James Stewart's Calculus texts are widely renowned for their mathematical precision and accuracy, clarity of exposition, and outstanding examples and problem sets.

Millions of students worldwide have explored calculus through Stewart's trademark style, while instructors have turned to his approach time and time again. In the Eighth Edition of Multivariable Calculus, Stewart continues to set the standard for the course while adding carefully revised content.

The patient explanations, superb exercises, focus on problem solving, and carefully graded problem sets that have made Stewart's texts best-sellers continue to provide a strong foundation for the Eighth Edition. From the most unprepared student to the most mathematically gifted, Stewart's writing and presentation serve to enhance understanding and build confidence.

New to this Edition

• The data in examples and exercises have been updated.
• New examples have been added (see Examples 11.2.5, and 14.3.3, for instance), and the solutions to some of the existing examples have been amplified.
• Several new application based problems and projects in the book have been added to help the students strengthen the understanding of concepts and make the leap to discovering the impact of Calculus in its various applications.
• In the new project, The Speedo LZR Racer Suit, it is explained that this suit reduces drag in the water and, as a result, many swimming records were broken. Students are asked why a small decrease in drag can have a big effect on performance.
• Chapter 15 (Multiple Integrals) has been streamlined by combining the first two sections so that iterated integrals are treated earlier.
• More than 20% of the exercises in each chapter are new. Here are some author favorites: 12.5.81, 12.6.29-30, 14.6.65-66.