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Need a Supplemental Physics Book for My University Course?

  • MathWarrior
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What Are the Best Physics with Calculus Study Books?

  • ardents
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Books on engine building or modification

  • Camron201
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Which QFT Books Offer a Math-Centric Perspective?

  • redrzewski
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E&M and beyond books for very mathematically adept

  • Lanza52
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100% Mathematical Proof vs Vellmen's How to Prove it

  • abelgalois
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Recommended E&M summer book for a soon to be EE student

  • tamtam402
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Book on philosophy of probability

  • where_the
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Elementary books of quantum mechanics

  • Mandeep Deka
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Introductory calculus based physics books?

  • kraphysics
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Physics Textbooks for Self-Study: Mechanics, Electrodynamics & More

  • Hioj
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Books for Reviewing Undergraduate Mathematics Before Grad School

  • PieceOfPi
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How's Tipler's Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Calculus based)?

  • anonymity
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Quantum Mechanics- Albert Messiah (Two volumes bound as one)

  • romsofia
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Treatise on Probability - Keynes

  • where_the
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Electricity and Magnetism Review Book

  • fatherlewis
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Topology Books for Beginners - John Milnor's Differentiable Viewpoint

  • LBloom
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Which Goldstein Edition Is Better for a Classical Mechanics Course?

  • neutrino
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Dover Publications Math and Science Discount

  • S_Happens
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QM Prep: Jumping into QFT with Griffiths & Shankar

  • WannabeNewton
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Books to help with math in Jackson and group theory

  • creepypasta13
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What is the Best Website for Beginners in QFT?

  • Goldbeetle
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Finding Calculus Books for Understanding Asymptotes

  • fgyamauti
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Radiobiology: The Bible & Beyond - Graduate Physics Class

  • Norman
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Recommendations for math textbooks for a physics undergrad

  • neutrino
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Classical Mechanics and E&M introductory books

  • Starlit_day
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Book about math techniques in physics

  • bentley4
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What is the best beginner textbook for learning electrical engineering?

  • Armidylano44
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Physics books for a pure math student

  • Gingia
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Calculus 2 Book: Advice for Portuguese Students

  • reisada
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Best Calculus book for self-study

  • Bassir
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New Chinese Books for Girlfriend: The Good Earth & Lisa See

  • tribdog
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What Are the Best Math Books for Self-Learning?

  • tameree
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I am at Borders right now. Please recommend some QM/ST/relativity books

  • SeventhSigma
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Good self-teaching book for elementary and advanced number theory?

  • RossH
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Expanding knowledge on the Classical Groups

  • AlexSM
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Vector Calculus & Diff Equations book?

  • Hobold
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How Effective Are Proof Books for Students New to Abstract Algebra?

  • IKonquer
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Fundamentals of Physics - Halliday/Resnick - Difference between editions?

  • mcdowellmg
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Quantum Chemistry and Quantum Mechanics.

  • TAMEPJLAH
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I.E Irodov's Problems in General Physics

  • dx
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Quantum Field Theory Demystified (David McMahon)

  • squarks
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Which Physics Textbook Should I Buy? Help Me Decide!

  • cheer177
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Up to date cosmology textbook, >Linder, <Weinberg?

  • bcrowell
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Electronics/Electricity Introductory guide

  • Femme_physics
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Einstein's 'Relativity: The special and general theory'

  • Sybren
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Literature recommendations for Maxwell's equations

  • 71GA
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Recommend text bks for Geophysics course

  • classics218
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Looking for a self study quantum text

  • Quantom
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Yes, another request for Optics book recommendations

  • bluebottle
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Best supplemental physics book?

  • Sentience
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Simply Einstein: Relativity Demystified

  • neoweb
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Recommended Reading: What You Got for Me?

  • Nervous
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Cosmology Books: Find Undergraduate & Graduate Books

  • houhou.trad
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Recommendations for Differential Geometry and Group Theory Books

  • Matterwave
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What is the best book for learning general relativity and cosmology/

  • navendu.s.m
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About Advanced Calculus by Loomis and Sternberg

  • wisvuze
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Test Your Knowledge of Dictator Literature

  • BobG
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What Are the Best Textbooks for Challenging Physics Problems?

  • Hioj
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Greg Mortenson - Three Cups of Tea & One Village at a Time

  • Astronuc
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Math textbook question,after pre algebra

  • I dont know
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Not satisfied with textbook explanation of X chromosome deactivation

  • 1MileCrash
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Textbooks in engineering for mathematicians and physicists.

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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What is the best conceptual electronics book for beginners?

  • PainterGuy
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Terrible textbook printing quality

  • Zorba
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Math Books for Undergraduate Physics

  • ZeroZero2
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What book should I get about algebra for physics?

  • Tosh5457
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Introductory Circuit Analysis for a beginner

  • PainterGuy
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Trouble with difficulty of books

  • IKonquer
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Knot Theory Book: Intro for Topology & Algebraic Topology

  • blerg
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Bridge to mathematical physics book?

  • Livethefire
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Linear Algebra for Quantum Mechanics (QM) Preparation

  • ralqs
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Looking to Buy Dolciani Math Books: Any Available?

  • eumyang
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Cheap Old Books to Buy for Math Understanding

  • TylerH
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Books on linear algebra and differential equations

  • PainterGuy
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Good phenomenology book for a theorist

  • haushofer
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Atomic Physics Book - What Should I Read?

  • Niles
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Advice for second rigorous book on linear algebra

  • Ashuron
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Need book suggestion: Introduction to Hilbert Spaces

  • RichardParker
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Where Can I Find Detailed Decay Calculations in Textbooks?

  • arivero
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Venturing into calculus - basic book required ;

  • dreamLord
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Linear Algebra book for a self-studying EE

  • Chunkysalsa
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Review of Warren Siegel's Quantum Field Theory Textbook

  • med17k
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What is best self-study Relativity Books?

  • totentanz
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Grad Quantum Intro: Best Books for Undergraduates?

  • LBloom
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Which Book Is Best for Undergraduate Complex Analysis?

  • sutupidmath
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Berkeley Physics - Electricity & Magnetism Vol II: Solutions & Units

  • Alem2000
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What is the best self-study Quantum book?

  • totentanz
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Electricity and magnetism book (preferably with lots of examples)

  • Null_
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Easy to understand books for Civil engineering mechanics

  • Riazy
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Best Chemistry Book for Beginners - Practice Problems Included

  • AznBoi
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Where Can I Find a Topological QFT Textbook?

  • med17k
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Introduction to Quantum Field Theory: A Relaxed Approach

  • go quantum!
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Advice for great books on physics Please

  • MannyP2011
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Electronic Principles by A. Malvino and David J Bates

  • PainterGuy
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Digital Image Processing by Gonzalez & Woods

  • welatiger
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