Author's approach is intuitive and results are stated informally. The problem-solving approach is stressed throughout the book. Numerous examples and solved problems are used to amplify each new concept or result in order to facilitate students' comprehension of the new material. Figures are used extensively to help visualize concepts/ideas being presented. This text is application oriented author has always been praised for the quantity, quality and variety of his applications. Care has been taken to ensure the presence of real-life applications. Each section of the text has an extensive set of exercises. Self-check exercises are also included at the end of each section. The book contains more than enough material for the usual applied calculus course. Optional sections are marked with an * in the TOC to give the instructor flexibility in choosing topics for his/her course.