Offers an introduction to the principles of calculus, covering such topics as limits, differentiation, and integration.

Includes index.

What is calculus? -- The two big ideas of calculus: differentiation and integration -- Why calculus works -- Pre-algebra and algebra review -- Funky functions and their groovy graphs -- The trig tango -- Limits and continuity -- Evaluating limits -- Differentiation orientation -- Differentiation rules--yeah, man, it rules -- Differentiation and the shape of curves -- Your problems are solved: differentiation to the rescue! -- Intro to integration and approximating area -- Integration: it's backwards differentiation -- Integration techniques for experts -- Forget Dr. Phil: use the integral to solve problems -- Infinite series -- Ten things to remember -- Ten things to forget -- Ten things you can't get away with.