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Calculus with Analytic Geometry (5th Edition)

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This text book contains just about everything on calculus in a very clear and well presented form. As well as all the basics there are bits of historical info and lots of little extras that keep you interested and wanting to know more. Importantly its very well indexed which means things are very easy to find. Despite the fact that it is choc-a-block with information the layout is very spacious and pleasant to look at, heaps of roon to write your own marginal notes if you are so inclined. The diagrams are at all times excellent,clear and easy to understand.The two colour interior printing format is a great advantage, it makes the diagrams so much more readable.

When using this book, particularly in the multivariable section,
I found that it was pretty good. A good portion of the problems are generally challenging, and one with interest in the physical sciences might find them fun to work at despite the time they take. However I have to point out that a certain degree of intelligence is expected when using this book . . . well I assume this applies to mathematics in general. However I still had to consult the Stewart calculus text for more insight on particular theorems and proofs.
Overall the book is pretty standard.

I discovered that most people find this book great. Yet, it may not be what you are looking for if you are a person who (i) have some previous exposure to calculus, or (ii) have planned to do a major (or honours) in applied or pure mathematics. First, I have to stress that I am not saying this is a terrible book although I've giving it one star; it's terrible for some kinds of people, though.

This book would be very wordy to you if you have studied calculus in a very elementary fashion. The writers spend too much time explaining some very simple topics and easy examples. You will find this book covers everything that you need if you take calculus because you are required to do so or you just want to know how to compute derivatives and integrals. However, the theory is either treated poorly or even omitted. For example, the topic on convergence and divergence of improper integral is useless, or you can consider that "it's not there". The most serious omission of topic is the absent of binormal in differential geometry; quoting my instructor, "...the book pretends that binormal doesn't exist, but it's in fact very important."

The books will give you the impression that calculus is easy, as it is said by many instructors; but in fact it doesn't have to be easy. I suppose the book will be very helpful for students seeking the basic calculus for applications in social sciences and economics, but it will not be good if you are in physical science or engineering, and certainly don't even read a word from it if you're in mathematics.

This book is the best book on mathematics I have ever read! very well written! May not be good for people who dont have any time to read though! ;)

I started using this book during my sophomore year of college and found it to be a bit rough. While the text does do a good job with proofs of theorems and propositions, it fails to show why calculus is important to a math/science student.

In many instances of the text, the material is explained, and the reader is assumed to have comprehended every word without second sight. Then, some of the problems are given and certain stipulations to some arrise and the reader is to assume to have known about it.

Bottom line, the book is great for those who already know, but for someone learning calculus the first time, I would suggest Larson.

i was given this book when i was in the 7th grade. it took me 3 or 4 readings to finally grasp all the concepts, but i learned all of elementary calculus from this one text. it is very complete, it covers ever topic thoroughly, except Diff Eqs. due to this book, i began taking college math courses while in high school, and am going off to graduate school next year for math and physics.