This new text provides a contemporary approach to college algebra, ideal for the many skeptical or apprehensive students who ask, "When am I ever going to use this?" The key phrase is "Make It Real" since the goal is to make the material relevant and understandable to today's college students. But many books make this claim—so how is PRECALCULUS: A MAKE IT REAL APPROACH, International Edition different? In other texts, which simply wrap real-world situations around problems, the context isn't needed to do the mathematics. Written by skilled and passionate teachers, this text uses real-world data sets and situations to draw out mathematical concepts. Students are immersed in familiar contexts—from golf course ratings to Egyptian pyramids—from which concepts emerge naturally, and then guided in using their understanding of those ideas to make sense of the mathematics. The real-world contexts are not only helpful for understanding procedures—they're necessary. The concept of a function, the use of modeling, and the thorough integration of real-world applications are integral to the text. If there's one new precalculus text crafted to stand up to a "reality check" comparison with your current book, this is it.
INTEGRITY-INTEGRITY: In Times like Theres?" contains 20 true cases studies from real life in business, home and other areas of life. Chapter 19 is "SHE'S GONE - DEATH OF A SPOUSE." Unless you have lost a spouse after a happy marriage, it is impossible to know the extent of the loss. This chapter tells you what to expect and how to deal with the loss of your wife or husband. Chapter 17, "THE MISTRESS" explains the affect of an affair in the office and how to prevent these affairs from ruining you work, your family and you life. Some other chapters include 'THE CRISIS AHEAD," "THE AGE OF GREED," 'SUCCESS - THE AMERICAN DREAM" and the summary is Chapter 20, "HE'S GOT EVERYTHING AND NOTHING." Here in this book are the guidelines which will lead to a life with integrity in this time of greed.
This new text provides a contemporary approach to college algebra, ideal for the many skeptical or apprehensive students who ask, "When am I ever going to use this?" The key phrase is "Make It Real" since the goal is to make the material relevant and understandable to today's college students. But many books make this claim—so how is COLLEGE ALGEBRA: MAKE IT REAL, International Edition different? In other texts, which simply wrap real-world situations around problems, the context isn't needed to do the mathematics. Written by skilled and passionate teachers, this text uses real-world data sets and situations to draw out mathematical concepts. Students are immersed in familiar contexts—from golf course ratings to Egyptian pyramids—from which concepts emerge naturally, and then guided in using their understanding of those ideas to make sense of the mathematics. The real-world contexts are not only helpful for understanding procedures—they're necessary. The concept of a function, the use of modeling, and the thorough integration of real-world applications are integral to the text. If there's one new college algebra text crafted to stand up to a "reality check" comparison with your current book, this is it.
Geared toward business and social science majors, this text equips students with the analytical tools and technological skills they need to be successful in the workplace. Uncomplicated language and a straightforward writing style promote conceptual understanding, and the incorporation of real-life applications, examples, and data helps engage students--even those with minimal interest in mathematics. For instructors who want to make mathematics meaningful to their students, Brief Applied Calculus teaches rigorous concepts in an accessible way, without cutting corners; additionally, streamlined content allows instructors to cover the text in its entirety and maintains student interest.
Geared toward business and social science majors, this text equips students with the analytical tools and technological skills they need to be successful in the workplace. Uncomplicated language and a straightforward writing style promote conceptual understanding. The incorporation of real-life applications, examples, and data analysis and interpretation helps engage students--even those with minimal interest in mathematics. For instructors who want to make mathematics meaningful to their students, Applied Calculus teaches rigorous concepts in manner that is accessible without cutting corners. Streamlined content allows instructors to cover the text in its entirety and maintains student interest. A range of technology resources--including CL MATHSpace, with access to textbook websites and course management tools--makes the process of teaching and learning dynamic, both in the classroom and online. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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My parents, Pastors Wilson and Bessie Etsell, faced many obstacles during the early years of their ministry. They began their ministry in a small community in August 1934. One cold morning in October of that year, they found themselves sitting on a small trunk by the side of the road. They had no money and no place to live. Everything they owned was in that trunk. By faith, they overcame, and because of their dedication and determination, they developed many leadership qualities, which guided them throughout their lives. This is an account of their early years in ministry and some of the leadership qualities that contributed to almost fifty years of full-time ministry throughout Newfoundland. One of the greatest challenges that Mom and Dad ever faced came in 1950, when I was thirteen years of age, and medical doctors at the General Hospital in St. John's, Newfoundland, told them that there was no hope or cure for my condition and that I would only live for a few weeks.
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