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What book to use for a first timer trying to learn real analysis?

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Looking for a nonacademic math book for a specific demographic

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Where Can I Find Notes for Coupled Oscillations?

  • kostas230
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Best Book for learning Algebra 2

  • Tyler133
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Electronics books which assume math?

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Just finished algebra 1 now what?

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Geometry Elementary Geometry from an Advanced Standpoint by Moise

  • micromass
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Linear Algebra Finite-Dimensional Vector Spaces by Halmos

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Foundations Theory of Sets by E. Kamke | Amazon

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Particle Introduction to Elementary Particles by David Griffiths

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Advanced Calculus 1st Edition Errata - Fitzpatrick

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Best Text to Learn Quantum Mechanics at Graduate Level?

  • "pi"mp
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Where Can I Find a Comprehensive Book on Atomic Physics?

  • M. next
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Recommended popular textbooks for physics and math?

  • Ishida52134
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Short summary of the essentials of set theory

  • Fredrik
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What Is the Best Textbook for Precalculus?

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Anyone know any good geometry books?

  • lionely
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Relativity A First Course in General Relativity by Schutz

  • micromass
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Help a Physics grad read up on Chemistry

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Discovering Charles Bukowski's "Alone With Everybody"

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Relativity A First Course in General Relativity by Bernard Schutz

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Intro Books on Quantum Mechanics for High Schoolers

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RAZY good QED: Top Textbooks for Independent Learning

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Book Recommendation On Astrophysics

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Computational Fluid Dynamics by John D. Anderson

  • Astronuc
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Classical What Topics Are Covered in Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Mathematical Methods book for Undergraduate

  • Septim
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Have you tried GR by Hobson? Share your thoughts!

  • WannabeNewton
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High School Astronomy Class Text?

  • mishima
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Nuclear Systems Volume I by Neil E. Todreas, Mujid Kazimi

  • Astronuc
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Algebra Is Aluffi's Algebra: Chapter 0 the Ultimate Guide for Undergrads?

  • micromass
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Problem Solving Books for Admissions Exams: Electrodynamics, Calculus

  • Rackhir
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Which Book Offers Q&A for 3-Phase Networks & Transformers?

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Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics by Constantine A. Balanis

  • Astronuc
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Math books for a complete beginner

  • otavio
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Is BooksRating.com a Legitimate and Legal Ebook Source?

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Books on physics applied to sports

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Time-Harmonic Electromagnetic Fields by Roger Harrington

  • Astronuc
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Good Beginner Text for Physics | Free or Low Cost

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Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach by McQuarrie and Simon

  • micromass
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GRE book reviews for: Physics: A Student Companion by Lowry Kirkby

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Combinatorics/graph theory or number theory books

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Algebra A book of Abstract Algebra by Pinter

  • micromass
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Math Based or Conceptual Based Physics Textbook?

  • Tyler133
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Best Calculus book before college

  • Nathew
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Anyone knows? Their book titles [some photos of contents]

  • Ask4material
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Most math-intensive thermodynamics text?

  • dunn
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Classical mechanics textbook question [Indian edition?]

  • jimmyly
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Please recommend good textbook to learn about oscilloscope

  • rar0308
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Good Books for Astronomy Olympiad

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Physics books that are worth the time?

  • superazunyan
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Learning Intro PDE: Farlow vs Hillen vs Pinsky

  • LoganS
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Review My High School Physics Textbook: Chapter 1

  • VertexOperator
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Find the Best Optics Book for Your Course

  • Levi Tate
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Looking for a Book to Learn Java and OOP?

  • trollcast
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Good Book on Set Theory: An Introduction

  • Klungo
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Introductory Texts for Astronautics and Rockets

  • Cod
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A good book on Logic Circuit Design for self-study?

  • DaConfusion
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Good introductory book on mathematical proofs?

  • Scrumhalf
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Where can I find Pierre-Simon Laplace's Mécanique Céleste?

  • Bluskyz
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Transport phenomena or diffusion book for physical sciences

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Sequences and Series exercises text

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Functional analysis and topology books needed

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Quantum Consistent Quantum Theory by Griffiths

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Which Advanced Mathematical Physics Books Should I Read?

  • Boltzmann2012
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Which one is the best textbook for self-studying differential equations?

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Analysis Complex Variables and Applications by Brown and Churchill

  • micromass
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Recommend a good E&M undergrad book that isn't Griffiths

  • TomServo
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The Randy Pausch Lectures on Time Management

  • Ackbach
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Best Statics Textbook? Help Finding Right Book

  • andryd9
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What is a good (academic) physics starter book?

  • Ascendant78
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Hoax paper published in some journal... hilarious

  • caffeinemachine
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Good Books to use to Study Particle Physics

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Astrophysics Physics Of Space Plasmas: An Introduction, 2nd Ed, by George Parks

  • Astronuc
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What Are the Best Number Theory Books for Various Levels of Expertise?

  • modnarandom
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Where Can I Find a Technical Guide to Patent Law for Engineers?

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Analysis Real Analysis: Modern Techniques & Their Applications, Gerald Folland

  • Astronuc
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Mathematical physics textbooksuggestions please

  • narayan.rocks
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Geometry Question: What is Geometry Revisited by Coxeter?

  • micromass
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Mathematical physics textbook with solutions in it?

  • xdrgnh
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Book Recommendation [Set Theory]

  • Bachelier
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Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations Texts

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Is Spivak not enough of a cookbook?

  • AlwaysCurious
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Linear Algebra Book Recommendation for Visual-Spatial Learners?

  • Nano-Passion
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Recommend a good basic book on Biology?

  • Pithikos
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Linear Algebra What Makes Jim Hefferon's Linear Algebra a Must-Read?

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Astrophysics Introduction to Space Physics by M.G.Kivelson and C.T.Russell

  • Astronuc
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What's a Good Beginner's Physics Book?

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Plasma Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion - Francis F. Chen

  • Astronuc
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Book advice for preparation graduate class

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Tips for Effective Self-Teaching from Textbooks in Graduate School

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Book for help in stat and thermal physics

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Recommend Book for Mechanical Engineering Degree: Physics I

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Best Plasma physics textbooks suggestions

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Quantum Lectures on Quantum Mechanics by Weinberg

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Linear Algebra Linear Algebra Done Right by Axler

  • micromass
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What are some recommended textbooks for implementing numerical algorithms?

  • Somefantastik
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Book on the mathematical theory of continuum mechanics

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