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Learn how our world is profoundly mathematical 

Bob Blitzer continues to support and inspire students with his engaging approach, making this a series that is beloved year after year by students and instructors alike. Blitzer's unique background in mathematics and behavioral science presents readers with a wide range of applications, drawn from pop culture and up-to-date references, that appeal to students of all majors and connect math to their lives. 

Blitzer's updated MyLab^® Math course offers just-in-time support with Integrated Review and a full suite of materials that support corequisite courses, regardless of format or structure. New gradable GeoGebra Graphing Exercises encourage more of a paper-pencil experience, while a larger selection of Interactive Figures helps students visualize mathematical concepts.  

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Bob Blitzer is a native of Manhattan and received a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in mathematics and psychology (minor: English literature) from the City College of New York. His unusual combination of academic interests led him toward a Master of Arts in mathematics from the University of Miami and a doctorate in behavioral sciences from Nova University. Bob's love for teaching mathematics was nourished for nearly 30 years at Miami Dade College, where he received numerous teaching awards, including Innovator of the Year from the League for Innovations in the Community College and an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. In addition to College Algebra Essentials, Bob has written textbooks covering developmental mathematics, introductory algebra, intermediate algebra, trigonometry, algebra and trigonometry, precalculus, and liberal arts mathematics, all published by Pearson. When not secluded in his Northern California writer's cabin, Bob can be found hiking the beaches and trails of Point Reyes National Seashore and tending to the chores required by his beloved entourage of horses, chickens, and irritable roosters.