Calculus of Several Variables (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

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Summary: If the book is yellow, or Serge Lang is the author, AVOID
Review: Instead of wasting money on a useless calculus book written by Serge Lang, I would strongly recommend a Calculus book by Howard Anton or James Stewart. Every Serge Lang book I have read lacked examples, or if there were examples, they would be too general and not helpful in learning the material you need to know. His books seem to be more based on theories which to me are not helpful for one to learn calculus. Aside from the way it is written, compared to most other calculus books, it is too small. I also have taken a course in Linear Algebra, and his book was too small and was very hard to learn from. Most other calculus textbooks are 800-1200 pages, while his book does not come close, so there are obviously many concepts and exercises lacking. When one has trouble in a course, their text is supposed to be helpful and used as a resource, and Lang's books are anything but helpful. The only thing this book will be good for is the fireplace when I am done with it.