
Prof. E. McSquared's Calculus Primer: Expanded Intergalactic Version!
Description
"Highly recommended." -- The Times (London) Educational Supplement
"It will delight both young and old." -- The American Mathematical Monthly
"A truly lively and unusual, not to mention precise, textbook." -- New York Public Library
"The calculus book looks great. There has never been anything like it." -- Martin Gardner, longtime author of the "Mathematical Games" column for Scientific American
Filled with humorous illustrations as well as lively and absorbing mathematical learning, this calculus comic book requires only a familiarity with high school algebra and a sense of humor. Prof. E. McSquared introduces each concept in differential calculus in the form of a memorable character and helps readers develop their intuitive powers. A lifesaver for struggling students and a treat for the mathematically minded, the book includes helpful exercises and complete solutions.
About the Author
Howard Swann taught mathematics at San Jose State Unviersity from 1970 until his retirement.John F. Johnson is a well-known California-based graphic artist.