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Practical Algebra If you studied algebra years ago and now need a refresher course in order to use algebraic principles on the job, or if you’re a student who needs an introduction to the subject, here’s the perfect book for you. Practical Algebra is an easy and fun-to-use workout program that quickly puts you in command of all the basic concepts and tools of algebra. With the aid of practical, real-life examples and applications, you’ll learn:The basic approach and application of algebra to problem solvingThe number system (in a much broader way than you have known it from arithmetic)Monomials and polynomials; factoring algebraic expressions; how to handle algebraic fractions; exponents, roots, and radicals; linear and fractional equationsFunctions and graphs; quadratic equations; inequalities; ratio, proportion, and variation; how to solve word problems, and moreAuthors Peter Selby and Steve Slavin emphasize practical algebra throughout by providing you with techniques for solving problems in a wide range of disciplines—from engineering, biology, chemistry, and the physical sciences, to psychology and even sociology and business administration. Step by step, Practical Algebra shows you how to solve algebraic problems in each of these areas, then allows you to tackle similar problems on your own, at your own pace. Self-tests are provided at the end of each chapter so you can measure your mastery. AUTHOR: Peter H. Selby, Steven L. Slavin
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | Oh, Waiter! One Order of Crow!
This chronicle of Campaign 2000 includes trenchant analysis of both the Gore and the Bush camps--including their fending off challenges by Bradley and McCain in the primaries--as well as critical commentary on the many media faux pas on election nigh...
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Journey to the Center of the Earth by Billy Aronson, Carl Bode, Joe Boddy, Jules Verne, Kathryn Yingling
In this novel from Verne's Extraordinary Journeys series Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew, Axel, enter an extinct Icelandic volcano. What they find there is truly extraordinary--a thriving ecosystem, giant shepherds, the corpse of an earlier explorer, and human beings. AUTHOR: Billy Aronson, Carl Bode, Joe Boddy, Jules Verne, Kathryn Yingling
PUBLISHER: Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Winter Room by Gary Paulsen, Jeff Woodman
Description not available.A young boy growing up on a northern Minnesota farm describes the scenes around him and recounts his old Norwegian uncle's tales of an almost mythological logging past AUTHOR: Gary Paulsen, Jeff Woodman
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | 100 Days of School by Beth Johnson, Trudy Harris
Description not available.A series of rhymes illustrates different ways to count to 100 such as by adding the ten toes of ten children or ninety-nine train cars plus one caboose. AUTHOR: Beth Johnson, Trudy Harris
PUBLISHER: Millbrook Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Sammy Keyes & the Sisters of Mercy by Tara Sands, Wendelin Van Draanen
Description not available.Sammy continues to make life with her grandmother interesting as she tries to discover who is stealing from St. Mary's Church, befriends a homeless girl, and plays in a softball tournament against a bitter rival. AUTHOR: Tara Sands, Wendelin Van Draanen
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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