What Are Some Good Calculus Books with Solved Exercises?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for calculus books that include solved exercises, starting from foundational concepts like limits. Participants are seeking resources that provide step-by-step solutions to problems.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests the older Schaum's Outline series as potentially good, though they express uncertainty about the quality of newer editions.
  • Another participant recommends "Counterexamples in Analysis" by Gelbaum and Olmstead for its collection of non-trivial solved problems.
  • A different participant indicates a preference for a step-by-step exercise book rather than one focused on counterexamples.
  • Suggestions for the REA Problem Solver series and Schaum's Solved Problems series are also mentioned as potential resources.
  • One participant highlights "The Humongous Book of Calculus Problems: For People Who Don't Speak Math" as a comprehensive collection of solved problems, emphasizing its step-by-step approach.
  • A later reply reiterates the suggestion for "The Humongous Book of Calculus Problems" and expresses interest in further recommendations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying preferences for types of books, with no consensus on a single recommended title. Multiple competing views on the best resources remain evident.

Contextual Notes

Some participants emphasize the need for step-by-step solutions, while others focus on the value of counterexamples, indicating differing priorities in the types of calculus resources sought.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers looking for calculus study materials, particularly those interested in books with solved exercises and step-by-step solutions.

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Hello,

I haven't been able to find a good book.

Could you please suggest some good books with solved exercises on Calculus (starting from limits, etc..)?
 
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the (really) old schaums outline series used to be pretty good, but the newer ones may not be as good. if you want a really good book of non trivial solved problems, look at the book "counterexamples in analysis" by gelbaum and olmstead.
 
thank you mathwonk for your suggestion, the book looks interesting.

anyway i think i need an exercise (step-by-step) book, more than a counterexamples one.

thanks.
 
You might want to try the REA Problem Solver series or the Schaum's Solved problems series.
 
What about: The Humongous Book of Calculus Problems: For People Who Don't Speak Math? That's exactly what that book is a huge collection of problems solved, step by step.
 
MathWarrior said:
What about: The Humongous Book of Calculus Problems: For People Who Don't Speak Math? That's exactly what that book is a huge collection of problems solved, step by step.

Thank you, I will check it out.
any more suggestions are welcome :)
 

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