Calculus of a Single Variable (Mathematics)

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Summary: Right idea, but in need of revisions
Review: I've taught Calculus from this textbook. The basic philosophy of the book is perfectly in synch with the changes to the AP exam, and thus it does a reasonable job of preparing students to take the AP. Some of the individual problems are wonderful. On the other hand, some of the questions were not carefully considered (volumes of revolution that overlap themselves for instance), and don't really work out properly. The written material is very good, but students don't read it, no matter how much you recommend it. Needs to be supplemented with drill on things like the chain rule.