New Releases by Michael Starbird

O livro que pais e educadores deviam ler para saberem ensinar a estudar melhor. Vivemos num mundo em que estamos expostos a um fluxo constante de novas informações e em que temos de compreender assuntos persos e ser cada vez mais eficientes. Mas o que podemos fazer para desenvolver melhores hábitos de pensamento, aprender melhor e tornarmo-nos mais bem-sucedidos? Edward B. Burger e Michael Starbird, conceituados professores universitários, demonstram neste livro que os métodos de pensamento eficaz podem ser descritos, ensinados e aprendidos; não são dons inatos que se restrinjam a alguns inpíduos especiais. As pessoas extraordinárias são apenas pessoas comuns que pensam de modo diferente. Para sermos capazes de pensar melhor, compreender a fundo os assuntos e ser mais criativos, temos de adotar hábitos de pensamento e de aprendizagem específicos e aplicá-los no dia a dia. Um livro inspirador que demonstra que pensar com eficácia é a chave do sucesso para todos os que desejam atingir o seu potencial máximo: estudantes, pais, professores, empresários, atletas, artistas, líderes e eternos autodidatas. Os elogios da crítica: «É possível aprender a pensar melhor. Este livro, escrito por dois ilustres professores, inclui conselhos e princípios práticos de pensamento crítico que serão certamente úteis para muitos alunos e empreendedores.» — The Guardian «Inspirador e abrangente, mas também pedagógico e extremamente prático.» — The Washington Times «Os professores de todos os ciclos podem usar o modelo deste livro para levar os alunos a desenvolver competências de pensamento para expandir com sucesso a matéria que está a ser ensinada e identificar os próximos passos na aprendizagem.» — Canadian Teacher Magazine «Um guia útil para qualquer pessoa interessada em lidar com assuntos difíceis, especialmente na sala de aula, que demonstra como fazer perguntas melhores, assumir riscos calculados, aprender com os erros e, por fim, como nos transformar em cidadãos do mundo mais comprometidos e conscientes.» — ForeWord Reviews

Topology Through Inquiry is a comprehensive introduction to point-set, algebraic, and geometric topology, designed to support inquiry-based learning (IBL) courses for upper-division undergraduate or beginning graduate students. The book presents an enormous amount of topology, allowing an instructor to choose which topics to treat. The point-set material contains many interesting topics well beyond the basic core, including continua and metrizability. Geometric and algebraic topology topics include the classification of 2-manifolds, the fundamental group, covering spaces, and homology (simplicial and singular). A unique feature of the introduction to homology is to convey a clear geometric motivation by starting with mod 2 coefficients. The authors are acknowledged masters of IBL-style teaching. This book gives students joy-filled, manageable challenges that incrementally develop their knowledge and skills. The exposition includes insightful framing of fruitful points of view as well as advice on effective thinking and learning. The text presumes only a modest level of mathematical maturity to begin, but students who work their way through this text will grow from mathematics students into mathematicians. Michael Starbird is a University of Texas Distinguished Teaching Professor of Mathematics. Among his works are two other co-authored books in the Mathematical Association of America''s (MAA) Textbook series. Francis Su is the Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and a past president of the MAA. Both authors are award-winning teachers, including each having received the MAA''s Haimo Award for distinguished teaching. Starbird and Su are, jointly and individually, on lifelong missions to make learning—of mathematics and beyond—joyful, effective, and available to everyone. This book invites topology students and teachers to join in the adventure.

Vous souhaitez approfondir votre culture générale ? Apprendre une langue étrangère ? Améliorer vos capacités de concentration et de mémorisation ? Bref, penser de façon claire et efficace ? Dans un monde qui exige sans cesse que nous soyons de plus en plus performants, développer notre capacité à penser rapidement et sans perte de temps est devenu une nécessité. Soyez rassuré, on ne s''arrête pas d’apprendre lorsque l’on a quitté l’école. Comprendre des sujets complexes et développer ses capacités intellectuelles et créatives est à la portée de tous, à condition d’entraînement ! Cet ouvrage optimiste, riche en exercices, exemples pratiques et anecdotes surprenantes, sera votre feuille de route. Vous y découvrirez de façon progressive et ludique les stratégies mentales à adopter et de nouvelles habitudes de pensée à acquérir et appliquer au quotidien. Mettez dès à présent votre cerveau au travail !

I 5 elementi del pensiero positivo propone metodi pratici e stimolanti per ottenere risultati migliori. L’idea è semplice: adottando precise strategie puoi imparare a pensare in modo più efficace. I grandi geni non appartengono a una razza speciale: usano solo la mente in modo diverso. Sfruttando le tecniche illustrate nel testo, troverai sistematicamente soluzioni ingegnose ai problemi più impegnativi e scoprirai nuovi modi di vedere il tuo mondo e te stesso, portando alla luce opportunità prima invisibili. Casi reali ed esercizi pratici ti permetteranno di comprendere più a fondo qualsiasi problema, sfruttare il potere dell’errore come tappa verso il successo, sviluppare l’abitudine a porti domande e accettare un’incoraggiante realtà: tutti siamo in grado di cambiare. Ogni volta che ti senti bloccato, ti serve una nuova idea o vuoi imparare a migliorarti, I 5 elementi del pensiero positivo sarà per te una fonte d’ispirazione e una guida da seguire. Qualunque sia la tua attività, grazie a questo libro riuscirai a raggiungere il tuo obiettivo in modo più creativo, intelligente ed efficace.

Los 5 elementos del pensamiento efectivo nos ofrece técnicas prácticas, entretenidas e inspiradoras para mejorar nuestra forma de pensar a partir de una idea simple: podemos aprender a pensar mejor adoptando estrategias específicas. La gente brillante no viene de otro mundo, simplemente usan su mente de forma diferente. Las técnicas propuestas en este libro nos enseñan a encontrar soluciones imaginativas a retos complicados, y a descubrir nuevas formas de ver el mundo y a nosotros mismos, encontrando nuevas oportunidades que nos habían pasado desapercibidas. Los 5 elementos que nos proponen los autores para pensar mejor son: 1 – Tierra: Fundamentar nuestro pensamiento; entender bien las cosas. 2 – Fuego: Aprender de los errores para enfocar las cosas de manera distinta y provechosa. 3 – Aire: Sé tu propio Sócrates: Plantearnos preguntas 4 – Agua: Seguir el flujo las ideas: mirar atrás, mirar hacia delante, crear nuevas ideas a partir de las viejas. 5 – elemento: Los cuatro elementos anteriores no sirven de nada si no se practican y no nos implicamos en el cambio. El libro también contiene ejemplos de historias reales y métodos concretos que nos permitirán desarrollar nuestra capacidad de razonar correctamente. Y, por último, descubriremos que todos somos capaces de cambiar.

Introduction -- Graphs -- Groups -- Calculus -- Conclusion.

ALERT: The Legacy WileyPLUS platform retires on July 31, 2021 which means the materials for this course will be invalid and unusable. If you were directed to purchase this product for a course that runs after July 31, 2021, please contact your instructor immediately for clarification. This package includes a three-hole punched, loose-leaf edition of ISBN 9781118235706 and a registration code for the WileyPLUS course associated with the text. Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that your instructor requires WileyPLUS. For customer technical support, please visit http://www.wileyplus.com/support. WileyPLUS registration cards are only included with new products. Used and rental products may not include WileyPLUS registration cards. Transform your mathematics course into an engaging and mind-opening experience for even your most math-phobic students. Now in its Fourth Edition, The Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking succeeds at reaching non-math, non-science-oriented majors, encouraging them to discover the mathematics inherent in the world around them. Infused with the author''s humor and enthusiasm throughout, The Heart of Mathematics introduces students to the most important and interesting ideas in mathematics while inspiring them to actively engage in mathematical thinking.

This package includes a copy of ISBN 9781118156599 and a registration code for the WileyPLUS course associated with the text. Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that your instructor requires WileyPLUS. For customer technical support, please visit http://www.wileyplus.com/support. WileyPLUS registration cards are only included with new products. Used and rental products may not include WileyPLUS registration cards. Transform your mathematics course into an engaging and mind-opening experience for even your most math-phobic students. Now in its Fourth Edition, The Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking succeeds at reaching non-math, non-science-oriented majors, encouraging them to discover the mathematics inherent in the world around them. Infused with the authors'' humor and enthusiasm throughout, The Heart of Mathematics introduces students to the most important and interesting ideas in mathematics while inspiring them to actively engage in mathematical thinking.

Simple but powerful strategies for increasing your success by improving your thinking The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking presents practical, lively, and inspiring ways for you to become more successful through better thinking. The idea is simple: You can learn how to think far better by adopting specific strategies. Brilliant people aren''t a special breed—they just use their minds differently. By using the straightforward and thought-provoking techniques in The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking, you will regularly find imaginative solutions to difficult challenges, and you will discover new ways of looking at your world and yourself—revealing previously hidden opportunities. The book offers real-life stories, explicit action items, and concrete methods that allow you to attain a deeper understanding of any issue, exploit the power of failure as a step toward success, develop a habit of creating probing questions, see the world of ideas as an ever-flowing stream of thought, and embrace the uplifting reality that we are all capable of change. No matter who you are, the practical mind-sets introduced in the book will empower you to realize any goal in a more creative, intelligent, and effective manner. Filled with engaging examples that unlock truths about thinking in every walk of life, The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking is written for all who want to reach their fullest potential—including students, parents, teachers, businesspeople, professionals, athletes, artists, leaders, and lifelong learners. Whenever you are stuck, need a new idea, or want to learn and grow, The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking will inspire and guide you on your way.

Make mathematics fun and satisfying for everyone Math can be a living source of powerful ideas that transcend mathematics; a window into mind-opening philosophical concepts such as infinity, fourth dimensions, chaos, and fractals; and a practical training ground for developing skills in analysis, reasoning, and thought—if you have the right approach and the right guide. The Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinkingu00ad—now in its third edition—transforms mathematics into an engaging, relevant experience even for the most math-phobic student. Infusing this book with humor and enthusiasm, Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird—both recipients of the Mathematical Association of America’s foremost national teaching award and countless state, regional, and campus-wide teaching honors—introduce students to the most important and interesting ideas in mathematics while inspiring them to actively engage in mathematical thinking. Richer and more rewarding than ever, this new edition features: An emphasis on mathematical methods of investigation Visualization techniques that make key concepts easier to understand Accessible, friendly writing style that encourages critical thinking "Life Lessons"-effective methods of thinking that students will retain and apply beyond the classroom End of section Mindscape activities for the development of application, problem-solving, and argumentation skills

The Heart of Mathematics: An invitation to effective thinking --now in its second edition--succeeds at reaching non-math, non-science-oriented readers and encourages them to discover the mathematics inherent in the world around them. Infused throughout with the authors'' humor and enthusiasm, The Heart of Mathematics introduces readers to the most important and interesting ideas in mathematics while inspiring them to actively engage in mathematical thinking.

Number Theory Through Inquiry; is an innovative textbook that leads students on a carefully guided discovery of introductory number theory. The book has two equally significant goals. One goal is to help students develop mathematical thinking skills, particularly, theorem-proving skills. The other goal is to help students understand some of the wonderfully rich ideas in the mathematical study of numbers. This book is appropriate for a proof transitions course, for an independent study experience, or for a course designed as an introduction to abstract mathematics. Math or related majors, future teachers, and students or adults interested in exploring mathematical ideas on their own will enjoy; Number Theory Through Inquiry; Number theory is the perfect topic for an introduction-to-proofs course. Every college student is familiar with basic properties of numbers, and yet the exploration of those familiar numbers leads us to a rich landscape of ideas. Number Theory Through Inquiry contains a carefully arranged sequence of challenges that lead students to discover ideas about numbers and to discover methods of proof on their own. It is designed to be used with an instructional technique variously called guided discovery or Modified Moore Method or Inquiry Based Learning (IBL). Instructors materials explain the instructional method. This style of instruction gives students a totally different experience compared to a standard lecture course. Here is the effect of this experience: Students learn to think independently: they learn to depend on their own reasoning to determine right from wrong; and theydevelop the central, important ideas of introductory number theory on their own. From that experience, they learn that they can personally create important ideas. They develop an attitude of personal reliance and a sense that they can think effectively about difficult problems. These goals are fundamental to the educational enterprise within and beyond mathematics.