4-color hardback text w/complete text-specific instructor and student print/enhanced media supplement package AMATYC/NCTM Standards of content and Pedagogy integrated in current, researched, real-world Applications, Discover For Yourself Boxes and extensively revised Exercise Sets. Graphing calculator content is featured in Technology Boxes, applications and exercises Early introduction and heavy emphasis on modeling demonstrates and utilizes the concepts of introductory algebra to help students solve problems as well as develop critical thinking skills One-page Chapter Projects (which may be assigned as collaborative projects or extended applications) conclude each chapter and include references to related Web sites for further student exploration The influence of mathematics in fine art and their relationships are explored in applications and chapter openers to help students visualize mathematical concepts and recognize the beauty in math