Re: Need some help.

Logan wrote:
What are some books that cover most of the topics learned in high
school. We're talking geometry, algebra, calculus and statistics.

I'm looking for pretty dense material that also does a good job of
describing the relationships between the different building blocks. It
should be well ordered as well.

Is there an "Encyclopedia of math" as well?

Thanks,
Logan

If you are looking for applied and I understand the level of material
you are looking for, there are examples in both engineering and
physics.

For example:

1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Hardcover) by Dennis G. Zill,
Michael R. Cullen
2. Mathematical Methods of Physics and Engineering (Paperback)
by K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson, S. J. Bence
3. Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Hardcover) by Peter V. O'Neil
4. Schaum's Outline of Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and
Scientists (Paperback)
by Murray R Spiegel

Tons more like these. Check them out on Amazon, Borders or Barnes and
Noble and look inside at the TOC.

If you are looking for theoretical, then these are not the correct
choice.

If you are looking for foundational understanding of these topics, you
could look at things like:

1. The Foundations of Mathematics (Paperback) by Ian Stewart, David
Tall
2. Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science (2nd
Edition) (Hardcover)
by Ronald L. Graham, Donald E. Knuth, Oren Patashnik
3. The History of Mathematics: An Introduction (Hardcover)
by David M. Burton

Tons more examples and some good paperbacks on how to think about
mathematics.

Not sure if this is what you were looking for - but hope it gives some
insights.

-A

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