Author: Douglas Downing
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Serie
Keywords: way, easy, algebra
Number of Pages: 368
Published: 2003-02-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 0764119729
ISBN-13: 9780764119729

Describes and explains uses of equations, polynomials, the binomial formula, exponential functions, logarithms, and much more, with exercises and answers.Over the years, Barron?s popular and widely-used Easy Way books have proven themselves to be accessible self-teaching manuals. They have also found their way into many classrooms as valuable and easy-to-use textbook supplements. The titles cover a wide variety of both practical and academic topics, presenting fundamental subject matter so that it can be clearly understood and provide a foundation for more advanced study. Easy Way books fulfil

Author: Douglas Downing Ph.D.
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Serie
Keywords: way, easy, calculus
Number of Pages: 416
Published: 2006-01-01
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 0764129201
ISBN-13: 9780764129209

This ingenious, user-friendly introduction to calculus recounts adventures that take place in the mythical land of Carmorra. As the story’s narrator meets Carmorra’s citizens, they confront a series of practical problems, and their method of working out solutions employs calculus. As readers follow their adventures, they are introduced to calculating derivatives; finding maximum and minimum points with derivatives; determining derivatives of trigonometric functions; discovering and using integrals; working with logarithms, exponential functions, vectors, and Taylor series; using di

Author: Douglas Downing Ph.D.
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Serie
Keywords: way, easy, trigonometry
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2001-02-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 0764113607
ISBN-13: 9780764113604

Here’s a complete, easy-to-grasp course in trigonometry that takes the form of a fantasy novel. The King of Carmorra and his subjects have many practical problems to solve, and their answers can be found by applying principles of trigonometry. Readers follow along and learn to solve many different problems that can be reduced to triangular diagrams. They learn the laws of sine and cosine, trigonometric functions and inverse functions, waves, conic sections, polynomial approximation, and much more. The book is filled with instructive exercises and their solutions, plus illustrative drawin

Author: Douglas Downing
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: algebra
Number of Pages: 480
Published: 2009-08-01
List price: $16.99
ISBN-10: 0764142577
ISBN-13: 9780764142574

Topics covered in this detailed review of algebra include general rules for dealing with numbers, equations, negative numbers and integers, fractions and rational numbers, exponents, roots and real numbers, algebraic expressions, functions, graphs, systems of two equations, quadratic equations, circles, ellipses, parabolas, polynomials, numerical series, permutations, combinations, the binomial formula, proofs by mathematical induction, exponential functions and logarithms, simultaneous equations and matrices, and imaginary numbers. Exercises follow each chapter with answers at the end of the

Authors:Douglas Downing Ph.D., Michael Covington Ph.D., M
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Serie
Keywords: terms, internet, computer, dictionary
Number of Pages: 560
Published: 2009-04-01
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 0764141058
ISBN-13: 9780764141058

With 1,800 definitions and an abundance of Internet and online terms, this dictionary is perfect for new and intermediate computer users. The entries range from basic to advanced computer terminology and include historical terms and software concepts. The reference even defines and illustrates concepts and terminology for several graphics applications. This pocket-sized dictionary is packed with illustrations, charts, and examples and the comprehensive cross-referencing and clear language make it easy to use. Off- the-shelf software users will find this guide particularly useful.Computer termi

Authors:Ph.D. Downing Douglas, Jeffrey Clark Ph.D.,
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: business, series, review, barron, statistics
Number of Pages: 528
Published: 2003-10-01
List price: $18.99
ISBN-10: 0764119834
ISBN-13: 9780764119835

The authors show how to apply statistical methods to a variety of business situations. Topics covered include probability and hypothesis testing, random variables, polls and sampling, multiple linear regression, analyzing business data, decision theory, and more. The newly expanded and updated. Business Review books are designed for classroom use, but are also valuable as self-teaching volumes for businesspersons engaged in various fields. When used in college business courses, these titles make fine supplements to main textbooks. Instructors in adult education and brush-up programs often choo

Authors:Douglas Downing Ph.D., Jeffrey Clark Ph.D.,
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: business, series, review, barron, statistics
Number of Pages: 560
Published: 2010-03-01
List price: $18.99
ISBN-10: 0764142399
ISBN-13: 9780764142390

This updated title in Barron’s Business Review series shows how to apply statistical methods to a variety of business situations in order to produce enlightening and profitable information. Topics covered include probability and hypothesis testing, random variables, polls and sampling, multiple linear regression, analyzing business data, decision theory, and more. Business Review books are designed for classroom use, but are also valuable as self-teaching volumes for businesspersons engaged in various fields. When used in college business courses, these titles make fine supplements