@book {692960, title = {Real-Life Math}, year = {2005}, publisher = {Thomson | Gale}, organization = {Thomson | Gale}, abstract = { Real-Life Math is a\  "truly exceptional book ... I have never seen the relevance of Mathematics explained this well... a great pleasure." The America Library Association{\textquoteright}s \ peer-reviewed journal, Reference \& User Services Quarterly (RUSQ). Fall 2006. Introduction "The universe cannot be read until we have learnt the language and become familiar with the characters in which it is written. It is written in mathematical language, and the letters are triangles, circles and other geometrical figures, without which means it is humanly impossible to comprehend a single word." Galilei, Galileo (1564-1642) Real-Life Math takes an international perspective in exploring the role of mathematics in everyday life and is intended for high school age readers. Because Real-Life Math (RLM) is intended for a younger and less mathematically experienced audience, the authors and editors faced unique challenges in selecting and preparing entries. Articles were constructed to contain material that might serve all students. For example, the article on Calculus is intended to be able to serve students taking Calculus, students finished with prerequisites and about to undertake their study of calculus, and students in basic math or algebra who might have an interest in the practical utility of studying of calculus. Real-Life Math challenges students on multiple levels and is designed to facilitate critical thinking and reading-in-context skills. The beginning student is not expected to understand more mathematically complex text dealing, for example, with the techniques for calculus and so should be content to skim through these sections as they read about the practical applications. As students progress through math courses, they will naturally appreciate greater portions of more advanced sections of articles. (more) --K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, editors.\ London, U.K.\ October, 2005 }, editor = {K.Lee Lerner and BrendaWilmoth Lerner} }