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This book should be of interest to for students taking courses in algebra, trigonometry and calculus in departments of technology. ... Read more

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With challenging new standards-based middle school mathematics curricula now in place, future teachers need college-level mathematics instruction that better prepares them for their professional careers.  Addresses the importance of learning calculus in preparation for the teaching of middle school mathematics, focusing on concepts and applications to illuminate the connections that exist between college-level calculus and the mathematics taught in today’s middle schools. Examines the unique needs of future teachers in comparison to general calculus books. Initiates new topics with engaging discussion rather than the standard formula-proof-example approach. Stresses the interplay between geometry and calculus, and demonstrates the essential power of calculus for computing areas, lengths, surface areas, and volumes. For current or future mathematics teachers, or anyone interested in learning more about calculus.

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This text aims to combine the seemingly disparate subject areas of linear algebra and numerics under one cover. It comes with software MATALG (IBM 3.5 disk), packaged specifically by the author. Other computer algebra systems (CAS) such as MATLAB or Mathematica are also compatible with this book. ... Read more

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Wish there are more NLA books like this
I have used Trefethen's NLA for a class before.I liked that book but I also really like this book.Wish there are more books like this.This book has a lot of examples, especially proofs and some work-out problems to illustrate the concept.In comparison to Tefethen's book, the book is a bit less abstract so for an applied person like me, it seems to hit the right tone.I wish all the exercises would have answers to them.The author also published another book 'Matrices and Linear Transformations' but it is not quite at the same (beginning graduate) level as this book. ... Read more

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Stewart's CALCULUS: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXTS, FOURTH EDITION offers a streamlined approach to teaching calculus, focusing on major concepts and supporting those with precise definitions, patient explanations, and carefully graded problems. CALCULUS: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXTS is highly regarded because this text offers a balance of theory and conceptual work to satisfy more progressive programs as well as those who are more comfortable teaching in a more traditional fashion. Each title is just one component in a comprehensive calculus course program that carefully integrates and coordinates print, media, and technology products for successful teaching and learning. ... Read more

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great deal
This book was like brand new, and arrived quickly.Saved a lot of money over the used book price in the school bookstore.

Low quality calculus text
Calculus texts seem to have lost its rigorous approach to mathematics. The best book on the market to actually learn Real calculus is Calculus Volume I by Tom M. Apostol. James Sewert's book lacks proofs and examples. I think if you're going to pay top dollar for a math book it should have at least tons of examples as well as tons of problems to solve that will actually help the student in his/her studies in more advanced topics in math or science.My Calculus II professor even hated this book due to its lack of quality. I think publishers should try to publish higher quality books over time rather than pretty pictures of the same material to just force the schools to change over and collect the money. I would pick up Apostol's book to accompany this book in the studies of mathematics.

Thanks!
Thanks for this purchase. Im sorry I forgot to write you a review. As you can see I ordered a Calculus book, so that takes a lot of my time on top of taking 22 credit hours. Wish me luck!

great service.fast shipping and product as described
great service.fast shipping and product as described.Except one of the disks doesn't work.But that might be my computer.

good book for high schoolAP calculas
My child's high school uses this book as their AP calculas text book. I bought this one as a backup. It is a very good book and explain everything clearly with a lot of examples, execises. ... Read more

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Yes, there are errors here...but most definitions are good
Until I read the other review I thought I must be imagining things,
but I caught several textual errors without doing all the problems.
The definitions are right, but sometimes the solved examples
really aren't done right?
For advanced calculus the text also left out the Hessian and other
higher order operators that are used in most advanced texts today.
It has a lot of useful material, but leaves out most
of Fourier analysis and differential equations,too.
As expensive and old as this book is:
Calculus, Vol. 2: Multi-Variable Calculus and Linear Algebra with Applications; this text is a better alternative for
learning the material.
Another older solutions book is Calculus-Differential and Integral With Problems a, which covers some of the same material
on multiple integration. As a reference this text is useful.

Errors, errors, errors!
This book is useful from the standpoint that it offers a quick summary of the most imorportant topics in advanced calculus.It reviews elementary calculus from an advanced viewpoint and then covers topics in advanced calculus.The scope is good and enables one to get a feel for most of the topics covered in advanced calculus in a short time.Having said that the examples are riddled with errors.I counted 17 on one page alone.The number of errors in the examples is astounding.I failed to find many solutions without several errors.This threw me at first as i was learning the subject and later as i understood the concepts better became a challenge and way to sharpen my skills as i found the many errors in the problems.This book is not a complete description of the subject and other books on advanced calculus should also be read to get more details on the various subjects covered.It looks like it was thrown together very quickly and I wonder if the errors were by the author or by who transcribed the text.Either way the author should have reviewed it before signing his name to it. ... Read more

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divergent series
Stuning book for anyone want to know more about the divergent series in math.This piece of treasure of math will help anyone to diving more deep into this topic,and open a all new aspect of this dormain.Even the book printed so long ago,and the G.H.Hardy's work will continue to contribute the analysis of the divergent series.To read this kind of book is your lucky. ... Read more

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2B-1, 0-13-048822-4, Ewen, Dale, Gary, Joan S., Trefzger, James E., Technical Mathematics with Calculus, 2/E*/ This book provides readers with necessary mathematics skills, including practical calculus. Mathematics provides the essential framework for and is the basic language of all the technologies. Mathematical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are crucial to understanding the changing face of technology.It presents the following major areas: fundamental concepts and measurement; fundamental algebraic concepts; exponential and logarithmic functions; right-triangle trigonometry; the trigonometric functions with formulas and identities; complex numbers; matrices; polynomial and rational functions; basic statistics; analytic geometry; differential and integral calculus with applications; partial derivatives and double integrals; series; and differential equations. An excellent learning aid and resource tool for engineers, especially computer software, hardware, and peripheral manufacturers. Its comprehensive appendices make this an excellent desktop reference. ... Read more

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Student solutions Manual
Book arrived in good condition, although the corner was smashed. It was probably damaged in shipping but got to me in a reasonable amount of time. As for the book content I am disappointed. The reason I bought this book was to help me work through the homework step by step but I have found that in the break down of the questions they are missing some key steps that I needed the book for in the first place! Its better than nothing, I was just expecting it to be more helpful.

thanks
Thankyou, the book came faster than I expected and is in great condition!

Excellent Text
This book is the best on the market for both students and teachers.

Technical Calculus
I am a Jr at a local college and have enjoyed this book. There are manyexamples to follow making it easy to learn from. Enjoy your calculus! ... Read more

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This text by best-selling author James Stewart embodies the broad principles of calculus reform--conceptual understanding motivated by real-world applications and the application of the Rule of Four in numerical visual algebraic and verbal interpretations. At the same time this text retains the best of traditional calculus. Stewart emphasizes visualization and problem solving. ... Read more

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I disagree 100%
I have read (almost) nothing but negative reviews about this book.I used this book for Single and Multi-Variable Calculus and had no problem with it at all.
This book isn't the end-all Calculus book, but I will say that being someone who always thought of himself as "non-mathematically inclined," I had no trouble at all with the theorems, proofs or examples Stewart provides.
It's not too complex, it doesn't skip steps (usually) and it is very thorough.

if only there was a "zero stars" option
I am attempting to learn calculus for the first time.I did wonderfully in pre-calculus, but this horrible book (and my thickly accented disorganized professor) have forced me to withdraw from the class and try again later.

The author appears to be writing for other calculus teachers who already understand the material.The writing is incredibly confusing.The examples are not very helpful.The questions at the end of the sections are too few, and do not do a good job of building up difficulty.I find that it is easier to learn math concepts if you have a large quantity of problems to work on that start simple and progressively add more difficult aspects to them.

If you are a professor thinking about using this book for your class, PLEASE RECONSIDER!If you are student with the misfortune of having to use this book for your class, hopefully your professor speaks so that you can understand him/her and maybe get another calc book to actually LEARN SOMETHING FROM.

Calculus Concepts and Contexts 2ed
I have to have this book for my calculus classes at the college I attend.This is my first semester in Calculus II (hopefully, I won't have to repeat it like I did Calc I) and this book is completly horrid for anyone who is shaky in math at all.The examples the book uses are next to useless (I mean, really, Calculus for Dummies is a better book than this is), the organization is atrocious (having two or more names for the SAME thing, even if it occurs later on in the book, is absurd), and the CDROM is useless.Seeing as how this is now my third semester with this book, I can fairly say (since there is no way I will change my mind) that this is the WORST math book I have ever had the misfortune to use and I have told that to all three of my professors.I have also, on the semester evaluations, failed this book with the lowest grade possible.Of course, I have also literally pitched it at the wall on numerous occasions and have spent many nights frustrated beyond belief to the point where, if I had had matches, I would have burned it to ash.I cannot begin to stress what a god awful book this is and I beseach all of the prospective professors to think long and hard before commiting your classes to suffer through calculus with this monstrosity.

To say that I hate this book does not do justice to my feelings of animosity towards it.

Is this the only Calculus book for college students??
First off, I had no choice but to buy this book.

What can I say about this book that hasn't already been said?Is this the only book on Calculus?I like to think I am adequet in mathmatics, my number one gripe was I did not take advantage of Amazon before I shelled out the full 150 dollars for this book, I could have had this crad for $50.I have a precalulus book by Michael Sullivan (whom I wish was writing this book), his explanation are pretty good, especially when he refers you back to solving a problem after he has gone over the examples, without that book I would have never done well in precalculus class, I basically thought myself from his book.

Buying this book I thought James Stewart wrote a little like Michael, boy was I wrong, there are hardly any examples to refer back to when working out problems from the book, its justlike "okay here are some numbers and theorems, now heres the answer!"The only reason I gave this a second star, was because of the CD-ROM that comes accomodated with this book giving hints on how to solve some selected problems.This book feels more like a text book (reading) than a typical math book, I understand that once you get to Calculus 1 one should be fluent in math, but still there's no reason for this.Maybe he wrote this book for student who like to skip class, because the only way to understand this book is with the help of a math professor.

Good problems, bad organization
This book was actually my textbook for 3 semesters in a row, and, throughout that time, I've been basically forced to live with this book next to me at almost all times.There are certainly some good points and bad, but I'll start with the good.

First off, the book does an excellent job, in my opinion, of giving every student of (almost) all ability levels a chance to grasp some deep calculus theories.For the math majors, that includes theoretical proofs (though most are just sketched in there!) and some good proof problems near the end of each section, and, for the non-math people, many applied problems (both "textbook" and "real-world" applied problems) combined with many routine drill-type problems to drive the concepts home.I also liked the numerous amounts of graphs and pictures drawn in the book, especially for 3-D graphing and surfaces, where it's not as easy to construct those by hand.His review of algebra and trigonometry is also very helpful, as my high school did not cover some of the topics in my precalc class before I took calculus I in college.

But, for the bad, my first gripe is with the organization.You can obviously tell that the book was written in two volumes as there is a clear shift from single-variable to multi-variable in the style of presentation (less examples in the multi-variable, no CD-ROM help available) and language (he shifts from a "let's be nice to the student" point of view in the beginning to skipping some essential steps in exercises and writing like a math professor as you go along!).Also, I felt that some of the sections were out of place where they were, like the l'Hospital's Rule section being right in-between a bunch of sections on physical applications of dervatives?While I can certainly see it as being an application of derivatives, I see it as much more of a theoretical topic than an application; in my opinion, it should come near the end of techniques of differentiation (chapter 3).Also, I felt that he should've included more examples with the solids of revolution sections, one of the hardest parts of calculus for me (and MANY other people in my class); it's one of the only sections in single-variable that considers 3-D problems; therefore, it should be taken slowly, in my opinion.One other gripe: the cost!That's a lot of money to be shelling out on a single book!Luckily, I knew I would use it for three semesters, so it was worth it.If you're not planning on taking multi-variable calculus, then only buy the single-variable volume to save yourself some money!

So, my final thought:If you're looking for a book with a lot of exercises for all levels, then this is definitely a good book.If you're looking for a book to essentially replace a teacher, then this book won't do that.A good teacher will most likely need to accompany this book to really get something out of it. ... Read more

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Textbook presents a modern view of calculus enhanced by the use of technology. Revised and updated edition includes examples and discussions that encourage students to think visually and numerically. DLC: Calculus. ... Read more

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calculus and analytic geometry 7th edition
The book came in on time and was very quick arriving at my door.The book was in excellent condition. Inside there was blemishes but maybe it was my fault.
I felt in love with this book; that is why I bought it to replace the very old one.The mathematics was very elegant and the way they are conceived so impressed me.That is why I decided to buy it again.Overall, a beautiful book on mathematics.

Great Customer Service
The purchasing experience exeeded my expectations.The Sellers followed up to ensure that we were happy with the conditon of the purchase.Overall good experience.

satisfactory
The book I got was the correct one, but I didn't get it until about a week after the estimated ship date.The description said that the book was in like new condition, but when I got it the corners were slightly beat up, the pages were in good condition but I would classify it as either good or very good condition not like new

Excellent book (5th ed), I still own it and use it ...
I used this book for a University Honors Calculus class that I took as a senior in High School.As a math enthusiast (my dad was a Math Professor), and compared to other math books, I would say that the exposition in this book is very very good.The authors were from MIT and U-Illinois, respectively (the latter is where I took the honor calculus class), and at the time it was being used at both schools.

Some people have criticized this book as 'repetitive' and 'obvious' but I HEAVILY disagree.Calculus is a set of tools for approaching geometric problems.There are hundreds of tools in this book.My honors calculus professor had us working one sub-section of the book EVERY NIGHT, FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR.In that time, we finished the entire book.I worked 4 problems EVERY NIGHT, FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR.Later on, I attended MIT, and I was helping the freshmen in their calculus homeworks 5 years later FROM MEMORY!Meanwhile, the MIT students, who had less practice (one problem set per week) quickly forgot what they had learned!So I was helping the upperclassmen to remember their calculus, too !!

Calculus is the very last "bag of tricks" subject that is taught in most math curriculums.The theory behind integration and differentiation and other techniques are all there, in the Thomas and Finney book.The burden is on the reader to understand the theory, before they jump to the practicum.It's true that Thomas and Finney do not ask you to derive new theorems, but there is too much material to allow this in a 2-semester or 3-semester textbook.

I wonder how far people have gone after complaining that there was too much rote practice in this book.In my case, I enjoyed the book and completed a PhD in theoretical computer science.

---> Better Than Nothing <---
I am on the brink of completing Calc II. Between this book and 2 other calc textbooks that I have, Larson 7e, and Stewart 5e - ET, I finally made it through calculus. (Damn public school system.) There are topics in this book that my other 2 calc books have provided a much better explanation for. If the three authors were to collaborate they could possibly produce a rather fine Calculus textbook. ---- Ultimately, there is NO perfect textbook.

If you find that you are having difficulty understanding concepts in one textbook try finding an equal counterpart by a different author. It has helped me.

Read and learn all you can. Don't be a participant in the dumbing down process. ... Read more

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This non-theoretical text with applications in technology contains fully-worked examples, applications and exercises graded by difficulty and grouped by type. New to this edition is coverage of graphics calculator and added emphasis on estimation. Features of the book include marginal notes, boxed formulae, summaries of facts and figures and common error boxes. ... Read more

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Not satisfied
I ordered this book Technical Mathematics with Calculus, Fifth Edition and Technical Mathematics, Fifth Edition Student Solutions Manual (Purchased on 08/21/2009)TWO times you send me the wrong book. YOu sent the 2nd edition. My daughter started college and had the wrong book.We ended up purchasing it elsewhere

Math, at last!!!!
I've been trying to buy this book for a looooong time, and I FINALLY found a Seller.The transaction was a little rocky, but the Seller & I finally worked it out, at least to my satisfaction.I do hope the Seller is equally satisfied.

Good starting point to refresh your math skills...
This is a general mathematics text specifically written at the junior college level.The book begins with the number system and surveys the whole gamut from Algebra to Trig to Matrices to Calculus.I use this text to refresh my skills AFTER reading a standard college textbook (ex. Stewart's Calculus).There are numerous worked problems.A great feature are the boxed segments that show formulae and special rules. The layout of the text is very good with wide margins and a good font size.I highly recommend this text as a good review tool and to brush up on your math skills. ... Read more