LINEAR ALGEBRA AND ITS APPLICATIONS, 4TH EDN

Renowned professor and author Gilbert
Strang demonstrates that linear algebra is a fascinating subject by showing
both its beauty and value. While the mathematics is there, the effort is not
all concentrated on proofs. Strang’s emphasis is on understanding. He
explains concepts, rather than deduces. This book is written in an informal
and personal style and teaches real mathematics. The gears change in Chapter
2 as students reach the introduction of vector spaces. Throughout the book,
the theory is motivated and reinforced by genuine applications, allowing pure
mathematicians to teach applied mathematics.