Understanding Delta Epsilon Proofs: Recommended Calc Textbooks

[darius]

Can anyone recommend me a book that better explains delta epsilon proofs. We skimmed it in beginning calc class and I would like to understand it better.

Also I would like to know if there are any good books out there for learning calc. I do not like the stewart textbook we are using that much.



The folly of mistaking a paradox for a discovery, a metaphor for a proof, a torrent of verbiage for a string of capital truths, and ourselves for an oracle, is inborn in us- Paul Valerey

 

[nocturnal]

I haven't read Stewart's Book, but I've only heard good things. A great book is "Calculus" by Michael Spivak, arguably the best calc book written to date! It has a wonderful explanation of the epsilon delta definition of limits. The exercises are probably more challenging than Stewarts though, so this book isn't for the faint of heart.

 

[darius]

Thanks for yuor reply. I will certainly give it a look!-Darius