Calculus For Dummies, 2nd Edition (For Dummies (Lifestyle))
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Calculus For Dummies, 2nd Edition makes calculus manageable―even if you’re one of the many students who sweat at the thought of it. By breaking down differentiation and integration into digestible concepts, this guide helps you build a stronger foundation with a solid understanding of the big ideas at work. This user-friendly math book leads you step-by-step through each concept, operation, and solution, explaining the “how” and “why” in plain English instead of math-speak. Through relevant instruction and practical examples, you’ll soon learn that real-life calculus isn’t nearly the monster it’s made out to be.
Calculus is a required course for many college majors, and for students without a strong math foundation, it can be a real barrier to graduation. Breaking that barrier down means recognizing calculus for what it is―simply a tool for studying the ways in which variables interact. It’s the logical extension of the algebra, geometry, and trigonometry you’ve already taken, and Calculus For Dummies, 2nd Edition proves that if you can master those classes, you can tackle calculus and win.
- Includes foundations in algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus concepts
- Explores sequences, series, and graphing common functions
- Instructs you how to approximate area with integration
- Features things to remember, things to forget, and things you can’t get away with
Stop fearing calculus, and learn to embrace the challenge. With this comprehensive study guide, you’ll gain the skills and confidence that make all the difference. Calculus For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides a roadmap for success, and the backup you need to get there.
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by Amazon Customer
Easy to use and understand
by A customer
The Kindle edition of Calculus for Dummies is unreadable so do not waste money downloading it, but opt for the print edition.
The problem is with the fractions that are reduced from around 10pt to 1pt and cannot be read without a magnifying glass.
I am requesting Amazon to cancel this Kindle edition and transfer the money to the paperback edition of a book that is otherwise a “must” for anyone who wishes to use the calculus. It is an eminently well-written explanation of a subject that can otherwise presage fear and apprehension in someone about to embark on using the calculus.
by Natela
The book itself deserves full 5 stars. I compared several Calculus textbooks for beginners and found that this book explains a complicated matter best (though it is not the most in depth beginners’ calculus book). My gripe is about the appaling paper quality. Instead of normal light beige real wood book paper a very cheap bluish white looking mock gloss thin paper has been used. Having issues with reading contrasts I find it much more difficult to take in the read information than from another calculus book I bought together with this, which doesn’t explain calculus just as good. It looks like a cheap print on demand copy rather than a properly produced ‘real’ book from the dummies series as we used to get them. If my next dummies book is also printed on this cheap material then I will look elsewhere in the future.
by Chimpanzee-Died
This is my first brush with calculus and I found it fascinating, enthralling and amazing! However, like all science and mathematics, obviously calculus is benign and neutral and does not say anything political or biased. Now I know that even more. I highly recommend this made easy to understand book!
by Tanhouse 7
I found it easy to read and just the right balance between schoolmaster and friend; I liked his style. In most cases, each step is carefully explained without either overdoing it or jumping several stages.
However, for UK buyers it is basically an American book with US spellings and prior ‘background’ expectations to suit. It is now more than 40 years since I did any Calculus so it was bought as a ‘refresher’ but it seems that teaching methods since then and in the US appear to be different.
There are some mistakes but these appear to be minor and should not disconcert readers too much. [Every text book I have bought so far has mistakes in it. Why? They are checked, and double checked, and edited and yet they still get through.]
There are lots of worked examples but no problems with answers set of increasing difficulty and showing the working. It would appear that you buy a different book to fulfil that need.
I found it helpful but potential buyers should check that it meets their needs by looking at the contents pages carefully before purchase.
by Jamoal
One sentence from this book lifted a cloud from my mind. It was a complete revelation of the whole concept of calculus. I wish someone had given me that sentence fifty years ago when I managed to pass maths exams with very little understanding. I am now reading this book purely out of general interest. I am only part way through but it has given a very clear revision of the maths necessary before encountering calculus proper. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the book but at my age I can only take in a little at a time.
by Natela
Bought this for my me and my son. He still doesn’t understand calculus, but I’ve given it 5 stars because this will work for a patient well-adjusted adult like myself. I strongly suggest changing the title because this book will NOT teach calculus to a dummy.
by Matt
Assisted me with the hnc engineering maths. Didn’t read the whole book but was easy enough to give me the assistance needed