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David Lippman's Math in Society is a survey of contemporary mathematical topics for liberal arts majors. Most chapters are independent of each other, allowing instructors to choose which subjects to cover. Emphasis is placed on the applicability of the mathematics. Core material for each topic is covered in the main text, with additional depth available through exploration exercises appropriate for in-class, group, or individual investigation. Professor Lippman teaches at Pierce College.

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Charles Severance's Python For Informatics is an informatics-oriented introduction to programming. Instead of a traditional computer science approach to the subject, this book uses Python to solve data analysis problems common in the world of informatics, the science of information systems design. Professor Severance teaches at the University of Michigan.

Professor Severance has prepared supplementary materials for this text; they are available at his website.

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Steve Krause's The Process of Research Writing is suitable for research-oriented composition and rhetoric classes. As the title implies, it focuses on the process of research writing, not merely the final product. Instead of having students compose one major paper, the book presents an innovative series of assignments through which students hone their skills. As a result, students are not only prepared to write a traditional research paper; they better understand what it means to conduct academic research. Additionally, educators will find that this text has much more of a focus on internet research than do competitive offerings. Professor Krause teaches at Eastern Michigan University.

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Jim Hefferon's Linear Algebra covers the material in an introductory undergraduate-level linear algebra course. Unlike competing titles that focus on rote computation or assume that students are already able to perform abstract work, this textbook has a developmental approach to help students build their understanding of the underlying mathematics. It proceeds with a great deal of motivation with many illustrative examples, and the exercises range from routine verifications to medium-difficult questions designed to challenge but not overwhelm. Professor Hefferon teaches at Saint Michael’s College.

This title is currently being peersourced. Its expected publication date is April 2011, and it will be available both online and in print.