The Little Book That Beats the Market

April 4, 2011 Posted by

Greenblatt sets out the basic principles of successful stock market investing and shows readers how beating the markets can be made simple and easy. The Wall Street Journal calls this investment book one of the best, clearest guides to value investing available.From the Publisher:Two years in MBA school won’t teach you how to double the market’s return. Two hours with The Little Book That Beats the Market will. In The Little Book, Joel Greenblatt, Founder and Managing Partner at Gotham Capital (with average annualized returns of 40% for over 20 years), does more than simply set out the basic principles for successful stock market investing. He provides a magic formula that is easy to use and makes buying good companies at bargain prices automatic. Though the formula has been extensively tested and is a breakthrough in the academic and professional world, Greenblatt explains it using 6th grade math, plain language and humor. You’ll learn how to use this low risk method to beat the market and professional managers by a wide margin. You’ll also learn how to view the stock market, why success eludes almost all individual and professional investors, and why the formula will continue to work even after everyone knows it.About the Author:Joel Greenblatt is the founder and a managing partner of Gotham Capital, a private investment partnership that has achieved 40% annualized returns since its inception in 1985. He is a professor on the adjunct faculty of Columbia Business School, the former chairman of the board of a Fortune 500 company, the cofounder of ValueInvestorsClub.com, and the author of You Can Be a Stock Market Genius. Greenblatt holds a BS and an MBA from the Wharton School.

 

College Algebra and Trigonometry

April 3, 2011 Posted by

P style=MARGIN: 0pxBJ.S.Ratti/Bhas been teaching mathematics at all levels for over 35 years. He is currently a full professor of mathematics and director of the Center for Mathematical Services at the University of South Florida. Professor Ratti is the author of numerous research papers in analysis, graph theory, and probability. He has won several awards for excellence in undergraduate teaching at University of South Florida and known as the coauthor of a successful finite mathematics textbook./PP style=MARGIN: 0px /PP style=MARGIN: 0pxBMarcus McWaters/Bis currently the chair of the Mathematics Department at the University of South Florida, a position he has held for the last eleven years. Since receiving his PhD in mathematics from the University of Florida, he has taught all levels of undergraduate and graduate courses, with class sizes ranging from 3 to 250. As chair, he has worked intensively to structure a course delivery system for lower level courses that would improve the low retention rate these courses experience across the country. When not involved with mathematics or administrative activity, he enjoys playing racquetball, spending time with his two daughters, and traveling the world with his wife./PP style=MARGIN: 0px /PP style=MARGIN: 0px /Pp style=margin: 0px;b/bRatti and McWaters have combined years of lecture notes and firsthand experience with students to bring readers a book series that teaches at the same level and in the style as the best math instructors. An extensive array of exercises and learning aids further complements the instruction readers would receive in class and during office hours./pp style=margin: 0px;br/pp style=margin: 0px;b /bBasic Concepts of Algebra, Equations and Inequalities, Graphs and Functions, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions Angles and Their Measure, Tr@eèQë…¸ ¾Û€

 

Singapore Math 70 Must-know Word Problems, Level 1

April 3, 2011 Posted by

Welcome to Singapore Math –the leading math program in the world! This book is designed to help second grade students master word problems, which are often tricky and frustrating, the Singapore Math way. The activities in this book teach students important math skills, such as diagrams, number bonds, the counting on method, and mental calculation, that help in solving word problems. The book features one problem per page so as not to overwhelm students and step-by-step worked out solutions in the answer key. Perfect for students familiar with Singapore Math and for those who just need extra practice with word problems. Included in this book: an introduction explaining the Singapore Math method. common word problems found on assessments. step-by-step worked out solutions in the answer key.

 

Cracking the SAT & PSAT with Sample Tests on CD-ROM, 1998 edition

April 3, 2011 Posted by

Proven techniques for scoring high from the world’s #1 test-prep companybrbrFour complete sample tests on CD-ROMbrbrThe Book That Gets You ResultsbrbrbrImprove your verbal score by mastering the vocabulary words that most often appear on the testbrEarn more math points by remembering some basic terms and conceptsbrPractice your skills on the two full-length sample tests in the book and four on CD-ROMbrbrbrSAT TEST DATES:br1998: Jan. 24, March 28, May 2, June 6brbrNew York Times Bestseller – Over 1,000,000 sold!brbrSAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a registered trademark of the College Board, which does not endorse this book.

 

Hot Numbers, Cool Math

April 3, 2011 Posted by

– Simplifies complex math concepts.- Explains concepts using real-life situations and familiar objects.- Clear linkage between text and photos.- Words You Know section to reinforce text.- Index- Full-color photographsCurriculum Standards: Grades K-4 Science StandardsScience as Inquiry: I- Employ simple equipment to gather data- NCTM Pre-K-Grade 2 National Math StandardsNumber and Operations Standard- Count with understanding and recognize how many in sets of objects- Use a variety of methods and tools to compute, including objects, mental computation, estimation, paper and pencil, and calculators- Understand the effects of adding and subtracting whole numbersProblem Solving Standard- Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving

 

Singapore Math Practice, Level 3A

April 3, 2011 Posted by

Welcome to Singapore Math –the leading math program in the world! This workbook features math practice and activities for fourth grade students based on the Singapore Math method. An introduction at the front of the book explains Singapore Math and its common problem types. Each unit has learning objects, which clearly define the skills to be learned in that section, and an answer key with step-by-step worked out solutions that help students see how to work the problems. This book is perfect for students familiar with Singapore Math and for those who just need extra math practice.

 

Cracking The Gre Math Subject Test

April 3, 2011 Posted by

The GRE subject tests are among the most difficult standardized exams. Rather than testing general problem-solving skills, they require highly specialized knowledge. The experts at The Princeton Review have thoroughly research each subject test to provide students with the most thorough, up-to-date information available. Students don’t need to relearn the entire histories of their fields–just what they need to know to earn high scores on the exams. Each guide includes one full-length practice exam, complete with comprehensive explanations for every solution.

 

Judy Moody Goes To College

April 3, 2011 Posted by

A few sessions with a college-age math tutor turns third-grader Judy into a jargon-spouting polygon princess, in the funniest Judy Moody caper yet. Illustrations.

 

Harcourt Math 6

April 3, 2011 Posted by

Harcourt Math 6

 

Survival Guide for General Chemistry with Math Review

April 2, 2011 Posted by

Get a better grade with SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY WITH MATH REVIEW! With a reader-friendly style and step-by-step problem solving sequences, this straightforward chemistry text provides you with the tools you need to succeed in general chemistry. With a wealth of practice problems for both math and chemistry, a Book Companion Web Site with additional practice problems, and access to an online homework tutorial system, this text is a must read for anyone who wants to improve their performance in general chemistry.