Bailey R., Day R., Frey P. et al. Mathematics: Applications and Concepts. Course 1

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2006. - 675 Pages. Mathematics: Applications and Concepts is a three-course middle school series intended to bridge the gap from elementary mathematics to Algebra 1. The program is designed to motivate your students, enable them to see the usefulness of mathematics in the world around them, enhance their fluency in the language of mathematics, and prepare them for success in algebra and geometry.

American Mathematical Society, 2010. - 293 pages. It is an unusual book which casts new and paradoxical light on the nature of mathematics. The book will be interesting - perhaps for different reasons - to school teachers of mathematics and maths majors at universities, to graduate students in mathematics and computer science, to research mathematicians and computer scientists, to philosophers and historians of mathematics, to psychologists and...

Prentice Hall, 2011. - 848 pages. Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach, 9 edition, focuses on the fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry needed by learners in technical trade programs. A wealth of exercises and applications, coded by trade area, include such trades as machine tool, plumbing, carpentry, electrician, auto mechanic, construction, electronics, metal-working, landscaping, drafting, manufacturi...

McGraw-Hill, 2008. - 378 pages. Quick Review Math Handbook helps students refresh their memory of mathematics concepts and skills. Each Handbook consists of 3 parts: HotWords, HotTopics, and HotSolutions. HotWords are important mathematical terms. The HotWords section includes a glossary of terms, a collection of common or significant mathematical patterns, and lists of symbols and formulas in alphabetical order. HotTopics are key concepts th...

McGraw-Hill, 2010. - 455 pages. Quick Review Math Handbook helps students refresh their memory of mathematics concepts and skills. Each Handbook consists of 3 parts: HotWords, HotTopics, and HotSolutions. HotWords are important mathematical terms. The HotWords section includes a glossary of terms, a collection of common or significant mathematical patterns, and lists of symbols and formulas in alphabetical order. HotTopics are key concepts th...

Mir Publishers Moscow, 1984. - 360 pages. "In the chapters that follow I will attempt to tell the story of mathematics and weave into an integral whole the various discussions I have had with my non-mathematical friends. This will be a story of mathematics in popular language so that the non-mathematician will see what it is all about. This is not a course in mathematics but merely a series of sketches concerning ideas and methods. There will...

Thomson Gale, 2006, 631 pages Real-Life Math takes an international perspective in exploring the role of mathematics in everyday life and is intended for high school age readers. As Real-Life Math (RLM) is intended for a younger and less mathematically experienced audience, the authors and editors faced unique challenges in selecting and preparing entries. The articles in the book are meant to be understandable by anyone with a curiosity abou...

Wide World Publishing/Tetra, 1991. - 538 pages. This sequel to the popular title furthers a reader's appreciation of just how mathematics is connected to the everyday world - and how a grasp of essential concepts can enrich one's life in innumerable ways. This fresh and lively approach to mathematics--appealing even to those who are intimidated by the world of numbers - unlocks the pleasures, mysteries, and practical applications of hundreds of...

Brooks Cole, 2008. - 656 pages. "Mathematics: Its Power and Utility", 9e, combines a uniquely practical focus on real-world problem solving with a thorough and effective grounding in basic concepts and skills, allowing even the least-interested or worst-prepared student to appreciate the beauty and value of math while mastering course material. The first section of the book explores the power and historic impact of mathematics and helps you harn...

Brooks Cole. 2011, 1033 р., 12th edition Experience mathematics-and develop problem-solving skills that will benefit you throughout your life-with the Nature of Mathematics. Karl Smith introduces you to proven problem-solving techniques and shows you how to use these techniques to solve unfamiliar problems that you encounter in your day-to-day world. You'll find coverage of interesting historical topics, and practical applications to real-world...