That's what I was trying to determine - that it is in fact an excellent book with comprehensive content. You are right, simple language can be a virtue as long as it communicates just as much and as well. I guess my concern is based on some of the "Algebra" media aimed at younger students that do not actually provide comphrehensive content.

If I remember correctly, you are one of the mathematicians so that is a strong endorsement for the book. I will go ahead and order it with the others. Thanks.