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Calculus: A Complete Course (5th Edition)

Adams

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Year 2003 Edition year

Pages 1280 Long-form read

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From the record on file, Calculus: A Complete Course (5th Edition) by Adams reads like a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Edition metadata currently lists 2003 • Addison-Wesley • 1280 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.

Edition on file: 2003 • Addison-Wesley • 1280 pages • ISBN 9780201791310.

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Calculus: A Complete Course (5th Edition) by Adams feels closer to a more substantial focused reader pick that looks easy to sample and quick to understand.