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This volume by two international leaders in the field proposes a systematic exposition of convergence in law for stochastic processes from the point of view of semimartingale theory. It emphasizes results that are useful for mathematical theory and mathematical statistics. Coverage develops in detail useful parts of the general theory of stochastic processes, such as martingale problems and absolute continuity or contiguity results.

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Asuperb harmony
Just about every time I open this book I either find the elucidation of a concept which either I have always wanted to learn; or see the connection between ideas which I have known for some time.
This valuable work unifies a number of topics which are of great importance to the mathematical practitioner. Each of these is treated not merely as noetic nicety but as tool for applying the theory.
The thorough and extensive treatment of continguity theory for point processes and convergence of stochastic integrals are especially well done and satisfying.
Although even atwo semester course does not suffice to cover the entire book I nevertheless feel that the dedicated educator should be able to delineate a number of threads for two one-semeter graduate courses. ... Read more

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Ever need a fact or quotation relating to limits and continuity? Designed for speechwriters, journalists, writers, researchers, students, professors, teachers, historians, academics, scrapbookers, trivia buffs and word lovers, this book represents the largest compilation of anything relating to "limits and continuity," with a linguistic emphasis on non-conventional usage and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities. The entries cover all parts of speech (noun, verb, adverb or adjective usage) as well as use in modern slang, pop culture, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in many unexpected examples for limits and continuity, since the editorial decision to include or exclude terms is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Webster's Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org). ... Read more

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When you need just the essentials of calculus, this Easy Outlines book is there to help

If you are looking for a quick nuts-and-bolts overview of calculus, it’s got to be Schaum's Easy Outline. This book is a pared-down, simplified, and tightly focused version of its Schaum’s Outline cousin, with an emphasis on clarity and conciseness.

Graphic elements such as sidebars, reader-alert icons, and boxed highlights stress selected points from the text, illuminate keys to learning, and give you quick pointers to the essentials.

• Perfect if you have missed class or need extra review
• Gives you expert help from teachers who are authorities in their fields
• So small and light that it fits in your backpack!

Topics include: Functions, Sequences, Limits, and Continuity, Differentiation, Maxima and Minima, Differentiation of Special Functions, The Law of the Mean, Indeterminate Forms, Differentials, and Curve Sketching, Fundamental Integration Techniques and Applications, The Definite Integral, Plane Areas by Integration, Improper Integrals, Differentiation Formulas for Common Mathematical Functions, Integration Formulas for Common Mathematical Functions

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Schaum's has Satisfied Students for 50 Years.

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For half a century, more than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them study faster, learn better, and get top grades. Now Schaum's celebrates its 50th birthday with a brand-new look, a new format with hundreds of practice problems, and completely updated information to conform to the latest developments in every field of study.

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This book has been updated to reflect the latest course scope and sequence. Review problems have been added after key chapters as well as more supplementary practice problems. An informal level discussion of limits, continuity, and derivatives has also been added, as well as additional information on the algebra of the dot product, exponential form of complex numbers, and conic sections in polar coordinates-plus business applications such as average rate of change, price/demand and science applications, including projectiles.

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A review, nothing more
I purchased Schaum's Outline of College Algebra, which was chock-full of helpful examples and ways to understand the math. Not this one. The Precalculus Outline is just that, an Outline, but it's a bit weird because it's so thick.If it's an Outline, it should be
at most 100 pp to cover all the formulas and theorems of PreCal math.But instead it
"appears" to instruct, but never really does, diving right into the most advanced theorems and formulas and giving tons of problems to solve. It should really be called a "Problem Solver" because it has such little explanation and theory. But even then, it's not very good, because, in typical Schaum's style, thesolutions are abbreviated, skipping many steps and then presenting the answer.

I love my Schaum's College Algebra book.I learned the Theory of Equations from that book.
But Precalculus? Stay away!Buy a used PreCalculus book. You'll need it. And except for some extra problem practice, this book is useless and too advanced for even a proper "Review".

Thank you
I am a little late in writing this so I'd like to say sorry. The product wasn't what I was looking for but it was exactly what I ordered so that's my fualt. It arrived in great condition, Thank you.

Practice makes perfect
Schaum's outlines supplement concepts learned in the classroom by practicing solving problems of different kinds. I don't have to come up with the problems for my children to solve: the Outlines have plenty of material to use.

Schuams Outline of PreCalculus
When I ordered this book I was told it would arrive on or before 6/16/09. I still have not received it as of 6/24/09. I emailed the Amazon contact and notified them of my not receiving it on 6/20/09 and never received a response. I would not order from this party ever again.

Clear and concise
I like the layout and I think it is presented well, but I do not like the fact that the answers are right next to the questions. I think it would have been better to have a separate answer section so that you aren't influenced by seeing the answer before you've even thought about it.

I've taught precalculus at the college level a number of time and I think this is a better product than most standard textbooks that students will never read (and most can't understand). ... Read more

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A revision of McGraw-Hill's leading calculus text for the 3-semester sequence taken primarily by math, engineering, and science majors. The revision is substantial and has been influenced by students, instructors in physics, engineering, and mathematics, and participants in the national debate on the future of calculus. Revision focused on these key areas: Upgrading graphics and design, expanding range of problem sets, increasing motivation, strengthening multi-variable chapters, and building a stronger support package. ... Read more

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great
the book came in quick and is in excellent condition. the textbook has a lot of interesting problems and examples too.

Amazing!!!!!
You cannot beat the price on this item!!!! It was 95% cheaper than any other listing, and the book arrived in near perfect condition!The delivery time was also very impressive (around one business week).I cannot say enough good things about the vendor and the quality of the product!!!!!

It was good
It was just okey because we cancelled our order and it was a mistake in our part. They responded positively and it was good.

This book is the worst mathematics book I've ever encountered
I used the Stewart book for my Calculus I course, and needed this one for my Calculus II course. This book is unequivocally the worst mathematics book I've ever encountered. In almost every section of every Chapter there is a proof that is needed to understand the material that the author leaves for the student to work out for themselves in an exercise. The most of the examples are grossly oversimplified compared to the work that the exercises require, so the student has no confidence at all in what they're doing when they get to the problems. The definitions involving critical subjects, like the introduction to integrals, are very wordy and hard to decipher. I had to resort my Stewart book many times just to get a grasp of the material. And when it comes to the problems, there are many where it's impossible to understand what they want you to do. In short, there are other Calculus books out there with a much more straight-forward approach, so if your so unlucky to need this book, I hope your professor is good, otherwise you're in for a rough semester.

Not the best book for self study, weak on Multi-Variable
I study the book from cover to cover and work out almost all the odd number problems on the second half of the book. I took classes on the first half of the book in the 70s and I study the book from the begining to the end in the last year. I found the first 14 chapter simple and easy to read. Problem is this book only provide the easier part of the subject, you can learn but not quite enough. In the vector portion, the book really not cover the parametric representation of vector very well. Even the example just show the answer not give you the method of finding parametric equation.

The last 3 chapter are on the scatter side. I found it confusing. It does not provide with the top down approach. You can easily get lost reading chapter 16 and 17. Again the book is very weak on the parametric surface. Almost not covering the subject. Surface integral and divergence theorem section is as weak as can be.

I study 2 other books. I study this book first, don't get a good feel. Lately I study Howard Anton book and I think it is a lot better. It could be due to the fact it is the second time I study the Multi Variable. Anton's book is more top down, telling you what the chapter want to achief and then go down to more detail. It is a harder book to read. But I don't think Sherman Stein's book is good enough for self study regarding to the Multi Variable.

I gave the book a three star mainly because of the first 2/3 of the book. The Multi Variable portion is forgetable. Should get two star or even one star. Some of the exercise in the book are very strange, not very pratical.

If your school use this, you have no choice, if you are buying for reading, go with Howard Anton or Thomas. ... Read more

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This easy-to-understand calculus study aid is ideal for those who are new to the subject. It offers a well-illustrated, step-by-step introduction that moves along at an easy-to-keep-up-with pace. Use it with your textbook or for independent study to improve your comprehension and boost your grades. It features 226 solved and 513 skill-building supplementary problems--more than other study guides. Whether you simply want to feel confident at test time or build a solid foundation in calculus for more advanced math, science, and engineering course, Schaum's Outline of Beginning Calculus is students' first choice.level of Ayres/Mendelson, Calculus, 3/e. This will make up the calculus segments of one-semester liberal arts courses and the various one-semester Calculus courses for business or life sciences. This book will also address weaker students in general freshman calculus and high school advanced placement courses. Theory is restricted to fundamentals of differentiation and integration (single-variable) and the solved problems, with no steps ommitted, include reviews of algebra. This updated edition will continue the excellent sales record of the first edition and will include: problems suitable for graphing calculators and existing problems adapted to involve calculator use; emphasis on aogorithmic aspects of Calculus; Newton's method will be given a separate section, a section various approximation techniques for integration, Simpson's Rule the Midpoint rule; a section that presents the traditional treatment of exponential and logarithmic functions, which method some textbooks have gone back to. ... Read more

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very helpful
This book is very helpful to me as a teacher. I use it to supplement the text examples.

Great supplement to your average math course
This is a great as a supplement for everyone that is following a math course or wants to fresh his knowledge about calculus.

okay
the pages were a little bent when i received it, but it was otherwise in good condition

Just the best book for self study and review
This book can help an alien to math understand a calculus concept.

Good as supplemental text book, NOT good as primary textbook
There are not enough examples to explain everything you would need to know.I've found I had to go to the web or other more basic Calculus books many times to try to solve some of the problems in there.There are better books out there for those of us looking for complete breakdown of the problems and better explanations. ... Read more

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This textbook is written for everyone who has experienced difficulties understanding Calculus. This book really teaches you, helps you understand and master Calculus through clear and meaningful explanations of all the ideas, concepts, problems and procedures of Calculus; effective problem solving skills and strategies; fully worked problems with complete, step-by-step explanations. The material in this textbook is prepared and sequenced in a particular way to allow for an easy, logical progression from the simple to the more elaborate concepts and exercises. By carefully reading all material, working through all examples and solving all problems, the student will easily master the fundamentals of Calculus in one semester. ... Read more

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Do It Yourself Calculus
I was interested in teaching myself calculus but didn't want a boring textbook. I came across this book and it satisfied my goal without being boring. I found the text to be very understandable and I can say with confidence that this book has taught me calculus well in place of an undergraduate college course. I recommend the book to anyone who wants to teach themselves calculus.

Disappointing
The beginning of this book laments that many calculus textbooks are needlessly complicated and promises to deliver a simple and clear textbook.The beginning of the book is promising; the author states the major problems of calculus:to find the slope of the line tangent to a curve, to find to find the area under a curve, and to find velocity and acceleration given a formula for distance as a function of time.The implication is that this is the forest; the rest is trees.

But then he describes the trees:i.e. formulas for differentiation such as the chain rule.I doubt that anyone who has not studied calculus before could follow his brief explanations.Calculus may be a few concepts accompanied by hundreds of examples; but he examples require more explanation than is provided here.

A final point.The Kindle format does not seem well suited to a book with diagrams and graphs.I have Kindle 1.Perhaps the latest iteration is better for a books like this one. ... Read more