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This accessible text is organized into two parts: (1) A Library of Elementary Functions (Chapters 1-2) and (2) Calculus (Chapters 3-9). The book's overall approach addresses the challenges of teaching and learning when readers' prerequisite knowledge varies greatly. Reader-friendly features such as Matched Problems, Explore & Discuss questions, and Conceptual Insights, together with the motivating and ample applications, make this text a popular choice for today's readers.<br> <br> <b>KEY TOPICS:</b> <b>A Library of Elementary Functions</b>: Linear Equations and Graphs; Functions and Graphs. <b>Calculus</b>: Limits and the Derivative; Additional Derivative Topics; Graphing and Optimization; Integration; Additional Integration Topics; Multivariable Calculus; Trigonometric Functions.<br> <br> <b>MARKET:</b> For all readers interested in calculus for business, economics, life sciences, and social sciences.