This is a one-of-a-kind reference for anyone with a serious interest in mathematics. Presents entries, written especially for this book by some of the world's leading mathematicians, that introduce basic mathematical tools and vocabulary; trace the development of modern mathematics; explain essential terms and concepts; examine core ideas in major areas of mathematics; describe the achievements of scores of famous mathematicians; explore the impact...

"[C]overs American literature from the second half of the 19th century up to the start of World War I. Topics discussed include Kate Chopin's The Awakening; Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage; Emily Dickinson; Henry James's "Daisy Miller"; naturalism; reform literature; Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; westerns; Walt Whitman's "Drum-Taps"; and more."--Back cover.

This widely popular text focuses on engaging pre-service teachers and librarians in experiencing the joy of reading, selecting, and sharing excellent children's books with students and engaging them as readers. Clear, concise, and direct, the book uses recommended book lists, examples, figures, and tables in combination with narrative and prose, freeing class time for involvement with literature. Through newly added connections to classrooms and libraries,...

Are undergraduates really learning anything once they get to college? The answer is no. As troubling as their findings are, the authors argue that for many faculty and administrators this conclusion will come as no surprise and is the expected result of a student body distracted by socializing or working and an institutional culture that puts undergraduate learning close to the bottom of the priority list.

The lives and works of 13 renowned American poets are interpreted through dramatic readings, archival photographs, dance, performances, and interviews in this inspiring series. Illustrative poems in each program are accompanied by insights into their historical and cultural connections.The series covers the terminology of poetry and the larger role of poets in American and world literature studies.

A collection of writing projects aimed at undergraduate mathematics students of varying skill levels (pre-calculus through differential equations).

Graduate students who turn in exceptional literature reviews are recognized as excellent critical thinkers as well as masters of academic argumentation, research writing, and academic writing. This six-step process pioneered by this book has made the task fluid and seamless.