Calculus Made Easy Being A Very Simplest Introduction To Those Beautiful Methods Of Reckoning Which Are Generally Called By The Terrifying Names Of The Differential Calculus And The Integral Calculus

From the PROLOGUE. CONSIDERING how many fools can calculate, it is surprising that it should be thought either a difficult or a tedious task for any other fool to learn how to master the same tricks. Some calculus-tricks are quite easy. Some are enormously difficult. The fools who write the textbooks of advanced mathematics -- and they are mostly clever fools -- seldom take the trouble to show you how easy the easy calculations are. On the contrary, they seem to desire to impress you with their tremendous cleverness by going about it in the most difficult way. Being myself a remarkably stupid fellow, I have had to unteach myself the difficulties, and now beg to present to my fellow fools the parts that are not hard. Master these thoroughly, and the rest will follow. What one fool can do, another can.

Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus P. Thompson and Martin Gardner has long been the most popular calculus primer. 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, Calculus Made Easy has been thoroughly updated for the modern reader.

Calculus Made Easy has been a classic introduction to the subject ever since it was first published by Silvanus P.Thompson in 1910. In the first major revision of the text since 1946, Martin Gardner - the 'Mathematical Games' columnist for Scientific American and author of over 50 books and innumerable articles - has thoroughly updated the text to reflect recent developments in method and terminology, written an extensive preface and three new chapters, and added more than 20 recreational problems for practice and enjoyment. He has transformed this classic primer into a modern masterpiece that explains the timeless concepts of calculus in a contemporary and user-friendly voice.

Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus Phillips Thompson is an accessible and engaging introduction to the fundamental principles of calculus, offering readers a clear and simplified approach to understanding this essential branch of mathematics. Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus Phillips Thompson is a timeless classic that makes the complex world of calculus accessible to students and learners of all levels. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the core concepts and techniques of calculus, presented in a manner that is easy to grasp and enjoyable to read. The book begins by providing readers with a user-friendly introduction to the basic principles of calculus, offering insights into its historical development and significance in mathematics and science. Silvanus Phillips Thompson's clear and engaging explanations set the stage for a deeper exploration of this essential subject. Central to the book is the presentation of calculus concepts, including differentiation and integration, in a simplified and intuitive manner. Readers will find practical examples, step-by-step explanations, and exercises that facilitate learning and problem-solving. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the real-world applications of calculus, illustrating how it is used in various fields, from physics and engineering to economics and biology. It highlights the practical relevance of calculus in solving everyday problems and making informed decisions. Calculus Made Easy is not only a textbook but also a friendly companion on the journey to mastering calculus. It encourages readers to overcome the fear of complex mathematics and discover the beauty and utility of calculus in a straightforward and enjoyable way.

This easy to ready, large, 8.5 in x 11 inch study guide sized paperback book provides practical, easy to understand methods for calculus with plenty of illustrations. This is great for self-learners, homeschoolers, or people who want a supplement to their text books. The reader will develop essential calculus skills with practice problems and full solutions. If you are planning on taking a standardized test for college entrance or to test out of Calculus or to get advanced placement, this would be a great book to buy. Chapters included are: Next Stage-What to do with Constants; Sums, Differences, Products and Quotients; Successive Differentiation; When Time Varies; Introducing a Useful Dodge; Geometrical Meaning of Differentiation; Maxima and Minima; Curvature of Curves; Other Useful Dodges (calculus tricks); On true Compound Interest and the Law of Or- ganic Growth; How to deal with Sines and Cosines; Partial Differentiation; Integration Integrating as the Reverse of Differentiating; On Finding Areas by Integrating; Dodges, Pitfalls, and Triumphs; Finding some Solutions; Table of Standard Forms; Answers to Exercises. Prologue from Author: Considering how many fools can calculate, it is surprising that it should be thought either a difficult or a tedious task for any other fool to learn how to master the same tricks. Some calculus-tricks are quite easy. Some are enormously difficult. The fools who write the textbooks of advanced mathematics and they are mostly clever fools seldom take the trouble to show you how easy the easy calculations are. On the contrary, they seem to desire to impress you with their tremendous cleverness by going about it in the most difficult way. Being myself a remarkably stupid fellow, I have had to un-teach myself the difficulties, and now beg to present to my fellow fools the parts that are not hard. Master these thoroughly, and the rest will follow. What one fool can do, another can. - Silvanus P. Thompson ( Silvanus Phillips ) 1851-1916