This book is ideal for one‎- or two‎-semester or two‎- or three‎-quarter courses covering topics in college algebra‎,‎ finite mathematics‎,‎ and calculus for students in business‎,‎ economics‎,‎ and the life and social sciences‎.‎ Haeussler‎,‎ Paul‎,‎ and Wood establish a strong algebraic foundation that sets this text apart from other applied mathematics texts‎,‎ paving the way for students to solve real‎-world problems that use calculus‎.‎ Emphasis on developing algebraic skills is extended to the exercises‎-including both drill problems and applications‎.‎ The authors work through examples and explanations with a blend of rigor and accessibility‎.‎ In addition‎,‎ they have refined the flow‎,‎ transitions‎,‎ organization‎,‎ and portioning of the content over many editions to optimize manageability for teachers and learning for students‎.‎ The table of contents covers a wide range of topics efficiently‎,‎ enabling instructors to tailor their courses to meet student needs‎.‎