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Newton's Third Law textbook -- question about the sign of a force

Mr Davis 97
Sep 5, 2016 · Replies 6 · Sep 6, 2016

Replies: 6

Kleppner & Kolenkow: Solutions Manual for An Introduction

Radic S
Sep 1, 2016 · Replies 22 · Sep 6, 2016

Replies: 22

What are some recommended Physics books for beginners?

Beanyboy
Sep 2, 2016 · Replies 6 · Sep 4, 2016

Replies: 6

Classical Purcell to Jackson: Is Griffith's Electrodynamics a Good Next Step?

Sho Kano
Sep 2, 2016 · Replies 4 · Sep 4, 2016

Replies: 4

Geometry Regarding to Spivak's Differential Geometry trilogy

bacte2013
Sep 4, 2016 · Replies 1 · Sep 4, 2016

Replies: 1

Prob/Stats What Probability book suits me better?

Pallatinus
Aug 31, 2016 · Replies 15 · Sep 3, 2016

Replies: 15

Intro Physics Experimental physics for theoreticians

Demystifier
Sep 1, 2016 · Replies 32 · Sep 2, 2016

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Replies: 32

Algebra Similar book to Kleppner's Quick Caculus for linear algebra

almarpa
Sep 1, 2016 · Replies 10 · Sep 2, 2016

Replies: 10

Quantum Quantum Physics: Mary Boas' "Mathematical Methods" Good?

entropy1
Feb 1, 2016 · Replies 8 · Sep 2, 2016

Replies: 8

Relativity Introduction to GR. ¿Gron or Collier?

almarpa
Aug 22, 2016 · Replies 56 · Sep 1, 2016

2

Replies: 56

Calculus First order differential equations ?

awholenumber
Jul 23, 2016 · Replies 4 · Sep 1, 2016

Replies: 4

Cosmology Book for someone new to N-Body Simulations

ElPimiento
Aug 25, 2016 · Replies 2 · Aug 31, 2016

Replies: 2

Where could I look for down-to-earth X-ray facts?

Alfreds9
Aug 24, 2016 · Replies 4 · Aug 29, 2016

Replies: 4

Quantum Particles & Quantum Fields - Hagen Kleinert

soviet1100
Aug 29, 2016 · Replies 1 · Aug 29, 2016

Replies: 1

Prob/Stats Thoughts on "Weighing the Odds" by David Williams?

TheCanadian
Aug 28, 2016 · Replies 3 · Aug 29, 2016

Replies: 3

Intro Physics Getting a picture of the whole of physics

PHY2000
Aug 27, 2016 · Replies 3 · Aug 28, 2016

Replies: 3

Engineering I need Russian sources (Aerodynamic and Flight Mechanics)

kdrdgn07
Aug 22, 2016 · Replies 3 · Aug 27, 2016

Replies: 3

Recommended Cosmology Textbooks for Mathematical and Physics Backgrounds

Carlos L. Janer
Aug 24, 2016 · Replies 7 · Aug 27, 2016

Replies: 7

Applied Books like J. Callahan's Advanced Calculus: A geometric view

Joker93
Aug 25, 2016 · Replies 4 · Aug 26, 2016

Replies: 4

Quantum Found a great book (series) on Quantum Mechanics

smodak
Aug 25, 2016 · Replies 5 · Aug 26, 2016

Replies: 5

Algebra Categories for the Working Mathematician

SrVishi
Aug 20, 2016 · Replies 5 · Aug 25, 2016

Replies: 5

Analysis Readability of Rudin's Real and Complex Analysis

bacte2013
Aug 23, 2016 · Replies 5 · Aug 23, 2016

Replies: 5

Relativity What is Field Theory and How Can I Build a Strong Foundation in the Subject?

mixo1234
Aug 22, 2016 · Replies 3 · Aug 23, 2016

Replies: 3

Quantum Quantum Physics Books: Learn Heisenberg, Dirac, Pauli & More

kent davidge
Aug 20, 2016 · Replies 9 · Aug 22, 2016

Replies: 9

Intro Physics Seeking a good Undergraduate physics textbook

Touran Khan
Aug 10, 2016 · Replies 7 · Aug 22, 2016

Replies: 7

Good books for 13 year old to self teach physics?

PhysxRox
Aug 19, 2016 · Replies 4 · Aug 22, 2016

Replies: 4

A good intersting physics book

1832vin
Dec 21, 2013 · Replies 10 · Aug 21, 2016

Replies: 10

Analysis Seeking books that cover my upcoming math course

bacte2013
Aug 10, 2016 · Replies 9 · Aug 20, 2016

Replies: 9

Engineering Power Quality with focus on harmonics

OliskaP
Aug 18, 2016 · Replies 1 · Aug 19, 2016

Replies: 1

Classical Spivak's Physics for Mathematicians: Mechanics

Joker93
Aug 10, 2016 · Replies 40 · Aug 18, 2016

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Replies: 40

Calculus Advanced Calculus textbooks that are useful for Cal BC

Dng1233
Aug 13, 2016 · Replies 3 · Aug 15, 2016

Replies: 3

Problem books of applications of calculus 1

Akitirija
Sep 5, 2014 · Replies 7 · Aug 15, 2016

Replies: 7

Review book for College Physics I and II

Algebra
Aug 10, 2016 · Replies 9 · Aug 13, 2016

Replies: 9

Analysis Supplements to Complex Analysis of Rudin-RCA?

bacte2013
Aug 5, 2016 · Replies 7 · Aug 13, 2016

Replies: 7

Lie algebra for particle physics

Silviu
Aug 12, 2016 · Replies 1 · Aug 13, 2016

Replies: 1

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Relativity Gravitation by Misner, Thorne and Wheeler

micromass
Jan 24, 2013 · Replies 15 · Aug 9, 2016

Replies: 15

Best science book that changed your life

parshyaa
Jul 27, 2016 · Replies 12 · Aug 9, 2016

Replies: 12

Classical Need a Classical Mechanics book that covers these topics

Fifty5
Aug 6, 2016 · Replies 9 · Aug 8, 2016

Replies: 9

Differential Geometry book with tensor calculus

Jianphys17
Jul 27, 2016 · Replies 4 · Aug 7, 2016

Replies: 4

Particle Group Theory book for Undergraduates

Joker93
Aug 5, 2016 · Replies 2 · Aug 5, 2016

Replies: 2

Intro Physics College Physics with Calculus help book suggestions

ePLUS
Aug 3, 2016 · Replies 4 · Aug 4, 2016

Replies: 4

Poll

Cosmology Relativistic Cosmology by Ellis, Maartens and MacCallum

ShayanJ
Aug 2, 2016 · Replies 2 · Aug 2, 2016

Replies: 2

Cosmology What Are The Best Books To Study Cosmology?

Figaro
Jul 5, 2016 · Replies 11 · Aug 2, 2016

Replies: 11

Intro Physics Physics book suggestions to understand the concepts

Hashim M
Jul 31, 2016 · Replies 10 · Aug 2, 2016

Replies: 10

Relativity Book Recommendations: Novice-Friendly Special & General Relativity

NewToThis
Jul 31, 2016 · Replies 4 · Aug 1, 2016

Replies: 4

Other Neural networks and genetic algorithms

2sin54
Jul 31, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 31, 2016

Replies: 1

Poll

Relativity General Relativity by Hobson, Lasenby and Efstathiou

Joker93
Jul 24, 2016 · Replies 3 · Jul 31, 2016

Replies: 3

Other Reading materials for cellular biology?

Devil Moo
Jul 28, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jul 28, 2016

Replies: 4

Cosmology Physical Foundations of Cosmology by Viatcheslav Mukhanov

Figaro
Jul 27, 2016 · Replies 14 · Jul 28, 2016

Replies: 14

Relativity Looking for a good intermediate book on SR

Scrumhalf
Jul 24, 2016 · Replies 5 · Jul 27, 2016

Replies: 5

Intro Physics Opinions on "physics: DeMYSTiFieD - A Self Teaching Guide"?

AaronK
Jul 26, 2016 · Replies 3 · Jul 27, 2016

Replies: 3

Best book for undergraduate study algebraic topology

Jianphys17
Jul 4, 2016 · Replies 10 · Jul 26, 2016

Replies: 10

Other Intermediate Optics (including nonlinear optics)?

Chandler
Jul 26, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 26, 2016

Replies: 1

Classical Panofsky VS Nayfeh on "Electricity and Magnetism"

Joker93
Jul 23, 2016 · Replies 9 · Jul 24, 2016

Replies: 9

Poll

Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer by Bergman, Lavine, Incropera & DeWitt

Greg Bernhardt
Jan 19, 2013 · Replies 4 · Jul 23, 2016

Replies: 4

Poll

Transport Phenomena by Bird, Stewart, Lightfoot

Astronuc
Jan 26, 2013 · Replies 3 · Jul 23, 2016

Replies: 3

Poll

Classical Poll on Thermodynamics/Statistical Physics books

Joker93
Jul 16, 2016 · Replies 19 · Jul 23, 2016

Replies: 19

Poll

Schaum's Outline of Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables

micromass
Jan 24, 2013 · Replies 1 · Jul 22, 2016

Replies: 1

Topology Alternative Books to Rudin-PMA's Chp. 8-12

bacte2013
Jul 21, 2016 · Replies 2 · Jul 22, 2016

Replies: 2

Foundations A math book for first year at University? (Similar to Tipler)

jonjacson
Jul 20, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jul 22, 2016

Replies: 4

Computational Introduction to Computational Physics Texts?

Yosty22
Jul 20, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 21, 2016

Replies: 1

Other Wiley International Edition Review

TonyEsposito
Jul 20, 2016 · Replies 5 · Jul 21, 2016

Replies: 5

Relativity Learn 4-D Geometry for General Relativity: Free Resources

anachin6000
Jul 19, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 20, 2016

Replies: 1

Intro Physics Is Halliday/Resnick: "Fundamentals of Physics"? good for me?

sidgupta
Jul 15, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jul 20, 2016

Replies: 4

Algebra Algebra: Lang vs Bourbaki Comparison

SrVishi
Jul 12, 2016 · Replies 12 · Jul 19, 2016

Replies: 12

Poll

Principles of Mathematical Analysis by Walter Rudin

Greg Bernhardt
Jan 18, 2013 · Replies 22 · Jul 19, 2016

Replies: 22

Classical Further reading after Theoretical Minimum

Patrick Farnworth
Jul 18, 2016 · Replies 3 · Jul 19, 2016

Replies: 3

How Do You Choose Classical Mechanics Books?

Devil Moo
Jul 14, 2016 · Replies 5 · Jul 19, 2016

Replies: 5

Classical On Garg's "Classical Electromagnetism in a Nutshell"

Joker93
Jul 17, 2016 · Replies 3 · Jul 18, 2016

Replies: 3

Solid State A good book to learn about phonon dispersion relation

otaKu
Jul 13, 2016 · Replies 6 · Jul 17, 2016

Replies: 6

Relativity Differential Forms and the Geometry of General Relativity

Joker93
Jul 13, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 17, 2016

Replies: 1

Prob/Stats What Are the Best Resources for Learning About Neural Networks?

Tosh5457
Jul 15, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 17, 2016

Replies: 1

Classical Which is better Morin or Taylor on Classical Mechanics?

Eagertolearnphysics
Jul 9, 2016 · Replies 15 · Jul 17, 2016

Replies: 15

Other What Are Your Thoughts on Greiner's Book Series?

Joker93
Jul 15, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jul 16, 2016

Replies: 4

Relativity Callahan's "The Geometry of Spacetime"

Joker93
Jul 13, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 15, 2016

Replies: 1

Where Can I Find the Older Printing of Greiner's Field Quantization Book?

WannabeNewton
Apr 9, 2014 · Replies 3 · Jul 15, 2016

Replies: 3

Intro Math "The art of problem solving" textbook series

parshyaa
Jul 8, 2016 · Replies 12 · Jul 13, 2016

Replies: 12

Classical The Refrigerator and the Universe

TheAnt
Jul 11, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 12, 2016

Replies: 1

Intro Physics Should I get this book as a supplement to these Yale courses

Mikaelochi
Jul 10, 2016 · Replies 9 · Jul 10, 2016

Replies: 9

Calculus Any suggestions for good beginner calculus textbooks.

TheAnt
Jul 10, 2016 · Replies 17 · Jul 10, 2016

Replies: 17

Introduction book to Differential Geometry

Jianphys17
Jun 19, 2016 · Replies 12 · Jul 10, 2016

Replies: 12

Relativity Free PDF download of Hawking & Ellis (1973)

Andrew Kim
Jul 9, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 9, 2016

Replies: 1

Calculus Need calculus of variations book for a laymen

MichPod
Jun 29, 2016 · Replies 9 · Jul 9, 2016

Replies: 9

Astrophysics Asytrophysics books for Master's degree

Suman Saha
Jun 6, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jul 9, 2016

Replies: 4

Intro Physics Next Susskind Lectures: Attend & Learn | Stanford Continuing Studies

smodak
Jul 8, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jul 9, 2016

Replies: 4

Intro Physics Does this physics textbook include these topics?

WILL ZHANG
Jul 8, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 8, 2016

Replies: 1

Algebra What are the best books for understanding universal algebra?

bacte2013
Jul 6, 2016 · Replies 2 · Jul 7, 2016

Replies: 2

Engineering Moving Mechanical structures: stress, wear, temperature....

Simas
Jul 6, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 6, 2016

Replies: 1

Other I need a book for math competitions

Zeroth
Jul 1, 2016 · Replies 8 · Jul 4, 2016

Replies: 8

Engineering I like math but I haven't learned it. Help -- Long Question

Septenary
Jun 30, 2016 · Replies 7 · Jul 1, 2016

Replies: 7

Prob/Stats Textbook for Grad Electrical Engg Course: "Random Processes

snowman_
Jun 29, 2016 · Replies 6 · Jun 30, 2016

Replies: 6

Intro Physics Any suggestions on books? (Physics & Engineering)

Jamie Bristow
Jun 29, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jun 29, 2016

Replies: 1

Classical What are the Best Physics and Math Books for Electrical Engineering Students?

diredragon
Jun 29, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jun 29, 2016

Replies: 1

Classical Where Can I Find Volume 1 of 'Advanced Problems in School Physics'?

UchihaClan13
Jun 29, 2016 · Replies 2 · Jun 29, 2016

Replies: 2

What Are the Best Resources for Understanding Different Types of Theories?

Avatrin
Jun 12, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jun 29, 2016

Replies: 4

Calculus A good book on Calculus to clear the concepts

Shafia Zahin
Jun 26, 2016 · Replies 5 · Jun 29, 2016

Replies: 5

Classical The best physics books to build theoretical knowledge

diredragon
Jun 26, 2016 · Replies 7 · Jun 27, 2016

Replies: 7

Classical Recommended Physics Books for Beginners with Basic Mathematics Knowledge

Rectifier
Sep 2, 2015 · Replies 3 · Jun 26, 2016

Replies: 3

What Are the Toughest Physics Problem Books and Texts for Advanced Learners?

saubhik
Nov 12, 2011 · Replies 8 · Jun 26, 2016

Replies: 8

Calculus Question/Advice regarding multivariable calculus

mr.tea
Jun 25, 2016 · Replies 6 · Jun 26, 2016

Replies: 6

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