What is the best book for studying calculus as a beginner?

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For those looking to study calculus and improve their understanding, several textbooks are recommended based on depth of content. James Stewart's book is noted for being accessible and suitable for beginners, making it a popular choice for those who prefer a more straightforward approach. Spivak's text is favored for its depth and rigor, appealing to those who want a more thorough understanding of the subject. Apostol's book is unique in its approach, introducing integration before limits and differentiation, which may suit learners who are comfortable with unconventional methods and a formal structure of definitions, theorems, and proofs. Ultimately, the choice of book depends on the learner's desired depth of study and comfort with calculus concepts.
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I want study calculus for understand it better and get better in my class. For what book do I should start? What about these books: Spiavak, James Stewart, Apostol. Wich is better??
I already know about functions, limits and derivation but soon I am going to be with integration so I want to get basics and study again those topics (limits, functions and derivates)

Wich book do you recommend?:confused:
 
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I have used Stewart, early transcendentals and I found it to be pretty good.
 
I guess it depends on how deep you want to swim. In order of "shallow" to "deep": Stewart, Spivak, Apostol.
 
I've only read the works of Spiavak and Stewart, so I can't speak for Apostol. I do prefer Spiavak though.
 
Cyclovenom said:
I guess it depends on how deep you want to swim. In order of "shallow" to "deep": Stewart, Spivak, Apostol.

I like the shallow end of the pool. We used the Stewart book. :smile: And I had "https://www.amazon.com/dp/0716731606/?tag=pfamazon01-20" for "water-wings".:approve:
 
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Apostol is a bit unconventional in that he introduces integration before limits and differentiation, and in a way that most people are not used to. But if that doesn't bother you, along with the Definition-Theorem-Proof format, then Apostol is a pretty good choice to learn calculus.

Haven't seen the other books.
 
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