Math, Better Explained: Learn to Unlock Your Math Intuition

Math, Better Explained: Learn to Unlock Your Math Intuition

"Math, Better Explained" is a clear, intuitive guide to math topics essential for high school, college and beyond. Whether you're a student, parent, or teacher, this book is your key to unlocking the aha! moments that make math truly click -- and make learning enjoyable.<br /><br />The book intentionally avoids mindless definitions and focuses on building a deep, natural intuition so you can integrate the ideas into your everyday thinking. Its explanations on the natural logarithm, imaginary numbers, exponents and the Pythagorean Theorem are among the most-visited in the world.<br /><br />The topics in Math, Better Explained include:<br /><br />1. Developing Math Intuition<br />2. The Pythagorean Theorem<br />3. Pythagorean Distance<br />4. Radians and Degrees<br />5. Imaginary Numbers<br />6. Complex Arithmetic<br />7. Exponential Functions & e<br />8. The Natural Logarithm (ln)<br />9. Interest Rates<br />10. Understanding Exponents<br />11. Euler’s Formula<br />12. Introduction To Calculus<br /><br />The book is written as the author wishes math was taught: with a friendly attitude, vivid illustrations and a focus on true understanding. Learn right, not rote!<br /><br />Selected testimonials:<br /><br />"I have several books on calculus (Calculus for Dummys, Math for the Millions, etc. etc. - never was able to read them) but your explanation is what I have needed all these years." - D. Hogg, Former Principal<br /><br />"This is a great explanation! I am 49 years old and have never known what e is all about. It is thanks to your article that I get it and now can explain it to my son who is 13 years old..." - C. Dhaveji<br /><br />"I've been following you for nearly two years...I find the intuitive approach to the subject and lucid writing unparalleled." - D. Ezell<br /><br />About the Author<br /><br />Kalid Azad graduated from Princeton University and has been writing professionally for over a decade, from chapters in the best-selling "How to Program" textbooks (from Deitel, Inc.) to technical whitepapers for Microsoft, Corp. Kalid has tutored math since high school (99% percentile for SAT/GRE/GMAT) and is enamored with finding the clearest, most intuitive insights on seemingly-complicated topics.