Which is the best proofwriting book for analysis?

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A user is seeking recommendations for books on proof writing to aid in their analysis studies. Several participants suggest resources, highlighting a book that covers fundamental topics such as logic, set theory, relations, functions, and cardinality, which is beneficial for self-study. A specific title, "Book of Proof," is mentioned as a helpful resource, available both in print and as a free online PDF. Another user shares their positive experience with Chartrand's book, noting its affordability and effectiveness. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of foundational knowledge in proof writing and offers practical book recommendations for learners.
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Hello, I am going to be taking analysis and to ease the pain a little bit I wanted to do a treatment of proof writing here for the next month. I am not sure which book to order. If any of you people who are more knowledgeable on the subject than me could let me know of a good book and an area of focus, it would be a big help to me, thank you

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Back in September of Last year, I started studying this book to get me started on proofs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1420069551/?tag=pfamazon01-20

I certainly wouldn't say its the best book of its kind, but it did help me tremendously. It covers basic logic, set theory, relations, functions, and it goes into the cardinality of sets as well. The last two chapters are on basic analysis and algebra. I think it's perfect for self study.
 
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I'm about halfway through Chartrand's book (first edition). I've found it to be great and it was less than $10 on abebooks. Here's a link to the second edition:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0321390539/?tag=pfamazon01-20

The above recommendation, Book of Proof, is nice as well from what I read of it. You can buy it new as a physical book for about $10 as well.
 
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By looking around, it seems like Dr. Hassani's books are great for studying "mathematical methods for the physicist/engineer." One is for the beginner physicist [Mathematical Methods: For Students of Physics and Related Fields] and the other is [Mathematical Physics: A Modern Introduction to Its Foundations] for the advanced undergraduate / grad student. I'm a sophomore undergrad and I have taken up the standard calculus sequence (~3sems) and ODEs. I want to self study ahead in mathematics...

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