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Geometry and Trigonometry for Calculus (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) [Paperback]

Peter H. Selby (Author)
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0471775584 978-0471775584 April 18, 1975 1
Geometry & Trigonometry for Calculus By Peter H. Selby If you need geometry and trigonometry as a tool for technical work … as a refresher course … or as a prerequisite for calculus, here’s a quick, efficient way for you to learn it! With this book, you can teach yourself the fundamentals of plane geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry … and learn how these topics relate to what you already know about algebra and what you’d like to know about calculus. You’ll work your way through geometry, numerical trigonometry, methods of trigonometric analysis, analytics, and limits—all the way up to the "front door" of calculus. Geometry and Trigonometry for Calculus is one of the Wiley Self-Teaching Guides. It’s been tested, rewritten, and retested until we’re sure you can teach yourself the concepts of geometry and trigonometry. And it’s programmed—so you work at your own pace. No prerequisites are needed. Objectives and self-tests tell you how you’re doing and allow you to skip ahead or find extra help if you need it. Frequent reviews and practice exercises reinforce what you learn. Wiley Self-Teaching Guides Astronomy, Moche Basic Physics, Kuhn Chemistry: Concepts and Problems, Houk How to Succeed in Organic Chemistry, Gordon Basic Electricity, Ryan Electronics, Kybett Ecology, Sutton Energy for Life, Allamong Plant Anatomy, Stevenson Quick Medical Terminology, Smith Human Anatomy, Ashley Dental Anatomy and Terminology, Ashley Math Skills for the Sciences, Pearson Thinking Metric, 2nd ed., Gilbert Using Graphs and Tables, Selby Geometry and Trigonometry for Calculus, Selby Quick Calculus, Kleppner BASIC, 2nd ed., Albrecht BASIC for Home Computers, Albrecht ANS COBOL, 2nd ed., Ashley Structured COBOL, Ashley Fortran IV, Friedmann, Greenberg & Hoffberg ATARI BASIC, Albrecht TRS-80 BASIC, Albrecht Job Control Language, Ashley Flowcharting, Stern Introduction to Data Processing, 2nd ed., Harris Background Math for a Computer World, Ashley Probability, Koosis Statistics, 2nd ed., Koosis Finite Mathematics, Rothenberg Practical Algebra, Selby Quick Arithmetic, Carman Math Shortcuts, Locke Study Skills: A Student’s Guide for Survival, Carman Psychological Research: How to Do It, Quirk Psychology of Learning, Royer Choosing Success: TA on the Job, Jongeward Successful Time Management, Ferner Communication for Problem Solving, Curtis Skills for Effective Communication, Becvar Clear Writing, Gilbert Punctuation, Markgraf Vocabulary for Adults, Romine Spelling for Adults, Ryan Reading Skills, Adams Art: As You See It, Bell Your Library —What’s in It for You? Lolley Quickhand, Grossman Quick Typing, Grossman Consumer Math, Locke


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An introduction to trigonometry and plane and analytic geometry with a final chapter on limits, so that the student is well prepared to begin calculus and advanced mathematics. Its major emphasis is on graphic representation of problems and upon their solution by the combined analytic methods of geometry and algebra.

About the Author

Peter H. Selby is Director of Educational Technology at Man Factors, Inc., San Diego, California. He has written two other Wiley STGs, Practical Algebra and Interpreting Graphs and Tables.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 18, 1975)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471775584
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471775584
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Peter Selby (deceased) was Director of Educational Technology at Man Factors Associates, a human factors engineering consulting firm. He is the author of two other self-teaching guides: Quick Algebra Review: A Self-Teaching Guide and Geometry and Trigonometry for Calculus: A Self-Teaching Guide, both published by Wiley.STEVE SLAVIN, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Economics at Union County College, Cranford, New Jersey. He has written over 300 newspaper and magazine articles, and is the author of four other books, including All the Math You'll Ever Need: A Self-Teaching Guide and Economics: A Self-Teaching Guide, both published by Wiley.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT! Wish I would have had this author teaching me., August 8, 1999
This review is from: Geometry and Trigonometry for Calculus (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) (Paperback)
There is no such thing as a student who is "slow" in understanding. There is however a teacher who does not master the art of communicating. A good student memorizes in order to pass a grade. A slow student is normally bugged by the "why" of everything. However I have had the honor of solving engineering problems for students from MIT and other top Universities because my professors were able to explain the "why" to me.

Mr. Peter H. Selby is an excellent author. You flow through his pages without having to read over paragraphs several times in order to understand the sense of his explanations without stress and fatigue. There is no guessing nor ambiguous wording. It is difficult to put down his book for the day. I look forward to his future books.

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Succinct overview and excellent refresher..., September 14, 2000
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This book will serve you well as a refresher in geometry and trig. Major facets of both subjects are dealt with in a brief but highly effective manner. There are just the right number of examples and exercises. This book can also be used as a auxillary text for first year college students. What a pleasure to read and DO some of the problems. I wish I had this crutch when I was sweating bullets learning calculus back in 1961. The trig portion is somewhat shallow but all in all a excellent book.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 11, 1999
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I like the no non-sense presentation of the material. The book moves very quickly. It is dense in topics, but the presentation is very readable. You'll often wonder why you're not further into the book... yet you feel that you have really covered a lot of material.

The explanations are great. And I have found that by answering the questions, that I catch tiny little mistakes in my understanding.

I picked up this book after a debate with one of my friends over a trig question. I am very satisfied with my purchase and highly recommend this book.

John D.

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Whether you are studying geometry afresh or are now simply reviewing the subject, it will be worth your while to consider for a moment where this branch of mathematics came from, what it is about, and what you may hope to gain from its study. Read the first page
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cos cot tan sin, curve recedes, latera recta, opposite congruent angles, congruency principle, congruent arcs, focal radius, trigonometric analysis, congruent circles, latus rectum, trig tables, conjugate axis, congruent parts, congruent sides, distances from two fixed points, oblique triangles, second degree curves, intercepted arcs, six trigonometric functions, tracing point, isosceles trapezoid, congruent segments, fourth proportional, equilateral hyperbola, circular measure
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Statements Reasons, Law of Pythagoras, Joe Smith, Hypothesis Conclusion, Use Construction
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