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Beautiful Scaffolding
Linear algebra is the Babel language of sciences, this book helps you to get proficient in speaking it. Clear-cut presentation, mathematical rigor and historical gossip is in such an unison, that you'll crave for a sequel. This is the 18-th 5-star rating, you shouldn't hesitate any more!

One of the best introductory (modern) books I know.
If you need to learn Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory, your best starting point is this book.
a must buy...
Although titled as Matrix Analysis and Applied Linear Algebra, this book is one of the clearest treatments of pure linear algebra in general. Most of the theorems are proved and the proofs are very well motivated. There are no hand-waving arguments yet it is very easy to follow all the material contained. I also noticed that this book provides a smooth transition to introductory functional analysis for those who already possess the adequate real analysis background.
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Subjects:  1. Algebra - General    2. Algebra - Linear    3. Algebras, Linear    4. Linear Algebra    5. Mathematics    6. Matrices    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Calculus & mathematical analysis    9. Mathematics / Algebra / General    10. Mathematics for scientists & engineers   

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Try something else
I had this book for my Statistics I class. I've read every bit of the instruction on the book (I read everything not just what's on homework). At the end I realised I learned nothing I was still confused. Unless you have a good instructor to follow you through every step, you should skip it. This is NOT something for at home students.

Clear and well-organized, but compromised
Triola's book is, for the most part, an excellent choice for an intro stats course. As an instructor, I find it relatively easy to work with, and the included STATDISK gives students many opportunities to analyze large sets of data without having to enter hundreds of values into calculators or computers. It also contains a lot of examples taken from actual data sets; this is the text that will deflect that ubiquitous "what's this useful for in real life" question from students. A few issues, though, dog the book. In order of importance:
Outstanding Textbook
I teach statistics at 2 colleges.I use this book.It is outstanding in its clarity and mathematical depth. Students with strong math backgrounds will appreciate the fine logic developed by this book as it explains statistics.The word problems are outstanding and relevant to applications acrossbroad fields of interests.The examples are explained thoroughly. This book is very well priced for the student who is struggling to pay tuition, fees, etc.Highly recommend this book to all serious students. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Algebra - General    2. Mathematics    3. Probability & Statistics - General    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Statistics    6. Mathematics / Statistics    7. Probability & statistics   

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Came in a good condition and very timely shipping
Came in a good condition and very timely shipping

Best math textbook I ever used!
After going back into this book more and more I can only revise my opinion upward. Sullivan covers almost every topic before calculus and does it in a very straightforward manner. The text has rigor proving many important statements but this is never used in sacrifice of understanding. The student solution manual is also great and highly recomended. A great text and reference book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Algebra - General    2. Calculus    3. Functional Analysis    4. Functions    5. Graphic calculators    6. Mathematics    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Theory Of Functions    9. Mathematics / Calculus   

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useful text for an undergrad course
Hilariously, I found this book in a local library, in the section devoted to primary school and high school maths. I guess the "Algebra" in the title suggested this location to some librarian. Anyhow, not to worry. I informed the library and they will reshelve this book in a better place.
Excellent for an introductory abstract algebra book
This is a great book.It's introductory, appropriate for undergrads taking abstract algebra for the first time, but at the same time, it is also very comprehensive, useful for graduate students.Although it explains the material in great depth and at a relatively slow pace, it does so in a logically sound manner so that it can lead the reader to develop mathematical maturity.Like many more advanced books, it has good cross-references, helping people to develop connections between the different parts of the material, and allowing the reader to jump around once she has mastered the basics.
too wordy
This book is a standard one for graduate-level algebra courses.I practically wore mine out over a year-long course, and came to know it intimately.Dummit and Foote is a book that teaches via wordy explanations and lots of examples.Of course, examples are very important.However, the explanations are often muddled and not clear (e.g. see tensor products).They frequently relegate important theorems or definitions to the exercises, and the organization is poor.Consequently, it can be very hard to find things later when you might need them.Also, the bindings on this book frequently fail.My book fell apart very quickly, and I know other students who had the same problem.I recommend Rotman's Advanced Modern Algebra instead of Dummit and Foote. ... Read more

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Not for the uninitiated
I bought this book hoping to learn about matrix analyis. I did not. Thisbook is simply a reference manual with plenty of theorems, axioms etc. withlittle explanation. They give it to you rough and row. NOT A SINGLE SOLVEDEXAMPLE, and not evensolutions for the exercises given in the book areprovided. If you intend to learn about matrix analysis, as I did, let notthe 5 stars review mislead you. Don't make the same mistake, this book isnot for you.

An encyclopedic reference for matrix analysis and linear alg
Horn and Johnson's MATRIX ANALYSIS is simply a masterpiece. You can findeach and every result in matrix analysis along with it's proof in thisbook. Look at their companion volume "Topics in Matrix Analysis"too. Some of these results cannot be found elsewhere.

Excellent book.... for the initiated
Horn and Johnson has written an excellent reference book onsomewhat-advanced linear algebra (from the point of view of an engineer).There's a lot of treasures in this book, but this book is NOT for beginninglinear algebra. Rather, it is written as a handy reference to review andlearn certain topics in linear algebra.Read more

Subjects:  1. Algebra - Linear    2. Linear Algebra    3. Mathematical Analysis    4. Mathematics    5. Matrices    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Mathematics / Algebra / General   

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I have used this book for College Classes.
This book is OK. The graphics are great but the concepts are not layed out in the best possible format. Several times I got confused at what the book was saying and had to take it to my teacher. If you have a good teacher though, this is a great book.

good stuff
Very good condition, and the main thing is i saved $83 thru here as opposed to actually buying it for a lot more at the bookstore. I was able 2 get this in 3 days which was not bad.
great service
I got the book in 3 days, as promised. Great service. Would recommend it. Thank You. ... Read more

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A real page turner.One of the most exciting works today.
The plot is intricate, and the mystery deepens until the last few pages of the text.The authors richly deserve the highest praise for their tireless efforts. ... Read more

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The way to learn algebra
Most critisism of the book are based in the fact that topic are not treated in deep, and the reason is that there is no need to do that. Lang's porpouse is to introduce the reader to HIGHER ALGEBRA, while for example Dummit & Foote just end in Category Theory or Homological Algebra. He just introduce what he consider necessary to know about groups. Of course, if your porpouse is to learn, let's say Group Cohomology, then its good for you to know as much as possible about groups, modules and stuff, but Lang's try to focus on what HE consider is important to be known.
4pro
It is one of the brilliant classics, must have for every advanced algebraist. Probably you will not find here such nouveau labyrinths of mathematical thought as in Beta Algebra by Algirdas Javtokas (which in my opinion is a revolutionary book), but it is unvaluable for seminars or supplementary material for algebra courses.

This book grows on you.
When I examined this book as an undergraduate I did not like it; often this is a sign that a book is poorly written, but in this case I just needed more background.Now I see this text as a gold-mine: clearly written, provocative, and rich in examples.
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Satisfied Customer
The book was in great condition, except that it was missing 20 pages.Theyweren't torn out, I think that they just were never put in.Hence, the 4 star rating instead of 5!The book also arrived within 4 days-very timely! ... Read more

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If you want to understand algebra and/or trig, buy this book
As an unchallenged high school student 30 years ago, I never really put much effort into either algebra or trig and still managed to ace my tests.This lack of a rigorous algebraic and trigonometric foundation killed me in subsequent college calculus courses.This book fixed that problem, 30 years later!If you are looking for a book to challenge a motivated high school student, this is the book.I loaned it to one such student after I finished it and she very quickly completed a year and a half of high school algebra and trig in one summer and went on to ace honors calculus that fall. The best math book I've seen
I'm an adult learner who has always had trouble with math.This was the text in pre-Calc.Provides (1) clear, step by step instruction, (2) uncomplicated margin exercises to reinforce basic concepts, (4) lots ofgood practical problems, (5) a sea of drill problems, (6) chapter reviewexercises and (7) chapter tests. I refer to this book regularly. I wishthese folks would do a Calculus book!

An extremely helpful and concise review / re-learning text.
As a non-traditional student of 35 returning to undergraduate university, I had tested into Calculus but as the semester progressed, it bacame apparent that the intervening years had taken their toll on my math basics. It was clear that even as I struggled to understand the new material, Ihad either forgotten my basics or never learned them well.This lack wasseriously impeding learning the new material.I finally took a reviewcourse with this book, re-took the calculus, graduated cum laude, went onfor Masters degrees, and am now working on my doctorate.This book cutthrough all the "math-ese" to understanding the basics of thecalculations, not just regurgitating the material. The authors also seem tobe able to focus on exactly where people routinely have problems in a veryunderstandable language. It is not an exaggeration to say a single book canbe pivotal in one's success. ... Read more

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Execllent Easy to Read
The examples in this book are great.All concepts in the text are explained clearly with many examples for the reader to review.I consider this text to be one of the best that I have used.This text is not only a great text to be used in the classroom, but it is so easy to understand that I also recommend this text for individual learning.

Okay if required, but
The Anton book appears to be the standard in teaching undergrad LA, but I personally didn't like it very much. Part of the problem is due to several misprints in the early chapters. Some of the definitions of basic concepts are confusing at best, wrong at the worst. I found myself relying on the Hubbard-Hubbard "Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Forms" to get through the course. The explanations were more concise and easier to understand. If you're teaching yourself, Hubbard-Hubbard is the way to go.

Okay if required, but
The Anton book appears to be the standard in teaching undergrad LA, but I personally didn't like it very much. Part of the problem is due to several misprints in the early chapters. Some of the definitions of basic concepts are confusing at best, wrong at the worst. I found myself relying on the Hubbard-Hubbard "Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Forms" to get through the course. The explanations were more concise and easier to understand. If you'r eteaching yourself, Hubbard-Hubbard is the way to go. ... Read more

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Just get it if It's required....
It's the same as Dugopolski's book, except since I got Dugopolski's teacher edition, it helped a little bit more to understand the material.
review for college algebrabook
The book was in excellent condition and received my purchase
View From a Math Tutor
I have tutored math for over 20 years and Bittenger's book is one of the best I have ever seen for taking pre-algebra students from the basics to the complex. His examples are clearly laid out, easy to follow, and they lay a solid foundation for higher math learning. This book's concepts will definitely help high school students prepare for the SATs. ... Read more

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Not in good condition
This book wasadvertised as in good condition, I picked it up and the cover almost completly tore off! Thats not exactly good! I bought another book that was labeled as good condition and it was ten times better then this math book.
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Math Rocks!!
This book made math fun and easy.Math Rocks!!! As we used to say back in the day, "Full Tilt, Rock and Roll." ... Read more

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Another pathetic college algebra book
The marketing machine for Stewart's books is working wonders, but the books aren't. Too many colleges and universities are duped into adopting these books while students and conscious instructors exploit minimal benefit from them, specially in the problem sets, which are quite poor.

Discover algebra
We use this book by Stewart, Redlin and Watson for our College Algebra class, one of the two bridge classes between intermediate algebra and the college-level calculus course (the other bridge course is trigonometry).The first chapter is a review of key concepts (one that I've found almost every algebra book tends to cover, regardless of level).Real numbers, algebraic expressions, exponents, radicals, and factoring are reintroduced to students in ways that will carry through the rest of the text.Depending upon the sequencing of study, this section can be glossed over fairly quickly.However, the student would be well served to see the Discovery Project in this section, which shows an interesting graphic/visual way of seeing how equations operate.
Don't like this book
I had this book in my college algebra class, and non of the students liked it.It didn't explain things well enough to enable you to do the chapter problems.The teacher explain everything in class using her own notes and only used the book for us to practice the math problems.If anyone missed a day of class, they were in trouble because they missed the teachers notes, which was the only way to understand the problems in the book.I hope the school stops using this book. I'm sure there are other better college algebra books out there. ... Read more

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Very Helpful Book
This book is very helpful because when someone helps me in Algebra 2, they can read me the problem out of book then I can work it out and they can tell me whether my answer is right or not or else it would take a much longer period of time because they would have to work out the problem and then tell me the answer and it may be wrong. This is the perfect book for kids who want to learn Algebra 2.

Wow!
This book is the one book people who want to learn Algebra 2 need. It completely enhanced my knowledge on the subject, and took me to a higher level. It will truly make your mind capacious! ... Read more

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