Topics in Precalculus is a compilation of ideas and concepts designed to prepare you for the study of Calculus. In addition to re-enforcing content from algebra such as exponential and logarithmic functions, and complex numbers, this book introduces the reader to more novel concepts by investigating in detail two of the most basic shapes in geometry: the circle and the triangle. Join us as we explore this ancient subject that extends our knowledge of these shapes by explaining them in terms of trigonometry. In fact, our study of the six trigonometric functions will allow us to apply the relationships described in precalculus to other branches of science such as physics and astronomy. The connections revealed between both the new and familiar ideas described in Topics in Precalculus will assist you with your mathematics journey in a book that’s designed just for YOU!

Precalculus is an introductory text. The material is presented at a level intended to prepare students for calculus while also giving them relevant mathematical skills that can be used in other classes.


The authors describe their approach as "Functions First," believing introducing functions first will help students understand new concepts more completely. Each section includes homework exercises, and the answers to most computational questions are included in the text (discussion questions are open-ended). Graphing calculators are used sparingly and only as a tool to enhance the mathematics, not to replace it.

An introduction to tourism. The NSCC edition has been adapted to include Nova Scotia specific content and examples.

This book showcases the many contributions that women worldwide have made to tourism research. It also serves as a collective mentoring platform, containing letters written by women to the future generations of tourism researchers and passing on invaluable observations and advice.

This guide is intended to introduce resources to assist anyone researching the hospitality industry, specifically hotels and restaurants. It is not possible to include resources that cover every aspect of these industries, so it is not meant to be a comprehensive guide, but rather be a solid starting point. These industries have been grouped together into one guide primarily because they are industries with a close connection and have often been written about in the same literature.

We have put in few parameters to keep the guide as concise as possible. When looking at food establishments we have limited coverage to sit down restaurants and fast food, as well as some older types of establishments like cafeterias, soda fountains, and tea rooms. This guide does not include coverage of either catering or food delivery services, even though that has become a large part of the restaurant/fast food discussion. We have also chosen to focus primarily on hotels and motels and excluded camp grounds, RV parks, and other similar private accommodations that would be considered vacation rentals.

This book examines different practical hospitality training work experience models implemented by degree granting institutions throughout the world. Through a series of research essays and reflective case studies, the book explores the range of on and off campus models used by tertiary providers to ensure their students gain practical experience that complements their formal classroom education. The book is organized into five sections: Practical learning in on-campus commercial hotels; Practical learning in on-campus training hotels; Practical learning in on campus training units; Off campus practicums and internships, and; Internship experiences from students and industry.