Linear Algebra For Dummies Paperback – Big Book, 7 July 2009

I am enjoying reading this book.

It was delivered today, didn’t read it yet, however the book arrived in the conditions you see on the photos ☹️

Bought for my husband and he is really happy with it.

A must read for basic concept understanding.

I'm amazed at the low reviews some people have posted of this book. I have had an interest in self-studying linear algebra for years but have had a lot of trouble getting comfortable with it. I tried Khan Academy's videos and found them great, but still didn't feel comfortable with the material. I tried MIT's course but stopped watching it because it moved a little too quickly for me (or felt too dry; I don't remember, it was years ago). I bought a few different books and started them, but gave up after spending a few weeks making only a page or two of progress per day (also the writing style was very dry / formal). I'm not saying the MIT course and other books were bad, I'm just saying they probably weren't the best resource for a total beginner who is doing self-study.I love the Dummies / Complete Idiot's Guide books. I have used Dummies books to get intros to C, C++, Java, Calculus, Bridge (the card game), and probably other things I can't remember. I like the clear organization, I like the focus on writing in plain-English, I like the examples, I like the attempts at humor (even when it falls flat I appreciate the attempt), I like the feeling of accomplishment I get when I finish each ~20-page chapter, I like the feeling of accomplishment that I get when I finish the books.If you're serious about trying to self-study linear algebra I recommend that you get all the books with top ratings on Amazon and then hop between them depending on which one you feel most comfortable with. You should probably start with the easier-looking ones (ie this one, the Manga one, the Straum one). I also recommend you check out Khan Academy, Andrew Ng's Machine Learning Coursera course, and the Brown University course "Coding the Matrix". I personally find it easier to watch video lectures first as a first-pass at the material and a way to get interested and motivated, and then make an attempt at the books afterwards.