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The Principles of Quantum Mechanics (Dirac)

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Partial Differential EQs for Engineers

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Introductory book on Earth and biosphere history

  • JesseC
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Textbook tries to argue stimulated emission from boson behaviour?

  • nonequilibrium
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Functional analysis with worked examples

  • bugatti79
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Which text? First course in complex analysis

  • Sulphagne
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Is it worth going through all of Landau-Lifshitz?

  • capandbells
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A Few Questions Pertaining to Irodov's Problems in General Physics

  • DemiGravija
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Book Review (for recreational reading)

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Good books that explain the Why element.

  • Darth Frodo
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Rigorous introduction to electromagnetism

  • Number Nine
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Introduction to Optics (by Fowler) any good?

  • chente12
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Find "Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee" eBook Free on the Web

  • anigeo
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Book on String Theory: Start w/ Zwiebach?

  • AuraCrystal
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Calculus Textbooks: Leithold vs Stewart

  • mathsciguy
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Introductory Differential Geometry Book With Lots of Intuition

  • Poopsilon
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Best Calculus III and Differential Equations Textbooks?

  • QuarkCharmer
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What Are Some Good Resources for Refreshing on Probability and Statistics?

  • pergradus
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What Are Your Recommendations for Algebraic Topology Textbooks?

  • R.P.F.
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I have to start with some book but wich collection is better

  • hagopbul
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Top Calculus Books for Self-Study: Larson's Alternative 6th Edition and More!

  • TheKracken
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Need a proofy yet analytically inclined calculus book

  • Nano-Passion
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Book links for the following math

  • laalini
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Analytical Mechanics by Fowles & Cassiday skips too many steps

  • feathermoon
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Physics and/or chemistry science book for a high school student

  • lucas1
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What Are the Best Science Books to Get for Christmas?

  • Dragonshear
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Ask for Books recommend to new G.R. learner

  • henry407
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Geometry textbook recommendations

  • Miike012
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Self-study book for limits and continuity from beginner to advanced

  • rithusoumyaj
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Good Math/Physics book for someone preparing for College

  • RicoSauve
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Textbook for physics programming

  • Carnivroar
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Differential geometry books for learning loop quantum gravity

  • kakarukeys
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Looking for books on group theory and differential geometry

  • Theaumasch
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A syllabus of books/literature from calculus to group theory to QFTs

  • aalaniz
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Differential Equations, Laplace Transform

  • sandy.bridge
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Vector calculus textbook and supplemental material for vector fields and ODEs

  • sandy.bridge
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What is the Best Tensor Analysis Text for Engineering Applications?

  • rppearso
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Little known math books (Binmore)

  • Pyrrhus
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Griffiths vs Purcell vs Schwartz for introductory E&M

  • ahsanxr
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Recommend good Special relativity texts

  • Functor97
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A good book on Differential Equations and Partial Differential Equations?

  • 1MileCrash
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Definitive math books for a physics major

  • zheng89120
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Good Book(s) for Self-learning Classical Physics

  • Mancuso
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Comprehensive pure math reference with worked examples like Carr's

  • phusicist
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Next-Level Quantum Mechanics for Graduate Students

  • mjordan2nd
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Physics textbook for self-study with strong E&M coverage

  • Inoc
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Good undergrad ODE/PDE textbooks focusing on theory

  • ZeroZero2
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An introduction to basic electronics and electric systems

  • s09
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Math Books for First-Year Undergrads: Proof-Based Learning

  • peanutbutterb
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Linux for Windows Addicts: A Smooth Transition

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Recommended introductory books to Physics?

  • The Lobster
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Pre-calculus books to review before starting calculus in September

  • Government$
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Lecture notes in The Differential geometry of Gauge theory?

  • zahero_2007
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Recommended undergraduate physics, chemistry and biology textbooks

  • Pronghorn
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Favourite Dover Books in Analysis, Algebra, and Topology?

  • Chaostamer
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What is a Good Book Gift for a Professor in Astrophysics?

  • unchained1978
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Book on variational formulations?

  • urric
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Electromagnetism: Dugdale vs Griffiths

  • SecretNile
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A Library for a Foundation in Mathematics?

  • redwire
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Algebra and topology books for theoretical physicists

  • elivil
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General Biology Textbooks: Beyond Raven and Campbell

  • mishima
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Special Relativity / Quantum Physics Books

  • jppike
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Which three books would you take to start a new civilization on another planet?

  • Kevin_Axion
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Book similar to Basic Mathematics by Serge Lang

  • operations
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Are Knuth vol1 exercises designed to require outside research?

  • nascentmind
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Real Analysis book recommendation

  • qspeechc
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Books for the study of General Relativity

  • Casco
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Has anyone read Ibrahimovic's autobiography?

  • queenstudy
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I am in search of an alternate Physics book.

  • Aic
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Learning to read X-ray diffraction patterns and history

  • mishima
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Atomic Physics Book: Good Intro to Understand Physical Concepts

  • cragar
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Are there any good books on logic and plane geometry?

  • gordonj005
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Is Abbott's Introductory Analysis Textbook Reliable?

  • Dembadon
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Prerequisites for Penrose's Spinors and space-time volume 1

  • QuArK21343
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Is the current paperback version of the Feynman Lectures the latest edition?

  • JSGandora
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Multivariable calculus book for Maxwell's equations with vector fields

  • conquerer7
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Physics PhD Crisis: Why Numbers Per Capita Plummeting?

  • Geremia
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Literature Request: Introduction to d-wave superconductivity

  • tesselation
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Photon-phonon intercation in lattices

  • aseem
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Quantitative Financial Economics

  • f95toli
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Relativity books for a physics freshman wanting more than basics

  • Jalo
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Is Morris Kline's Calculus good for self-study?

  • physicsdreams
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Could You Recommend Some Famous Essays From Scientists/Engineers?

  • Monster92
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Angular velocity error in textbook?

  • lonewolf219
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What's a good physics book for beginners that teaches math too?

  • Drops of Fire
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Books to review before entering Calculus?

  • nickadams
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Problem Books in Quantum Field Theory Discussion

  • malawi_glenn
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Hatcher Vs. May's Algebraic Topology.

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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New pedagogical book on supersymmetry

  • nrqed
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Spivak's Physics for Mathematicians?

  • Voivode
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Introduction to Proofs texts/resources?

  • IntroAnalysis
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Thomas Calculus 12th edition: which version should I buy?

  • kwakuohemeng
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Linear algebra book covering vector spaces over arbitrary fields

  • alexfloo
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