A Course in Calculus and Real Analysis by Sudhir R. Ghorpade

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The discussion centers around a new mathematics book that has received positive reviews, with links provided for further reading. Participants are encouraged to share their own reviews and recommendations if they have used the book. The book is noted for its terse style, which may make it more suitable as a reference rather than a primary learning resource, drawing comparisons to other texts like Rudin and Spivak. One contributor mentions their experience with the first edition of Spivak, noting that while the problems were challenging and left them feeling overwhelmed, the book could be enjoyable for the right audience.
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This book looks VERY terse. Books that are this terse are best regarded as references rather than books to learn from. I include Rudin in this. Spivak is less terse, it is a better book.

I have only read the first edition of Spivak and for me, the problems were a little too difficult and left me feeling beat up after solving them. But for the right reader, it would be a highly enjoyable read for sure.
 

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