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Looking for a Book on the Early Universe: Any Recommendations?

  • vinay uppal
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Learn Cosmology: Books for Self-Learning Up to Grad Level

  • Astroman
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Favourite Murder Author A Murderer

  • George Jones
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Books on Character theory and category theory

  • mrandersdk
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Any good books to learn quantum physics

  • math_04
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Should I learn advanced mechanics from modern or classic textbooks?

  • dx
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Classical theory of fields by landau and lifshitz

  • captain
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Which Richard Courant calculus books to buy?

  • WiFO215
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Which one of these books on General Relativity would you recommend?

  • Astroman
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Beginner quantum physics book with detailed equations

  • bhouncy
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Physics exercise books for mechanics and waves with worked examples

  • roam
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What Monumental Book Should You Gift for the Holidays?

  • giann_tee
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Cosmology: Science of the Universe, by E. R. Harrison

  • Loren Booda
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Which Book Should Beginners Study for General Theory of Relativity?

  • mkbh_10
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Jackson Math: Challenges and Solutions

  • captain
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What are the best beginner books on QED to explore during the holidays?

  • mkbh_10
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Semiconductor Physics and Devices Textbook

  • lightfalcon
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Calculus book for someone with basic knowledge of derivatives and integrals

  • Darkiekurdo
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Differential geometry for dummies?

  • pivoxa15
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Looking for a specific sort of math book

  • kenewbie
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Finding Textbooks for Modern Physics Course Without Calculus

  • zywan6789
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Knowledge of Precalculus for Dummies Quality Needed

  • dmehling
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Book reviews and recommendations

  • Druidu
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Textbook for self-studying multivariable calculus

  • Caprio
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The Best Textbooks for Self-Study Thread

  • emsidis
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Which Book Best Explains Relativity for University Students?

  • Texag
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What are the best geometry books for visual learners?

  • moe darklight
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What are the best self-study resources for advancing in Algebra?

  • k3N70n
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Are traditional calculus courses missing essential topics?

  • duke_nemmerle
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Is Stewart's Calculus Book Suitable for Analytic Geometry Calculus 1 Course?

  • undrcvrbro
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Book to understand how differential equation solutions come about?

  • e-pi
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Best Differential Geometry Books for Independent Study

  • JasonJo
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Infinity: Beyond the Beyond the Beyond

  • raolduke
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What's the Best Calculus Review Book for Physics-based Courses?

  • BioCore
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Linear algebra textbook with multivariable calculus background

  • silver-rose
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Recommendations for Self-Teaching Linear Algebra Textbook

  • merlinMan
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Find the Best "Modern Physics" Textbook for Sophomore-Junior Physics

  • pmariston
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Best introductory resources for learning quantum theory

  • Manzuoni
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Linear Algebra Solutions Manual: 4th Edition by Friedberg, Insel, and Spence

  • torquerotates
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Which Texts Are Best for Applied Quantum Mechanics and Mechanics?

  • Winzer
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Suggestions on Undergraduate Physics Textbooks

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Modern physics textbooks: Serway vs Tipler or other suggestions

  • Saladsamurai
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Find "Terry Loucks' Augmented Plane Wave Method" Book

  • kaltarrr
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Where Can I Find R. Shankar's QM Book Online?

  • sai2020
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Recommendations for Undergraduate Quantum Mechanics Textbooks

  • bill nye scienceguy!
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What are some recommended books for studying Electrodynamics?

  • WiFO215
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Book recommendations for learning quantum mechanics from basics

  • pardesi
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Good 'Intro to electricity/magnetism basics' book

  • kirab
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Thickest Physics Book: MTW Gravitation or Even Thicker?

  • iibewegung
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General relativity textbooks for graduate students

  • PhysiSmo
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Which books are recommended for mastering QED calculations in QFT?

  • jdstokes
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Griffiths QM 1st vs 2nd editions

  • jtbell
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Coauthoring Textbooks: My Perspective

  • ehrenfest
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Why do some writers turn to pseudoscience in their stories?

  • Janus
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Zumdahl or Silberberg [Intro. Chem]?

  • BioCore
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Organic Chemistry Textbook Recommendation for Math Student

  • axeae
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Which edition of Stewart's Calculus is best for reference?

  • ehrenfest
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Which Books Cover Dimensional Analysis in Differential Equations?

  • qspeechc
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What Are the Best Accessible Books on Quantum Mechanics for Casual Readers?

  • _Mayday_
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Books that cover Second Quantization?

  • arunma
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Figure 2-4 in Spacetime Physics: ball trajectory in free fall

  • DocZaius
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Which Books Best Teach Each Field of Study?

  • celzus
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Recommendations for good book which can teach QM from basics

  • abdul rehman
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Suggestions for Graduate-Level Combinatorics/Graph Theory Texts

  • ehrenfest
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Introductions to quantum computing

  • CPL.Luke
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Solutions for Introduction to the Standard Model of Particle Physics

  • josephpalazzo
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Forthcoming cosmology book from Steven Weinberg?

  • Daverz
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Good book(s) on the history of math

  • moe darklight
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Can I Read Road to Reality Without Calculus?

  • Liger20
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Can you recommend a physics book?

  • hks85
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Physics book with detailed explanations for vectors and kinematics

  • Phantomfrk
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Amazon.com a Rip-Off? (Long) Rant about Textbooks.

  • qspeechc
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Hi I'm looking for a book on AMATYC. Any ideas?

  • torquerotates
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Good intermediate mechanics book

  • tronter
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Modern Physics Textbook Suggestions

  • PFStudent
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Learn Physics: Books and Courses for Self-Study

  • techieadmin
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Stewart Precalculus or Blitzer's Precalculus

  • greenneub
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What preparation is necessary for Rudin's Mathematical Analysis?

  • stakehoagy
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Classical text on General Relativity

  • Benzoate
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Should I keep reading Penrose's The Road to Reality?

  • alias25
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Good book to understand eigenvalue for quantum mechanics?

  • e-pi
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Cheaper alternative to Griffiths for 2nd year electromagnetism

  • qspeechc
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What Level Is Griffiths' Particle Physics Book?

  • captain
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Which Textbook is Best for Self-Studying Condensed Matter Physics?

  • Atomos
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Modern physics textbook with problems and diagrams

  • FlyingMachine
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Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics.

  • UmerLatif
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Recommendations for graduate text on electrodynamics

  • captain
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How Can You Effectively Read a Biology Textbook?

  • john16O
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Is Modern Differential Equations by Abell and Braselton a Good Textbook?

  • sin3xcos7x
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Economics books for beginners like Feynman lectures for physics

  • andylim
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Which is better Phillips or Griffiths ?

  • nucleuswizard
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What is a good book for learning about nuclear physics and radioactivity?

  • _Mayday_
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Stewart Calculus 6th edition Early Trancedentals Solution manual.

  • Llama77
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