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Calculus Calculus: The Elements by Comenetz

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Best fluid mechanics texts for math majors

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Analysis Measure Theory by Donald Cohn | Amazon Link

  • micromass
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Which is the best book for 12th grade chemistry

  • smart_worker
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Q.M. Books for Beginners: A 15-Year-Old's Quest

  • Gebri Mishtaku
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Waves-Fourier-Electronics-Physics book recommendation[REQ]

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Book on Diamagnetic drifts in Plasmas within Magnetic Fields

  • quantumfoam
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Best introductory books on the mathematics of relativity?

  • Dhruva Patil
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Good Books to Prepare for Junior Level Physics Classes?

  • heatengine516
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Good Books on Physics: Suggestions for High School Students

  • RobbyClimie
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Suggestion on books for Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics

  • Luffy 500
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Good books on practical molecular electronic structure theory?

  • JustAChemist
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[Grade 12 math] Textbook Supplements

  • last naem
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Which one is the real deal for multivariable calculus?

  • theoristo
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Recommendation of a good systematic particle physics book

  • Greg Bernhardt
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A gentle textbook of complex analysis?

  • girolamo
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Do all calculus books contain this?

  • theoristo
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Calculus-based physics textbooks.

  • PhysicsKid0123
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Which textbook is better for engineering students: Kreyszig or Boas?

  • ajayguhan
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Looking for a good Combinatorics book.

  • Saitama
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Where Can I Practice Integrals Using Infinite Series?

  • bolbteppa
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Can anyone tell me what physics textbook this is from?

  • NewNuNeutrino
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Can you skip some material in a physics book?

  • andrewkg
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Math Prerequisites for Field Theory Course: Wald's Text

  • kostas230
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Need something better than Wiley Fundamental of Physics?

  • TimNJ
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Classical Mechanics by Kibble Berkshire

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Suggestions for Differential Equations Text

  • Jow
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Dover style book on control systems?

  • Gauss M.D.
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A lot of things in a nutshell type of book

  • medwatt
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Russian Math Textbooks from MSU?

  • theoristo
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Thomas and Finney Calc to prep for Kleppner and Purcell Physics

  • oneleaf
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What textbook covers in-depth derivations of physics formulas?

  • gkiverm
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Basic math book that contains something about barycenters

  • theoristo
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Algebra and Calculus in three dimensions

  • Avatrin
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Basic electronics book for 14 year old?

  • jasonRF
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Book recommendation on a variety of topics

  • Steve Drake
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Looking for Les Debuts de la Theorie Quantitique des champs

  • A_B
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OC Signal Processing Textbook Recs Requested

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Anyone on here ever used thetoptens.com?

  • djh101
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Introductory Fluid Mechanics book.

  • SherlockOhms
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Have you found a successful method for studying algebra?

  • twj2944
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Jackson - Electrodynamics guidance (for the ones who used it)

  • M. next
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What is the best textbook to study off for the AP Physics C exam?

  • Pokemon7thst
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Looking to learn Maths required for understanding of Physics

  • Sir Bryan
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How to Excel in Physics Olympiad: Best Resources and Topics?

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Intro Physics University Physics by Young and Freedman

  • micromass
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Should You Memorize All Theorems in Abstract Algebra?

  • alyafey22
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I really need a good linear algebra book

  • phospho
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Finding the Best Physics Textbook for 11th-12th Grade & College

  • theories
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How Tough is I.E. Irodov Compared to Klepnner-Kolenkow?

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I'm looking for a vector calculus book

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Geometry A Comprehensive Introduction to Differential Geometry series by Spivak

  • micromass
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Comparing Older & Newer Editions of Textbooks

  • Bashyboy
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Need help in simplifying circuits with logic gates

  • cooper607
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Quantum Mechanics: Recommended Books for Learning the Basics and Beyond

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Need help finding textbook - see these scanned problems

  • gfm
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Recommended texts for self-study [real & functional analysis]

  • boneh3ad
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What is the Best Book for Understanding Quantum Physics in Depth?

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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

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Statistical Mechanics with worked examples

  • wotanub
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Nuclear Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth S. Krane

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Algebra Algebra: From Undergrad to Grad | Serge Lang

  • micromass
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Advanced EM Field Book Using Differential Forms

  • NeroKid
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Calculus Introductory Calculus For Infants by Inouye

  • micromass
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Must-Read Books: Share Your Favorites and Start a Discussion!

  • Avichal
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What Textbook Do MIT Students Use for Numerical Methods in PDEs?

  • Success
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What is the best electronics textbook for non-electrical engineering majors?

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Can someone please recommend me a college textbook?

  • Success
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Is a Quantum Physics Textbook Useful for Learning Kinematics?

  • Herc Hansen
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Quantum A Modern Introduction to Quantum Field Theory by Maggiore

  • micromass
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Taking first course in linear algebra

  • theoristo
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Quantum Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell by Zee

  • micromass
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I can't find this reference (Wheeler, N. A.)

  • timewalker
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Freshmen & sophomore physics book?

  • theoristo
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Quantum mechanics Shankar corrected version ?

  • ppy
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What Does "Dry" Mean? Explanations & Uses

  • theoristo
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Prob/Stats A First Course in Probability by Ross

  • micromass
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Scientific Biographies: Dirac, Poincare, Pauli - Suggestions?

  • jjustinn
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Which Math Books Are Best for Differential Calculus and Polar Coordinates?

  • Saitama
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Differential geometry, what book is good for a first timer?

  • STEMucator
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Book with undergrad-level olympiad type problems

  • Shivam3013
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Recommended quantum mechanics books?

  • RnG ramen85
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Top C Programming Books for Beginners: Expert Recommendations

  • AlexVGheo
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Intro Physics What topics are covered in Physics by Cutnell & Johnson?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Group Theory Basics for Physics Students

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Essentials of Electrical and Computer Engineering by David V. Kerns Jr.

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Unproven claim in Weinberg's textbook

  • dEdt
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Looking for a good Quantum Mechanics book for self study.

  • Bob Z.
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Analysis Analysis On Manifolds by James R. Munkres

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Linear Algebra Introduction to Linear Algebra by Strang

  • micromass
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Classical Electromagnetic Field Theory by Bo Thide

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Is there an errata available for Marion and Thornton's text?

  • gulfcoastfella
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Suggestion for textbook(s) needed

  • Phy4life
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An objective book about macroeconomics?

  • Tosh5457
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Textbook says there's no such thing as a centrilfugal force

  • student34
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