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Essential physics books for future physicists

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Humor Books: Intro to Theory, Psychology, Philosophical Perspectives

  • Dauden
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Basic easy to understand economics books?

  • rollcast
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Good Mathematical Logic Textbook?

  • FluffyLlamas
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Textbook Electrodynamics May Contradict Relativity

  • TrickyDicky
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Vibrations/Waves: French vs. Bekefi/Barrett

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Recommended Linear Algebra books

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Number theory textbooks for undergraduates with prerequisites

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Which Books Offer a Geometric Understanding of PDEs?

  • ank_gl
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Preparation for Chemistry Olympiad

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Introductory quantum mechanics books

  • umc
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Is Principia Mathematica worth reading as a physics undergrad?

  • dlivingston
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What's best book to teach myself calculus?

  • FrugalIntelle
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Next quantum mechanics book after Eisberg-Resnick with math formalism?

  • Rackhir
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Whats the best highschool physics book?

  • TrevorRyan
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Where Can I Find Good Analytic Geometry Textbooks Online?

  • DDarthVader
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Topology textbooks for analysis without Munkres

  • dijkarte
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Introductory book on statistical inverse problems

  • sunjin09
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Any information on an old physics textbook?

  • Scott4775
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A good book for a second year linear algebra course?

  • iceblits
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Good combinatorics books for self-study?

  • myranaira
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Books on differential geometry on Banach Spaces.

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Learning vectors and cross products with rigor

  • Nano-Passion
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Best Books on Quantum Mechanics (Undergrad Level)

  • the_kid
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Learning Quantum Mechanics: What Books to Start With?

  • vish22
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Physics book like spivak's calculus

  • Bashir Saddad
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Which Book to Start With for Mathematical Self-Study: Rudin or Spivak?

  • a7d07c8114
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What Defines a Good Math Book?

  • battousai
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Self Study Books for Chemistry/Biology/Math

  • MohitD
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Advice on a good Mathematical Methods for Physicists Book?

  • mateomy
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Does Penrose's Road to Reality cover the math needed for physics?

  • bobsmith76
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Richard Feynman's lectures on physics

  • iVenky
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What Are the Best Honors Mechanics Books for Freshman Physics Majors?

  • Opus_723
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Can someone explain the concept of relative velocity in physics?

  • Bashyboy
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Good books to learn the mathematics of the resolvent

  • SamuraiJack
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Good rigorous intro combinatorics textbook?

  • dh363
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Principles of Mathematical Analysis by Rudin

  • Menomena
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Introductory book on continuum mechanics

  • sunjin09
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Recommendation for an Advanced Calculus text

  • mateomy
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What Are the Best Physics Books for Non-Physicists?

  • 20Tauri
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Good linear algebra book (for engineers)?

  • thrill3rnit3
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Conceptual introductions to topology and manifolds

  • Winzer
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Restarting math from Scratch. Need a some advice.

  • nitro_gif
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Should I study more thermodynamics before reading propulsion books?

  • WannaBeME
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Best books for learning differential forms?

  • inknit
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Books for physics and math between GCSE and foundation degree level

  • computerperso
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Which Textbooks Best Prepare for the IMO?

  • Gravitational
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Best book for learning QFT and the SM?

  • Aidyan
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Preparing for Physics/Computer Science: Good Math Books?

  • hzp
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Which version of Halliday & Resnick Physics should I buy?

  • IgnacioMagana
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Where can I find reliable cable properties for lock-in amplifiers?

  • BlindRacoon
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Is Griffiths Introduction to Electrodynamics a good choice?

  • Tri
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Should I keep working through Spivak's limit proofs or come back later?

  • Bearded Man
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Question on Landau and Lifshitz volumes

  • Hunus
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What's the Best Book for Understanding General Relativity?

  • Charlie G
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Physics books for self-study beyond 10th grade Indian state syllabus

  • benpaul
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Is Stewart's calculus sufficient for learning analysis or should I use Spivak?

  • woundedtiger4
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Advanced Quantum mechanics textbook

  • Livingston
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Book Suggestion on Mathematical Methods

  • Septim
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Practical, interesting chemistry book

  • Null_
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Why does Amazon sell defective books cheaper than publishers?

  • dijkarte
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Is there a good linear algebra video series (Besides MIT)?

  • QuarkCharmer
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Classical Mechanics for Mathematician

  • chhan92
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Is Fraleigh a good first exposure to Algebra

  • glb_lub
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Calculus or Analysis? Dave K's Thrift Shop Findings

  • dkotschessaa
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Mathematicians who write like Vladimir Arnold

  • Snicker
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Book with 50 theories of everything like string theory

  • ivykink
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I recently saw in my physics textbook a diagram of a positron and a

  • Sofie1990
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Dover publication books for upper level math

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Should I skip overlapping chapters in Baby Rudin after Spivak's books?

  • osnarf
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Favorite read-with-tea Physics Books

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Do you know of any really good Abstract Algebra websites with lots of examples?

  • nontradstuden
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Spacetime Physics - which edition/printing?

  • autodidude
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Spivak's level vector calculus book

  • carlosbgois
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Top Linear Algebra Texts for Advanced Courses: Reviews and Recommendations

  • dijkarte
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Group Theory Books: Learn Group Theory Basics

  • AuraCrystal
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What Is a Concise Introduction to the History of Physics?

  • Aidyan
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Which Dover Math Book Should I Add to My Self-Study Collection?

  • Matt_from_now
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Books and websites for solving mechanics exercises

  • Deimantas
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Why Are Textbook Prices So Ridiculously High?

  • Sankaku
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Carl Sagan: Best Book for Intro to His Writing

  • 20Tauri
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Which Universities Use Apostol's Mathematical Analysis Text?

  • saaqib1978
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Books on Tensor Algebra: Good Reading Material Sources

  • Noblee
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Books for self-learning Mathematics

  • shihabdider
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Physics olympiad book suggestion

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Beginner quantum mechanics books and real-world applications

  • sciboudy
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Braid Groups at undergraduate level

  • Math Amateur
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Good differential equation textbooks?

  • battousai
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Book recommendation for studying multi-dimensional analysis?

  • crat
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Which Rigorous Functional Analysis Textbook Mirrors Apostol's Style?

  • intwo
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Looking to get a list of science books commonly used nationally?

  • korr2221
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Which textbook for an introduction to the Standard Model?

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Need a list of good books from general to specialized topics

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Which Particle Physics Textbook is Better for a Master's Degree Student?

  • welatiger
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