Calculus For Dummies
by Mark Ryan
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Book Reviews of Calculus For Dummies
Book Review: Great book for reducing math anxiety
Summary: 5 Stars
I feel like I owe a lot to this book and Mark Ryan. I originally purchased this book two years ago when I ended my enlistment in the Marines. Needless to say, after being out of school for almost six years I had some trepidation about starting college, and especially my math courses (because, let's face it...as much as I love my fellow-Belleau woodsman, Marines don't typically have a reputation for their intellectual prowess). This book, along with it's accompanied workbook, became invaluable to me as a supplement to my calculus textbooks in college. The biggest benefit is that Ryan can explain the concepts in clear, everyday language, unlike most math texts. I ended my Calculus I course with one of the highest grades in the class. I am now a junior in college on my way to finishing my engineering degree, and this book definately helped establish a solid mathematical foundation and gave me a needed academic confidence boost.Book Review: "Calculus for DUMMIES", by Mark Ryan was one of the most val
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a 34-year-old student, currently enrolled in Calculus II at the College of Marin.
Having recently left a position as Director of Consulting Services at Sun Gard Data Systems, to pursue a science degree, depth of knowledge and time are greatly important to me. Calculus proved to be a challenge for me on both fronts. Subsequently I purchased over six books on the subject. The best by far was "Calculus for DUMMIES". Ryan's clear explanations and analogies were of incredible value to me. Upon sharing this news with some of my fellow students they too purchased the book.
I credit hard work and "Calculus for DUMMIES" with my scores - which were all above 91%.
The only regret I have is the Ryan has not produced another book for my calculus III needs.
Thanks Mark - Keep up the good work...
Justin Manes
Book Review: An easy to understand self-help guide for math students
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Book Review: Great refresher for professionals and good supplement for students..
Summary: 5 Stars
I had studied calculus a decade back and haven't used much on day-to-day job. I bought this book to refresh myself and I am glad I chose this particular book. It's very simple and clear. I had done lot of calculus problems and understood the mathematical aspect of it. What I did not understand was basic fundamentals explaining why calculus works and what exactly it does in plain english. I like the way the author has put together the subject. I read this book from beginning to ending and found it very helpful.
If you are a student struggling to understand the calculus, this will help you undestand in plain and simple language. If you are a professional and have forgotten most of calculus you did long back, this will help you refresh your memory. Good thing about this book is, it is explained in a plain and simple way, so you won't feel it hard.
Book Review: get this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was lost in calculus here at Babson College and sinking fast. Nothing the teacher said made any sense. So I took a chance with Calculus for Dummies and it paid off! it's absolutely amazing. Concepts I couldn't even begin to understand in class and from the assigned book were explained so clearly and made it overall seem easy.
He also makes calculus seem easy through sarcasm which takes away some of the fears associated with calculus and I think that works wonders by appealing to your subconscious.
I highly recommend this book to EVERYONE learning calculus!
EDIT: I got my calculus 2nd exam score today. I went from being hopelessly lost 3 days before the test, and after a little studying of this book, I ended up with an 86 on the exam with a class average of 75! The proof is in the numbers. Do not miss out on this book.