From what book should I start my calculus course?

[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).

 

[verty]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201531747/?tag=pfamazon01-20 for $5 + shipping. I'd choose this one from your list.

 

[Modest Learner]

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

 

[yungman]

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

 

[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