Calculus (With Analytic Geometry)(8th edition) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Ron Larson, Robert P. Hostetler, Bruce H. Edwards
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 8
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Pages: 1138
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Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.6 x 1.9
ISBN: 061850298X
Dewey Decimal Number: 515.15
EAN: 9780618502981
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Publication Date: January 11, 2005
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Product Description
Designed for the three-semester calculus course for math and science majors, Calculus continues to offer instructors and students new and innovative teaching and learning resources. This was the first calculus text to use computer-generated graphics, to include exercises involving the use of computers and graphing calculators, to be available in an interactive CD-ROM format, to be offered as a complete, online calculus course, and to offer a two-semester Calculus I with Precalculus text. Every edition of the series has made the mastery of traditional calculus skills a priority, while embracing the best features of new technology and, when appropriate, calculus reform ideas. Now, the Eighth Edition is the first calculus program to offer algorithmic homework and testing created in Maple so that answers can be evaluated with complete mathematical accuracy. Two primary objectives guided the authors in writing this book: to develop precise, readable materials for students that clearly define and demonstrate concepts and rules of calculus and to design comprehensive teaching resources for instructors that employ proven pedagogical techniques and saves the instructor time. The Eighth Edition continues to provide an evolving range of conceptual, technological, and creative tools that enable instructors to teach the way they want to teach and students to learn they way they learn best.
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 Concepts are there but... August 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Possibly the worst Calculus compilation I've ever seen. No, definitely. The book has several glaring omissions, in terms of concepts, and refuses to use passable grammar or even descriptive language to illustrate its point. It also makes the assumption that your knowledge of pre-calculus and algebra is photographic. In other words, it's impossible to follow the steps outlined in examples without a complimentary reference (unintentional I'm sure...). My students and I were absolutely stunned at the lack of scope in the examples. The accompanying website is moody, at best, and frequently goes down. The ONLY redeeming quality about this book is that it has an abundance of proofs which are explained (terribly) before each section.
I could go on, but why? As others mentioned, new editions make no attempt to solve these problems; they're just there to make money.
Private Tutors and Teachers: If you're looking for a decent Calculus I/II book, you haven't found it here.
 Perfect and saved me money! July 21, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Everything was sent as advertised and in great shape. It was also on time and saved me some money. Thanks!
 Good June 5, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
It came quickly, and as expected except the integral tear out from the first page was missing
Calculus Book May 31, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Book was in excellent condition. It was shipped immediately and I recieved it within 3 or 4 days.
 I hate this book April 6, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I almost never use the lessons in the book. I skim for theorems, properties, and whatnot. The lessons themselves are difficult to understand because the theory isn't linked to the problems in clear language. If it weren't for the professor providing that missing link in class, I wouldn't learn anything with this book. On the days I missed class, I get a headache trying to figure it out on my own with the book. The problems in this book are outstanding, though. I get a solid understanding of the material through excellent practice.
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