· A rigorous approach to content with a lively presentation and style makes the book interesting, attractive and academically sound · Step-by-step illustrated explanations make new concepts very clear · The author's light touch will appeal to students and make the course interesting and engaging · Very clear explanations will help the full ability range to grasp concepts · Fascinating facts and strange details make the book interesting for all students · Student activities can be answered from the text so give plenty of opportunities for understanding to be tested and for the full ability range to participate