George R. Exner
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"The approach taken by this book is based on two beliefs. The first is that almost nobody understands calculus fully the first time around (especially the theoretical parts): multiple exposures are required. The second belief is that graphing calculators can be used to make the introduction of the theory of limits much easier for the student. This book presents the theoretical pieces of introductory calculus, using appropriate technology, in a style...
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This text prepares undergraduate mathematics students to meet two challenges in the study of mathematics, namely, to read mathematics independently and to understand and write proofs. The book begins by teaching how to read mathematics actively, constructing examples, extreme cases, and non-examples to aid in understanding an unfamiliar theorem or definition (a technique familiar to any mathematician, but rarely taught); it provides practice by indicating...