Marge Lialová byla inspirována touhou vzdělávat své studenty i sebe, což ji vedlo k napsání mnoha úspěšných učebnic. Její zájem o matematiku, který ji provázel od dětství, se často projevoval v jejích textech. Lialová do svých děl začleňovala prvky ze svých cest, zejména z archeologických výzkumů, jako byly například problémy spojené se stavbou mayských pyramid nebo akustikou starověkých sportovišť. Tyto aplikace obohacovaly učební materiály o fascinující reálné problémy.
The Lial series has helped thousands of students succeed in developmental mathematics through its friendly writing style, numerous realistic examples, extensive problem sets, and complete supplements package. In keeping with its proven track record, this revision includes a new open design, more exercises and applications, and additional features to help both students and instructors succeed.
Finite Mathematics and Calculus with Applications, Ninth Edition, by Lial, Greenwell, and Ritchey, is our most applied text to date, making the math relevant and accessible for students of business, life science, and social sciences. Current applications, many using real data, are incorporated in numerous forms throughout the book, preparing students for success in their professional careers. With this edition, students will find new ways to get involved with the material, such as Your Turn exercises and Apply It vignettes that encourage active participation. The MyMathLab(R) course for the text provides additional learning resources for students, such as video tutorials, algebra help, step-by-step examples, and graphing calculator help. The course also features many more assignable exercises than the previous edition.