The Best Test Preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination in Biology

Ascher (computer science, U. of British Columbia-Vancouver) presents a textbook using material from the graduate course he teaches for students in a variety of scientific and engineering programs. To accommodate the wide range of backgrounds, and the wide and growing diversity of applications for the equations, he emphasizes principles, properties, and general applicability rather than specific or detailed methods. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)