Schaum's Outline of Beginning Calculus

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This easy-to-understand calculus study aid is ideal for those who are new to the subject. It offers a well-illustrated, step-by-step introduction that moves along at an easy-to-keep-up-with pace. Use it with your textbook or for independent study to improve your comprehension and boost your grades. It features 226 solved and 513 skill-building supplementary problems--more than other study guides. Whether you simply want to feel confident at test time or build a solid foundation in calculus for more advanced math, science, and engineering course, Schaum's Outline of Beginning Calculus is students' first choice. level of Ayres/Mendelson, Calculus, 3/e. This will make up the calculus segments of one-semester liberal arts courses and the various one-semester Calculus courses for business or life sciences. This book will also address weaker students in general freshman calculus and high school advanced placement courses. Theory is restricted to fundamentals of differentiation and integration (single-variable) and the solved problems, with no steps ommitted, include reviews of algebra. This updated edition will continue the excellent sales record of the first edition and will include: problems suitable for graphing calculators and existing problems adapted to involve calculator use; emphasis on aogorithmic aspects of Calculus; Newton's method will be given a separate section, a section various approximation techniques for integration, Simpson's Rule the Midpoint rule; a section that presents the traditional treatment of exponential and logarithmic functions, which method some textbooks have gone back to.

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Just the best book for self study and review.......2005-12-31

This book can help an alien to math understand a calculus concept.

Good as supplemental text book, NOT good as primary textbook.......2004-02-14

There are not enough examples to explain everything you would need to know. I've found I had to go to the web or other more basic Calculus books many times to try to solve some of the problems in there. There are better books out there for those of us looking for complete breakdown of the problems and better explanations.

An excellent introduction and review of Calculus .............2001-07-10

I trudge back to this book again and again, being embarassed at having forgotten some basic idea or technique. This is an excellent supplemental text to a formal Calculus textbook like "Calculus " by Stewart. The writing is lucid and ideas are explained with the novice in mind. I find that reading this book first BEFORE getting into a meatier textbook helps me understand the material.

My experience has been that if I do not "do calculus" at least twice a week I forget the techniques (not ideas) almost immediately. Therefore, if you want a review of Calculus this book is a great tool. If you are new to calculus this book will help you understand important concepts like differentiation vs integration. I also found that reading pertinent chapters in Selby's "Geometry and Trigonometry For Calculus" and then reading related material in this book is a tremendous help.

Another strong point is that for us over 50 the font size and book layout is easy on the eye. So whether you are a novice or someone who has not had the chance to use Calculus in a while; or someone "brand new" to Calculus, get this book. An excellent resource for learning and entertainment!!

Very good value for the budget-minded math student.......2000-05-25

Elliott Mendelson does an excellent job of presenting basic calculus concepts in an inexpensive book. His explanations are very clear, and the book is actually fun to use. Perhaps my only criticism is that this book does not use color which often helps to clarify figures of graphs, but black and white figures are to be expected in an outline. If you're interested in a supplement to your text or if you want a book for self-study, I strongly recommend "Beginning Calculus."

Excellent value; good for self-study........1998-02-26

I use this book in a calculus class I teach on America Online. For the price, it is an excellent review of the subject. It covers the same material found in much more expensive texts. There are many exercises for students to do, with answers in the back of the book. It only lacks the full-color graphics that adorn conventional calculus textbooks.

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"Mr. Patterson is a natural storyteller....Fast moving...A handsome job."
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William Lasko is a self-made millionaire who's got an eye for wealth and influence, the ear of the president, and a talent for using both to get what he wants. Now the Economic Crimes Commission wants the corrupt, untouchable Lasko brought down--and U.S. Attorney Christopher Paget is tapped to take on the job.
To gather enough evidence to nail Lasko without alienating the White House, Paget's got to go by the book. But Lasko makes his own rules. And eliminating enemies is William Lasko's golden one....

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ANOTHER WINNER!.......2007-07-12

Good story, well crafted and hard to put down! I'll read ALL his books in the future.

Very Well Written, but Problematic in Some Areas.......2007-02-04

THE LASKO TANGENT is Richard North Patterson's first novel, written in 1978 at the age of twenty-nine. It won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel, and Patterson later wrote two massively successful books featuring the same lead character in the early 1990s.

For a debut, THE LASKO TANGENT is extremely well written. Patterson is clearly a first-rate wordsmith, and you can see his talent virtually leap off the page. My major problem with this novel, however, is that the central character is not particularly likable. He is a young, rather arrogant individual who is hard to care for. Since he is the only fully developed character in the book, this creates a novel without much of a hero.

THE LASKO TANGENT also has remarkably convoluted storyline that focuses on a complex money laundering scheme. Although I ultimately found this plot quite clever, it is rather hard to follow in spots. The hero's job is never clearly defined or explained to the reader. I also found the ending of this novel abrupt and rather unsatisfying.

Ultimately, I recommend this book only for hardcore fans of Patterson. The prose is definitely first-rate, but I felt the characterization and plot were somewhat lacking. If you're new to Patterson, you may want to try his later novels first, such as DEGREE OF GUILT.

CRISP BUT NOT TOTALLY SATISFYING.......2003-03-25

This is Patterson's first book, and in his introduction he offers an explanation for its inception. Christopher Paget appears in two later novels, "Degree of Guilt" and "Eyes of a Child" which are far superior novels than this one. Be warned, though---if you read "Degree of Guilt" first you'll pretty much know what happens in this book. Paget is a little overbearing and cynical in this one and not as likeable in his mature years. The pace is pretty effective, and the villains are appropriately nasty. I found the ending a tad bit too brisk; it just seemed to end.
RECOMMENDED IN ORDER TO ENJOY THE BETTER SEQUELS.

Early Patterson Pretty Smokin'.......2002-07-11

This is the first of the "Paget Trilogy" and is a pretty decent book. Let's remember Patterson was 29 when he wrote this back in 1979. I guess that could explain the dope references, which didn't bother me at all. A flawed main protagonist??? Oh my God, The HORROR!!! Easy read that will set you up for the much better "Degree of Guilt".

Audio Version Lacks Sophistication.......2000-08-08

My wife and I bought this tape for something to listen to while traveling cross country in the car. Though it's abridged, we felt the author's endorsement would ensure a quality presentation -- big mistake.

First of all, Ken Howard's voice offered little range and capability in offering distinctions between the various characters, and he clearly sounds nothing like a 29-year old protagonist. The novel's dialogue doesn't help on this last point, however, as I had difficulty being convinced that Paget could be both this jaded and self-assured at such a young age.

Most of the characters were two-dimensional sterotypes with limited depth -- especially the women, of which there were too few. These guys are supposed to be big corporate and government hardball players, and yet get flustered everytime Paget talks tough (Ohhh, I'm sooo scared of you). There also appears to be virtually no sensory information in the narrative beyond a visual context -- we know almost nothing about any of the character's personalities or their appearance and mannerisms throughout the book. This applies to descriptions and sensations of the locales as well. I suppose this could have been what was cut as part of the abridged version.

The plot stalls for about half of the book, but picks up quickly at the end, but Paget's failure in attempting to analyze and interpret his first big clue (a written note) is a big investigative oversight right from the start.

Book Description

In order to construct continuous climbing-turn handrail sections for a staircase, the basic elements of tangent handrailing must be understood. This guide to building custom staircases, including elliptical stairs and continuous incline stairs, explains the tangent principle for the advanced woodworker. Covering everything from locating risers in a curved stairway to the installation of balusters, this simple method enables the craftsperson to make distinctive, personalized stair and handrail designs that are not available from stock staircase companies.

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Custom Stairbuilding and Tangent Handrailing.......2007-08-28

My husband has been in the carpentry trade for over forty-five years and spiral stairs has been one of his specialities. He reviewed the book and has found several items of real interest after all these years to assist him in the building of stairs.

Not an "eleventh hour" how-to.......2006-06-26

honestly, if you are halfway through a curved handrail at sort of a sticky point and think "I'll order this book, it looks like it might help", well, you are probably wrong.

Lots of info, like a lot of the other stair books, but not put together in a way that will be useful in the short term. I'd say it's more like a text book. Also the term "Simplified" in the title...I guess if you are Stephen Hawking, then perhaps. But why would Stephen Hawkings want a book about building stairs?

A lot to get your head around, not going to help you out of a bind, unless your bind is something like "how do I find the vertex locations of a rake-to-level section"

Impossible to follow.......2006-02-24

I bought this book looking for something to help me design a simple staircase. After browsing this archaic reference text for about 5 minutes I determined it would of no practical value to 99.99% of anyone not already an expert. I threw it in the trash.

The really useful book out there.......2003-09-13

This is the only book available that one can actually use to learn tangent handrailing, and classical stair design. This is an advanced text for the architectural woodworker with some grounding in stairbuilding. If this describes your situation, buy the book, glue up some practice blanks out of construction lumber, and begin your exploration of a fascinating craft. Mowatt is a great conversation piece on the bookshelf, but the only reason I know what he's talking about is owed to the time I spent with DiChristina's book. My copy is somewhat beaten-up due to the time it has spent on the workbench. I am grateful to the author for the clearest and best organized book on this subject.

A Little Misleading.......2002-11-21

The title and even the example pages that are viewable are very misleading to the actual content of the book. I did not pay close enough attention to the chaper/page breakdown. Only a third of the book has anything to do with the construction of the stairs, and the rest is covering handrail design construction. The information in the first two sections did not provide me with any usable info on how to build a staircase. If you are building a very complex railing system, this may be a good purchase, otherwise, save your money.

Sanders: Three Complete Novels: The Tomorrow File, The Tangent Objective, The Tangent Factor

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Sanders: Three Complete Novels: The Tomorrow File, The Tangent Objective, The Tangent Factor
Lawrence Sanders
Manufacturer: Putnam Adult
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ASIN: 039914661X
Release Date: 2000-11-02

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Three provocative thrillers from the master. Hailed by Mario Puzo as "brilliant and horrifying," The Tomorrow File brims with diabolical plot twists. Peter Tangent propels The Tangent Objective and The Tangent Factor-shocking stories of corporate secrets, violent passions, greed, and honor. Rolling Stone writes: "It's hard to tell if Sanders or his hero (Peter Tangent) is more ruthless. But both are out for adventure ...and both deliver!"

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Best analyation of Jimmy Page's music.
Jimmy Page: Tangents Within A Framework
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Jimmy Page: Tangents Within a Framework
Howard Mylett
Manufacturer: Omnibus Pr
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0711902658

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Best analyation of Jimmy Page's music. .......2007-06-16

This book is THE go to book to learn about jimmy's mindset and his music. It is not about his lifestyle, but rather about his music and his inspirations. Definitely worth the price.

Jimmy Page: Tangents Within A Framework.......2004-09-06

The previous reviewer probably didn't understand the title, that's all. This book is fascinating! It's about the music of Jimmy Page...where he got his ideas from and how he put it all together. The book also lets the reader learn about the tangents he would go off on during concerts but he always kept it within the framework of the song he was playing. He and Led Zeppelin were best known for their improvisational skills on stage. This book tells it all and has a ton of great pictures in it!! Well worth the price of admission on this book!!

ahhh.......2003-06-24

it probably went out of print because of the stupid title!

The Word Book from Writers.Com: A Guide to Misused, Misunderstood and Confusing Words With Bonus Quirky Tangents and Illuminating Quotations

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The Word Book from Writers.Com: A Guide to Misused, Misunderstood and Confusing Words With Bonus Quirky Tangents and Illuminating Quotations
Paula Guran
Manufacturer: Writers.com Books
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ASIN: 097429070X

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Sorts out some misunderstandings and common confusions of the English language with practical savvy and occasional sass. The Word Book from Writers.com answers simple questions succinctly (is it discreet? or discrete? sensual or sensuous?), often with examples drawn from amusing, profound, or just plain strange quotations from the past and present. Other answers go a step further—and occasionally right over the edge—with entertaining forays into the quirks and fascinations of English.
* Find out the truth about duct tape
* Ponder the problems of pablum
* Get to the ground floor of Ground Zero
* Discover more than you thought possible about amuck
* Are you titillated or titivated?
* And, of course, more!

Math Made Nice & Easy #8: Tangents, Normals & Slopes of Curves, Limits & Differentiation, Derivatives and Integration (Math Made Nice & Easy)

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Math Made Nice & Easy #8: Tangents, Normals & Slopes of Curves, Limits & Differentiation, Derivatives and Integration (Math Made Nice & Easy)
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Manufacturer: Research & Education Association
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The best

Tangent Factor
Lawrence Sanders
Manufacturer: Putnam Adult
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ASIN: 0399121331

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The story of two men divided by greed and honor-but united by the one woman who loves them both.

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The best.......2003-10-09

The Tangent Factor is one of my favorite books, that is in my personal room. I would refer this book to as many people as I can. This was the best book that I have laid my hands on. that as been a lot of books before and after i read it. PHC @Hiram High School

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An Excellent sourcebook and a must have for ANY Alternity GM
Sliders meets Alternity

Tangents (Alternity Sci-Fi Roleplaying)
Bruce R. Cordell
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
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ASIN: 0786913525
Release Date: 1999-04-06

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An Excellent sourcebook and a must have for ANY Alternity GM.......2001-11-06

I judge the value of a sourcebook on how many ideas it gives me as a GM. If I read a sourcebook and it inspires an interesting adventure, it's a good source book.

Tangents, plainly put, is brimming with ideas. It's Planescape meets Sliders for Alternity. It gives you all the rules for Tangent travel (journey between alternate dimensions), an easy way to whip up random worlds (if you're players like plane hopping!), tons of ways to travel between tangents (ships, portals, sliding tools, even tangent jumping shrooms!) and hazards of tangent travel.

I'd have to say the single best section is the hazards section. For each hazard, they list a campaign hook. For example, they detail out black holes that eat realities and then on the side they give you an idea of how to apply it to a setting.

I'm already brewing up a Tangents based campaign. This book is excellent! The art, the ideas and the adventure (half the book is an adventure) are just full of ideas for Tangent hopping madness!

Sliders meets Alternity.......1999-12-14

In general, I found this to be a useful book. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a description of the concepts behind "plane hopping" and the second is an adventure based on the first part.

I didn't read the second part in depth, because I was only interested in adding this to my existing campaign, however, it seemed to be a well formed adventure. The game concepts and rules for plane hopping seem to be well thought out, however, I did notice that there are a few areas where they may have missed some things. It really doesn't matter much, however, because there is plenty of leeway in the rule system to allow just about anything the GM needs to accomplish. It's definitely worth the price (and the read) for all of the campaign ideas that it presents. (I highly recommend reading all of the "samples" for particular rules...they help explain the point and get your mind thinking about how you could use the game mechanic.)

The one thing I found humorous was their veiled reference to Amberites (c.f. Nine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelany) in the book. See if you can spot it...it's pretty funny.

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