Calculus Calculus book between Stewart & Spivak levels

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The discussion centers on finding calculus textbooks that bridge the gap between the levels of Stewart or Thomas and Spivak, Courant, or Apostol. Suggestions include Keisler's book, which employs hyperreal numbers to simplify concepts, and Buck's book mentioned by the Math Sorcerer on YouTube, which leans towards advanced calculus. Other recommended titles include Edwards and Penney's first edition, Lipman Bers' Calculus, early editions of Courant and Lang, and Cruse and Granberg. The conversation emphasizes the variability in editions of popular texts and suggests browsing university libraries for a broader selection. Additionally, it notes that while Apostol is rigorous, it can be more accessible for learning calculus compared to Spivak.
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Hi,
Are there calculus books that lie between Stewart (or Thomas) level and Spivak (Courant/Apostol) level?
Thanks.
 
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One has to guess at your definition of "between", but some candidates I would mention include Edwards and Penney 1st edition (1982), Lipman Bers Calculus, and in fact Courant, and maybe Lang, also Cruse and Granberg. early editions in all cases. (when you say "Thomas" or "Stewart", you know you are including many very different editions, hence very different books). Basic advice: go to a university library, sit in stacks and browse calculus books.

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=edwards and penney&bi=0&bx=off&cm_sp=SearchF-_-Advs-_-Result&ds=30&recentlyadded=all&rollup=on&sortby=17&sts=t&tn=calculus&xdesc=off&xpod=off

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&cm_sp=SearchF-_-home-_-Results&an=cruse, granberg

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=lipman bers calculus&sts=t&cm_sp=SearchF-_-topnav-_-Results

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=serge lang calculus&sts=t&cm_sp=SearchF-_-topnav-_-Results

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=richard courant calculus&sts=t&cm_sp=SearchF-_-topnav-_-Results
 
While rigorous, Apostol can actually be used to learn calculus by itself, unlike Spivak, which makes it much more approachable.
 
AfterSunShine said:
Hi,
Are there calculus books that lie between Stewart (or Thomas) level and Spivak (Courant/Apostol) level?
Thanks.
Edwin E. Moise: Calculus. It is closer to Courant imo.
 

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