Math, Better Explained: Learn to Unlock Your Math Intuition

Azad, Kalid

ISBN 10: 1479186724 / ISBN 13: 9781479186723

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishi, 2013

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Title: Math, Better Explained: Learn to Unlock Your...

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishi

Publication Date: 2013

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

"Math, Better Explained" is a clear, intuitive guide to math topics essential for high school, college and beyond. Whether you're a student, parent, or teacher, this book is your key to unlocking the aha! moments that make math truly click -- and make learning enjoyable.

The book intentionally avoids mindless definitions and focuses on building a deep, natural intuition so you can integrate the ideas into your everyday thinking. Its explanations on the natural logarithm, imaginary numbers, exponents and the Pythagorean Theorem are among the most-visited in the world.

The topics in Math, Better Explained include:

1. Developing Math Intuition
2. The Pythagorean Theorem
3. Pythagorean Distance
4. Radians and Degrees
5. Imaginary Numbers
6. Complex Arithmetic
7. Exponential Functions & e
8. The Natural Logarithm (ln)
9. Interest Rates
10. Understanding Exponents
11. Euler’s Formula
12. Introduction To Calculus

The book is written as the author wishes math was taught: with a friendly attitude, vivid illustrations and a focus on true understanding. Learn right, not rote!

Selected testimonials:

"I have several books on calculus (Calculus for Dummys, Math for the Millions, etc. etc. - never was able to read them) but your explanation is what I have needed all these years." - D. Hogg, Former Principal

"This is a great explanation! I am 49 years old and have never known what e is all about. It is thanks to your article that I get it and now can explain it to my son who is 13 years old..." - C. Dhaveji

"I've been following you for nearly two years...I find the intuitive approach to the subject and lucid writing unparalleled." - D. Ezell

About the Author:

Kalid Azad graduated from Princeton University and has been writing professionally for over a decade, from chapters in the best-selling "How to Program" textbooks (from Deitel, Inc.) to technical whitepapers for Microsoft, Corp. Kalid has tutored math since high school (99% percentile for SAT/GRE/GMAT) and is enamored with finding the clearest, most intuitive insights on seemingly-complicated topics. He is the founder of BetterExplained, a teaching website whose explanations are read millions of times every year, including dozens of high school and college courses.