|  | Author: Mark Ryan
Publisher: For Dummies
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Rating:  74 reviews
Sales Rank: 9593
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 384
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 1
ISBN: 0764524984
Dewey Decimal Number: 515
UPC: 785555861855
EAN: 9780764524981
ASIN: 0764524984
Publication Date: May 1, 2003
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 Makes a complex topic understandable and even enjoyable! May 9, 2008
John Adler (Los Angeles, CA)
Wow, it's been a long time since I've been in a math class, and to say that I am rusty is a gross understatement. So it was with great relief that I discovered that not only can I follow this book, I actually enjoyed it. I even laughed out loud a few times. Mark's humor made all the difference, and when the going got a little tough, the lively writing kept me engaged.
Mark's experience as a teacher is evident throughout-- he knows where the pitfalls are and addresses them before the reader trips. I would describe myself as a slightly above-average math student, and calculus was not an intuitively easy topic for me. There were parts of the book that I had to read several times and then digest. Fortunately, I was being taught by a great teacher. I could well imagine learning calculus from a lessor instructor and getting totally lost.
Soon my daughter will be taking calculus in school, and I'm going to make sure that she reads this book. Congratulations Mark on writing the definitive book for "dummies," scholars and everyone in between.
Very helpful April 10, 2008
Rebecca A. Vance
I love this book. When I am completely lost in my class I pull it out and it gives me ideas on how to remember things. To this day I still use their integration by parts box.
This book is amazing- a must have for every calculus student!! April 4, 2008
Meena R. Shukla (a little whole in the wall)
This book is absolutely amazing!!! I refer to it more than I use my Calculus II textbook. The author, Mark Ryan, breaks all the complicated concepts down into such easy terminology that they are so easy to understand. It is an absolute necessity for anyone taking high school or college calculus. Definitely worth every penny I paid for it!
 Calculus for Dummies December 23, 2007
yorker4 (California, USA)
A good effort at presenting a difficult subject, but in the end, even though this book helps in understanding the principals involved, the subject matter is still extremely complex and even though I was able to follow all the worked examples, I still find it is difficult to stay on track when working alone.
 Too Simple December 23, 2007
F. Sayed-Ahmad
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
This book spends the first 8 chapters reviewing basic algebra and geometry. Then it starts with limits, which is a good chapter. After that, the book is out of control. The derivative part makes it more confusing than a textbook and it has minimal examples. It also did not cover many important calculus concepts. Dont buy the Calculus Workbook because those problems are too easy. The only helpful thing was the yellow review card in the front. I would absolutly not recommend this for a college student. It only helps you through 2/3 of the first semester. Just stick with your ol'textbook.
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