On 2010-03-18 Michael J. Burling, Minneapolis, MN USA wrote: If you´re simply looking for a manual to brush up on some points in introductory calculus or you´re taking a calculus course that does not emphasize real-world applications of Calculus-based mathematics, then this book might be useful. Otherwise, it simply does not go into the breadth and depth necessary for a serious Calculus student, especially when physics problems are introduced into the curriculum. If you´ve purchased Dummies guides in the past, you´re probably already familiar with the middle American English prose found throughout the pages of this text, while some may find this moderately off-putting. There are more serious guides available, such as Schaum´s Outline of Calculus, 5ed: Schaum´s Outline of Calc, 5ed (Schaum´s Outline Series). And summed up by saying Weak Calculus Guide fo $19.99. Currently Calculus for Dummies has an overall rating of 8 over 10.
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For Dummies claimed The mere thought of having to take a required calculus course is enough to make legions of students break out in a cold sweat. Others who have no intention of ever studying the subject have this notion that calculus is impossibly difficult unless you happen to be a direct descendant of Einstein. Well, the good news is that you can master calculus. It´s not nearly as tough as its mystique would lead you to think. Much of calculus is really just very advanced algebra, geometry, and trig. It builds upon and is a logical extension of those subjects. If you can do algebra, geometry, and trig, you can do calculus. Calculus For Dummies is intended for three groups of readers: Students taking their first calculus course – If you´re enrolled in a calculus course and you find your textbook less than crystal clear, this is the book for you. It covers the most important topics in the first year of calculus: differentiation, integration, and infinite series. Students who need to brush up on their calculus to prepare for other studies – If you´ve had elementary calculus, but it´s been a couple of years and you want to review the concepts to prepare for, say, some graduate program, Calculus For Dummies will give you a thorough, no-nonsense refresher course. Adults of all ages who´d like a good introduction to the subject – Non-student readers will find the book´s exposition clear and accessible. Calculus For Dummies takes calculus out of the ivory tower and brings it down to earth. This is a user-friendly math book. Whenever possible, the author explains the calculus concepts by showing you connections between the calculus ideas and easier ideas from algebra and geometry. Then, you´ll see how the calculus concepts work in concrete examples. All explanations are in plain English, not math-speak. Calculus For Dummies covers the following topics and more: Real-world examples of calculus The two big ideas of calculus: differentiation and integration Why calculus works Pre-algebra and algebra review Common functions and their graphs Limits and continuity Integration and approximating area Sequences and series Don´t buy the misconception. Sure calculus is difficult – but it´s manageable, doable. You made it through algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Well, calculus just picks up where they leave off – it´s simply the next step in a logical progression.
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