Introduction to Linear Algebra (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) 2nd edition9 reviews
Serge Lang

Springer, 1997

Excellent Introductory Text

+ A nice introduction for students of pure mathematics.
+ A wonderful book and benchmark test for students

This text is intended for a one semester introductory course in Linear Algebra at the sophomore level geared toward mathematics majors and motivated students. It was originally extracted from Lang "Linear Algebra," and is now in its second edition (a vast improvement over the first: Lang rarely ...
  
  











  



  
The Knot Book10 reviews
Colin Adams

American Mathematical Society, 2004

Great introduction to knot theory

+ bonne introduction
+ Written for a non-mathematician but certainly enjoyable by mathematicians!
+ Pretty good introduction
  
  











  



  
Topics from One-Dimensional Dynamics (London Mathematical Society Student Texts)
Karen M. Brucks, Henk Bruin

Cambridge University Press, 2004

One-dimensional dynamics has generated many results, and avenues of active mathematical research with numerous inroads to this research remain to be pursued by the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate student. While much of the material in this book is not covered elsewhere, some aspects present new research topics whose connections are drawn to other research areas from the text. ...
  
  











  



  
Real Analysis: A First Course (2nd Edition)6 reviews
Russell Gordon

Addison Wesley, 2001

Fantastic introduction to analysis

+ Undergraduate Real Analysis
+ Real Analysis Book Review
+ A great 1-term-undergraduate text in Analysis
  
  











  



  
Applied Combinatorics9 reviews
Alan Tucker

Wiley, 2006

Excellent for applications

The book covers the fundamentals of graph theory and combinatorics (enumeration) and is designed for first courses for undergraduates. The material is presented in a clear, friendly manner. The sections are short and specific and the emphasis is on problem-solving. Many examples are provided and ...
  
  











  



  
Differential Equations (with CD-ROM)21 reviews
Paul Blanchard, Robert L. Devaney, ...

Brooks Cole, 2005

You need this solutions manual.

+ Unique, Impressive

If you have an instructor like mine who does not like to cover all the minor details of this subject, you need this solutions manual to show you how to do the hw problems. It's worth the money but try to get a used one if you can.
  
  











  



  
Multivariable Calculus: From Numerical, Graphical, and Symbolic Points of View17 reviews
Arnold Ostebee, Paul Zorn

Houghton Mifflin Company, 2002

A teacher-user's viewpoint PLUS excellent student feedback

+ Perfect Condition!

Most of the other reviews have it wrong. I imagine they are mostly from calculus students who got grades they didn't want, which isn't hard to do no matter WHAT book is used. I'd hate to think any calculus teachers downrated this book. It's a prize winner. I teach advanced placement calculus; ...
  
  











  



  
Calculus: A Complete Course (2nd Edition)6 reviews
Ross L. Finney, Franklin D. Demana, ...

Addison Wesley, 1999

Excellent Book

+ Not shaby
+ A Well-written Textbook

I had the privilage of using this book for my calculus course as a senior in high school. I am now in college and very often refer back to this text because it is so comprehensively written. The book is easy to understand, but still covers a great deal of the very broad subject of CALCULUS!
  
  











  



  
A Course in Number Theory and Cryptography (Graduate Texts in Mathematics)14 reviews
Neal Koblitz

Springer, 1994

Excellent book for self study

+ Koblitz's Course in Number Theory and Cryptography
+ Essential for your secrets
+ Pleasant introduction to cryptography
+ Outstanding presentations
  
  











  



  
Elementary Number Theory10 reviews
David M. Burton

McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, 2001

Rigorous and not too hard

+ an excellent introductory book
+ A Worthy Number Theory Text
+ as a start.. perfect
  
  











  



  
The Shape of Space (Pure and Applied Mathematics)11 reviews
Jeffrey R. Weeks

CRC, 2001

Magic book on Topology for educated commons

+ Orientability in Manifolds
+ The joy of math
+ Excellent Introduction, No Assumptions
+ Interesting book
  
  











  



  
Elementary Number Theory10 reviews
David M. Burton

McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, 2001

Rigorous and not too hard

+ an excellent introductory book
+ A Worthy Number Theory Text
+ as a start.. perfect
  
  











  



  
Introduction to Linear Algebra (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) 2nd edition9 reviews
Serge Lang

Springer, 1997

Excellent Introductory Text

+ A nice introduction for students of pure mathematics.
+ A wonderful book and benchmark test for students

This text is intended for a one semester introductory course in Linear Algebra at the sophomore level geared toward mathematics majors and motivated students. It was originally extracted from Lang "Linear Algebra," and is now in its second edition (a vast improvement over the first: Lang rarely ...
  
  











  



  
A Course in Number Theory and Cryptography (Graduate Texts in Mathematics)14 reviews
Neal Koblitz

Springer, 1994

Excellent book for self study

+ Koblitz's Course in Number Theory and Cryptography
+ Essential for your secrets
+ Pleasant introduction to cryptography
+ Outstanding presentations
  
  











  



  
Multivariable Calculus: From Numerical, Graphical, and Symbolic Points of View17 reviews
Arnold Ostebee, Paul Zorn

Houghton Mifflin Company, 2002

A teacher-user's viewpoint PLUS excellent student feedback

+ Perfect Condition!

Most of the other reviews have it wrong. I imagine they are mostly from calculus students who got grades they didn't want, which isn't hard to do no matter WHAT book is used. I'd hate to think any calculus teachers downrated this book. It's a prize winner. I teach advanced placement calculus; ...
  
  











  



  
The Shape of Space (Pure and Applied Mathematics)11 reviews
Jeffrey R. Weeks

CRC, 2001

Magic book on Topology for educated commons

+ Orientability in Manifolds
+ The joy of math
+ Excellent Introduction, No Assumptions
+ Interesting book
  
  











  



  
Topics from One-Dimensional Dynamics (London Mathematical Society Student Texts)
Karen M. Brucks, Henk Bruin

Cambridge University Press, 2004

One-dimensional dynamics has generated many results, and avenues of active mathematical research with numerous inroads to this research remain to be pursued by the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate student. While much of the material in this book is not covered elsewhere, some aspects present new research topics whose connections are drawn to other research areas from the text. ...
  
  











  



  
Differential Equations (with CD-ROM)21 reviews
Paul Blanchard, Robert L. Devaney, ...

Brooks Cole, 2005

You need this solutions manual.

+ Unique, Impressive

If you have an instructor like mine who does not like to cover all the minor details of this subject, you need this solutions manual to show you how to do the hw problems. It's worth the money but try to get a used one if you can.
  
  











  



  
Calculus: A Complete Course (2nd Edition)6 reviews
Ross L. Finney, Franklin D. Demana, ...

Addison Wesley, 1999

Excellent Book

+ Not shaby
+ A Well-written Textbook

I had the privilage of using this book for my calculus course as a senior in high school. I am now in college and very often refer back to this text because it is so comprehensively written. The book is easy to understand, but still covers a great deal of the very broad subject of CALCULUS!
  
  











  



  
The Knot Book10 reviews
Colin Adams

American Mathematical Society, 2004

Great introduction to knot theory

+ bonne introduction
+ Written for a non-mathematician but certainly enjoyable by mathematicians!
+ Pretty good introduction