# From what book should I start my calculus course?

1. Aug 20, 2013

### Modest Learner

Hi, this is my first post.
Okay, I am in 1st semester of my university (doing B.E. Electrical Engineering). My Maths (I) is all calculus. So what calculus book should I buy??

The university proposes ----> 1. Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 9th edition by Thomas and Finney
2.Essential Calculus by Stewart James

The above are as textbooks.

The below are referred to as reference books---->

1. Wider David V, Advanced Calculus: Early Trancedentals, Cengage Learning (2007).
2. Apostol Tom M, Calculus, Vol I and II John Wiley (2003).

2. Aug 20, 2013

### verty

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3. Aug 21, 2013

### Modest Learner

Finally someone, I was becoming cynical regarding getting enough answers. Thanks a lot verty

4. Aug 22, 2013

### yungman

Thomas is a good book. I like Howard Anton also.

5. Aug 22, 2013

### jasonRF

I learned calculus from the 7th edition of Thomas and Finney. It is a very good book. I suspect the 9th edition is very similar and retains the same approach. It is certainly very good for engineers. I think I have used almost everything I learned from that book. I hope you enjoy calculus!

jason