Which of these two books are better for my Multivariable/Lin Algebra course?

Test Preparation AP Mathematics & Computer Science
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<p>Amazon.com: Advanced Calculus of Several Variables (Dover Books on Mathematics) (9780486683362): C. H. Edwards Jr.: Books</p>

<p>Amazon.com: How to Ace the Rest of Calculus: The Streetwise Guide, Including Multi-Variable Calculus (9780716741749): Colin Adams, Abigail Thompson, Joel Hass: Books</p>

<p>The first one seems too technical and complex but the second seems too easy and brief and talks about BC Calc stuff a bit too much.</p>

<p>Anyone have any opinions or suggest any other prep books?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>I havent read the two mentioned books. So i cannot comment on them. But dover books are good as far as I know
For introduction on these subjects i would recommend serge lang’s books on linear algebra and multivariable calculus.</p>

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<p>If you HAVE to use one of those two, go with the first. The second one sounds more like, well, look at the title. It doesn’t sound like something you should use as your primary learning tool.</p>

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<p>[4th</a> edition of Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differerential](<a href=“http://matrixeditions.com/UnifiedApproach4th.html]4th”>4th edition (out of print) of vector calculus book)</p>

<p>Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential forms. The best textbook in existence that covers both multivariable/vector calculus and linear algebra.</p>

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<p>The first one is the one to go with, if you have to use one of those two.</p>

<p>Others:
Calculus by Thomas and Finney
Calculus by George Simmons
Calculus by Spivak [difficult]
and [Calculus</a>, Vol. 2: Multi-Variable Calculus and Linear Algebra with Applications to Differential Equations and Probability](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Calculus-Vol-Multi-Variable-Applications-Differential/dp/0471000078/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_y]Calculus”>http://www.amazon.com/Calculus-Vol-Multi-Variable-Applications-Differential/dp/0471000078/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_y) by Apostol [difficult]</p>

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<p>nerdoldnerdith’s suggestion is an absolutely brilliant book. Not an easy book, but it is great to read.</p>

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<p>For Linear Algebra: read Linear Algebra, Second Ed. by Larry Smith. This is based on the axiomatic method and heavily uses proofs (note how early he brings up vector spaces). Highly theorerical, but worth it.</p>

<p>For Calc III: I find Calculus: Early Transendenals good. It covers single var cal to vector cal.</p>