by Silvanus P. Thompson
Recommended by Naval Ravikant
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Math, Most Recommended Books, and Science.
Calculus Made Easy has long been the most popular calculus primer, and this major revision of the classic math text makes the subject at hand still more comprehensible to readers of all levels. With a new introduction, three new chapters, modernized language and methods throughout, and an appendix of challenging and enjoyable practice problems, Cal...
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