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Help with Vectors & Friction: Beginner's Guide (French)

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How to get free mathematics and engineering textbooks?

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QM1: Book on Dirac Picture | Griffiths/Shankar Level

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Engineering What are good electrical engineering books for self study?

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Classical Need a reference for Mechanics book

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Discover Roger Penrose's Non-Mathematical Books!

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What do readers think of Asimov's 'New Guide to Science' book?

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Ross Elementary Analysis Epsilon Delta Proofs

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Good intermediate introduction of geometry

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What are the most frequently cited physics textbooks?

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Same chapters from Griffiths being used for EM1 and EM2?

  • Ghost117
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Calculus books to understand physics

  • ghost313
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Kindle Paperwhite For Science Documents

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Rigorous Precalculus and Calculus Textbooks + Intro to Linear Algebra

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Which book is best for self-studying special relativity?

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Introduction to self-teaching Physics

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Books to read for high school physics?

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Is Kepplar and Kokenlow introductory mechanics for me?

  • MidgetDwarf
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Is Principles of Physics by Halliday and Resnick Suitable for IPhO Preparation?

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Cool Beginner Vector Problem from K&K

  • logan3
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Liboff Quantum Mech Solutions: Non-Student Guide

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Need a new classical mechanics book

  • snatchingthepi
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High School & Pre-University Physics Prep List

  • PhysicsMathGuy
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Schroeder: Intro to thermal physics, Diff. between editions?

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Top 20 Must-Read Mathematics Books for the Curious Layman

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Interactive Introduction to Mathematical Analysis by Lewin

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How can I effectively relearn physics and math through self-study?

  • s8on95
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How Can I Continue Learning Advanced Physics and Math on My Own?

  • HumanDrew
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What Novel are You Reading? Holiday Read Recommendations?

  • Naomi
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What Should I learn before reading this book on Classical Mechanics?

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Help understanding textbook on Landau Ginzburg theory

  • MisterX
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Find the Best PDE & Fourier Books - Your Input Appreciated!

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Any book suggestions for Fowler-Nordheim Tunneling?

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Differential equation practice problems book?

  • moriheru
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Elementary book on real physics from an experimental pov

  • kith
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I Have both books by Allendoerfer/Oakley do I need Lang?

  • Tee2612
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Best books for Vector Mechanics: Statics and/or Dynamics

  • WK95
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Which Beginner Book is Best for Learning Quantum Field Theory?

  • AustralianBob
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A Book that Clearly Explains Special Relativity w / Tensors?

  • kq6up
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I want to self teach College Algebra but I don't know how?

  • Kac28891
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Tensor calculus independent study questions?

  • brandon078902
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Please suggest alternatives to this Atomic Physics book

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Missing from Spivak's Calc: Rudin & Pugh Books

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Thinking of rigid solid and NIFR problems

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Shankar, Feynman, Griffiths and Resnick?

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Looking for a physics book for self learning

  • PhysicsLad
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Physics books beyond gr 12 physics

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Textbooks with a focus on how things were discovered?

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Quantum Mechanics Classics: Balletine, Landau, and More

  • moriheru
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Calculus textbook options needed

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Halliday Or Feynman Lectures Or Young and Freedman?

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References to Engineering Mechanics

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Looking for a Rocket Science Book Without Deep Mathematical Details?

  • amenhotep
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Which Probability and Statistics Book Covers These Topics?

  • Maddie1609
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Good textbook for Hodge dual aplications

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Our Mathematical Universe: My Quest for the Ultimate Nature?

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Seeking Advice on my Plan for Calculus Self-Study Textbooks

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Do I Need All Three Math Textbooks by Ron Larson?

  • Maddie1609
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Modern Physics Text for self-study

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Best conceptual physics book for High Schoolers?

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Quantum Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications by Zettili

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Audiobooks or lectures to listen to at highschool-level

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Advice for gluon vertex textbook

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Need help with complex number inequalities?

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Is Calculus for Scientists and Engineers by Briggs and Cochran a Good Textbook?

  • SpacemanRich
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[aero/astrodynamics] Looking for a book recommendation

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Suggest undergrad Thermal/Stat book

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What are some resources for understanding Quantum information?

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Seeking textbook suggestions: Physics of Energy

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Where Can I Find Advanced Electronics Practice Problems?

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How can I self-teach physics with only an 8th grade math education?

  • brenneng
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Asking for assignement in solid state physics

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TextBooks for Some Topics in Mathematics

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Thinking of getting this book in conjuction with Spivak

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Special Relativity, French, solutions manual

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Textbooks for various topics in math for scientists

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I want to learn general relativity

  • dumbperson
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Books recommendations for physics

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New edition of Ballentine's textbook.

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Please suggest books on multivariate analysis

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Physics text book for electric motor

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Buy a Radiometry Textbook for 0-10 Miles Wave Generation

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Science journals (QM and physics )

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Solid State Physics problem book?

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Physics Major Struggles with Integration: Books to Help

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What Are Some Recommended Post A-Level Mathematics Topics?

  • moriheru
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Axler or Shilov for Linear Algebra?

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Finding Beautiful QM Reads for Undergrad Exam

  • Peppe
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Books on Set Theory: Recommendations & Reviews

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Solid State Theory Walter A. Harrison Solutions?

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Physics Textbook for A High School Student

  • Quarlep
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Books on Fourier Transforms & Other Transformations

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Simple question regarding vectors in examples of physics textbooks

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Feynman Lectures: Is It Right For Engineering Student?

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