Calculus Demystified

Overview

LEARNING CALCULUS JUST GOT A LOT EASIER!

Here’s an innovative shortcut to gaining a more intuitive understanding of both differential and integral calculus. In Calculus Demystified an experienced teacher and author of more than 30 books puts all the math background you need inside and uses practical examples, real data, and a totally different approach to mastering calculus.

With Calculus Demystified you ease into the subject one simple step at a time — at your own speed. A user-friendly, accessible style incorporating frequent reviews, assessments, and the actual application of ideas helps you to understand and retain all the important concepts.

THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND SELF-TEACHING TEXT OFFERS:

• Questions at the end of each chapter and section to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses
• A 100-question final exam for self-assessment
• Detailed examples and solutions
• Numerous “Math Notes” and “You Try It” items to gauge progress and make learning more enjoyable
• An easy-to-absorb style — perfect for those without a mathematics background

If you’ve been looking for a painless way to learn calculus, refresh your skills, or improve your classroom performance, your search ends here.

Table of contents

Preface
Chapter 1: Basics
Chapter 2: Foundations of Calculus
Chapter 3: Applications of the Derivative
Chapter 4: The Integral
Chapter 5: Indeterminate Forms
Chapter 6: Transcendental Functions
Chapter 7: Methods of Integration
Chapter 8: Applications of the Integral
Bibliography
Solutions to Exercises
Final Exam
Index

Biographical note

Steven G. Krantz is the Chairman of the Mathematics Department at Washington University in St. Louis. An award-winning teacher and author, Dr. Krantz has written more than 30 books on mathematics including a best-seller.