| Brief Calculus: An Applied Approach, Enhanced Edition (with Webassign Printed Access Card, Single-Term) [With Access Code] Enhanced Edition Contributor(s): Larson, Ron (Author) |
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ISBN: 1439047804 ISBN-13: 9781439047804 Publisher: Cengage Learning OUR PRICE: $332.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Calculus - Mathematics | Applied - Mathematics | Algebra - Elementary |
| Dewey: 515 |
| LCCN: 2009921568 |
| Series: Available 2010 Titles Enhanced Web Assign |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 8.08" W x 10.31" (3.21 lbs) 704 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: BRIEF CALCULUS: AN APPLIED APPROACH, 8e, motivates students while fostering understanding and mastery. This brief book emphasizes integrated and engaging applications that show users the real-world relevance of topics and concepts. Several pedagogical features�from algebra review to study tips�provide extra guidance and practice. The Eighth Edition builds upon its applications emphasis through updated exercises and relevant examples. Applied problems drawn from government sources, industry, current events, and other disciplines provide well-rounded examples and appeal to diverse interests. This Enhanced Edition includes instant access to Enhanced WebAssign, the most widely-used and reliable homework system. Enhanced WebAssign presents over a thousand problems, links to relevant textbook sections, video examples, problem-specific tutorials, and more, that help students grasp the concepts needed to succeed in this course. As an added bonus, the Start Smart Guide has been bound into this text. This guide contains instructions to help users learn the basics of WebAssign quickly. |
Contributor Bio(s): Larson, Ron: - Dr. Ron Larson is a professor of Mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University, where he has taught since 1970. He is considered the pioneer of using multimedia to enhance the learning of Mathematics, having authored over 30 software titles since 1990. Dr. Larson conducts seminars and in-service workshops for math educators around the country about using computer technology as an instructional tool and motivational aid. He is the recipient of the 2014 William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award for CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTAL FUNCTIONS, the 2014 Text and Academic Authors Association TEXTY Award for PRECALCULUS, the 2012 William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award for CALCULUS: AN APPLIED APPROACH, and the 1996 Text and Academic Authors Association TEXTY Award for INTERACTIVE CALCULUS--a complete text on CD-ROM that was the first mainstream college textbook to be offered on the internet. Dr. Larson authors numerous textbooks including the best-selling Calculus series published by Cengage. |