IMO the theorems in Apostol are tricky reading for most first learning Calculus.. Although probably for the HN crowd are appropriate. But I can't argue with the content or preparation it provides.
I personally prefer Stewart as I think it is appropriate for a wider range of ability, while still being excellent.
Ha, yeah. Apostol definitely was a bit painful at first. But it felt like deriving calculus helped me learn better and remember it longer than more rote methods.
I personally prefer Stewart as I think it is appropriate for a wider range of ability, while still being excellent.