15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Calculus Ain't Easy, November 2, 2002
This review is from: Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Alternate (Hardcover)
First things first: If there was a ten star rating it would apply
to this book. Secondly, I found these authors through another of
their books, "Precalculus With Limits - A Graphing Approach". That book was just as well written. Truth be told, I would buy any of their books, sight unseen. They are a students
teacher and a teachers teacher. They don't sacrifice rigor, nor do they forget the mathematical maturity of their student audience. Using their books alone, and self-study (no classes,
tutors, or the intellectual diet pill category of "Calculus Made
Simple" or "Calculus The Easy Way" silver bullets I filled a forty year gap in math studies in 1-1/2 years to the point of
acing the AP Calculus and AP Physics Exams. Knowing calculus prior to beginning physics with calculus is an absolute necessity. I am no genuis. I do not have exceptional ability. I simply had the advantage of two textbooks written by teachers who
really care and take a mentoring approach to writing. All of this
has really been a long-winded way of saying that with this book
and a healthy dose of strong motivation and perserverance you will succeed in your calculus courses.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Absolutely Fantastic Textbook, June 3, 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Alternate (Hardcover)
This is no doubt the best textbook I have ever owned in any subject. I've never been able to actually read through a math text untill this book came along. The analytic graphs are colorful (and the 3-D generated ones are simply astounding) which is totally different from the dull, dreary, and nightmarish math texts from my past. This math book is unlike any other I have seen before -- in a class of its own. There are plenty of examples, charts, and many many exercises(some especially challenging). I went through Calculus I and have taught myself Calc II within a matter of weeks. Highly recommended.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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I've used this book for CalcI,II,III. It's great!, September 24, 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Alternate (Hardcover)
I'd say it's the best book I've used for learning calculus. The chapters are rigorous, but not too much so that you get lost in the details of the concepts. The homework problems are good, and I'd recommend getting the 2 companion solution guides, available from the publisher directly. I was fortunate enough to use the same book for my first 3 calc classes, which allowed some great continuity in learning, and cross referencing of similar concepts from other chapters. I'd recommend this book to all teachers. It's even OK for self study. I can only hope my upcoming ODE class uses a text written by these talented authors.
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