No comments about Intermediate Algebra with Applications & Visualization (3rd Edition) (Rockswold Developmental Mathematics Series).

2 comments about Calculus for Business, Economics, and the Social and Life Sciences (Brief Edition).

1. For those who need to see this course in college, this is the book to have. It's very explicit, and offers a very useful Algebra review at the end; extremely important to refresh our memory from highschool. Highly recommended!!



2. I have always wanted to gain a degree of mastery over the subject of Calculus, knowing the power and elegance of this topic of mathematics. I had searched in vain for a text that made the subject matter comprehensible, fearing no such beast existed. I stumbled onto this book virtually by accident and to my great surprise and delight, I found the text easy to read, with the subject material presented in a sequential manner that aided complete understanding.At no stage of the text did I suffer the pangs of not knowing where some pertinent information had arisen. Further, many of the examples in the book had a practical application of Calculus to the real world, making the subject even more rewarding to learn. In short, this Calculus Book has made the Calculus a pleasure to learn. My enduring and hearthelt thanks to MR. HOFFMANN and MR BRADLEY for their wonderful gift to me

5 comments about Discrete Mathematics With Applications (Mathematics).

1. This is one of the best undergraduate math textbooks I have ever read. The concepts and examples provided by the author are very clear. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn Discrete Math.



2. This book is horrible. I am a graduate software engineering student and took this course at a local university. The prof said that the book is horrible and used his own exaplainations and skipped the books explainations. If I was forced to use the book's explaination and examples I would be S.O.L. The only reason every discrete class uses this book is because there are no other discrete books in competition. If you are a comp sci student they should break discrete math classes apart to discrete for comp sci and discrete from math majors. They should also have comp sci teachers teaching this because math teachers don't usually have a clue how to relate discrete math to computer science.



3. This is a solid math book that covers every topic you'll need to know in the area. Make no mistake this is not a kid's book, and one must know how to study and read math in order to utilize it to the full potential. Many people that rate math books poorly do so because they have not developed adequate skills in studying math. If you take your time, work out the examples with the book, read and read again all of the concepts are about as clear as they can come from a math book. Most teachers/professors prefer to use their own examples, because that's how they abstract the problem in their own mind. It's easier to create a problem, than sit down and observe a premade example. Aside from some slightly screwy lesson organization it is a solid book. If you have patience, and try to do more than briefly skim over a lesson to understand it this book will be more than adequate for the topic.



4. I honestly can't see how you'd make a book explaining such topics as prime numbers and set theory any clearer than this one. I consider this to be a high quality book. It's easy to understand and reference. Its one drawback is that it covers only a limited number of topics, and none of them are heavy duty. If I found a book that explained graduate level math as well as this one explains undergraduate math, I'd consider it to be gold.



5. This book is well written, it contains good examples, and excellent exposition. This was my introduction to mathematical proofs, and after studying it well, I was able to approach more advanced courses, such as advanced calculus and modern algebra with a clear view of how to approach problems where a mathematical proof is needed. I highly recommend this book to undergraduate math majors.

2 comments about Precalculus (CliffsQuickReview).

1. i ordered this for my daughter to help with her homework because her teacher was not helping her with her explanations



2. I bought this book to help me with my Pre-Calculus work and found it v ery helpful, however it does come up a bit short in comparison to what is included in most of today's precalculus textbooks. I would say that 75-85% of my textbook was included in this book. What was included in the book was extremely helpful as a last minute test review which reflected on my test scores.

5 comments about Cengage Advantage Books: Calculus: The Classic Edition (with BCA Tutorial and InfoTrac®).

1. The Student's Solutions Manual Volume 1 for chapters 1-9 is also worth getting! ISBN 0-534-93628-8



2. I've taken either Calc 1, 2, or 3 at every Junior College (and Cal State U. Northridge) in the northern Los Angeles area and this is by far the best book I've dealt with. The ONLY problem with it is its really bad construction. Almost everybody's book was falling apart so DON'T BUY USED!!!!! I only have the cover left but I think I'm goning to buy another one or its equivalent for Calc 3(multivariable).

   -Tas




3. This book is so comprehensive you can use it for any engineering and general purposes. You must also get it`s study guides and instructor`s book for an efficient study... Their study guide 1 ISBN: 0-534-936-261, 2 ISBN: 0-534-936-27X, Instructor`s manual 1 ISBN: 0-534-936-30X and 2 ISBN: 0-534-936-318.



4. This book was adopted in my college, but it is out of print in Brazil. Thus, the depth Math solved replace it by Anton's book.
   Swokowski's book is an amazing book that equilibrates proofs and intuition very well. It has excellent examples and many exercises
   with applications. The review refers the 5th edition.



5. If you already own or plan on purchasing Swokowski's "Calculus" (6th edition) or his "Calculus of a Single Variable" (2nd edition), then you will probably want to obtain some of the following ancillaries:
   
   Advanced Placement Study Guide
   ISBN: 0-534-93927-9
   DERIVE Notebook
   ISBN: 0-534-93637-7
   Instructor's Solutions Manual
   Volume I, ISBN: 0-534-93630-X
   Volume II, ISBN: 0-534-93631-8
   Mathematica Notebook
   IBM ISBN: 0-534-93632-6
   Student Solutions Manual
   Volume I, ISBN: 0-534-93628-8
   Volume II, ISBN: 0-534-93629-6
   Study Guide
   Volume I, ISBN: 0-534-93626-1
   Volume II, ISBN: 0-534-93627-X
   Printed Test Bank
   ISBN: 0-534-93926-0
   Transparencies
   ISBN: 0-534-93642-3
   
   Note: Since this book is out-of-print, some of these ancillaries will be difficult to find. I was able to locate copies of the "Student Solutions Manual" and "Study Guide" by doing a "Google" search (I used the ISBN numbers). Volume 1 of the "Student Solutions Manual" and the "Study Guide" are readily available, but volume 2 of both publications are scarce and expensive; for example, a new copy of the "Student Solutions Manual (Vol. II)" costs $83.46 from the UK, and a new copy of the "Study Guide (Vol. II)" costs $57.65. Needless to say, used copies of these ancillaries are considerably cheaper. I did not attempt to find any of the other materials. (Obviously, the quoted prices are meant to be representative and will certainly vary over time.)
   
   "Calculus" (6th edition) contains all the chapters listed below; Swokowski's "Calculus of a Single Variable" (2nd edition) contains Chapters 1 through 9 of the main text plus appendices and index.
   
   Precalculus Review
   1. Limits and Continuity
   2. The Derivative
   3. Applications of the Derivative
   4. Integrals
   5. Applications of the Definitive Integral
   6. Transcendental Functions
   7. Techniques of Integration
   8. Infinite Series
   9. Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates
   10. Vectors and Surfaces
   11. Vector-Valued Functions
   12. Partial Differentiation
   13. Multiple Integrals
   14. Vector Calculus
   15. Differential Equations
   Appendices/Answers to Selected Exercises/Index.
   
   Note: If you purchased Swokowski's "Calculus of a Single Variable" (2nd edition) instead of his "Calculus" (6th edition), then you need purchase only "volume I" of the listed ancillaries.

4 comments about Introductory Linear Algebra: An Applied First Course (8th Edition).

1. This book is a fabulous resource... explains things in as clear a way as Linear Algebra can be. If you want deeper understanding, many concepts are described in more depth, and most proofs are given in detail. It's not filled with cartoons and useless pictures like some textbooks, but clear, concise explanations of what turns out to be an interesting and fairly simple area of mathematics.



2. This isn't the easiest linear text I've scene. This also isn't the hardest. The book has a ton of applications, which is good if you're an applied math, engineering, or science major. If your interests are in pure math the applications are still a nice little side note. The book's explanations are explained as clearly as possible without giving up any rigor. At first I didn't like the book, but after looking at several other linear textbooks I realized that these authors did a good job of explaining a difficult topic.



3. This book sucks at explaining, half the examples in this book just refer you to other examples/exercises that you have to complete yourself. HOW DOES THIS HELP IF YOU HAVE TO DO THE PROBLEM YOURSELF??!? Half the practice problems are theoretical questions that do not help you in understanding the concept whatsoever. The only thing it does is confuse and frustrate you more. Whoever uses this textbook to teach is obviously incompetent and/or has not looked it over at all.



4. Chapters 1, 2, and 4 are pretty well done up to a point. The explanations, examples, and problems are well written and can be followed without cross referencing other texts and pages on the web. You will learn the basics here without too much of a fuss.
   
   Unfortunately, the book has a nasty habit of circular proofs. The author leaves out vital parts of the explanation in the text, referencing other parts of the text, which reference other parts of the text, and then ask you to solve the underlying proof yourself without explaining the fundamentals at all. The book also references FORWARD into chapters you have not gotten to yet in order to solve current proofs. This is not at all helpful. If your professor requires you to solve any of the proofs in any section you will be lost. Good luck.
   
   Chapter 6 is an all-around disaster. Unless you have seen the material before, you will not get it here. The explanation at the beginning of the chapter cannot really be called an explanation. It is more of an obfuscation. The notation is not explained, it is assumed you know it or can figure it out on your own. The proofs in this chapter are a maze of unexplained concepts and hidden information.
   
   Chapters 8 and 10 are more like the first chapters in usability, but the proofs are just as jumbled.
   
   Intervening chapters from the ones I have described are applications of the material from previous chapters and are optional.
   
   Buy another book (or two or three) as a supplement. You will need it.

5 comments about How to Read and Do Proofs: An Introduction to Mathematical Thought Processes.

1. This is a great book, and one of my favorite math books. Like the other reviewer, I also wanted to learn how to read and write proofs. I am an engineer, (many years ago), and not a mathematician, (but really enjoy math). The author communicates clearly, and provides lots of good examples. But the heart of the book is the problem sets for each chapter. Most books on proofs spend way too much time on Logic, (or geometry), and not enough on "math" proofs. The book provides problems from a wide variety of math areas. The latest edition added a lot of new material. I struggled at times, since I went through the whole book without an instructor, and worked on all of the problems. So having most of the possible answers in the back of the book, or on the internet helped as a check on my understanding. This book would make a great gift.



2. I will not disagree with the previous reviews, except to say that the author while pretty clear and straight-forward in explaining things, has a stilted style that doesn't always flow or read well. I suspect though for many people, particularly many novice, and some professional, mathematicians will never really notice it or find it problematic.



3. I wish this book was out when I was an undergrad! It is clear and concise. It covers many of the basic areas of math and gives a tremendous amount of insight on which style of proof fits a particular situation. Every example is presented in a very clear way, which gave me confidence in my ability to write proofs. This book should be used by ALL professors who teach an introductory analysis course.



4. This book does a great job of guiding you through the process of developing mathematical reasoning. I used it alongside my transition to higher math course this year and would not have done as well in the course without it.



5. This book is pretty useless to me. I only bought it because my professor recommended it and because my company covers all my school expenses. I have opened the book exactly one time and it was not much help. But I suppose, as far as books on 'How to read/do proofs' go, this one is probably good. I just don't see a need for this subject in general.
   
   It should be noted that I am an engineer and have no use for this subject all together. I am just taking it to satisfy my course requirements.

No comments about Algebra 2: California.

No comments about Mathematics: An Applied Approach.

1 comments about Calculus: Early Transcendentals.

1. This textbook is excellent for learning calculus. The theorems are very well-explained and the graphs are nicely illustrated. This textbook also offers a great number of exercise problems in each section that will give one very good mechanical practice. This textbook covers calculus in single-variable and multivariable. It has chapters on differential calculus, integral calculus, infinite sequences and series; and multivariable calculus (partial derivatives, gradient vectors, lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals, etc). The book is also very colorful in its examples and explanations. I would compare this textbook to James Stewart's Calculus book. I have both. I would highly recommend this text to anyone who wants to learn or brush up on calculus.