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 enlarge | Author: Mark Ryan
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 837
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 384
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0764524984
Dewey Decimal Number: 515
UPC: 785555861855
EAN: 9780764524981
Publication Date: May 1, 2003
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 An easy to understand self-help guide for math students December 31, 2004
Charles St James
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
What makes Calculus for Dummies so enjoyable is the humor Mark Ryan often includes in his book. He has such an understanding of how stressful and difficult Calculus can be without tutoring and additional assistance. But the tutoring is exactly what Mr. Ryan provides, and he does so with great humor and wit. Even more, I suspect that he asks the reader or harried student to not take herself or himself too seriously.
Mark Ryan seems to have an uncanny sense of when the student is feeling scared of, or frustrated by, some intimidating problem or eerie looking equation. And it is at such times when he is gracious enough to let the student know that it's allright to be feeling scared. But he also lets the math student know that with a bit of humor and persistence he or she could certainly also reach that level of understanding which is is so obvious in the author.
Metaphors March 29, 2007
B. Hynum (San Diego, CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I checked out several books from the library after reading "The Calculus Gallery." Newton made comments about terms in an infinite series that intrigued me. C4D explains & illustrates examples such that broader application is quickly made possible. Ryan has really cool visuals on pg. 25 -- for the non-mathematician to "zoom in." If u like koans, read the 1st paragraph on pg 210 -- it applies equally well from engineering to Buddhist meditation. This book may target the "dummy" audience but it is written by a true teacher -- inspired. Oh, and BTW Ryan makes the actual math of calc accessible. After browsing several, this is the book i bought for pleasurable dabbling.
Pure Excellence September 19, 2005
Scott Baret (Pittsburgh, PA USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Even though this book claims it is for dummies, you'd be a dummy not to use this book. Mark Ryan explains Calculus better than any textbook or online resource and adds humor along the way.
Everything in this book is well written. You won't find practice problems here but you'll find explanations written in clear English as to how to proceed with the problems in your $150 textbook that isn't written this nicely. You'll definitely get your money's worth out of this book.
This is recommended for anyone who is taking their first semester of Calculus. There's also a great trig chapter that would benefit those in Precalc or Trig, and will help to refresh anyone who hasn't seen it in a while--useful for anyone whose professor sticks trig problems on tests that cover, say, limits. With this book you shouldn't have any test anxiety.
Well - written, well - taught, well worth it! February 11, 2005
BlueDaisy (Northern US)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Mark Ryan does a masterful job at presenting complex ideas in an intelligent but highly accessible manner. His light humor is motivating, particularly where the going gets a little rough. His relaxed, clear teaching style reduced my anxiety, making it possible for me to really learn the point of what basic calculus is about. His explanation of integration is the best I've seen anywhere. Bravo, Mark!
Very nice book December 15, 2005
Amjad Khan Muhammad
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Very nice, enjoyable calculus book. I love the presentation style -- its like a lecture rather than just boring reading.
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