# Suggestions for Multivariable Calculus

1. Aug 24, 2014

### drake

Hi, I took Advanced Calculus and we used 'Calculus, a complete course' by Adams. However, I couldn't learn most of the topics actualy. So, I want to learn Multivariable Calculus; double-triple integrals, Stoke's, Green's Theorem etc. What are the good books you know that I can follow easily? Thanks.

2. Aug 24, 2014

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3. Aug 26, 2014

### drake

Thanks. Any other suggestions?

4. Aug 26, 2014

### whyevengothere

There's Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Forms by Hubbard ,the very difficult Advanced calculus by Loomis and Sternberg ,that's free on Sternberg's website.For something unusual and good there's Advanced Calculus: A Geometric View (James J. Callahan) and Harold M. Edwards' Advanced Calculus- A Differential Forms Approach.

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5. Aug 27, 2014

### drake

Thanks, whyevengothere , I'm having trouble with understanding the concepts. I will check these today.

6. Aug 27, 2014

### alan2

This is just one personal opinion but I think that most modern lower level textbooks suck. They seem to have a lot of pictures and worked problems but shy away from proofs and intuition. It's as if they begin with the assumption that you will find it too difficult. I would recommend going to a used bookstore and getting an older book. I still have the 3rd edition of Thomas' Calc and Analytical Geometry on my shelf but when I was handed a current copy of Thomas I thought it was a joke. Same goes for Stewart. I can't figure out how a student who uses those books is prepared to study math. I'm familiar with this one and would highly recommend it:

https://www.amazon.com/Calculus-Ana...1409185726&sr=8-6&keywords=swokowski+calculus