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Summary: This book saved my life
Review: I have collected a shelf full of calculus books over the years. I looked for the "magic bullet." This book is it. The pre-calculus review at the beginning brings you back to speed. Then each chapter deftly progresses into the heart of the matter. I highly recommend this a book for even rank beginners. The writing is top shelf and the ideas are clear and easily grasped.
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Summary: Perfect review for those who have "forgotten calculas"
Review: I've been out of college for several years and decided to go back for a masters degree. Unfortunately the degree I went for required me to recall a ton of knowledge that was buried in the deep places of my mind. This book helped me to recall my knowledge fo calculas and even taught me some techniques I wasn't aware of before. I say it's a good review because if someone weren't introduced to calculas before they might be easily intmidated by the subject material eventhough this book does the best job possible to easily convey the material to the reader. Kudos to the authors!! I was able to recall 3 years of calculas in approxiamtely 1.5 months. As a study aid or textbook supplement, I would receommend this for all.
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Summary: wonderful, wonderful book
Review: This book is a miracle! As a college student currently taking calculus class, I was saved by this book. This book is not one of those stale boring textbooks that bombard you with thousands of incomprehensible formula, proofs and theorems that drive you absolutely insane Rather, this book gets to the point right away. In each chapter, it presents the subject of study in a quick short paragraph, and immediately begins to teach us how to calculate the problems using important rules and formula. For every example problems, the author writes out every single step, complemented by concise explanation, to show us how to solve a problem. At the end of each chapter are a set of more problems, accompanied at the back of this book by detailed explanation of solution. The writing style in this book is very personal, not formal, so that this book is easier to understand, and not intimidating. If I am asked to use three words to describe this book, then it would have to be "effective, concise, fast". For those of us in college currently taking calculus, especially those who are taking so many classes that they don't seem to have enough time to study, this book is a must have. P.S: This book deserves a ten stars out of five. But such option is not possible on Amazon, so I can only rank it a five.
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Summary: Incredible book!!!!
Review: This book is a miracle! As a college student currently taking calculus class, I was saved by this book. This book is not one of those stale boring textbooks that bombard you with thousands of incomprehensible formula, proofs and theorems that drive you absolutely insane Rather, this book gets to the point right away. In each chapter, it presents the subject of study in a quick short paragraph, and immediately begins to teach us how to calculate the problems using important rules and formula. For every example problems, the author writes out every single step, complemented by concise explanation, to show us how to solve a problem. At the end of each chapter are a set of more problems, accompanied at the back of this book by detailed explanation of solution. The writing style in this book is very personal, not formal, so that this book is easier to understand, and not intimidating. If I am asked to use three words to describe this book, then it would have to be "effective, concise, fast". For those of us in college currently taking calculus, especially those who are taking so many classes that they don't seem to have enough time to study, this book is a must have. P.S: This book deserves a ten stars out of five. But such option is not possible on Amazon, so I can only rank it a five.
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Summary: Forgotten Calculus-A very understandable and helpful review
Review: This is one of the better practical texts available for a cursory review of calculus. My congratulations to Barron's and Dr. Lee Bleau. I usually do not take the time to comment on books although I like to get some feedback before buying a book. I felt so good about this text that I had to recommend it for anyone who wants to review their precalculus and calculus. It has a great synopsis of functions, as is usually covered under precalculus courses. It then moves on to derivatives, differential and integral calculus. Other "quick learning"/review books have not been as "smooth" as this one. The topics are covered clearly and in good order. There are a lot of example problems, with solutions, that help reinforce the learning process. I have actually found that I enjoy reading this book. The author does a great job in covering the material.
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Summary: Excellent introduction to calculus
Review: To use as a refresher or, like me, as a first course in the subject, I highly recommend this book. Dr. Bleau has a very easy, conversational method of teaching, and each lesson has worked examples followed by lessons we do. She starts at the begining and works her way through the subject in an easy, methodical manner. Everyone can understand at this pace, and it is free of the theory and "rigorous" approach favored by pedantcis. That can wait for later.
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Summary: Very easy to follow. Makes Calculus almost enjoyable.
Review: When I decided to pursue my engineering degree I discovered that I needed to take calculus-1 and 2. I had already taken calculus-1, but that was over 7 years ago. I then realized I'd "FORGOTTEN CALCULUS". This book was for me, literally. Anyone who desires a calculus review, or would like to learn on their own, should pick up this text. A basic knowledge of algebra is all that is really required. The algebraic review, in the first 9 lessons (out of 28), makes the transition to calculus a breeze. The author is careful to not take anything for granted, and never goes off on tangents (ha ha). The worked out examples have a natural progression that makes sense of the entire problem, not just the answer. The problems and exercises, which you work out yourself, are very comprehensive and appropriate. All the answers are given so that you can check your work. This book rocks!
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Summary: The best intro or review text on Calculus I've found
Review: When I picked up this book, I had completed one quarter of calculus at the university level (about 15 years prior), and had accumulated a bookshelf full of calculus texts and self-help books over the subsequent years, with the best of intentions of delving deeper into the subject. It never happened, though. All of the books I had obtained on the subject were either obtuse, mind-numbingly dull, or both. Then I discovered Dr. Bleau's Forgotten Calculus. At first, I was somewhat daunted by the title, because for me there was a lot of "not-taken" calculus in her book, but then I noted the blurb on the cover, the last clause of the last sentence, which read "...and can be used by adults who have never studied calculus." This is simply the best self-help book I have ever come across. It took me about two months to complete, working through the material in my spare time. The subject matter was stimulating and clearly explained, favoring the practical over the theoretical. Best of all, it left me wanting for more -- an uncommon feat for a math book, especially one about calculus.
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