| Physical description |
xv, 208 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. Pizza Velocity and the Derivative -- 2. Derivative Definitions and Rules -- 3. Derivatives and Slopes -- 4. Rules for Products and Quotients -- 5. Chain Rule and Implicit Differentiation -- 6. Maxima and Minima -- 7. Min-Max Pizza Applications -- 8. Exponentials and Logarithms -- 9. Limits and Continuity -- 10. Related Rates -- 11. Integration -- 12. Logarithmic Differentiation, Integration by Parts, Trigonometric Substitution, and Partial Fractions -- 13. Exponential Growth and Decay -- 14. Calculus and Computers -- 15. Multiple Integrals -- 16. Calculus in a Nutshell -- 17. Luigi's Mind-Boggling Workout Routine. |
| Summary |
"Setting up residence in a pizza parlor, Clifford Pickover focuses on procedures for solving problems, offering short, easy-to-digest chapters that allow you to quickly get the essence of a technique or question. From exponentials and logarithms to derivatives and multiple integrals, the book utilizes pepperoni, meatballs, and more to make complex topics fun to learn - emphasizing basic, practical principles to help you calculate the speed of tossed pizza dough or the rising cost of eggplant parmigiana. Plus, you'll see how simple math - and a meal - can solve more especially curious and even mind-shattering problems."--BOOK JACKET. |
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"Do you want to do well on your calculus exam? Are you looking for a quick refresher course? Or would you just like to get a taste of what calculus is all about? If so, you've selected the right book. Calculus and Pizza is a creative, surprisingly delicious overview of the essential rules and formulas of calculus, with tons of problems for the learner with a healthy appetite.". |
| Subject |
Calculus.
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| ISBN |
0471269875 (paperback) |
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