Looking for an English language calculus textbook for this syllabus

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The discussion revolves around finding an English language calculus textbook that aligns with a specific syllabus for a Calculus 1 course. The syllabus includes topics such as real numbers, sequences, limits, continuous functions, and derivatives.

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  • One participant seeks recommendations for English calculus textbooks that correspond to their translated syllabus.
  • Another participant suggests several textbooks, including works by James Stewart and Michael Spivak, and mentions Mary Boas's "Mathematical Methods in Physical Sciences" as a personal favorite.
  • A different participant recommends Max Rosenlicht's "Introduction to Analysis" as a potential companion book, along with related Schaum's outlines, noting it may be slightly more advanced.
  • The original poster acknowledges not having checked the forum thoroughly and expresses gratitude for the suggestions received.

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Participants provide various textbook recommendations, indicating a lack of consensus on a single best option, as multiple viewpoints and preferences are expressed.

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Some participants mention the need for a companion book or additional resources, suggesting that the recommendations may depend on the user's prior knowledge and comfort with calculus.

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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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