Barron's E-Z Calculus (Barron's E-Z)

The author of this imaginative self-teaching book tells an entertaining story about travels in the fictional land of Carmorra. In the process he introduces a series of problems and solves them by applying principles of calculus. Readers are introduced to derivatives, natural logarithms, exponential functions, differential equations, and much more. Skill-building exercises are presented at the end of every chapter. Books in Barron's new E-Z series are enhanced and updated editions of Barron's older, highly popular Easy Way books. New cover designs reflect the brand-new interior layouts, which feature extensive two-color treatment, a fresh, modern typeface, and more graphic material than ever. Charts, graphs, diagrams, line illustrations, and where appropriate, amusing cartoons help make learning E-Z in a variety of subjects. Barron's E-Z books are self-teaching manuals focused to improve students' grades in skill levels that range between senior high school and college-101 standards.

This study guide aids students in reviewing concepts and principles of calculus, including derivatives, natural logarithms, exponential functions, integrals, and other material from a first-year calculus course. Downing (Seattle Pacific U.) uses a story about adventures in a mythical land called Carmorra to explain concepts, and includes exercises, answers, and a practice test. Material is designed to follow high school courses in algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. It assumes knowledge of basic algebra terminology and methods and experiences in factoring second-degree polynomials, concepts of analytic geometry, and functional notation. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Calculus makes sense when you approach them the E-Z way! Open this book for a clear, concise, step-by-step review of:

Derivatives

Natural logarithms

Exponential functions

Integrals and much more

Measure your progress as you gain a command of Calculus:

Develop your understanding of calculus and attain higher grades

Take each chapterÂ's quizzes and check your answers

And discover that learning Calculus can be E-Z!