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Classical Top A-Level Physics Textbook Recommendations | Improve Your Understanding
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Solid State Best solid state physics textbook that can replace Kittel
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Algebra Are Schaums outlines not good enough?
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Classical Book for learning AC circuit analysis
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Book on waves and tides (oceanic)
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Problem book to accompany Feynman Lectures?
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Engineering Books for Self-Study: Finding Resources for EE Masters Prep
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Which Book is Best for Studying Analysis 2 and Multivariable Calculus?
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Engineering What Are the Best Textbooks on Thermoelectrics Fundamentals?
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Classical A source for solved problems in Kinetic theory of gases
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Intro Math What Are the Best Math Books for a Gifted 10-Year-Old?
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Relativity Comparing General Relativity books
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Relativity Modern books on Special Relativity
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Linear Algebra Which one of these Linear Algebra textbooks is the best?
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Hi all -- I need a good reference about linear algebra
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Intro Math Foundations of Mathematics Book Search
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Thermodynamic equation from textbook
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Particle What are some introductory texts for extra dimensions and branes?
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Intro Physics What are some introduction level all around physics books?
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Prob/Stats Which Advanced Math Courses Prepare a Math Major for Statistics?
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Classical Which book is better for the physics olympiad?
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Other Book recommendations read for genetics, evolution, and neurobiology
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Particle Books about the Standard Model (with math)
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Learning c++ for math, CFD, etc.
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Calculus Take Math Further: Hubbard and Hubbard at UCSD
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Relativity Alternative to Kleppner - Kolenkow chapter on relativity
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Classical Recommend a good book for advanced thermodynamics?
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Other How much math is required to understand Feynman's lectures?
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Classical Should I use Morin or Kleppner and Kolenkow
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Classical How can I better understand transistors and their various uses?
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Quantum What's So Attractive About Sneaking a Look at God's Cards?
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Intro Physics What do you think about the Feynman lectures?
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Mathematics for Engineers – Good courses, textbooks etc?
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What is the Best Book for Fluid Mechanics from Beginning to Advanced Level?
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Analysis Seeking a Rudin's PMA-level analysis book with abstract proofs
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Algebra Sheldon Axler's Algebra and Trig/Precalculus for proofs?
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Chemistry What is the History of Organic Chemistry in 1912?
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Linear Algebra A search for a classic, out of print Linear Algebra textbook
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Calculus Resources for learning Fourier's and Laplace transforms/series in 2 weeks
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Classical Electrodynamics Books | Graduate Level Suggestions
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Are there Physics and Mathematics Texts for Holistic Learners
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A good book for tensor notation....
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Intro Math What is a good book for inequalities?
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Any good all-around physics books?
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Classical What Are the Best Algebra-Based Physics Books for Exam Prep?
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Refer me to a book of calculus to clear the basic concepts
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Other Where can I get the work "De Mundo" by William Gilbert?
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What is the significance of the recent LIGO result and its impact on textbooks?
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What are some good books to study mathematical logic?
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Particle What are some recommended books for self-studying nuclear and particle physics?
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First approach to differential forms
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Quantum Ballentine's book: 1st or 2nd edition?
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Analysis Recommend me a calculus of variation book
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Foundations Intro to Proof (Foundational) Mathematics
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Classical Alternative to Kleppner & kolenkow problems
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Classical Physics Textbook structured by History?
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Analysis What are some alternatives to Rudin for learning complex analysis?
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Intro Physics Is There a Solution Manual Available for Nonlinear Optics by Robert W Boyd?
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Classical Recommendation for rigorous intro books to mechanics and E&M
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Intro Physics Difference between Physics and Fundamental University Physic
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What Are the Best Textbooks for an Introduction to Mathematical Modeling?
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Analysis Looking for a rigorous intro to functional analysis with practical applications?
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Geometry Textbook on Co-ordinate Geometry and Vector Analysis
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Other Preparing for GRE Math Subject Test: Engineering Background
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Intro Physics Should I blame the book for my inability to learn physics?
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Applied Systems of 1st order PDEs with many independant variables?
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Statistical Physics Textbook: F Mandl or Other Suggestions
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Quantum Quantum mechanics (mathematics): exercise book
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Quantum Which books say about general proof of renormalization?
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Classical An introduction to mechanics solutions
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Solid State What would i need to begin in Solid State?
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Chemistry Chemistry textbook for physics majors?
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Other Which Optics Textbook is Best for Intermediate-Level Courses: Hecht or Fowles?
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Solid State Advanced Solid State Physics Book: A Modern Alternative to Kittel and Ashcroft
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Quantum Quantum Mechanics Book: Reference Guide w/Theory & Examples
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Discrete Which Discrete Math Textbook Should I Choose?
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Geometry Spivak's differential geometry vs calculus on manifolds
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Quantum What Are the Best Books on Photovoltaic Mechanisms?
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Calculus Calculus II book to really understand
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Prob/Stats Seeking a good introductory book in probability theory?
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Classical Paul G. Hewitt Textbook: Find Cost-Effective Physics Book
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Other Physics Textbook Recommendations (Especially for GRE)
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Engineering Good Resources to learn Classical Thermodynamics
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Calculus Will this calculus book 'clear' me for mechanics textbooks?
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Intro Physics Cutnell Physics 9th ed vs 10th ed?
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Algebra What is the best book to learn algebra 1 from?
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Engineering Book on Dynamics (Mechanical systems)
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Looking for a good text book on QCD
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Recommend me a Book for Circuits I ?
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Topology Learn Differential Geometry: Books for Bachelor in Geometric Quantization
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Quantum Books on Renormalization (Group) Theory
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Calculus Good book on differential equations
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Relativity Mathematics book before General Relativity
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Intro Math Math Learning: VIC AUS High School Grad Looking for Resources
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Quantum Atoms, Molecules, and Solids Course?
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Other Help getting self-education books on following subjects
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Intro Physics Which book written: only measurable quantity - length?
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Classical Can I find a physics-based book on differential equations?
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Intro Physics How does KIP Fundamentals of Electricity compare to Purcell?
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Calculus Deciding Between Apostol & Courant Books - Input Appreciated
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