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Re:Dismantling the calculus pyramid by timwiseman on Wednesday October 28, 2009 @12:14PM (#908101)
I would second that, and add a recommendation for "Chapter Zero" which is a book targetted at the high school/early college level which provides an introduction to those fundamentals that are often skipped in the rush towards calculus.
Re:Dismantling the calculus pyramid by tokenadult on Wednesday October 28, 2009 @12:26PM (#908130)
This Chapter Zero,

http://www.amazon.com/Chapter-Zero-Fundamental-Abstract-Math...

right? I have not read this particular book, but in general most students who desire to study math should take a look at a "transitions course" textbook or two, to fill in the gaps left by studying only in the fast lane to calculus.

http://www.amazon.com/Mathematical-Proof/lm/R3LUNI80ZOUYK4/

http://www.amazon.com/Mathematical-logic-and-foundations/lm/...

http://www.amazon.com/How-solve-prove-books-useful/lm/31B4QV...