Like the blades of grass on the front cover of this book, mathematics used to describe nature is at once beautifully simple and infinitely complex. Calculus strives to illuminate both of these aspects o our world.

Classroom-proven around the world, this classical text has been praised for its high level of mathematical integrity, including complete and precise statements of theorems, use of geometric reasoning in applied problems, and a diverse range of applications across he sciences. The Sixth Edition features a separate chapter on differential equations and numerous updated Maple examples.