Calculus Made Easy: Is It As Good As People Say?

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Calculus Made Easy is highly recommended for beginners, particularly for those with a limited math background, such as having only completed Pre-Calculus. Many users affirm its effectiveness in simplifying complex concepts, making it accessible for new college students. The book is widely available, with numerous copies often found in local libraries, making it an easy resource to access. Overall, it is considered a valuable introductory text for anyone preparing to study calculus.
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I'm starting college next fall and I will have only gone throuhg Pre-Calc in high school. I've been looking for good introductory books on the topic and have found Calculus Made Easy to be highly rated. Is it as good as people say?

Also the version I'm asking about is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0312185480/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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i liked it, check it out at your local library. I'm sure they have it. my school has like 20 copies!
 

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