Month: May 2014

The Fundamentals of Physics extended 10th Edition by David Halliday, Robert Resnick, and Jearl Walker is an excellent eBook for students seeking a deeper understanding of the basics of physics. It is easily readable and has a treasure trove of illustrations which help clarify the points being made. Many of the concepts addressed in this text are quite complex. Still the authors are able to explain those concepts in terms the average student can easily understand. It makes working through the ideas a lot of fun. read more

The Wiley Direct publishing company now offers you Accounting Building Business Skills 4th Edition ebook for an affordable price and downloadable to your computer, tablet, or smartphone once purchased. Ebooks are becoming a popular way to purchase textbooks since they are usually cheaper and can be stored on backup drives and cloud space if a computer or tablet breaks. They also aren’t susceptible to wear and tear, theft, or other damages that come with print books. Once you’ve purchased this ebook, it’s yours to own as long as you wish, but make sure you follow all applicable terms and conditions pertaining to your use and copyright laws. read more

Students of biology will benefit from the production of Professor Gerard J. Tortora and Doctor Bryan H. Derrickson’s thirteenth edition of Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. This latest edition provides twenty-nine chapters of brilliant text and interactive illustrations that cover every subject from the composition of the human body, its myriad systems, and their basic functions. From the introduction of homeostasis to the explanation of reproduction and the subject of genetic inheritance, authors Tortora and Derrickson have outlined and created the perfect textbook for any Human Anatomy and Physiology course which is both attractive and accessible to the broad spectrum of biology students. read more

In terms of getting the most out of any education, the text that is being used in the classroom can be just as important as the instructor who is present. Allowing students to gain insight into the material depends upon its presentation in addition to the kind of access and additional resources that they have on their side when they are studying in the home. This fact is never as pertinent as when dealing with mathematics. This subject is already abstract and difficult for many students. Having a text that deals with the concepts in a variety of ways while still providing feedback and multiple approaches can be invaluable when it comes to a student’s success. Teachers engaged in Calculus can count on a new and innovative text from Wiley Direct to be on their side when it comes to nourishing the young minds’ of their students. read more

Advanced Engineering Mathematics 10th Edition is a textbook written for those who will be majoring in engineering or other related fields. The textbook was originally written by Erwin Kreyszig, a mathematician and professor at several renowned universities including Stanford, Ohio State, University of Windsor, and Carleton, and he also served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Mathematical Society. Hernan Kreyszig and Edward J. Norminton also co-author the book and the 10th edition has been modified and edited to contain the most up-to-date information for advanced engineering math. Engineering math is a complex learning process, but this textbook can help break the subject matter down into a little more of an organized format. read more

Elementary Linear Algebra Applications Version 11th Edition is an excellent book written by Howard Anton and Chris Rorres. The book deals heavily with introducing the student to the basic concepts of algebra. It contains a large section that introduces a student to the basic concepts of math. It also has an excellent section that shows students how math relates to the real world. This is important, because it means that students will know how math works, and will not have to spend their first year in algebra looking at symbols that they think has no relevance to the real world. read more