{"product_id":"the-manga-guide-to-linear-algebra-9781593274139","title":"The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra","description":"Reiji wants two things in life: a black belt in karate and Misa, the girl of his dreams. Luckily, Misa's big brother is the captain of the university karate club and is ready to strike a deal: Reiji can join the club if he tutors Misa in linear algebra. \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow along in \u003ci\u003eThe Manga Guide to Linear Algebra\u003c\/i\u003e as Reiji takes Misa from the absolute basics of this tricky subject through mind-bending operations like performing linear transformations, calculating determinants, and finding eigenvectors and eigenvalues. With memorable examples like miniature golf games and karate tournaments, Reiji transforms abstract concepts into something concrete, understandable, and even fun. \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs you follow Misa through her linear algebra crash course, you'll learn about: \u003cbr\u003e-Basic vector and matrix operations such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication\u003cbr\u003e-Linear dependence, independence, and bases\u003cbr\u003e-Using Gaussian elimination to calculate inverse matrices\u003cbr\u003e-Subspaces, dimension, and linear span\u003cbr\u003e-Practical applications of linear algebra in fields like computer graphics, cryptography, and engineering \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Misa's brother may get more than he bargained for as sparks start to fly between student and tutor. Will Reiji end up with the girl--or just a pummeling from her oversized brother? Real math, real romance, and real action come together like never before in \u003ci\u003eThe Manga Guide to Linear Algebra\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shin Takahashi,Iroha Inoue,Co Ltd Trend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e No Starch Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e The Manga Guides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781593274139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShin Takahashi\u003c\/b\u003e was born 1972 in Niigata. He received a master's degree from Kyushu Institute of Design (known as Kyushu University today). Having previously worked both as an analyst and as a seminar leader, he is now an author specializing in technical literature\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Shin Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42888000897087,"sku":"9781593274139","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/0710\/5855\/files\/9781593274139.jpg?v=1770401449","url":"https:\/\/casitamanga.com\/products\/the-manga-guide-to-linear-algebra-9781593274139","provider":"Casita Manga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}