Calculus for Dummies by Mark Ryan
Drop Every Other Calculus Book And Get This One.
The mere thought of having to take a required calculus course is enough to
make legions of students break out in a cold sweat. Others who have no
intention of ever studying the subject have this notion that calculus is
impossibly difficult unless you happen to be a direct descendant of
Einstein. Well, the good news is that you can master calculus. Its not
nearly as tough as its mystique would lead you to think. Much of calculus is
really just very advanced algebra, geometry, and trig. It builds upon and is
a logical extension of those subjects. If you can do algebra, geometry, and
trig, you can do calculus. Calculus For Dummies is intended for three
groups of readers: Students taking their first calculus course – If
youre enrolled in a calculus course and you find your textbook less than
crystal clear, this is the book for you. It covers the most important topics in
the first year of calculus: differentiation, integration, and infinite series.
Students who need to brush up on their calculus to prepare for other
studies – If youve had elementary calculus, but its been a couple of years
and you want to review the concepts to prepare for, say, some graduate
program, Calculus For Dummies will give you a thorough, no-nonsense
refresher course. Adults of all ages whod like a good introduction to the

subject – Non-student readers will find the books exposition clear and
accessible. Calculus For Dummies takes calculus out of the ivory tower
and brings it down to earth. This is a user-friendly math book.
Whenever possible, the author explains the calculus concepts by showing
you connections between the calculus ideas and easier ideas from algebra
and geometry. Then, youll see how the calculus concepts work in concrete
examples. All explanations are in plain English, not math-speak. Calculus
For Dummies covers the following topics and more: Real-world
examples of calculus The two big ideas of calculus: differentiation and
integration Why calculus works Pre-algebra and algebra review
Common functions and their graphs Limits and continuity Integration
and approximating area Sequences and series Dont buy the
misconception. Sure calculus is difficult – but its manageable, doable. You
made it through algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Well, calculus just
picks up where they leave off – its simply the next step in a logical
progression.
Personal Review: Calculus for Dummies by Mark Ryan
Something my accounting professor taught me (as I was struggling
through accounting) was the importance of seeking out the writings of
other authors. Where one will assume that you will grasp a concept -
another will explain it and explain it again and in a manner that can open
doors quickly.
Many years back I slugged my way through Calculus I, II & III but to this
day was left with the disappointment that I never grasped the practical
application of even the basic concepts. You can perform the mechanics of
math but its beauty is in the understanding of its application. I was
determined to make good on my understanding and purchased Mark
Ryan's book `Calculus for Dummies'. I was expecting the same old
calculus rigor (dumbed down) but was fortunate to come across a book
authored by an individual who has a passion for math and for explaining it
in a way that us mere mortals can understand.
My 35+ year quest was solved in several `aha' moments as I read through
this book. This is a great companion source that will bridge the gaps as
you learn calculus (leaving you plenty of time for all that homework)!
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