The Nature of Mathematics, 12th Edition
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Trigonometry/Precalculus

Algebra and Trigonometry,
Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, 1987, 568 pages, $75.95.

This book is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus by presenting comprehensive coverage of the traditional topics of college algebra and trigonometry. Includes pitfalls and helpful hints, warnings, and important ideas enclosed in boxes.

Algebra and Trigonometry,
Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, 1979, 617 pages, $82.95.

A text for students who have had two years of high-school algebra and need a refresher course in algebra, as well as a course in trigonometry, before continuing in mathematics. Cartoons, illustrations and puzzle formats have been integrated into the development of the text.

Analytic Geometry, One Unit Series,
Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, 1991, 110 pages, $21.95.

Reviews the analytic geometry a person will need at the beginning of a calculus course. The material in this book can be used as a supplement to a trigonometry course, or as a reference in a calculus course, or as the basis for a short (one unit) course.

Essentials of Trigonometry, 4th Ed.,
Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, 2006, 495 pages,
available from www.brookscole.com

A right triangle approach to trigonometry structured to help students investigate and understand the trigonometric functions, their graphs, and their relationships to one another.

Trigonometry for College Students, 7th Ed.,
Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, 1998, 591 pages,
available from www.brookscole.com.

A unit-circle approach packed with exercises, problems, real-world examples, all designed to lead students to mastery and skills necessary for study in mathematics.

Precalculus, 5th Ed.,
Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, 1993, 591 pages, $69.95.

Algebraic and graphic approaches are presented side-by-side, and emphasize modeling as a means of problem-solving. It includes, "What's Wrong" problems to test conceptual understanding and encourage analytical reasoning.

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