Thomas' Calculus

Thomas' Calculus We have significantly revised this edition of Thomas' Calculus to meet the changing needs of today's instructors and students. The result is a book with more examples, more mid-level exercises, more figures, better conceptual flow, and greater clarity and precision. As with previous editions, this new edition provides a modern introduction to calculus that supports conceptual understanding but retains the essential elements of a traditional course. These enhancements are closely tied to the expanded version of this text, MyMathLab® (discussed later), which provides additional support for students and flexibility for instructors. Many of our students became acquainted with the terminology and computational aspects of calculus during high school. Despite this familiarity, students' algebra and trigonometry skills often hinder their success in the college calculus sequence. With this text, we seek to balance students' prior experience with calculus with the development of the algebraic skills they may still need, without weakening or undermining their confidence. We have tried to provide sufficient review material, complete solutions, and exercises to support thorough understanding for students at all levels. We encourage students to think beyond memorizing formulas and to generalize concepts as they are introduced. Our hope is that students will be confident in their problem-solving and reasoning abilities after completing calculus. Mastering a beautiful subject with practical applications in the world is its own reward, but the real gift is the ability to think and generalize. We intend this book to be both a support and an encouragement for both.