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Analysis Supplements to Complex Analysis of Rudin-RCA?
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Lie algebra for particle physics
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Relativity Gravitation by Misner, Thorne and Wheeler
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Classical Need a Classical Mechanics book that covers these topics
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Differential Geometry book with tensor calculus
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Particle Group Theory book for Undergraduates
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Intro Physics College Physics with Calculus help book suggestions
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Cosmology Relativistic Cosmology by Ellis, Maartens and MacCallum
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Cosmology What Are The Best Books To Study Cosmology?
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Intro Physics Physics book suggestions to understand the concepts
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Relativity Book Recommendations: Novice-Friendly Special & General Relativity
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Other Neural networks and genetic algorithms
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Relativity General Relativity by Hobson, Lasenby and Efstathiou
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Other Reading materials for cellular biology?
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Cosmology Physical Foundations of Cosmology by Viatcheslav Mukhanov
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Relativity Looking for a good intermediate book on SR
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Intro Physics Opinions on "physics: DeMYSTiFieD - A Self Teaching Guide"?
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Best book for undergraduate study algebraic topology
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Other Intermediate Optics (including nonlinear optics)?
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Classical Panofsky VS Nayfeh on "Electricity and Magnetism"
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Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer by Bergman, Lavine, Incropera & DeWitt
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Transport Phenomena by Bird, Stewart, Lightfoot
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Classical Poll on Thermodynamics/Statistical Physics books
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Schaum's Outline of Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables
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Topology Alternative Books to Rudin-PMA's Chp. 8-12
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Foundations A math book for first year at University? (Similar to Tipler)
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Computational Introduction to Computational Physics Texts?
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Other Wiley International Edition Review
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Relativity Learn 4-D Geometry for General Relativity: Free Resources
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Intro Physics Is Halliday/Resnick: "Fundamentals of Physics"? good for me?
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Algebra Algebra: Lang vs Bourbaki Comparison
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Principles of Mathematical Analysis by Walter Rudin
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Classical Further reading after Theoretical Minimum
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How Do You Choose Classical Mechanics Books?
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Classical On Garg's "Classical Electromagnetism in a Nutshell"
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Solid State A good book to learn about phonon dispersion relation
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Relativity Differential Forms and the Geometry of General Relativity
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Prob/Stats What Are the Best Resources for Learning About Neural Networks?
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Classical Which is better Morin or Taylor on Classical Mechanics?
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Other What Are Your Thoughts on Greiner's Book Series?
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Relativity Callahan's "The Geometry of Spacetime"
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Where Can I Find the Older Printing of Greiner's Field Quantization Book?
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Intro Math "The art of problem solving" textbook series
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Classical The Refrigerator and the Universe
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Intro Physics Should I get this book as a supplement to these Yale courses
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Calculus Any suggestions for good beginner calculus textbooks.
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Introduction book to Differential Geometry
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Relativity Free PDF download of Hawking & Ellis (1973)
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Calculus Need calculus of variations book for a laymen
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Astrophysics Asytrophysics books for Master's degree
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Intro Physics Next Susskind Lectures: Attend & Learn | Stanford Continuing Studies
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Intro Physics Does this physics textbook include these topics?
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Algebra What are the best books for understanding universal algebra?
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Engineering Moving Mechanical structures: stress, wear, temperature....
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Other I need a book for math competitions
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Engineering I like math but I haven't learned it. Help -- Long Question
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Prob/Stats Textbook for Grad Electrical Engg Course: "Random Processes
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Intro Physics Any suggestions on books? (Physics & Engineering)
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Classical What are the Best Physics and Math Books for Electrical Engineering Students?
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Classical Where Can I Find Volume 1 of 'Advanced Problems in School Physics'?
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Calculus A good book on Calculus to clear the concepts
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Classical The best physics books to build theoretical knowledge
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Classical Recommended Physics Books for Beginners with Basic Mathematics Knowledge
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What Are the Toughest Physics Problem Books and Texts for Advanced Learners?
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Calculus Question/Advice regarding multivariable calculus
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Relativity Opinions on Zee's "Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell"
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Relativity On Sean Carroll's General Relativity textbook
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Other Summer practice recommendations
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Apostol Analysis vs Shilov Analysis
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Relativity Gravitation by Misner or something similar
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Foundations Is it too hard "God Created the Integers"?
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Relativity What Are Good Beginner Books on General Relativity with Mathematics?
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Quantum Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by Griffiths
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Quantum Quantum Theory Books for Understanding Derivations
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Solid State No Love for Kittel: An Alternative Textbook for Solid State Physics?
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Recommend a Statistical Mechanics Textbook
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Classical Is there any book on experimental physics that can be read?
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Engineering Aerodynamics Book for Engineering Students - No Math or Physics Knowledge Needed
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Other Junior-level Modern Physics textbook suggestions
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Is there a philosophical analysis of scientific extrapolation?
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Other How Can I Maintain Interest and Improve My Understanding of Probability?
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Need a more pedagogic book than Halliday's
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Other Self-Study Books for Chemistry Honors, World History AP, Algebra 2 Honors
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Which Complex Analysis Textbook Should I Use?
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Solid State Semiconductor and light interaction
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Other Physics Principles and Application best book for high school
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Quantum Struggling with QM lectures? Need a helpful self-teaching book?
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Best Book to Pass GRE Physics Test
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Intro Physics Which book to read the summer before starting Physics?
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Soviet or Russian Physics and Math textbooks
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Intro Physics Textbook recommendations for someone new to physics?
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Topology Sources about Killing vector fields?
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Naber's Topology, geometry and gauge fields and similar books
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Intro Physics Resources for Vertical Projectile Motion
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Quantum Is My Background Strong Enough for Shankar's Mechanics Book?
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Digital Control Systems Textbook
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Quantum Which Quantum Mechanics Book is Best for GRE Self Study?
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Classical Is Landau/Lifshitz series suitable for learning?
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Foundations Pure maths for physics undergrads
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Intro Physics Resnick and Halliday which book I should choose?
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