Calculus Demystified

by Steven Krantz

Published 16 August 2002
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.


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Calculate this: learning CALCULUS just got a whole lot easier!

Stumped trying to understand calculus? Calculus Demystified, Second Edition, will help you master this essential mathematical subject.

Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins by covering the basics--number systems, coordinates, sets, and functions. You'll move on to limits, derivatives, integrals, and indeterminate forms. Transcendental functions, methods of integration, and applications of the integral are also covered. Clear examples, concise explanations, and worked problems make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts.

It's a no-brainer! You'll get:

  • Applications of the derivative and the integral
  • Rules of integration
  • Coverage of improper integrals
  • An explanation of calculus with logarithmic and exponential functions
  • Details on calculation of work, averages, arc length, and surface area

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Calculus Demystified, Second Edition, is one book you won't want to function without!


Here's the perfect self-teaching guide to help anyone master differential equations, a common stumbling block for students looking to progress to advanced topics in both science and math

Covers First Order Equations, Second Order Equations and Higher, Properties, Solutions, Series Solutions, Fourier Series and Orthogonal Systems, Partial Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, Numerical Techniques, and more.

Perfect for a student going on to advanced analytical work in mathematics, engineering, and other fields of mathematical science.


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MULTIPLY your chances of understanding DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

If you're interested in learning the fundamentals of discrete mathematics but can't seem to get your brain to function, then here's your solution. Add this easy-to-follow guide to the equation and calculate how quickly you learn the essential concepts.

Written by award-winning math professor Steven Krantz, Discrete Mathematics Demystified explains this challenging topic in an effective and enlightening way. You will learn about logic, proofs, functions, matrices, sequences, series, and much more. Concise explanations, real-world examples, and worked equations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter exercises and a final exam help reinforce learning.

This fast and easy guide offers:

  • Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts
  • Sample problems with worked solutions
  • Coverage of set theory, graph theory, and number theory
  • Chapters on cryptography and Boolean algebra
  • A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Discrete Mathematics Demystified is your integral tool for mastering this complex subject.