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Building on the author’s previous¬†edition on the subject (Introduction to Linear¬†Algebra, Jones & Bartlett, 1996),¬†this book offers a¬†refreshingly concise text¬†suitable for a standard course in linear algebra,¬†presenting a¬†carefully selected¬†array of¬†essential¬†topics that can be thoroughly covered in a single semester.¬†Although the¬†exposition generally falls in line with the¬†material recommended by¬†the Linear Algebra Curriculum Study Group,¬†it¬†notably deviates¬†in¬†providing an¬†early emphasis on the geometric¬†foundations of linear algebra. This gives students a more intuitive understanding of the subject and enables an¬†easier grasp of more abstract concepts covered later in the course. The focus throughout is rooted in the mathematical fundamentals,¬†but the text also¬†investigates a number of interesting applications, including a section on computer¬†graphics,¬†a chapter on numerical methods, and many exercises and examples using MATLAB. Meanwhile, many¬†visuals and problems (a complete solutions manual is available to instructors) are included to enhance and reinforce understanding throughout the book. Brief yet precise and rigorous,¬†this¬†work is an ideal choice for¬†a one-semester course in linear algebra targeted primarily at math or physics majors.¬†It is a valuable¬†tool for any professor who teaches the subject.