Ideal for the single-variable, one-, or two-semester calculus course, Calculus of a Single Variable, 8/e, contains the first 9 chapters of Calculus, 8/e. The text continues to offer instructors and students new and innovative teaching and learning resources. The Calculus series was the first to use computer-generated graphics, to include exercises involving the use of computers and graphing calculators, to be available in an interactive CD-ROM format, to be offered as a complete, online calculus course, and to offer a two-semester Calculus I with Precalculus text. Every edition of the series has made the mastery of traditional calculus skills a priority, while embracing the best features of new technology and, when appropriate, calculus reform ideas. Now, the Eighth Edition is the first calculus program to offer algorithmic homework and testing created in Maple so that answers can be evaluated with complete mathematical accuracy. Two primary objectives guided the authors in writing this book: to develop precise, readable materials for students that clearly define and demonstrate concepts and rules of calculus and to design comprehensive teaching resources for instructors that employ proven pedagogical techniques and saves the instructor time. The Eighth Edition continues to provide an evolving range of conceptual, technological, and creative tools that enable instructors to teach the way they want to teach and students to learn they way they learn best.

Enone

For my purposes, Larson sets the quality standard for all other calculus textbooks. Some teachers may have personal preferences when it comes to proofs and theory, but for basic concepts, formulas, and applications, this book does it all very well. I used this text while teaching in public schools for AP Calculus and CP Calculus during 2006-2012. It isn't much different than the earlier or later editions other than color and format adjustments. All the editions from the past 25 years include nearly the exact same sample and practice problems, just numbered differently. One issue you might consider is the availability and cost of the solution manual; I think the solution manual for the 8th edition is cheaper. (My comments for the 6th edition repeat this description.)

INvait

This is a very good and well thought out calculus book with applicable examples and weel thought out problems. My daughter has this book online but likes a real book to hold and read. The book arrived quickly and in excellent condition as promised.

Tenius

As many already know, Ron Larson for all intensive purposes is the last word in college calculus textbooks, and rightly so. Well worth the money.

Enila

I am a high school math teacher teaching AP Calculus for the past 10 years. I had been using earlier editions of this textbook and recently switched to this newer edition. I am as pleased with it as I had been with earlier editions. This book is a good, basic, standard Calculus text with numerous applications-oriented problems and has proven to be an excellent preparation for the College Board's Advanced Placement examination.

Fearlesshunter

Awesome way to get high school text books - saved me $$$

FRAY

Arrived as described.

interactive man

I am a tutor and had a student using this text. It helps me anticipate student problems and questions although it does not replace my copy of Thomas for reference.

Great book at great price