Elementary linear algebra
by Howard Anton, Chris Rorres · first published 1973
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Abstract: When it comes to learning linear algebra, engineers trust Anton. The tenth edition presents the key concepts and topics along with engaging and contemporary applications. The chapters have been reorganized to bring up some of the more abstract topics and make the material more accessible. More theoretical exercises at all levels of difficulty are integrated throughout the pages, including true/false questions that address conceptual ideas. New marginal notes provide a fuller explanation when new methods and complex logical steps are included in proofs. Small-scale applications also s
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Elementary Linear Algebra by Ron Larson, https://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Linear-Algebra-Ron-Larson/... Other books assume you already know what they are talking about.
on “Ask HN: What's your favourite book to understand linear algebra for CS?” ↗…reading a maths book from cover to cover is a very powerful experience. It may take months, but you will learn something significant from doing it. And if you do that for say Thomas's Calculus and Anton's Elementary Linear Algebra, that's about half of a maths degree already. Anyway, I'm happy to discuss these topics further with you (or anyone else reading this). I'd personally love to find a serious online community for studying…
on “Has anyone self taught CS/Math undergrad curricula from public course materials?” ↗I just glanced through LADR. I am not sure whether this is the best way to approach LA for a beginner. I still find Elementary Linear Algebra by Howard Anton more approachable for a beginner. There is a reasion it is in 11th Edition.
on “Linear Algebra Done Right [pdf]” ↗My alma mater took an interesting approach in that they dived right into vector spaces right away. At the time we used Elementary Linear Algebra by Nicholson in the prof's custom order, but it seems they've since written an open textbook based on that approach: https://ruor.uottawa.ca/items/f66a4ede-e276-486c-9067-9621d5... Really felt like…
on “Linear Algebra Done Right – Sheldon Axler” ↗