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Money and Banking: What Everyone Should Know
Michael K. SalemiStarting at $349.95 Starting at $349.95 $429.95 $349.95–$429.95Get a penetrating look at the financial institutions that are fundamental to your life with the 36 detailed lectures of Money and Banking: What Everyone Should Know. Award-winning Professor Michael K. Salemi investigates a range of pivotal and fascinating topics. Among these: the history of money; how money is created by commercial and central banks; the role of public confidence in the stability of financial... -
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Chemistry, 2nd Edition
Frank CardullaSave up to $345.00 Starting at $54.95 $429.95 $54.95–$429.95Discover why success in chemistry depends only on a genuine understanding of the field's concepts and ideas. Chemistry, 2nd Edition provides a foundation for future success by giving students a deep and thorough grasp of the fundamental problem-solving skills needed to study chemistry. Veteran science teacher and Professor Frank Cardulla's 36 carefully designed lectures are valuable tools for struggling students,... -
Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry
Bruce H. EdwardsStarting at $349.95 Starting at $349.95 $429.95 $349.95–$429.95Finally make sense of the mysteries of precalculus and trigonometry in the company of master educator and award-winning Professor Bruce Edwards. In the 36 intensively illustrated lectures of Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry, he takes you through all the major topics of a typical precalculus course taught in high school or college. You'll gain new insights into functions, complex... -
Learning Statistics: Concepts and Applications in R
Talithia WilliamsStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Taught by Professor Talithia Williams of Harvey Mudd College, this course surveys college-level statistics through dozens of exercises conducted in R, a free statistical programming language with millions of users worldwide. From describing and visualizing the data you have, to methods such as ANOVA and multiple regression for reaching broader inferences, you learn the most widely used statistical measures,... -
Chaos
Steven StrogatzStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Chaos theory-the study of the behavior of sensitive systems over time-affects nearly every field of human knowledge, from the arts to zoology. Journey with Cornell University Professor Steven Strogatz to the heart of this revolutionary field and discover new ways to think about the world. From the surprising tale of how chaos theory was discovered, to the ways it can help us solve mysteries like the nature of... -
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Understanding Investments
Connel FullenkampSave up to $230.00 Starting at $49.95 $299.95 $49.95–$299.95Learn how to invest with skill and confidence to attain your financial goals with the 24 timely and informative lectures of Understanding Investments. Economist and Professor Connel Fullenkamp explains the fundamentals of investing to those new to the subject while broadening and deepening the knowledge of more experienced investors. He clearly explains the various kinds of financial markets, the different kinds of... -
Physics and Our Universe: How It All Works
Richard WolfsonStarting at $499.95 Starting at $499.95 $724.95 $499.95–$724.95Discover the beauty and simplicity of science's most fundamental branch with Physics and Our Universe: How It All Works. Intensively illustrated with diagrams, experiments, animations, graphs, and other visual aids, these 60 lectures by engaging and award-winning Professor Richard Wolfson introduce you to scores of fundamental ideas such as Newtonian mechanics, waves and fluids, thermodynamics, electricity and... -
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Understanding Multivariable Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips
Bruce H. EdwardsSave up to $345.00 Starting at $54.95 $429.95 $54.95–$429.95Whether calculating the volume of odd-shaped objects, predicting the outcome of a large number of trials in statistics, or even predicting the weather, we depend in myriad ways on calculus in three dimensions. Once we grasp the fundamentals of multivariable calculus, we see how these concepts unfold into new laws, entire new fields of physics, and new ways of approaching once-impossible problems. Understanding... -
Mastering the Fundamentals of Mathematics
James A. SellersStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Whether you're a high-school student preparing for the challenges of higher math classes, an adult who needs a refresher in math to prepare for a new career, or someone who just wants to keep his or her mind active and sharp, there's no denying that a solid grasp of arithmetic and prealgebra is essential in today's world. In Professor James A. Sellers' engaging course, Mastering the Fundamentals of Mathematics, you... -
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Mathematics, Philosophy, and the "Real World"
Judith V. GrabinerSave up to $360.00 Starting at $49.95 $429.95 $49.95–$429.95Throughout history, mathematics has consistently helped determine the course of Western philosophical thought. Views about human nature, religion, truth, space, time, and more have been shaped by the ideas and practices of this vital scientific field. Award-winning Professor Judith V. Grabiner shows you how mathematics has shaped human thought in profound and exciting ways with Mathematics, Philosophy, and the "Real... -
Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips
Bruce H. EdwardsStarting at $349.95 Starting at $349.95 $429.95 $349.95–$429.95Immerse yourself in the unrivaled experience of learning—and grasping—calculus with Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions, and Tips. These 36 lectures cover all the major topics of a full-year calculus course in high school at the College Board Advanced Placement AB level or a first-semester course in college. Award-winning Professor Bruce H. Edwards guides you through hundreds of examples and... -
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Economics, 3rd Edition
Timothy TaylorSave up to $360.00 Starting at $49.95 $429.95 $49.95–$429.95We are all economists—when we work, buy, save, invest, pay taxes, and vote. It repays us many times over to be good economists. Economic issues are active in our lives every day. This course helps you think about and discuss economic issues that affect you and the nation every day—interest rates, unemployment, personal investing, budget deficits, globalization, and many more—with a greater level of knowledge... -
The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles: From Cards to Sudoku
Arthur T. BenjaminStarting at $149.95 Starting at $149.95 $229.95 $149.95–$229.95Whether it’s chess, poker, or Sudoku, most games have this in common: Everything you need to win is rooted in mathematics. Now, using nothing more than a simple grasp of math, you can discover optimal ways to win games and solve puzzles with the speed and accuracy of professional players—many of whom attribute their professional gaming success to mathematical strategies—in The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles:... -
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Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips
Bruce H. EdwardsSave up to $349.95 Starting at $60.00 $429.95 $60.00–$429.95Solve a wide array of problems in the physical, biological, and social sciences, engineering, economics, and other areas with the skills you learn in Understanding Calculus II: Problems, Solutions, and Tips. This second course in the calculus sequence introduces you to exciting new techniques and applications of one of the most powerful mathematical tools ever invented. Professor Bruce H. Edwards of the University... -
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How Music and Mathematics Relate
David KungSave up to $180.00 Starting at $29.95 $229.95 $29.95–$229.95Get a new perspective on two of the greatest achievements of human culture in the 12 dazzling lectures of How Music and Mathematics Relate, taught by award-winning mathematician and musician David Kung of St. Mary's College of Maryland. Understanding the connections between music and mathematics helps you appreciate both, even if you have no special ability in either field. By exploring the mathematics of music, you... -
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Secrets of Mental Math
Arthur T. BenjaminSave up to $190.00 Starting at $24.95 $229.95 $24.95–$229.95Improve and expand your math potential—whether you're a corporate executive or a high-school student—in the company of Professor Arthur T. Benjamin, one of the most entertaining members of The Great Courses faculty. The Secrets of Mental Math, his exciting 12-lecture course, guides you through all the essential skills, tips, and tricks for enhancing your ability to solve a range of mathematical problems... -
Games People Play: Game Theory in Life, Business, and Beyond
Scott P. StevensStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Game theory-the science of interactive, rational decision making-helps us understand how and why we make decisions. It also provides insights into human endeavors including biology, politics, and economics. In Games People Play: Game Theory in Life, Business, and Beyond, business consultant and award-winning Professor Scott P. Stevens helps you understand this profoundly important field. Throughout these 24... -
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Mastering Differential Equations: The Visual Method
Robert L. DevaneySave up to $250.00 Starting at $34.95 $299.95 $34.95–$299.95Make sense of differential equations with Professor Robert L. Devaney's Mastering Differential Equations: The Visual Method. These 24 visually engaging lectures cover first- and second-order differential equations, nonlinear systems, dynamical systems, iterated functions, and more. Whether you're a college student looking for a fresh perspective or a lifelong learner excited about mathematics, there's something for... -
Great Scientific Ideas That Changed the World
Steven L. GoldmanStarting at $229.95 Starting at $229.95 $429.95 $229.95–$429.95In this course you will explore ideas that-when society has been willing to pursue them-have helped form the foundation of modern life. You'll discover there is no sharp distinction between ideas that are classified as scientific and those that are classified as philosophical or mathematical, or even between scientific ideas and political, religious, or aesthetic ideas. In each lecture, you also will examine the... -
Math and Magic
Arthur T. BenjaminStarting at $199.95 Starting at $199.95 $229.95 $199.95–$229.95Taught by award-winning math professor and professional magician Arthur T. Benjamin of Harvey Mudd College, this course shows the math behind magic through dozens of tricks based on mathematical principles. You’ll learn the algebra that explains card tricks, the shortcuts to lightning-fast mental calculations, and other marvels of the magician’s art—all while impressing your friends, family, and yourself.
