<P><B>A mathematician reveals the hidden beauty, power, and—yes—fun of algebra  </B></P><P>What comes to mind when you think about algebra? For many of us, it’s memories of dull or frustrating classes in high school. Award-winning mathematics professor G. Arnell Williams is here to change that. <I>Algebra the Beautiful </I>is a journey into the heart of fundamental math that proves just how amazing this subject really is.  </P><P>Drawing on lessons from twenty-five years of teaching mathematics, Williams blends metaphor, history, and storytelling to uncover algebra’s hidden grandeur. Whether you’re a teacher looking to make math come alive for your stu