Old Dominion University
Introduction to Calculus
This heady calculus text covers the subjects of differential and integral calculus with rigorous detail, culminating in a chapter of physics and engineering applications. A particular emphasis on classic proof meshes with modern graphs,...
Whitman College
Calculus - Early Transcendentals
This textbook takes the learner from the basic definition of slope through derivatives, integrals, and vector multivariable calculus. Each section is composed primarily of examples, with theoretical introductions and explanations in...
Whitman College
Calculus
Everything you wanted to know about calculus—and more! The resource is a complete Calculus textbook with explanations, examples, and practice problems.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Interest and the Number e
Mary, Mary, quite continuously, how does your money grow? Uses examples to examine the difference between simple interest and compound interest, and to take a look at different rates of compounding. Learners explore what would...
Trinity College Dublin
History of Mathematics: Bonaventura Cavalieri (1598 1647)
A biography of Cavalieri that includes information on his principle or "indivisibles." From a 1904 text by W. W. Rouse Ball.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Johann Peter Gustav Lejeune Dirichlet
A biography of Dirichlet's personal life and on his mathematical findings, mainly in calculus and number theory.
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Seton Hall University: Johann Bernoulli (1667 1748)
A great biography of Johann Bernoulli is provided at this site. An audio clip is provided, as well as a good list of primary sources.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Nicolaus(ii) Bernoulli
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, gives a brief biography of Nicolaus Bernoulli.