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Relativity Thoughts on General Relativity by Hobson?
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Does anybody know of any good books for math? (functions)
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Anyone familiar with this Mathematica textbook?
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Relativity Books for learning the maths used in learning Relativity
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Solid State Group theory paper suggestions for my classes
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Solid State Complementary books to the Greiner series?
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Other Highschool Book for Permutations & Combinations
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Quantum Self education in modern physics
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Other Chinese math books at undergraduate and graduate level
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Good reference to learn high energy physics
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Calculus Recommendation of a thorough book on suffix/index notation?
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Other Asking for recommendation on Fluid Dynamics and CFD textbooks
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Literature on the Benjamin-Ono equation
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Quantum Most accurate modern physics book
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Intro Math A book for a fast introduction to modern math?
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Classical Which classic book to follow for Advanced EM?
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Best books for special relativity?
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Other Physics Books - A List of Small Gems
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QFT books to continue after Schwartz
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Quantum What Are the Best Books Linking Scattering Theory to Experiments?
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Looking for a Book on Relativistic Quantum Mechanics with One-Forms?
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Quantum Textbook for Quantum Computing
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Quantum What is a good book for Hartree-Fock theory?
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Quantum I need a book to solve Schrodinger's eqn numerically
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Geometry Vargas' book about Differential Geometry
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Looking for book suggestions: see inside.... (physics and diff EQ)
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Other Practical book on relational databases with SQL
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Other Finding a book by some citations
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What if a modern physics textbook found itself back in time
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Classical An Introduction to Mechanics by Daniel Kleppner and Robert J. Kolenkow
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Finding a Booklist to Learn Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics/Statistical Mechanics
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Any good lecture notes for classical mechanics?
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Engineering Suggest a good book on the theory of elasticity & structures
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Statistical Mechanics And Thermodynamics Textbook.
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Should I Use College Physics for Self-Studying: Algebra or Calculus Based?
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Calculus Resources for learning multivariable calculus
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Intro Physics Physics textbook with metrology chapters
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French student look after pre-calculus books
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Quantum Starting in quantum field theory
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Recommended Thermodynamics Books for Undergraduate Studies
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Classical What other books can supplement Serway's physics problems for undergrads?
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Quantum Are MIT's Quantum Mechanics Courses on edX Worth Your Time?
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Other What books to get before studying Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity?
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Geometry Any good books on non-Euclidean geometry?
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Classical Recommendation for a classical thermodynamics book
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Other Popular science books recommendation
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Algebra Algebra equivalent to Euclid’s Elements?
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Classical University Physics textbook topics
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Insights Ask the Advisors: What's Your Most Memorable Textbook? - Comments
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Other What type of book is best for QM and GR - math or physics?
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What does “Media Upgrade” mean in Thomas' Calculus textbook?
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Prob/Stats Books on Machine Learning without a strong math background required
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Applied Looking for a book on Multivariate Statistics
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Number Theory Cryptanalysis Books: Prerequisites for Beginners
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Mathematics of Macromolecular Crystallography
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Relativity Where Can Hobbyists Access the Full Solutions Manual for 'A First Course in General Relativity' by Schutz?
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Other Physics Journals/Articles About Classical Mechanics
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Calculus Equivalent of Irodov for Advanced Maths?
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Astronomy A free Modern Introduction to Astronomy textbook
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Motivating definitions from differential geometry
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Applied Which Maths Textbook is Better for Physics Students?
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Chemistry Comparing Physical Chemistry Textbooks: Atkins vs. Levine
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Classical Complementary book for Schroeder's Thermal Physics
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Quantum First edition of Ballentine's Quantum Mechanics book
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Intro Math Best textbooks for different intro math subjects
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Chemistry A good introductory biochemistry book for medical school
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Intro Physics Physics textbook with lots of medicine-related examples
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Classical Improving my problem solving skills....
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Intro Physics Level of Math Required for Young’s University Physics
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Classical A good book that covers everything?
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Intro Physics Evaluating "Text X" for High School Honors/AP Course
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Quantum What Are the Best Textbooks for Quantum Optics and Cavity QED?
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Opinions on I.A. Maron's Mathematical Analysis textbook?
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Other Where Can I Find MIT Physics General Exams from 2002 and After 2012?
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Calculus Ordinary and partial differential equations
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What Are the Best Textbooks for Fourth Year MPhys Modules?
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Other Math tricks for Theoretical Physics
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Other List of Books to use for self-study before AP classes
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Popular book on Quantum mechanics
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Intro Math Rigorous math/physics self teaching material?
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Book on beauty of nuclear designs
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CliffsTestPrep PCAT: 5 Practice Tests
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Engineering Recommendations for Books [HNC in mech eng]
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Other Micromass' Insights on how to self-study mathematics
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Quantum How Do You Start Exploring ER=EPR and Quantum Gravity Concepts?
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Can anyone Recommend a good quantum gravity textbook?
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My E&M textbook claims that fields are a form of matter
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Foundations First year math major, text book recommendations please
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Classical In search of a very detailed physics book
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Calculus Which self-contained calculus book explains the math in order....
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Good textbooks for second year physics courses?
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Analysis Are Terry Tao's Books On Analysis Worth Getting?
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Other Self-Study Philosophy for Physics Majors
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Quantum Is this a good book to learn quantum physics?
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Engineering Which books should I buy for my college ?
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Intro Physics Need Help in Physics Olympiad prep
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Books on Celestial bodies for a beginner
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Intro Physics What is the best physics text book to refer to these content
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Will using Griffith and Purcell benefit a beginner in E&M?
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Chemistry Resources on UV-Visible Spectroscopy
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