(From the letter to the reader, on the inside front cover) It’s true, most people hate algebra, and I’m talking about heavy duty hate here—the “I hate that pack of wolves that devoured my family” kind of hate, not the “I hate carrot cake” kind. Algebra represents some sort of mysterious conglomeration of topics that makes no sense, and for some reason, the only people allowed to teach it are the most boring (and nerdiest) people on the planet!

Let me be your translator and guide to the world of math. I know my way around, and can explain things to you so that you understand. I know the sort of things that confuse people, and can steer you around the quicksand and jagged rocks that loom in your path.