Mathematics: Its Power and Utility
by By Smith, Karl J.
Category: Mathematics , General

Written for students with mathematics anxieties, this text focuses on the most practical aspects of the discipline, emphasizing problem solving skills throughout.  Intended for the basic high school or community college-level course, the text covers basic tools and problem solving; sets of numbers; introductory algebra; percents and problem solving; introductory geometry; measurement and problem solving; applications of percent; sets and logic; probability; statistics; and graphs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)