The eighth edition of this enduring text continues the mission of its predecessors, which is to present a clear and logically organized introduction to concepts and principles, with plenty of real-world applications and practical examples from many disciplines, including engineering, chemistry, and medicine. Updates have been made throughout, and new pedagogical tools have been incorporated. Authors Raymond A. Serway and John W. Jewett, Jr. are now both emeritus, formerly affiliated, respectively, with James Madison U. and California State Polytechnic U., Pomona. Dates of previous editions are not stated but updates seem to have appeared every four or five years. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)