Everything began very simply: a first-year engineering student asked me for a book to help him meet the mathematical prerequisites for his studies. I reviewed several pre-calculus textbooks, but none truly suited his needs—or those of students like him.

So, I decided to write something tailored just for them: starting as informal notes, not a traditional textbook. But this modest project took on a life of its own, evolving through a fascinating journey of discovery and refinement.

Today, it has grown into Fundamental Mathematics: From Experience to Abstraction—a comprehensive textbook that bridges introductory and experiential mathematics with the rigor of pure mathematics, equipping students with all the essential skills they need.