Over a year on the New York Times bestseller list and more than a million copies sold. The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist.What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day.While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe. Read more

Anatomy and Physiology WORKBOOKThis workbook contains well over 500 questions and exercises designed to test your knowledge and memory retention so that you can feel more confident that you have mastered this topic. Nobody likes failing an exam. So avoid feeling nervous and uncertain before the test by making sure you are thoroughly prepared. This book goes well with any textbook or pamphlet covering the topic of anatomy and physiology. The fundamental blocks for any clinical career are rooted in the understanding of anatomy and physiology. Only when we have a good understanding of the normal structure and function of the human body can we identify any anomalies and pathology.This Anatomy and Physiology workbook contains different types of exercises. Some examples are:Label the pictureMatch the columnsTrue or falseMultiple choice questionsFill in the blanksBeing a companion to any Anatomy and Physiology textbook, it can be used in the following ways:After you've finished the textbook, you can use this workbook to test your knowledge retention.If you have studied this topic in the past, and you're feeling really confident, you can actually start off with the workbook first and see where you stand. If you find knowledge gaps, then you can go through the textbook to improve your grasp of the subject.We hope you'll find this workbook a good practice tool to improve your learning. Click on the "Add to Cart" button so that you can start testing your knowledge and maximize your chances of passing the exam! Read more

Barron's Let's Review Regents: Living Environment gives students the step-by-step review and practice they need to prepare for the Regents exam. This updated edition is an ideal companion to high school textbooks and covers all Biology topics prescribed by the New York State Board of Regents. This edition includes: One recent Regents exam and question set with explanations of answers and wrong choicesTeachers’ guidelines for developing New York State standards-based learning units. Two comprehensive study units that cover the following material:Unit One explains the process of scientific inquiry, including the understanding of natural phenomena and laboratory testing in biologyUnit Two focuses on specific biological concepts, including cell function and structure, the chemistry of living organisms, genetic continuity, the interdependence of living things, the human impact on ecosystems, and several other pertinent topicsLooking for additional review? Check out Barron’s Regents Living Environment Power Pack two-volume set, which includes Regents Exams and Answers: Living Environment in addition to Let's Review Regents: Living Environment. Read more

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This engaging review guide and workbook is the ideal tool for sharpening your Algebra I skills!This review guide and workbook will help you strengthen your Algebra I knowledge, and it will enable you to develop new math skills to excel in your high school classwork and on standardized tests. Clear and concise explanations will walk you step by step through each essential math concept. 500 practical review questions, in turn, provide extensive opportunities for you to practice your new skills. If you are looking for material based on national or state standards, this book is your ideal study tool!Features:• Aligned to national standards, including the Common Core State Standards, as well as the standards of non-Common Core states and Canada• Designed to help you excel in the classroom and on standardized tests• Concise, clear explanations offer step-by-step instruction so you can easily grasp key concepts• You will learn how to apply Algebra I to practical situations• 500 review questions provide extensive opportunities for you to practice what you’ve learned Read more

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The million copy international bestseller, critically acclaimed and translated into over 25 languages. As influential today as when it was first published, The Selfish Gene has become a classic exposition of evolutionary thought. Professor Dawkins articulates a gene's eye view of evolution - a view giving centre stage to these persistent units of information, and in which organisms can be seen as vehicles for their replication. This imaginative, powerful, and stylistically brilliant work not only brought the insights of Neo-Darwinism to a wide audience, but galvanized the biology community, generating much debate and stimulating whole new areas of research. Forty years later, its insights remain as relevant today as on the day it was published. This 40th anniversary edition includes a new epilogue from the author discussing the continuing relevance of these ideas in evolutionary biology today, as well as the original prefaces and foreword, and extracts from early reviews. Oxford Landmark Science books are 'must-read' classics of modern science writing which have crystallized big ideas, and shaped the way we think. Read more

This engaging review guide and workbook is the ideal tool for sharpening your Geometry skills!This review guide and workbook will help you strengthen your Geometry knowledge, and it will enable you to develop new math skills to excel in your high school classwork and on standardized tests. Clear and concise explanations will walk you step by step through each essential math concept. 500 practical review questions, in turn, provide extensive opportunities for you to practice your new skills. If you are looking for material based on national or state standards, this book is your ideal study tool!Features:• Aligned to national standards, including the Common Core State Standards, as well as the standards of non-Common Core states and Canada• Designed to help you excel in the classroom and on standardized tests• Concise, clear explanations offer step-by-step instruction so you can easily grasp key concepts• You will learn how to apply Geometry to practical situations• 500 review questions provide extensive opportunities for you to practice what you’ve learned Read more

All the Math You Needs to Succeed in Algebra IIThis book will help you develop the math skills needed to succeed in the classroom and on standardized tests. The user-friendly pages are filled with easy-to-follow explanations of key algebra II concepts, followed by detailed examples that clearly demonstrate how to solve common problems. Hundreds of practice questions will help you master each concept, sharpen your problem-solving skills, and build confidence.Features include:• Topics aligned with national and state standards for algebra II courses• Content focused on helping you excel in the classroom and on standardized tests• Concise, clear explanations to easily grasp key concepts• Thorough examples that illustrate how to solve typical algebra II questions• More than 500 math problems that provide extensive opportunities to practice your new skills • Helpful appendixes covering matrices and probabilitiesTopics covered:• Linear Equations and Inequalities• Functions• Quadratic Relationships• Complex Numbers• Polynomial Functions• Rational and Irrational Functions• Exponential and Logarithmic Functions• Sequences and Series• Trigonometry • Descriptive Statistics• Inferential Statistics Read more

A journey through the otherworldly science behind Christopher Nolan’s award-winning film, Interstellar, from executive producer and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne.Interstellar, from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, takes us on a fantastic voyage far beyond our solar system. Yet in The Science of Interstellar, Kip Thorne, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who assisted Nolan on the scientific aspects of Interstellar, shows us that the movie’s jaw-dropping events and stunning, never-before-attempted visuals are grounded in real science. Thorne shares his experiences working as the science adviser on the film and then moves on to the science itself. In chapters on wormholes, black holes, interstellar travel, and much more, Thorne’s scientific insights―many of them triggered during the actual scripting and shooting of Interstellar―describe the physical laws that govern our universe and the truly astounding phenomena that those laws make possible.Interstellar and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s14). 200 color illustrations Read more

Each step higher in math studies is crucial to doing well at the next level. Pre-Calc is the gateway to higher level mathematics of which the best degrees and careers are built upon. The core essentials in 6 laminated pages can be used along with your text and lectures, as a review before testing, or as a memory companion that keeps key answers always at your fingertips. The most answers for your money in what students have said is “a must have” study tool. Suggested uses: o Quick Reference – instead of digging into the textbook to find a core answer you need while studying, use the guide to reinforce quickly and repeatedly o Memory – refreshing your memory repeatedly is a foundation of studying, have the core answers handy so you can focus on understanding the concepts o Test Prep – no student should be cramming, but if you are, there is no better tool for that final review Read more

Math History: A Long-Form Mathematics Textbook shows readers how people throughout history thought about math. It discusses what problems they cared about, how they expressed those problems, and how they solved them. It also aims to show the growth of math over time. It examines the problems that gave rise to new fields, the ideas that allowed those fields to flourish, and the theorems and conjectures that propelled them to their modern form. Finally, it communicates the human side of math—the people who impacted it and the world in which they lived, how various cultures differed in their approach, and how the mathematical project has spanned the globe.The first four chapters of this book cover the development of number systems, ancient mathematical methods, the transition to proofs, and axiomatic mathematics with a focus on Euclidean geometry. The final six chapters each track the history of a specific topic. These topics are number theory, algebra, early calculus, modern analysis, topology and combinatorics. It surveys math pretty broadly, but its focus is on the math topics that an undergraduate math major will encounter. The book contains many theorems with their historical proof. Each chapter also includes exercises.Following each chapter is a People's History section which expands the telling of math history to include surveyors, navigators, artists, merchants and student collectives, who developed practical math which anticipated future research.The first appendix is on the history of applied math; the second is a mathematician pronunciation guide; the third is a collection of mathematical quotes; the fourth is a history of math words; the fifth is a history of math symbols; and final appendix is a collection 37 biographical sketches of the many fascinating lives of history's premier mathematicians.More content, including a collection of original sources, may be found at LongFormMath.com. Read more

With over 150,000 copies sold since its first publication, this is one of the most popular astronomy books of all time. This unique guidebook to the night sky shows you how to observe a host of celestial wonders. Its distinct format of object-by-object spreads illustrates how deep-sky objects and planets actually look through a small telescope, while its large pages and spiral binding allow for use outside. Along with updated star names and astronomical information, this new edition provides links to a dedicated webpage with up-to-date tables and images, and an improved planets chapter. The many Dobsonian-friendly images and small telescope views have been revised to account for changes in modern telescope technology, such as larger field of view eyepieces. With dedicated chapters on Northern and Southern Hemisphere objects, it's never been easier to explore the night sky, wherever you are. Read more

The Algebra 1 Workbook is an excellent resource for students who are seeking to strengthen their algebraic skills and improve their academic performance. This comprehensive workbook contains a wealth of information and practice questions that cover various algebraic topics, including algebraic expressions, scientific notation, solving absolute value equations, quadratic equations, and linear equations.At its core, the Algebra 1 Workbook is designed to help students master algebraic concepts and build their problem-solving skills. The workbook is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific algebraic topic. The introduction to each topic provides students with a detailed explanation of the key concepts and definitions, while the guided practice questions allow students to apply what they have learned and reinforce their understanding of the material.Pain Points Being Solved:Students who struggle with algebraic concepts will find this workbook to be an excellent resource for improving their skills.Students who are seeking to enhance their knowledge of algebra will benefit from the comprehensive coverage of various algebraic topics.The workbook is an excellent resource for students who wish to practice their algebraic problem-solving skills.Key Features of the Algebra 1 Workbook:Comprehensive coverage of various algebraic topics, including algebraic expressions, scientific notation, solving absolute value equations, quadratic equations, and linear equations.Each section includes an introduction to the topic and guided practice questions.Over 2000 practice questions to help students master algebraic concepts and build their problem-solving skills.Answer key at the end of the workbook allows students to check their work and ensure they are on the right track.Benefits of Using the Algebra 1 Workbook:Students can improve their algebraic skills and achieve success in their academic pursuits.The workbook provides a comprehensive and effective way to achieve your goals, whether you are a student who is struggling with the subject or seeking to enhance your knowledge.The workbook is an invaluable resource for students who wish to master algebraic concepts and build their problem-solving skills.The workbook provides ample practice questions to help students prepare for exams and quizzes.The workbook provides a structured approach to learning algebraic concepts and allows students to work at their own pace.The guided practice questions help students apply what they have learned and reinforce their understanding of the material.The workbook is an excellent resource for students who are preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.The Algebra Workbook is suitable for students at different levels of proficiency, from beginners to advanced learners.The workbook can be used as a supplement to classroom instruction or as a standalone resource for self-study.In conclusion, the Algebra 1 Workbook is an invaluable resource for students who are seeking to improve their algebraic skills and achieve success in their academic pursuits.With comprehensive coverage of various algebraic topics and over 2000 practice questions, this workbook is an excellent tool for mastering algebraic concepts and building problem-solving skills.Whether you are a student who is struggling with the subject or seeking to enhance your knowledge, the Algebra 1 Workbook provides a comprehensive and effective way to achieve your goals. Read more

AUTHOR: Chris McMullen earned his Ph.D. in physics from Oklahoma State University and currently teaches physics at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He developed the Improve Your Math Fluency series of workbooks to help students become more fluent in basic math skills.WHAT TO EXPECT: This is a workbook designed to offer plenty of practice with essential skills. It is not a textbook designed to teach trigonometry, but a workbook designed to supplement a student’s instruction in trigonometry. Examples and a brief description of the concepts are included to serve as a quick refresher and a guide. If you need more instruction, you should use this workbook in combination with a textbook. The last chapter involves applications of trig identities, which is a challenging topic that will mostly interest more advanced students. A few chapters are intended to help students memorize the trig functions of common angles like 30, 150, or 315 degrees, which will be especially useful for students who may take exams without a calculator (that’s the case with the MCAT and many math and science courses). There may be more practice than many students need, which is much better than having too little practice. Any extra pages may be helpful for teachers or parents with multiple children.DESCRIPTION: This Trigonometry Essentials Practice Workbook with Answers provides ample practice for developing fluency in very fundamental trigonometry skills. Every problem can be answered without a calculator, which is very helpful for students who aren’t allowed to use a calculator. This is the case in some trig and physics courses, as well as some standardized exams (like the MCAT).CONTENTS: This workbook is conveniently divided up into 11 chapters so that students can focus on one trigonometry skill at a time. Skills include the following:converting between degrees and radians;expressing sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent as fractions by looking at right triangles;solving for unknown sides and angles in 45°-45°-90° and 30°-60°-90° right triangles;determining the sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent of multiples of 30° and 45° up to 360° (working with both degrees and radians);practice finding the reference angle for angles in Quadrants II, III, and IV;finding the inverse trig functions;applying the law of sines and the law of cosines to solve for unknown sides and angles in acute and obtuse triangles;solving problems with trig identities (like the angle sum and difference formulas);and solving algebraic equations that feature basic trig functions.EXAMPLES: Each section begins with a few pages of instructions for how to solve the problems followed by some examples. These examples should serve as a useful guide until students are able to solve the problems independently.ANSWERS: Answers to exercises are tabulated at the back of the book. This helps students develop confidence and ensures that students practice correct techniques, rather than practice making mistakes.PHOTOCOPIES: The copyright notice permits parents/teachers who purchase one copy or borrow one copy from a library to make photocopies for their own children/students only. This is very convenient if you have multiple children/students or if a child/student needs additional practice.INTRODUCTION: An introduction describes how parents and teachers can help students make the most of this workbook. Students are encouraged to time and score each page. In this way, they can try to have fun improving on their records, which can help lend them confidence in their math skills. Read more

A stimulating excursion into pure mathematics aimed at "the mathematically traumatized," but great fun for mathematical hobbyists and serious mathematicians as well. Requiring only high school algebra as mathematical background, the book leads the reader from simple graphs through planar graphs, Euler's formula, Platonic graphs, coloring, the genus of a graph, Euler walks, Hamilton walks, and a discussion of The Seven Bridges of Konigsberg. Exercises are included at the end of each chapter. "The topics are so well motivated, the exposition so lucid and delightful, that the book's appeal should be virtually universal . . . Every library should have several copies" — Choice. 1976 edition. Read more

In this new edition of the standard undergraduate textbook on electricity and magnetism, David Griffiths provides expanded discussions on topics such as the nature of field lines, the crystal ambiguity, eddy currents, and the Thomson kink model. Ideal for junior and senior undergraduate students from physics and electrical engineering, the book now includes many new examples and problems, including numerical applications (in Mathematica) to reflect the increasing importance of computational techniques in contemporary physics. Many figures have been redrawn, while updated references to recent research articles not only emphasize that new discoveries are constantly made in this field, but also help to expand readers' understanding of the topic and of its importance in current physics research. Read more

Barron’s new Visual Learning series breaks down complex science concepts into clear, captivating illustrations for the visual learner! With large, colorful graphics, including maps, diagrams, and labeled illustrations and clear supporting text, Visual Learning: Biology is an invaluable resource for readers of all ages who want to learn science in an easy and engaging way.Learn key biology topics including:CellsGeneticsMetabolismPlant and animal structure and functionHuman health and diseaseEcologyBiology in the 21st century, and much more. Read more