How to Ace Calculus: The Streetwise Guide

“A marvelous, user-friendly introduction. . . . The book that 100,000 calculus students have been searching for is finally here.” ―Ron Graham, Chief Scientist, AT&T Labs, former President of the American Mathematical Society, and author of Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation of Computer Science

Written by three gifted-and funny-teachers, How to Ace Calculus provides humorous and readable explanations of the key topics of calculus without the technical details and fine print that would be found in a more formal text. Capturing the tone of students exchanging ideas among themselves, this unique guide also explains how calculus is taught, how to get the best teachers, what to study, and what is likely to be on exams—all the tricks of the trade that will make learning the material of first-semester calculus a piece of cake. Funny, irreverent, and flexible, How to Ace Calculus shows why learning calculus can be not only a mind-expanding experience but also fantastic fun.

“Comic opera meets college math in this amusing and edifying roller coaster of an introduction to calculus.” ―Ivars Peterson, author of The Mathematical Tourist

“Can a calculus book be lighthearted and engaging? Surprisingly, yes, and here is one that does the job.” ―Thomas Banchoff, Professor of Mathematics, Brown University, President-Elect of the Mathematics Association of America, and author of Beyond the Third Dimension

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