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What's the Next Step in Mechanics After Goldstein?

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Can anyone suggest a linear algebra textbook?

  • Rubicon
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Series of Books on Math/Physics?

  • sponsoredwalk
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What is a budget-friendly reference for precalculus material?

  • phospho
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Shilov, Tenenbaum and Edwards Dover Books after Spivak.

  • VectorField
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Discovering Prime Numbers & Riemann's Zeta Function

  • Karlx
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Do You Guys Keep Your University Textbooks or Sell Them?

  • Psych101
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Preparing for College Calculus ?

  • D4V1D
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Suggest basic particle physics book

  • bulatvictor
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Rigorous math and physics textbooks

  • crat0z
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Solving Math Challenges with Art of Problem Solving

  • Opus_723
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Multivariable Calculus/Calculus & Geometry textbook suggestions

  • chris_0101
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Good Textbook(s) for Pre-Calc/Calculus Study?

  • Outasight
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How does Hughes-Hallett compare, and what to read next?

  • Opus_723
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What's a thorough QM book besides Dirac?

  • SadScholar
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What does the current usage of the word photon in textbooks mean?

  • Jano L.
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Help finding a good self-learning Textbook

  • Trae
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Good Textbooks for Introduction to Degree-Level Physics

  • abz2910
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Books to Buy for Mathematical Maturity in Theory and Proofs

  • blunt object
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Modern Philosophical Science Books(a very old example would be Mach)

  • Phyzwizz
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Which Book Best Explains Magnetism in Materials?

  • pascal12
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Anyone familiar with Richard Courant and Fritz John?

  • Werg22
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1st year Undergraduate Grad Physics books

  • ltjrpliskin
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Chrystal, Algebra, an Elementary Textbook (1886) - Your opinion?

  • Dowland
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Linear Algebra Textbook like George Simmons

  • afrocod
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Textbooks that cover momentum before force?

  • Geremia
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What Physics Books Can Help Regain Reality Post-Psychosis?

  • White Night
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Calculus Based Textbook that isn't Halliday

  • Vorde
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What to read after Spivak? And Physics books

  • IgnacioMagana
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Researching Samuel Johnson, Shakespeare & Project Gutenberg

  • tomishere
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Recommend Website for Learning Math on my Own?

  • zoiberg137
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What are some recommended textbooks for physics and math studies?

  • balmung2
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Can Cheap or Deluxe Lassos Help You Conquer a Frictionless Conical Mountain?

  • Nano-Passion
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Sorry this is the wrong topic, but I could not post in Math Learning Material

  • stgermaine
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Best physics book to use(please read)?

  • david456103
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Best Book in Microelectronics: Gray-Hurst-Lewis-Meyer or Sedra-Smith?

  • bour1992
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Looking to Prepare for Metric Differential Geometry

  • Big Crunch
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Tolman's Principles of Statistical Mechanics

  • A_B
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A Question about Pinter's A Book of Abstract Algebra

  • jmjlt88
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Do the Feynman Lectures Include End-of-Chapter Problems?

  • Nano-Passion
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Looking for great books on mathematics (and physics)

  • abech92m
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Where Can I Find a Good Introductory Book for Writing Mathematical Proofs?

  • hawaiifiver
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Topology Help Needed: Finding Sources for Self-Taught Learners

  • woundedtiger4
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Anyone got these papers, or a good source?

  • OJFord
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The Feynman Lectures on Physics?

  • Synetos
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Best Reference Handbook in Math for Undergraduate Students

  • mndt
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Recommendations for IB Physics revision books

  • mlitherland
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A good book for an introduction to Algebraic Topology

  • Karlx
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Self-Studying PDE this Summer? What's the Best Textbook to Use?

  • Fizicks1
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Recommendations for Introduction to Lasers Books

  • Septim
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Best Physics Textbook for Pre-Calc/Calc Students

  • jbmiller
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What Are Good Physics B Textbooks for Self-Study?

  • Thundagere
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Best Physics Textbooks for SAT II Self-Study?

  • DanielHen
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Help for Student Seeking Math Books

  • hitchhikerr
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Books to Prepare for Differential Geometry

  • Site
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Aliprantis/burkinshaw analysis textbook

  • battousai
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A good textbook for Undergraduate learning Solid State Physics

  • bsoler
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Advanced E&M Book Recommendations

  • SUDOnym
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Heat Capacity and Entropy Textbook Definition - Quick Question

  • weeksy
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Book recommendation for representation theory(physicist)

  • LAHLH
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What are some recommended analysis books for physics undergraduates?

  • kostas230
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Need a book to prepare for my Special Relativity class

  • evacek3
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Mandl Quantum Mechanics, thoughts?

  • witsquash
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Need a book to prepare for my Calculus 3 class

  • evacek3
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Ray Bradbury Dies: Celebrating the Life of Literary Pioneer

  • lisab
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Textbook recommendations, for a variety of topics.

  • TheShrike
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Looking for an in-depth book on motors and drivers

  • Mike706
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Learning Elementary Fourier Analysis

  • GoutamTmv
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Should I buy Apostol's Calculus?

  • caltdel
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Should Apostol's calculus be supplemented with Courant/Spivak

  • capsicum
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Which Abstract Algebra Textbook is Best for Self-Study?

  • kostas230
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Advanced Quantum Mechanics Books Suggestions

  • saim_
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Book Recommendations for Thermodynamics & Optics Learning

  • asdff529
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Self-Study Textbook for Modern Physics

  • haxan7
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Mathematics applied to Physics; textbooks.

  • bert2002
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Books to master pre college calculus

  • simpy
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Geometry books for pre college level including olymiad level

  • simpy
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Where do I start with self learning linear algebra

  • Headacheguy
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Question about Courant's Introduction to calculus and analysis

  • Gravitational
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The foundations of mathematics are flawed. N J Wildberger

  • caffeinemachine
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Explore Edgar Allan Poe's Detective Fiction & Hoaxes

  • zoobyshoe
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Any good physics books with the maths as well

  • KeplerJunior
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Which book is the best for understanding the Riemann hypotheses?

  • khil_phys
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Philosophical - mathematics books, advice

  • Karamata
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Which text books would you recommend?

  • Hunus
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Tracking Down Out-of-Print Books: Strategies for Researchers

  • JaWiB
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Solid State / Condensed Matter Books

  • YAHA
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What are the best undergraduate-level books on the Casimir Effect?

  • kenkhoo
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Book for a first proof-oriented calculus course

  • cesaruelas
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Prerequistes for landau/lifshitz mechanics

  • battousai
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Which Textbooks Offer Comprehensive Self-Learning Features?

  • Gibby_Canes
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Book: Swendson intro to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics

  • klabautermann
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Great Applied Math Books for Mechanics w/Calc & Diff EQ Knowledge

  • 2slowtogofast
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Help me decide between these two books?

  • dkotschessaa
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