Is only one Calculus book (Stewart, etc.) used for Calculus 1,2,3?

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The discussion centers on the use of Stewart's Calculus books for Calculus 1, 2, and 3. It highlights that Stewart offers two main books: one for single-variable calculus (Calculus I & II) and another for multivariable calculus (Calculus III). The second book is criticized for being overpriced and containing redundant content from the first book. Overall, while the books are deemed suitable for students in engineering, biology, and commerce, they are considered excessive in length and cost, lacking depth for mathematics and physics majors.

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Just looking to purchase a Calculus book and curious how many books are used from Calculus 1,2,3. Thanks.
 
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For Stewart,there are 2 books, one for single variable(calc i & II) and the other for multivariable(calc III). The second one is a kind of a rip off as it has the last two chapter from the first in it and is very much shorter yet is still over $100!
 
Stewart's book, and his competitor's, are generally over-priced. They have a lot of un-necessary crap: cd's, secret codes for a website, too too many applications, laughable 'explanations'. The book is about 200/300 pages to long, and $40-$50 too expensive.

It does have many questions, and it is suitable for people who are not so strong in mathematics, and for engineers, bio students, commerec students etc., not mathematicians and physicists.
 

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