Barron's E-Z calculus

Format:

Book

Title:

Barron's E-Z calculus

Other title(s):

E-Z calculus

Barron's easy calculus

Easy calculus

Author:

Downing, Douglas.

ISBN:

9780764144615

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Publication:

Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's Educational Series, Inc., [2010]

Physical Description:

ix, 493 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.

Series title(s):

E-Z series.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

The slope of the tangent line -- Calculating derivatives -- Finding maximum and minimum points -- Derivatives of complicated functions -- Derivatives of trigonometric functions -- Optimum values and related rates -- The integral: a backward derivative -- Finding areas with integrals -- Natural logarithms -- Exponential functions and integration by parts -- Integration by trigonometric substitution -- Integration by partial fractions -- Finding volumes with integrals -- Arc lengths, surface areas, and the center of mass -- Introduction to differential equations -- Partial derivatives and vectors -- Numerical methods, Taylor series, and limits -- Comprehensive test of calculus problems -- The professor's guide to calculus.

Summary:

"The author of this imaginative self-teaching book tells an entertaining story about travels in the fictional land of Carmorra. In the process he introduces a series of problems and solves them by applying principles of calculus. Readers are introduced to derivatives, natural logarithms, exponential functions, differential equations, and much more. Skill-building exercises are presented at the end of every chapter ..."--Publisher's description.

Subject(s):

Calculus.

Genre:

exercise books.

Problems and exercises.

Holds:

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Salem Main Library	515 Downing 2010	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

The author of this imaginative self-teaching book tells an entertaining story about travels in the fictional land of Carmorra. In the process he introduces a series of problems and solves them by applying principles of calculus. Readers are introduced to derivatives, natural logarithms, exponential functions, differential equations, and much more. Skill-building exercises are presented at the end of every chapter.

Books in Barron's new E-Z series are enhanced and updated editions of Barron's older, highly popular Easy Way books. New cover designs reflect the brand-new interior layouts, which feature extensive two-color treatment, a fresh, modern typeface, and more graphic material than ever. Charts, graphs, diagrams, line illustrations, and where appropriate, amusing cartoons help make learning E-Z in a variety of subjects. Barron's E-Z books are self-teaching manuals focused to improve students' grades in skill levels that range between senior high school and college-101 standards.