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A guide to environmental science. It introduces learners to the basics of environmental science, from air pollution to the water cycle, covering both natural systems and human impacts on the environment.
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All the Math You'll Ever Need, Third Edition is a practical, accessible guide that helps readers understand mathematical concepts that directly apply to daily life tasks. From learning to calculate monthly mortgage payments and time to pay off a credit card balance, this book hel...ps readers understand how and why mathematical concepts work. This revised edition will reflect recent changes in rates, prices, and wages. It will also incorporate information on intelligent and efficient use of calculators and introduce mental math techniques that improve estimation skills. The primary addition to this revision is a new statistics chapter that features basic coverage of measures of spread and understanding common graphs.
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Did you know that all of the elements in the known cosmos can be listed in a table on a single sheet of paper and that chemical combinations of those elements make up the thousands of substances that we interact with every day from space craft propulsion to the batteries in our e...lectric cars? That's chemistry. This book will help you to understand the concepts and principles of chemistry and chemical reactions in a manner that allows you to read a short section and then interact with that information in a way that will reinforce what you just learned in a step-by-step tutorial manner. It's designed so that you can learn the subject on your own at your own pace and is complete with self-tests and references for review. About the only requirement is some basic high school math. The book covers most of a typical college-level course in general chemistry and gently leads a student to deeper levels and concepts with practice, critical thinking, problem solving and self-assessment at every stage.
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The goal of Quick Calculus is to provide a working knowledge of the basic principles of differential and integral calculus in a transparent style. It emphasizes technique and application rather than rigorous theory. Those who will need a deeper understanding of mathematics--stude...nts in science, math, medicine, business and the social sciences-or those who for one reason or another need a deeper knowledge of calculus, will find that Quick Calculus provides a boost into more rigorous treatments.Quick Calculus is designed for self-study. It is concise, self-contained and can be pursued at the reader's convenience.
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Covering the aspects of earth science, this guide to the fundamentals of geology introduces learners to the basics, from plate tectonics to rock types, from fossil fuels to Earth's varied systems and cycles. Useful for students and those interested in learning more the earth, it ...uses quick quizzes and self-tests to reinforce key concepts.
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This book will provide practical methods for learning Algebra. It will emphasize conceptual understanding that will allow students to make connections to what they learned before and what they will learn in the future. It will present Algebra as a logical and consistent system of... ideas so that students can not only succeed in math but also gain a greater appreciation of it. This book will provide practical strategies for learning Algebra. The authors will use their teaching expertise to identify and discuss math topics currently taught in schools. We will not only offer straightforward techniques but also provide background information and explain why these techniques work. By promoting conceptual understanding, we will build readers' confidence to do math.
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Designed for easy learning or the maths phobic, this title is a quick and painless way to teach yourself fractions, decimals, percentages, and more. Using cartoons and a clear, humorous writing style, there are features on trade-related problems and sections on how to make full u...se of a calculator.
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A clear, concise overview of all major biological concepts and terms, and a study guide for any introductory biology class.
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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 wi...ll 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 exponential functions, log functions, and trigonometry. Whether you are studying precalculus for the first time, want to refresh your memory, or need a little help for a course, this clear, interactive primer will provide you with the skills you need. Precalculus offers a proven self-teaching approach that lets you work at your own pace-and the frequent self-tests and exercises reinforce what you've learned. Turn to this one-of-a-kind teaching tool and, before you know it, you'll be solving problems like a mathematician!
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What is atmospheric pressure? How does latitude indicate the type of climate a specific place will have? Where are volcanic eruptions or strong earthquakes most likely to occur? This work takes you on a guided tour of Earth's surface, explaining our planet's systems and cycles an...d their complex interactions step by step.
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