Refer me to a book of calculus to clear the basic concepts

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For those seeking to grasp basic calculus concepts, several recommended texts include "Calculus for Dummies," George F. Simmons' "Calculus with Analytic Geometry," and Thomas/Finnly's "Calculus with Analytical Geometry" (9th edition). Simmons is noted for its clear explanations and extensive problem sets, although some users found the treatment of sequences and series lacking. Serge Lang's "Calculus" is also mentioned, though it has fewer exercises. Morris Kline's book is appreciated for its elementary explanations, while the classic "Stuart Calculus" and Schaum's Outline Series are suggested for additional examples and practice. Online calculus courses are available for those looking for free resources. It's emphasized that a solid investment of study time is necessary for mastering the subject.
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Can anyone refer me a good book for calculus from which i can clear the basic concepts.
 
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George F. Simmons' Calculus with Analytic Geometry will suit your need as the explanations are clear and quite basic.
 
Simmons is good, maybe try Thomas/Finnly: Calculus with analytical geometry 9th ed.
Serge Lang Calculus is also nice.

I found Simmons good, however, the explanation of sequence and series was lacking.
 
MidgetDwarf said:
Simmons is good, maybe try Thomas/Finnly: Calculus with analytical geometry 9th ed.
Serge Lang Calculus is also nice.

I found Simmons good, however, the explanation of sequence and series was lacking.

I like Lang too but I feel like the book does not have many exercises. Simmons does have huge amount of problems (each of them are very well-crafted) that are designed to connect one concept from another. I think the explanation for series and sequence was adequate in a level of non-rigorousness.
 
I'm learning calculus from a combination of A First Course by Lang and Calculus with Analytical Geometry by Thomas, and it's been working really well for me so far. I also have a book by Morris Kline that has nice explanations, but I think using three resources is a bit too much.
 
I like the very clear and elementary explanations in this book, as an introduction. I am assuming you know nothing about calculus, or are struggling in a beginning course. If you meant you already know computational calculus and want to plumb the deeper foundations, then other books are in order, like Spivak or Courant and John:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0812098196/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 

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