In Empowerment: The Competitive Edge in Sports, Business &amp; Life high-profile personality Dr. Gene Landrum presents, in a self-help format, the 13 winning behaviors modeled by the 13 greatest athletes of the modern era. Landrum's research into the lives of the great entrepreneurs and athletes, supported by a growing body of evidence, suggests that eminence, whether in business or sports derives not from genetic superiority, but from winning behaviors and learned emotional dispositions. 
With a delightful blend of gifted story-telling and intellectual scholarship, Dr. Landrum has created a book that melds the recent discoveries in psychology and brain research with the dramatic performances of the world's greatest athletes. Charismatic athletes such as Michael Jordan, Lance Armstrong, Martina Navratilova and Tiger Woods are analyzed in psycho-biographical profiles that focus on the underlying motivations and behaviors of these preeminent personalities rather than on what they achieved. In this respect and in its connection to the recent research in brain function and psychology, Dr. Landrum's work is unprecedented in the extant literature on athletes and athletic technique.

Empowerment: The Competitive Edge in Sports, Business & Life

Gene Landrum

Sports & Outdoors

Brendan Kelly Publishing Inc.

The properties of functions should be explored and discovered rather than taught and drilled. Students can explore various types of functions on the TI-84 Plus in cooperative groups or on their own as you facilitate their learning. Keying sequences guide them through the variety of menus on the TI-84 Plus without the need to page through the calculator manual. Detailed solutions at the back of the book help students over obstacles to their learning and the operation of the menus and submenus are absorbed with minimal effort as the mathematics is learned. Deeper investigations are included to challenge the more capable student, and historical vignettes are introduced to add a human dimension to the mathematical excursions. This new publication has been expanded to include a more detailed treatment of linear and quadratic functions and the law of sines and cosines found in most state and provincial guidelines. The topics include finding zeros, domain and range, extrema, and singularities of polynomial and rational functions. Properties of the trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions are also explored. Topics also include the study of limits and asymptotic behavior, polar coordinates, parametric equations and conics.

Functions with the TI-84 Plus Calculator (2nd edition)

Humor & Entertainment

Brendan, Kelly

Puzzles & Games

Algebra is much easier to teach when your students can work through the self-directed lessons in this book. Students can explore mathematical concepts on the TI-84 Plus while you walk around the room and facilitate their learning. Keying sequences guide them through the labyrinth of menus on the TI-84 Plus without the need to page through the calculator manual. Detailed solutions at the back of the book help students over obstacles to their learning and the calculator functions are absorbed with minimal effort as the mathematics is learned. Some programs are included to showcase the power of iteration in solving some otherwise intractable problems. Historical vignettes are included to add a human dimension to the mathematical excursions. The topics include sequences &amp; series, finding roots of polynomial equations, the fundamental theorem of algebra, complex numbers, fractals and mathematics of chaos, combinatorics, probability, linear systems, matrices, linear programming and various applications such as the mathematics of investment. A new section on Phi and the Golden Ratio has been added for current interest stimulated by The DaVinci Code. For those with the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, this book includes references to the probability simulations involving coin and dice tossing experiments found on the Applications menu.

Advanced Algebra with the TI-84 Plus Calculator

Science & Math

Mathematics

The information age has made statistics one of the most important branches of mathematics. It should be explored using real data from interesting and current sources. Using this book, students enter real data onto spreadsheets or into statistical plots on the TI-84 Plus while you guide their learning and help them draw appropriate inferences. Keying sequences guide them through the labyrinth of statistics menus on the TI-84 Plus without the need to page through the calculator manual. Detailed solutions at the back of the book help students over obstacles to their learning and the application of various statistical techniques accessible on the TI-84 Plus menus and submenus are absorbed with minimal effort as the concepts of statistics are explored. Programs are included to perform experiments such as those applied in Monte Carlo investigations. Historical vignettes are included to add a human dimension to the mathematical excursions. The topics included are statistical inference, data graphs, central tendency, measures of dispersion, correlation, regression lines, statistical distributions such as the normal distribution, the Central Limit Theorem, sampling, Monte Carlo methods, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. The probability density functions for the binomial, normal, t, Chi Square and F distributions are defined and their properties are explored in terms of their application to tests of hypotheses. New explorations in sampling techniques and inference have been added to the previous edition for the TI-83 Plus. For those with the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, this book includes references to the statistical simulations involving coin and dice tossing experiments found on the Applications menu.

Statistics with the TI-84 Plus Calculator

Ravi Vakil, described in the San Francisco Chronicle as a legend in the world of math competitions has finally released his long-awaited second edition of A Mathematical Mosaic: Patterns &amp; Problem Solving. Regarded by many as a seminal book in the field of mathematics competitions, the first edition of A Mathematical Mosaic has received wide acclaim from mathematics teachers, professors and the mathematics community at large. In the pages of this book, Ravi shares what mathematics is really about: beauty, elegance, and the discovery of deep and interconnected patterns. These patterns of nature are often best understood through puzzles and problems, both easy and hard. He also profiles eleven other Olympiad winners including Noam Elkies, the youngest professor to receive tenure at Harvard. This book is a must for teachers seeking to challenge their best students, and for students preparing for mathematics competitions.

A Mathematical Mosaic: Patterns & Problem Solving

Vakil, Dr. Ravi

The Florida Domicile Handbook provides insights into the significant advantages, and especially the financial advantages, of domiciling in Florida. During the current housing crisis, homeowners are alarmed to see the increases in interest rates and realty taxes raising their mortgage payments beyond their reach. Though some reductions in payments can be achieved by searching for special financing, opportunities for significant savings in this area are limited by prevailing money market conditions. More promising are the savings in reality taxes that are possible by changing domicile. Florida has recently enacted legislation through its Homestead Act that limits substantially the annual increases in realty tax. Florida is also one of the few states that has no income tax. These two incentives alone have been a major factor in creating the stream of new residents who have chosen to declare Florida as their principal residence. As the Baby Boomers retire, it is anticipated that this stream will grow into a flood. Anticipating this trend, the authors have written the most comprehensive book on the subject of Florida domiciling. It addresses a variety of topics including: Advantages of Florida domiciling Detailed steps to follow in achieving a Florida domicile When, where and how to buy a home Advice on how to find a good Realtor and lender Legal perspectives into laws affecting new residents How to register and insure cars and boats List of resources and web sites for staying healthy, including state programs, medical initiatives and healthcare coverage options. Estate planning advice The lead author, Michael Kilbourn, is a well-respected national authority on estate tax matters and local expert on the complexities of Florida domicile. His co-author is Howard Hujsa, an attorney who has been certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates Law. Both men are Florida residents. If you are considering relocating to a state in the sunshine belt with no state taxes, no winter, a cap on your realty taxes and a lifestyle of leisure and high living, The Florida Domicile Handbook is the ultimate resource on making it happen.

The Florida Domicile Handbook: Vital Information for New Florida Residents

Business & Money

E. Michael Kilbourn

Howard Hujsa

Real Estate

This book develops the first half of a full course in Algebra 2 using the TI-nspire technology (version 2). The topics are introduced in a highly motivational way, using cartoons, human interest items, and real-world applications that connect the mathematics to the student's interests. Each lesson begins with a motivational introduction, followed by worked examples that showcase the solutions with and without the TI-nspire technology. Keying sequences are provided for both TI-nspire and TI-nspire CAS. Each unit begins with a display of the TI-nspire menus that will be used throughout the unit. Only the appropriate menus and commands are employed so that the mathematics is not subordinated to the technological procedures. There are complete solutions to all the exercises. The table of contents is as follows: Unit 1: Numbers & Number Systems Unit Preview: The Home Menu The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic Greatest Common Divisor & Least Common Multiple From Integers to Rational Numbers The Discovery of Irrational Numbers The Golden Ratio & Rational Approximations Complex Numbers: Rectangular Form Complex Numbers: Operations Unit 2: Sequences, Series & Functions Unit Preview: Defining & Graphing Sequences Using Formulas to Define Sequences Using Recursion to Define Sequences The Sum of an Arithmetic Series The Sum of a Geometric Series Sums of Infinite Series Applications of Sequences: Future Value Applications of Sequences: Present Value Unit 3: Matrices Unit Preview: Matrices & Matrix Transformations Matrices & Matrix Addition Products of Matrices Matrix Transformations Successive Transformations The Determinant of a Matrix The Inverse of a Matrix Unit 4: Linear Systems Unit Preview: Six Ways to Solve Linear Systems Solving a Linear System Using a Table or Graph Solving a Linear System Using Algebra Analyzing 2 x 2 Linear Systems Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities Linear Programming Solving 3 x 3 Linear Systems Unit 5: Quadratic Functions & Equations Unit Preview: Five Ways to Solve a Quadratic Equation Quadratic Growth: From Tables to Graphs Analyzing Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form Analyzing Quadratic Functions in Standard Form The Roots of a Quadratic Equation Quadratic Inequalities Using Quadratic Functions to Model Data Unit 6: Polynomials & Polynomial Equations Unit Preview: The Max, Min & Solve Commands From Monomials to Polynomials Products & Powers of Polynomials Factoring Polynomials The Remainder Theorem & The Factor Theorem The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra Transforming Polynomial Functions Modeling Data with Polynomial Functions Answers to the Exercises Learning Outcomes for Algebra 2 with TI-nspire: Semester 1 Learning Outcomes for Algebra 2 with TI-nspire: Semester 2 TI-nspire Functions & Programs

Algebra 2 with TI-nspire: Semester 1

This book is designed to help teachers implement the marvelous power of TI-nspire (Touchpad version) in the teaching of Algebra 2. Keying sequences are provided to help students acquire the concepts of advanced algebra in a step-by-step fashion, while progressing smoothly through the menus of this exciting new technology. Worked examples and comprehensive sets of exercises with complete solutions are provided. Screen displays on the page enable students to connect their work on the handheld or on the computer screen to the examples in the text. On completing this book, students will have been exposed to all the important concepts in Algebra 2 and will have had numerous experiences using graphs, spreadsheets and the calculator commands to solve real-world problems. The fundamental skills of algebra are taught in concert with the appropriate use of the TI-nspire commands. This book, together with Algebra 2 with TI-nspire: Semester 1 constitute a full course in Algebra 2. Both the pedagogy and content have been developed to implement the new Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Unit 7: Rational and Radical Functions &amp; Equations Unit 8: Exponential &amp; Logarithmic Functions &amp; Equations Unit 9: Trigonometric Functions &amp; Equations Unit 10: Trigonometric Identities Unit 11: Analytic Geometry: Conics &amp; Polar Coordinates Unit 12: Permutations, Combinations &amp; Probability Unit 13: Statistics

Algebra 2 with TI-nspire: Semester 2

Dr. Brendan Kelly

This book is designed to help teachers implement the power of TI-nspire (Touchpad version) in the teaching of Algebra I. Keying sequences are provided with step-by-step instruction. Worked examples and comprehensive exercise sets with complete solutions are provided. Screen displays enable students to connect their work on the handheld to examples in the text. This book exposes students to multiple representations of concepts using numerous experiences with graphs, spreadsheets and calculator commands to solve real-world problems. Together with its sequel, Algebra I with TI-nspire: Semester 2 these books provide a full program in Algebra I as defined by the new Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. (184 pages)

Algebra 1 with TI-nspire: Semester 1

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

This book is designed to help teachers implement the power of TI-nspire (Touchpad version) in the teaching of Algebra I. Keying sequences are provided with step-by-step instruction. Worked examples and comprehensive exercise sets with complete solutions are provided. Screen displays enable students to connect their work on the handheld to examples in the text. This book exposes students to multiple representations of concepts using numerous experiences with graphs, spreadsheets and calculator commands to solve real-world problems. Together with its companion, Algebra I with TI-nspire: Semester 1, these books provide a full program in Algebra I as defined by the new Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. (184 pages)

Algebra 1 with TI-nspire: Semester 2

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