A Primer for Calculus Author:Leonard I. Holder Since the first edition of PRIMER FOR CALCULUS was published in 1978, Holder has consistently addressed the idea that students dont fail calculus, they fail the algebra. His clarity of exposition and numerous exercises help students develop their ability to do the algebraic manipulations that they will encounter in calculus. He uses chapter ope... more »ners, taken from calculus texts, illustrate the idea or technique to be studied in each chapter.« less