Looking for an English language calculus textbook for this syllabus

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The forum discussion centers on finding an English language calculus textbook that aligns with a specific syllabus for a Calculus 1 course. Key recommendations include "Calculus" by James Stewart, "Calculus" by Michael Spivak, and "Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences" by Mary Boas. Additionally, "Introduction to Analysis" by Max Rosenlicht is suggested as a companion text, along with Schaum's Outlines for supplementary practice. These resources cover essential topics such as limits, derivatives, and continuity, which are critical for mastering the course material.

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  • Understanding of basic algebra and inequalities
  • Familiarity with sequences and limits
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  • Research "Calculus" by James Stewart for comprehensive coverage of calculus concepts
  • Explore "Calculus" by Michael Spivak for a rigorous approach to calculus
  • Study "Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences" by Mary Boas for applications in science
  • Review Schaum's Outlines for additional practice problems and explanations
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I'm about to start calculus 1 at university. I have the course textbook in my native language, but I want to study it in english. Here's the table of content of the textbook after my translation attempt. do you know any good calculus textbook corresponds for this syllabus? thank you. have a nice day :)

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Infinitesimal Calculus 1

Unit 1: Real Numbers
1.1 Basic Concepts in Mathematical Language
1.2 Real Numbers - Introduction
1.3 Basic Algebra
1.4 Inequalities
1.5 Completeness Axiom

Unit 2: Sequences and Limits
2.1 Sequences
2.2 Limits of Sequences
2.3 Limits in the Extended Sense (Calculating Infinite Limits, Order of magnitude, Convergence tests for limits, Sequences of Averages)

Unit 3: Bounded Sets and Sequences
3.1 Upper and Lower Bounds
3.2 Monotonic Sequences
3.3 Partial Limits
Appendix: Dedekind CutsUnit 4: Limits of Functions
4.1 Real Functions
4.2 Limit of a Function at a Point
4.3 Extension of the Concept of Limit

Unit 5: Continuous Functions
5.1 Continuity at a Point
5.2 Continuity on an Interval
5.3 Uniform Continuity

Unit 6: Differentiable Functions
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Rational Powers
6.3 Real Powers
6.4 Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
6.5 Limits of the Form "1^∞"

Unit 7: Derivative
7.1 Background to the Concept of Derivative
7.2 Definition of the Derivative and First Conclusions
7.3 Derivatives of Sum, Difference, Product, and Quotient
7.4 The Chain Rule and the Derivative of the Inverse Function
7.5 The Tangent and the Differential

Unit 8: Properties of Derivative Functions
8.1 Minimum and Maximum
8.2 Mean Value Theorems (Rolle's theorem, Lagrange's theorem, Cauchy theorem, Darboux's theorem)
8.3 L'Hôpital's Rule
8.4 Analyzing a Function Based on Its Differential Properties
8.5 Uses of the Derivative in Problem Solving
 
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Hello @tenfeettall ,

:welcome:##\qquad##!​

Well, there is James Stewart, there is Michael Spivak, there is a lot more

(did you check that forum?
[edit] or just post there without looking ? Note that PF actively encourages you make an effort too :smile:)

I personally like Mary Boas, Mathematical Methods In Physical Sciences

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I'd suggest Max Rosenlicht's Introduction to Analysis, at least as a companion book, together with related Schaum's outlines books. Maybe a bit beyond other textbooks, but not by much.
 
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TBH I didn't check out this forum, and I got lost on other sites because I'm pretty a math newbie especially in calculus.

Anyway, thanks a LOT for your help. both @BvU and @WWGD
 
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