I was just discussing writing this same exact book for/with my wife. Se^(2^(x))^e does not interest her. The standard in my past has been mathematics books that use equations that do not/rarely occur in nature. The concepts are priceless, but the problems/solutions do not use common integers.

Breaking a problem down six times to actually start applying the principle I am learning is my largest downfall. It makes me lose interest in the subject at hand. I would rather understand and be able to reference the concepts.

Like many others, an ebook would be more delightful. Yet, I may buy the paperback this weekend.