read more

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In the eighth grade, 1 math whiz < 1 popular boy, according to Tess's calculations. That is, until she has to factor in a few more variables, like:
1 stolen test (x),
3 cheaters (y),
and 2 best friends (z) who can't keep a secret.
Oh, and she can't forget the winter dance (d)!

Customer Reviews (17)

mystery and math
This is a juvenile mystery written with math clues.The heroine is a math whiz in school and applies mathematical principles to most everything.It uses Venn Diagrams, Parallel Lines, and the Additive Property of Equality to solve a possible murder.It gives young readers an intriguing approach to math.

More gimmick than tale.
The idea is an interesting one: create a story based on math concepts. Much of the time, though, it seemed like the story was being twisted around so that a math concept could be inserted. Worse, the author couldn't resist waxing didactic about other things, like what the Bill of Rights is.

I agree with the reviewer who said that Tess isn't particularly likeable. She's unkind to others, she's full of herself, and she snidely explains very simple math concepts to her parents (like what a negative number is and the difference between a line segment and a line). For some reason, her parents have never heard these things before and are amazed.

Some of the math concepts introduced in the book are very simple (the meaning of > and < is taught in the primary grades). Others are very complex. The book will not really explain much about math concepts for struggling students, though it is an interesting idea.

I also agree with those who said that the plot elements were all pinched off at the end with quick and not-very-satisfying solutions. And these solutions are achieved by other people, not the protagonist.

One last peeve. As a teacher myself, I'm always annoyed by authors who are not teachers telling us what they think "good teaching" is. Invariably they seem to think a good teacher is one who imparts buckets of facts all the time (for example, the history teacher in the book rattling off facts about the Bill of Rights). This is not true. A good teacher is generally one who enables her students to *interact* with facts and concepts and to construct their own knowledge.

Inappropriate for 9 year olds!
My daughter wanted this book, so I bought it for her for her birthday.I was very disappointed when a few pages into it she asked me what Suicide was!That topic is not appropriate and way too depressing for a nine year old!

Reading AND Math are cool in Middle School
As the School-wide Language Arts Chair of a large middle school, I am always looking for books that will hook our kids.Secrets, Lies, and Algebra offers an interesting look into the 8th grade year of all students who are trying to find themselves in a world of mazes of friendships and family relationships. Most of the plot was believable in the middle school world. I particularly liked the "math" reasoning at the basis of the central plot.For those students who LOVE math and worry about reading a novel, this book offers a way to look at the universe in mathematical terms.Although I felt that the last few chapters left some gaps that were intended to be filled in by a sequel, the novel moved well, stuck to its format of offering each problem as an algebraic equation, and resolved the mysteries of the book cleanly and appropriately.I will certainly offer this title as an example of "reading across the curriculum" to all of the math teachers in my building. In short, the reader + the book = an interesting story line.

A fun read
I bought this for my daughter.Okay - I had to force it on her.She began laughing by the end of the first chapter and said she learned more about Algebra from the book than from her own school.Ms. Lichtman has done the unthinkable - used algebra to describe the angst of eighth grade and all the ensuing politics involved.

I read it and it is laugh-out-loud funny.The illustrations bring the points home.

A must have for anyone looking for a quick, fun read (and a great way to sneak in some math that is otherwise uncomprehensible in some academic environments!)

Bravo.This book is a winner! ... Read more

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Confusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?

Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.

This Schaum's Outline gives you

• Practice problems with full explanations that reinforce knowledge
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Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores!

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Customer Reviews (5)

helpful!!!
Well, am a college student and i had never be good at math. I was having some problems in understanding some exercises so my teacher mentioned about this book and i can say that it helped me a lot to understand and do well on the course. Right now i'm still taking math courses (advanced algreba) and i refer to this great book when i forget something. I strongly recommend this book to everyone who is looking to improve their skills, have more practice or understand better. This book is great tool.

Very Happy
I purchased this book to makea quick review of Math and help my son. I am so happy that I will buy the entire collection from elementary Algebra to Calculus includingDifferencial equations, Geometry and Trigonometry. Great help for those who need a solid foundation in Math. You can't go wrong with Schaum's Outline.

Satisfied for my current level, but...
while I agree with what everyone above has said, Ill add that the series of Schaum's have helped me tremendously. IF you have a basic understanding of the concepts and need reviewing, then this might be for you.. however as a newbie, I cannot recommend a book that is consistently filled with errors. Everything said above by other reviewers is correct; compact, easy to carry, lightweight, concise, to the point, tons of problems... they simply leave out that there are page after page, in some spurts, many errors. I am at about pre-calculus level, have used Schaums Outline of Arithmetic, this book here, and purchased their Outline of Precalculus edition awhile ago. Im strictly using these books for reviewing and their inaccuracy concerns me.. for example, when I arrive at the Calc level or higher where Im probably not going to be sure of what Im doing and I need something cheap, fast, full with problems and accurate.. I don't think I will be using Schaums as I don't want to be mislead with incorrect worked out problems. For review, if you have some experience, YES use these books - definately; you can work fast and the information is packed and it's cheap! If you have no clue about the subject at hand, don't buy them. I am for Schaums technique and presentation, but their accuracy must improve... I guess that the saying holds true, 'you get what you pay for'.

the best book for studying mathematics
This book is suitable for both bad and good students at mathematics. Firstly, each category is explained easily but briefly. Secondly, there are many questions, so you can get used to each category and can solve many questions quickly. For another thing, this book is so compact that you can bring anywhere you go and read it. Finally but the most importantly, this book is excellent for people using English as a mother tongue. It is because my mother tongue is Japanese.

It goes directly to the point. There are not excesive words.
I have been teaching since 1980 and I have been following Schaum's Collection also since I was a College student. Now, I am teaching Math at Mission High School in San Francisco and I have noticed that many of theexercises (maybe all of them) give students the increasingly maturity tobecome selfconfidents in math. Our scores went up! ... Read more

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Fully worked solutions to odd-numbered exercises ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

great textbook
Great condition, arrived in said time. The DVD was still intact for the study guide. Saved lots of $$. The bookstore wanted 150$ this was only 17$!!!!!

it has been a month and still no book.
Delivery date was aug. 13 to sept. 3 and it is sept. 8 and still no book. WTF.

Great Book Buy!!
Although the company this book was purchased from was close to my house, the book was in great condition and was half the price that it was in my school's bookstore. Accurate information and great prices. Can't ask for more than that.

Good shape
The book was in great shape.Time line to get book was good. But I paid the extra.Would buy again from this seller.

Algebra & Trig book
While I did not have much choice since this was required for my class, I bought it online and it arrived very quickly. Excellent text. ... Read more

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When the answer at the back of the book is simply not enough, then you need the Student Solutions Manual.  With fully worked-out solutions to all odd-numbered text problems, the Student Solutions Manual lets you "learn by example" and see the mathematical steps required to reach a solution.  Worked-out problems included in the Solutions Manual are carefully selected from the textbook as representative of each section's exercise sets so you can follow-along and study more effectively. The Student Solutions Manual is simply the fastest way to see your mistakes, improve learning, and get better grades. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (28)

Helpful and Limited
This manual is an excellent study tool. It is limited to the odd-numbered problems. It has the same answers as are in the back of the book BUT, the manual provides a complete step-by-step procedure for how the answer was arrived at.
I bought mine used from a reputable seller on Amazon and it was in as good condition as a new one and much cheaper than the college bookstore's price, even with S&H.

D&B Textbooks Rule!!
Highly reccommend D & B Textbooks!!I ordered my book on 9/23 about 1pm.I received the book the next day by noon on STANDARD SHIPPING!!Loved the fast delivery and the book was practically in mint condition.Will order from D & B again and again!!Thanks guys!

Exactly what I needed
This book was brand new with the CD's intact as advertised.It was delivered when it was promised.I was very satisfied and would recommend ordering from them.

NEVER GOT THE BOOK
I
put in a order for this book and never got it, so I had to go to the book store to purchase it. Don't need it now too late.

Ecellent!
This book was in Excellent Condition! All the extra's were intact and still sealed, such as the video learning cd's and the math lab code!!!
I would definitely buy from this person again! ... Read more

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The New York Times bestseller-from the author of Math Doesn't Suck-teaches girls how to kick pre-algebra butt

In her New York Times bestselling books, actress and math genius Danica McKellar shatters the "math nerd" stereotype and gives girls the tools to ace middle-school math in her unique, just-us-girls style. Now, in her second book, Kiss My Math, McKellar empowers a new crop of girls-seventh to ninth graders-to tackle the next level of mathematics: pre-algebra.

Stepping up not only the math but the sass and style, McKellar helps math-phobic teenagers chill out and finally "get" negative numbers, variables, absolute values, exponents, and more. As she did so effectively in Math Doesn't Suck, McKellar uses personality quizzes, reader polls, real-life testimonials, and stories from her own life-in addition to clear instruction, helpful tips, and practice problems-revealing why pre-algebra is easier, more relevant, and more glamorous than girls think. McKellar is clearly reaching her audience: parents, teachers, and especially girls are asking for more. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (53)

Great help for my daughter!
My 7th grader keeps these books at her desk and uses them often.We both like the way the book is written and gives lots of everyday hints to make Algebra less scary for beginners.Highly recommend!

a lot of fun help
My daughter's are reading this book as they pass through the units.It is funner than their math books and they often choose to read it during their reading time. It has helped them understand concepts they struggled with.I highly recommend it

Use for Instruction incarcerated women
I use Math Doesn't Suck and Kiss My Math to teach math to women who are incarcerated at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) north of Phoenix. My students range in age from 18 years to the mid-sixties. All of the women in my classes have already acquired either a high school diploma or a GED degree. Unfortunately, many of them have forgotten much of the math that they once knew; so they need a "math refresher course."

Many FPC inmates want to improve their math skills, because, while they are incarcerated at FPC, they have the opportunity to participate in The College Program, which was initiated about 13 years ago by Professor Peg Bortner of Arizona State University. The College Program offers college level courses in cooperation with Rio Salado College [a Maricopa County, Arizona, community college] in a "distance learning" format. The students acquire college credits from Rio, which they may transfer to almost any other community college or to a university after their release from FPC. A woman whose sentence keeps her at FPC long enough may even earn one or more associate degrees.

Rio requires every incoming student to sit for a series of proficiency examinations, one of which is a math exam. The other exams are not serious obstacles for most of our students, but the math exam is another story. Many of our students do not achieve on their first attempt a score that is sufficiently high to permit them to register for a college level math course. The intent of our "math refresher course," which uses Math Doesn't Suck and Kiss My Math as the textbooks for the course, is to get them over that hurdle.

There is no charge for the course. We provide our students with all of the supplies they need at no charge and lend them the books that Changing Hands Bookstore, an independent local bookstore in Tempe, kindly sells to us at a reduced price.

Our students greatly appreciate both Math Doesn't Suck and Kiss My Math, which are much more than just math books: they are also great confidence builders. For many of our students, these are perhaps the only math books they have ever truly liked. Consequently, we let each student who completes the course choose one of the books to keep as her own. We wish that we could let them keep both, but our limited resources do not permit us to do so.

Sincerely yours,

Karnavalo

Danica = great role model, better math teacher
Like her first book ("Math Doesn't Suck"), "Kiss My Math" is an epic win. I was eleven when I first read Danica's books, and they changed my whole perspective on math. I'm now thirteen and I love my algebra class.

"Kiss My Math" doesn't just help girls understand math, it helps them embrace it. There are real-life testimonies, quizzes, statistics, and other engaging materials in addition to the crystal-clear lessons. You will be walked through the steps of each problem, but not babied and never put down.

Danica emphasizes the importance of not dumbing yourself down and always being the best that you can. Even if you weren't born to be a math whiz, any of Danica's books are guaranteed to imnprove your outlook and your grades, and give you something else even more valuable: self-confidence.

Kiss my Math: Showing Pre-algebra who's boss!
This was purchased for my middle-school granddaughter.She found it very helpful last year for her math class.I would definitely recommend it very highly.A good way to show a young girl there's nothing wrong with being smart! ... Read more

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KEY MESSAGE: The Blitzer Algebra Series combines mathematical accuracy with an engaging, friendly, and often fun presentation for maximum student appeal. Blitzer’s personality shows in his writing, as he draws students into the material through relevant and thought-provoking applications. Every Blitzer page is interesting and relevant, ensuring that students will actually use their textbook to achieve success!

KEY TOPICS: Algebra, Mathematical Models, and Problem Solving; Functions and Linear Functions; Systems of Linear Equations; Inequalities and Problem Solving; Polynomials, Polynomial Functions, and Factoring; Rational Expressions, Functions, and Equations; Radicals, Radical Functions, and Rational Exponents; Quadratic Equations and Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Conic Sections and Systems of Nonlinear Equations; Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem

MARKET: for all readers interested in algebra.

Customer Reviews (8)

dishonest seller!
Hello,

I'd like to report that this seller is dishonest and disresponsible. I ordered a textbook from her on Sep. 20, and haven't received the book until Oct. 3. I connected her one week later, but he/she didn't respond. It has caused me do not have a textbook for my math class now; so, do not buy anything from this seller!

Makes Algebra Fun...Within Reason
"As long as there is algebra, there will be prayer in schools." This being said, Blitzer's texts are great. Appreciated by students and instructors alike for their comprehensive and clear explanations of algebraic principles. Contemporary real life examples lend interest to sections. Study tip boxes, explanatory voice balloons, checkpoint examples, exercise sets and end of chapter review guides make success at algebra almost painless for anyone who is willing to do the work. My only suggestion...make chapter summaries downloadable or available on the enclosed cd.

Just as described
The book cAme very quickly. Just as described. Few highlight marks and bent cover, but for the price, can't beat it!
Thanks alot!

Too much Schtick
Just when you were pondering "hmmmmm....math books aren't funny enough," Robert Blitzer saved the day. Blitzer even condensed the long examples. Solving problems. 2x(3-4)= 26x(gasp!)

Wonderful book, not annoying in the least bit. I've always said, math is just so cold and calculated, it needs a clown! Thank you, Robert Blitzer.

Never recieved book
My book still hasn't arrived I am in the process of working with Amazon to get my money back. Do not recommend. ... Read more

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"Lang's Algebra changed the way graduate algebra is taught, retaining classical topics but introducing language and ways of thinking from category theory and homological algebra. It has affected all subsequent graduate-level algebra books." - NOTICES OF THE AMS"The author has an impressive knack for presenting the important and interesting ideas of algebra in just the "right" way, and he never gets bogged down in the dry formalism which pervades some parts of algebra."- MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS

This book is intended as a basic text for a one-year course in algebra at the graduate level, or as a useful reference for mathematicians and professionals who use higher-level algebra. It successfully addresses the basic concepts of algebra. For the revised third edition, the author has added exercises and made numerous corrections to the text. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (24)

Terrible first algebra book
After having it used as my undergraduate algebra text, I hated algebra for about 15 years. Absolutely NO motivation or "genetic" understanding of the material. If you DO know the subject already, the book has many of the slickest proofs, so a good book for the professional, terrible book for instruction. Oh, another thing: if you want to know how to actually go about computing some algebraic object (eg, Jordan canonical form, Smith normal form, etc), do NOT try to find the answer in this book.

Comprehensive book, great for reference.
This book covers a very wide variety of topics in algebra, and has lots of exercises. It is a great book for reference.

Indispensable reference, but not perfect
Lang's Algebra is a very broad reference in abstract algebra: most subfields are at least mentioned, and there is a wealth of detail on many important topics. Overall, Lang's writing is clear and his exposition makes sense. The sheer quantity of information contained in this book, however, forces Lang into a less-than-logical general organization. His index makes up for that to a large extent, and this book is probably best used as a reference. Of course, Algebra makes an excellent reference and complement to any survey course in abstract algebra, because of its clarity and comprehensiveness.

That said, there are a few caveats that I would like to mention. Lang's terminology is nonstandard (eg "entire ring" for what other authors call an "integral domain"), and these accumulated idiosyncrasies become increasingly irritating as one reads through the book. Second, don't expect many applications. I found this to be a problem in Galois theory in particular, where Lang's exposition is completely clear and easy to understand, but seemingly pointless. He neglects even the classical and fairly abstract applications, like the Galois theorem, and he leaves infinite-dimensional Galois theory as an exercise. Now, there are not many applications in general in this book, so be aware that the clarity of Lang's exposition comes at a certain cost (ie, Lang never gets bogged down in too many examples or minor points). Third, Lang occasionally uses notation that he never defines and that does not appear in the index.

In summary, this is a wonderful general reference for algebra, but not a substitute for more specialized or more elementary textbooks in specific subfields, especially Galois theory. The best way to take advantage of Lang's clear, abstract exposition is to make a real effort to come up with examples on your own and use Lang for the general case. I wouldn't rely only on Lang's exercises either: they don't cover as much as you might want them to, but the ones that Lang does include are challenging and important.

Not a goodseller
There was no tracking for my book. I didn't know what happened. It took over 2 and half weeks to get it. I sent email to ask them about my book situation and got no answer.

Best Algebra Book.
This is among the finest references for Algebra I have ever seen.Comprehensive is an understatement.The only point of contention may be the terse language used throughout the text which makes it hard for novices.Great text to have on your shelf! ... Read more

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This math reference book provides summary and outline of algebra. It provides the students a useful guide for review and further study. The step-by-step graphing calculator approach shown in this book is special designed for students who are studying courses in science and technology. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

successfully understanding the foundations of algebra
Having faced the challenges of learning algebra in college, I found this book online and bought it -and the workbook- as a supplement to my course assigned textbook. I was really impressed at how easy I could comprehend the intended subject matter as I had struggled with it on previous occasions. I really liked the format of the book and how the examples were lain out. I recommend it to anyone learning this subject :)

I love the entire A-Plus series
I always use the A-Plus series (Beginning Algebra: Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1; Algebra: Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus; SAT Math) in tutoring. They contain very helpful examples and thousands of exercises with answers.

They are perfect for reviewing middle-school and high-school math and SAT I/II math.

They can also be used by students preparing for the AMC and other math competitions.

US schools always take back students' textbooks when the school year is over. Why not get the A-Plus series as backup math textbooks?

A+ Notes for Algebra
Text is thorough, yet Concise & Easy for my students to follow the 'step-by-step' calculations.Principles & examples are Clear & with practice anyone can tackle 'Algebra 2 & Pre-Calculus'.The author is a master at simplifying this science into an art of solving practical problems.It can be Fun, too!!! Excellent reference- Also Great for reviewing & preparing for entrance exams. THANKS Mr. R. Yang!

Cordell Chang Shimizu, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Excellent Book
This book is awesome.I used this book to learn Algebra I in middle school.I did almost all the problems.This book has a very nice layout: a brief outline of concepts and formulas and then lots of problems.

A-Plus Notes for Algebra
I think this is a good book for middle school students who study high school math courses. Good summarization of all aspects of math in terms of concepts and formulae, like a dictionary. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Too full of waffle
1020 pages for a 1 year introductory algebra 1 course?Outrageous and with a price to match.The "friendly" marginal notes and "interesting" boxes make the book slow to navigate.It almost assumes that the student does not have access to a teacher who knows what he is talking about and that they are willing to devote 100% of their time to wading through this vast tome.
A decent teacher - public, private or home school - and a Cliffs Notes would be a better option than this paperweight.

Teacher's text
The book is excellent and has all of the requirements for utilizing this series of texts for an 8th grade algebra course. The book is in excellent condition and the service was expeditious.

Great Algebra Resource - McDougal Littel Algebra 1
Book came in 2 days as promised, in great condition.Another great Amazon purchase.

i wouldn't even know where to start on this because i NEVER RECEIVED IT!!!!!
i NEVER RECEIVED THIS BOKK AND AM VERY FRUSTRATED.mY dAUGHTER is fAILINg b/c tHis wON'T get rESOLVED

Algebra 1McDougal Littell
The book was in good shape.However, I somehow overlooked that the the book was a teaching book from Kentucky.When I contacted the seller she was very willing to exchange the book for the correct one or give me a refund. ... Read more

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Kaufmann and Schwitters have built this text's reputation on clear and concise exposition, numerous examples, and plentiful problem sets. This traditional text consistently reinforces the following common thread: learn a skill; practice the skill to help solve equations; and then apply what you have learned to solve application problems. This simple, straightforward approach has helped many students grasp and apply fundamental problem solving skills necessary for future mathematics courses. Algebraic ideas are developed in a logical sequence, and in an easy-to-read manner, without excessive vocabulary and formalism.The open and uncluttered design helps keep students focused on the concepts while minimizing distractions. Problems and examples reference a broad range of topics, as well as career areas such as electronics, mechanics, and health, showing students that mathematics is part of everyday life. ... Read more

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Very fast
I got the book alot faster than I expected. I am very happy with the service. Arrived just in time for next class.

Excellent
I enjoyed the product. It has worked great for my class, and the price beat the bookstore's. I was pleased with the description because it even let me know that it came with the CD. I did not need anything that the book did not have, and it was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

Great Quality & Extremely Fast Shipping!
The book was shipped in 3 days. It's in such great condition it doesn't even look used!

Fast Shipping!
I received this book aooner than expected.It came packaged well, and I am very happy with this seller. ... Read more

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Bob Blitzer’s unique background in mathematics and behavioral sciences, along with his commitment to teaching, inspired him to develop a precalculus series that gets readers engaged and keeps them engaged. Presenting the full scope of the mathematics is just the first step. Blitzer draws in the reader with vivid applications that use math to solve real-life problems. These applications help answer the question “When will I ever use this?” Readers stay engaged because the book helps them remain focused as they study. The three-step learning system–See It, Hear It, Try It–makes examples easy to follow, while frequent annotations offer the support and guidance of an instructor’s voice. Every page is interesting and relevant, ensuring that readers will actually use their textbook to achieve success!

Customer Reviews (10)

Rate the book not the shipping!
This is a fine book for students who want a stiff course in algebra.The book is challenging and holds no punches in its level of difficulty.However, the student who takes the time to do the problems and read some of the examples will have the algebra that they need for pre-calculus, trigonometry, or calculus.Rational expressions, logarithms, difficult factoring problems, quadratic equations, conic sections, difference quotients, and radicals equations are all present in this book.It is the lack of mastery of these concepts that hold students back in their calculus classes.Blitzer will call your bluff if you are lacking and get you up to speed.

To the other reviewers:Stop rating the shipping of this book!!!!This is just foolish.Rate the book!I am so sick and tired of erroneous rating on amazon!

Jason

Algebra
I got the product I wanted. It was delivered promptly and i was satisfied with the way the transaction was handled.Gonzalo.

college algebra book
The book is in great condition it shipped really fast and is exactly what i needed thank you

excellent condition and very speedy service
Received this book fist from the orders and it was in great condition. Will use them again and would recomment to other students and parents.

Amazing Bargain!
This book was exactly the one offered in the college bookstore and the CD was included. It was in great condition also. We saved a lot of money from buying it onAmazon! ... Read more

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The Lial series has helped thousands of students succeed in developmental mathematics through its friendly writing style, numerous realistic examples, extensive problem sets, and complete supplements package. In keeping with its proven track record, this revision includes a new open design, more exercises and applications, and additional features to help both students and instructors succeed. ... Read more

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Very quick shipment!
Seller shipped very promptly and I had the book in just a couple of days. Books was just as advertised, in great condition. Overall, this was a great transaction and I would not hesitate to buy from this seller again. A++

never got my book
I never got my book for school and when i checked amazon.com to track my order and it does show up. and there is no number or email to get in contact with. this was a horrible experience.

product as described, but slow shipping
the product is as described i payed extra for expedite shipping, and i received it a week after i placed my order, not happy.

Great!
The textbook that I ordered was delivered to me within the week, and was in better condition than I was led to believe in the first place. I am very happy with this purchase and would definitely use the seller again.

easy to understand
I was only using this text book to refresh my memmory on algebra. I liked this book. I'm sure there's a better algebra book out there... but this one does the job well. It's easy to understand and and offers all answers to the exercise problems, not just the odd number problems. ... Read more

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This is a great book!
This workbook is used in conjunction with the textbook.My son has gotten a lot of use out this product for school.

Great format for Pre-Algebra help!
I bought this book because it was required by the school to go along with my daughter's Pre-Algebra textbook.She enjoys the quick lessons and the format is very encouraging, even for math-phobics.It is perfect for a home-schooled child or even a student that needs extra help at home.It is very easy to read and follow along with.As a math teacher myself, I was impressed.

Great Deal!
I came across this while looking for the book for my daughter's pre-algebra class. It was only $2, so I decided to check it out. What a great deal! The book is punched so that it will fit in a 3 ring binder. The book is filled with lots of tips and practice exercises for the student. There's also lots of room for notes. The order of notes in this book correspond quite well to the order of lessons in her class textbook. The book's paper is a little thin, but it's much higher quality than I expected for the price. If you have a child in pre-algebra, buy this book! ... Read more

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Helpful illustrations and exercises included throughout this lucid coverage of group theory, Galois theory and classical ideal theory stressing proof of important theorems. Includes many historical notes. Mathematical proof is emphasized. 24 tables and figures. Rep. of 1971 ed.
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It's all been said: Great book!
It's all already been said: this is a great book if you're looking to thoroughly learn the material yourself, rather than be given proofs. It forces you to prove fundamental ideas for the development of the theory, providing definitions and guidance. It's absolutely full of relevant exercises.
I really liked the style of the book. It felt more like a mathematical discussion rather than a lesson. This was partly due to the many exercises immediately following each definition or theorems, rather than being chunked all at the end of the chapter. I didn't feel like I was being talked down to, which I think is deserved for getting through the exercises myself.
However, it was exactly for these reasons that my boyfriend didn't like the book, so be aware that it just might not be your cup of tea. It's worth trying out, though, considering the low price.

a good book
This book itemizes the related theorems and covers most major results. It would be better if some definitions have some more detailed examples.

A Great Supplement
I recommend this book for all who are taking undergraduate Abstract Algebra. The book gives clear explanation of most of the concepts taught in class. Another great thing about this book is that it includes definitions and explanations of terms that are usually not discussed in class. This is a must have for math majors!

DO NOT READ THIS PLEASE!IT COULD SAVE LIVES!
I think I bought this book only because it had that neat Moor Methodesque presentation.And because I like to buy math books.And because it was cheap.

So far so good, though I can't say that it differs particularly from any standard text on algebra.It's not big enough to be Lang.Not terse enough to by Hungerford.And not comprehensive enough to be Dummit and Foote.
It also costs about a fifth of the price of any of those and has a neat do-it-yourself kind of methodology.

Good Book on Algebra
I wanted to study Galois Theory to understand why the quintic is not solvable in radicals.I did some search on the net and ran into this book. My math background is in probability and analysis. With my background and interest this book I feel this book is perfect. It is not too difficult, plenty of exercises and I can follow the development; also I do not feel I am being talked down to by the author.I will have a good understanding of Galois and related theories after putting in the time and effort with this book. ... Read more

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THE PROGRAM STUDENTS NEED; THE FOCUS TEACHERS WANT!Glencoe Pre-Algebra is a key program in our vertically aligned high school mathematics series developed to help all students achieve a better understanding of mathematics and improve their mathematics scores on today’s high-stakes assessments. ... Read more

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Wonderfule experience!
Book arrived on time in a better than expected condition.Will purchase from this supplier again!

Yet another waste of my time
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Pre-Algebra Text Book
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great textbook
If your child needs a little help in math or if your child fell behind in school, this is the book for you.There are even online tests that the kids can take for free with the purchase of the book. ... Read more

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Contemporary Abstract Algebra 7e, written by Joseph Gallian, a well-known active researcher and award-winning teacher upholds the text's reputation for providing students a solid introduction to traditional abstract algebra topics. The text includes concepts and methodologies used by working mathematicians, computer scientists, physicists and chemists. ... Read more

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One of about 3 "best texts" on this in 2000
Good for 2nd course. First would be perhaps Saunders MacLane , Algebra, or Herstein, Topics in Algebra.

What is so great about these newer books is more examples worked out and more exercises. I love to work the exercises -- I learn as much from that as from the lectures and regular homework.

Good, but not great
Abstract algebra is an inherently abstract, formal, non-intuitive subject, and while it can be made less difficult, it cannot be made easy. Gallian's book is a valiant attempt at the latter. The book shies away from precise definitions, formal proofs, and that elusive thing known as "mathematical maturity." However, abstract algebra simply cannot be satisfactorily taught without at least a minimum of these things, and is best taught in as formal of an environment as possible. As such, I cannot recommend Gallian's book to those who wish to learn abstract algebra on a late undergraduate/beginning graduate level. However, for the advanced high school student who wishes to study abstract algebra early, Gallian's book is excellent in that it does not presume that the student has had much prior exposure to advanced mathematics.

Excellent for an Easy Start!
This is a great textbook for an introduction to group theory, however, it's not the textbook you want if you want a strong foundation. That's what Dummit and Foote is for.

For the price (used), it was very reasonable, and a nice addition to my collection of math texts.

One of the worst Abstract Algebra Books ever
This book actually develops very little math in its chapters , while throwing some very difficult problems at the reader.It is really surprising that in order to read an essential theorem like Cayley's Theorem (page 126) one is referred back to Exercise 23 , and to Exercise 9.Can't Dr Gallian have at least one self-contained Proof?? I can see that maybe he wants to make the student think , but the book has plenty of exercises for that purpose!Example 14 on page 208 is also very revealing.Here Dr Gallian talks about a very important isomorphism,but he just mentions a lot of facts without proof in the body of his proof!!!Really amazing!What can a student seeing this stuff for the first time learn from this example?? Beyond the bad presentation here are some major defects :
1.Compared to other popular Algebra textbooks used these days in the U.S , the Exercises are very difficult.I made comparisons to 3 other popular textbooks.The Exercises are harder than "A First Course In Abstract Algebra" by Fraleigh.It is harder than "Elements of Modern Algebra" by Gilbert and Gilbert , and finally it is harder than "Abstract Algebra" by Blair and Beachy.
2.It is well known to Undergraduate Educators like myself , that most students who are in undergrad math programs have no intention of going to Graduate School in Mathematics.For most of these folks it was a Shock to learn that the Undergraduate Abstract Algebra Course has a lot to do with proofs , and little with Computations.This book just adds to this Shock.It is certainly not in tune with current academic reality facing Abstract Algebra Instructors,due to the fact that it expects too much from the student.
3.In recent editions the book has become more and more applications oriented.This is completely unneccessary , and I really do not know what Dr Gallian is trying to accomplish here.
4.It seems to me that Dr Gallian has had the same approach one would have when writing a Calculus textbook: But this approach does not work in a hard subject like Abstract Algebra .This Book does not provide any insights into the actual thought processes that are required in constructing airtight Abstract Algebra Proofs. Throughout the book, one is constantly left with the question "So what are the important problems and techniques?"Dr Gallian's approach would have been perfectly OK if he was writing a Calculus book , because in Calculus just looking at a few model problems is enough to master the subject to a reasonable degree.However in higher level math courses due to the huge number of different methods and its variations , it is more important to develop insights into the subject.
This will not happen when studying this textbook.I consider this to be the BIGGEST FLAW of the book.
Conclusion: This is a very bad Abstract Algebra Book.AVOID this book if you are trying to learn something about the subject.

No good.
Like most textbooks on abstract algebra (group theory), this book has no reason for existence.You can't learn from it; the student solutions manual provides only limited "help", the chapters are too discursive, haphazard and in general so abstract as to defy comprehsnion by the ostensible reader (student).In short, the book provides no understanding of the subject, for the author does not know how to start from the beginning and build.

If his book is any indication of the way he teaches, I would hate to be one of Mr. Gallian's students, for despite my best efforts, I would probably end up leaning nothing and find myself unable to put it all together..

It's obvious that Mr. Gallian does not care about his reader.Two circumstances support this:

Mr. Gallian's proof of Cayley's theorem is obviously intended for someone already familiar with it for among other things,it is presented without motivation and without concreteness.This shortcoming is not unique to Mr. Gallian, for I tried at least four other sources before finding one which starts at the beginning.

The discussion of the computation of Aut(Z10) is incomprehensible, again due to Mr. Gallian's disdain for providing even the simplest motivation--in short, he does not nkow how to start at the beginning.Mr. Gallian apparently expects us to intuit that because an isomorphism takes an element from order K to another element of order K, (U(10) is isomorphic to AutZ(10).I know that I don't express this well--but that's for Mr. Gallian to do.Incidentically, Mr. Gallian's treatment of the isomorphism of (Zn) to (U(n)is just as baffling.I, for one, don't expect genuis from a textbook, only clarity.

I should not have to remind Mr. Gallian that abstraction is engendered from the concrete.He has been teaching long enough to know this.

Books like his are one of the reasons why people are turned off to math in general.

P.S.I am still looking for a good (read clear, logical, organized) textbook on abstract algebra (group theory).

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very fast shipment.
Product was as good or better than described. very fast shipment. just in time for school. thanks.

Fantastic!
Book arrived in exact condition as described, and less than a week after I ordered it.Excellent seller!

It's good to buy
I ordered this book and it came to me very early.
I'm very satisfied with its condition

Great condition and fast shipping.
This textbook was in great condition and shipping was fast so I got it in time for school.

Horrible book!
As someone who made an A in the first two developmental math courses, I would think that I could successfully complete this course. My other two classes were done online and I am attempting to take this one online as well. The book does not match up to the Course Compass problems and therefore I am failing. I will have to drop this course. Shame on the writers and publishers who made this piece of junk. If you want to fail your last developmental math course, take a class from a college that uses this book! ... Read more