This author delves into the world of mathematics to reveal its beauty and elegance not just to students, but to a wider audience. Their work focuses on making complex mathematical concepts accessible and engaging. Through their writing, they share a deep passion for the subject, aiming to inspire others to discover mathematics within everyday life. The goal is to showcase how mathematical principles are both pervasive and fascinating.
"In Calculus simplified, Oscar Fernandez combines the strengths and omits the weaknesses, resulting in a "Goldilocks approach" to learning calculus : just the right level of detail, the right depth of insights, and the flexibility to customize your calculus adventure."--Page 4 de la couverture.
The book offers a personalized approach to second-semester calculus, emphasizing the nature of infinity and geometry while avoiding overwhelming students. Oscar Fernandez introduces a "Goldilocks approach" that balances depth and detail, allowing learners to customize their experience by choosing to start with integration or sequences and series. It features mini lessons that build intuition, over 170 solved examples, and more than 400 exercises for practice. Additionally, online resources such as video tutorials and interactive graphs enhance the learning experience.
With an informal, engaging tone and sound applications, The Calculus of Happiness facilitates financial literacy. This is the first time I've encountered a book aimed at general readers that addresses the topic of financial mathematics. It is a valuable work that will serve as a lifelong resource. - John A. Adam, author of A Mathematical Nature Walk
"What's the best diet for overall health and weight management? How can we change our finances to retire earlier? How can we maximize our chances of finding our soul mate? In The Calculus of Happiness, Oscar Fernandez shows us that math yields powerful insights into health, wealth, and love. Relying on only high school-level math (precalculus with a dash of calculus), Fernandez uses everyday experiences to provide context for his mathematical insights and guides us through surprising results. Important formulas are linked to a dozen free online interactive calculators on the book's website, allowing one to personalize equations. Every chapter ends with a summary of essential lessons and takeaways, and for advanced math fans, Fernandez includes the mathematical derivations in the appendices."--Back cover
Fernandez's witty, delightful approach makes for a winning introduction to the wonderland of math behind the scenes of everyday life.--Publishers Weekly