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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 canmaster 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 Dummiesis 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 Dummieswill 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 Dummiestakes 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 Dummiescovers 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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EACH DUMMIES BOOK FEATURES- Plain-English explanations- "Get in, get out" information- Icons and other navigational aids- A tear-out cheat sheet- Top-ten lists- A dash of humor and fun
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This book will be one of few on the market that not only gives the reader the essential elements of calculus but also explains why calculus matters. Coverage will include the reason for calculus, limits, continuity, functions, vectors, multiple variables, sequences, derivatives, differentiation, integration, word problems, curve sketching problems, integral theorems, the mean value theorem, natural logarithms, numerical approximation, and conic sections.
Also included will be numerous real-life examples and handy integral tables of trigonometric and reduction formulas and formulas involving quadratic expressions and the exponential function.
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With easy-to-understand explanations, memorable examples, and helpful shortcuts, maths teacher Mark Ryan takes the mystery out of calculus concepts and problems - everything from limits, derivatives, and integration to word problems, integral theorems, and conic sections.
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Features the rules, definitions, and formulas you need to knowConquer your fear of calculus the fun and easy way!
Confused by the complexities of calculus? This easy-to-understand guide takes the mystery out of key calculus concepts such as limits, differentiation, and integration. You’ll ease into the basics with clear explanations, clever shortcuts, and real-life examples to help you – and you’ll discover that calculus isn’t so tough after all.
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
About the Author
Mark Ryanhas taught pre-math through calculus for more than a decade. He is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
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