Looking for a specific type of physics book

In summary, there are several books on physics that are similar to the math book you mentioned, such as "Physics for the Inquiring Mind" by Eric Rogers and "Feynman Lectures on Physics" by Richard Feynman. However, none of them are as terse as the math book and may be more like textbooks. There are also other physics books available, ranging from undergraduate to graduate level, that you may be interested in.
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I've finished physics but I'd like to have a certain kind of book. I have
this book about math (click the link.) It's written in a very causal style and covers very many topics in a terse way. It's just enough to remind me of concepts when I forget, and it's fun to read.

Is there a book like this for physics?

Thanks
 
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oneamp said:
I've finished physics but I'd like to have a certain kind of book. I have
this book about math (click the link.) It's written in a very causal style and covers very many topics in a terse way. It's just enough to remind me of concepts when I forget, and it's fun to read.

Is there a book like this for physics?

Thanks
The math book you mentioned is very nice, thank you for the link.
Unfortunately, I am not aware of any totally similar book on physics.

But maybe you might like these two very similar books, one on math, the other on physics:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1402788290/?tag=pfamazon01-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1402778619/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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I'll take a look at those links, thanks. The book I'm looking for is not at all like a textbook, but like a friendly discussion about physics. We'll see :)
 
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I will have to examine gullberg's book. As of now I do not know of a similar book that treats physics
 
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