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Textbook Recommendations: Complex Analysis
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Books similar to"Art of Problem Solving"
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Other Old books pulled off your shelves during pandemic
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Classical Konopinski Classical Descriptions of Motion (1969)
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Chemistry Where can I buy Solutions Manual of Whitten’s Chemistry by Whitten
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Bohr's model and a statement in my textbook
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Where/how do you buy your STEM textbooks?
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Geometry Calculations with tensors in modern notation
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Intro Physics I need recommendations to read about physics
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Relativity David Morin's special relativity for the enthusiastic beginner
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How Can You Discover the Beauty of Math in Aerospace Engineering?
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Calculus Finding an Alternative to "Calculus" by Robert A. Adams
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Particle Electrostatics/dynamics and E&M, where's a good place to start?
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"Old" books are in public domain, what about old textbooks?
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Classical Does someone know a good book about thermoelectricity?
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Looking for a textbook for Advanced Limits
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Engineering Electric Power Systems book recommendation
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Intro Physics Roger Muncaster A-Level Physics Textbook (4th edition + more)
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Quantum What is the Best Book for Conceptual Thinkers to Understand Quantum Mechanics?
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Quantum Do you have a quantum physics book? Can I borrow it?
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Astrophysics Looking for Books on Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Chemistry Molecular orbital theory book reccomenations
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Geometry General Ellipsoid Area Formula: Detailed Explanation
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Need to find a good book for speaking formal English
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Chemistry What Are the Best Chemistry Books for Physicists?
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Linear Algebra Schaum's Outline for self-studying mathematics
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Best books on fundamental Statistics?
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Other Math Problem Books: Discover Your Favourites
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Quantum Anyone tried "Problem Book in Quantum Field Theory" by Radovanovic?
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Expectation Value Notation in Griffiths QM Textbook Third Edition
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Algebra Tips for reading Grothendieck's EGA/SGA/FGA trilogy
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Classical Book on discrete mechanics (particularly interested in Lagrangian)
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Geometry Is Euclid suitable as a first exposure to Geometry?
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Quantum Which books are best for learning Bohm's mechanics?
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Quantum Nelson's Stochastic Interpretation of QM: Which Material is Best?
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Other Best physics books for preparing for the IPHO?
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Any ideas on learning Slater's book?
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Other Looking for a Materials Science Textbook?
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Looking for Lecture Notes on Many-Body Theory of Solids by John C. Inkson?
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Relativity Problem Books for GR - Find an Easier Problem Book for Relativity & Gravitation
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Quantum Which book best talks about the Born rule and its usage?
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Classical Physics from a Rigorous, Experimental Perspective
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Quantum Best book for quantum foundations
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Other Math Textbooks for Physics Students
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Anyone know a reactor physics book better than Duderstadt and Hamilton?
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Intro Physics What Is the Basic Physics Book for Learning About Organ Pipes?
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Calculus Analysis with or without set-theoretic topology?
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Algebra Find the Perfect Group Theory Book for Physicists
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Analysis Books for somewhat more advanced real analysis/metric spaces
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Intro Math Suggestions for an Intro to Proofs Math textbook for Self Study
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What math course is Quaternion math taught in?
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Calculus Looking for a book that teaches mathematics within a physics context
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Other Which Introductory Linear Algebra Book Is Best for Aspiring Engineers?
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Intro Physics Undergrad Thermal Physics recommendations
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Quantum Which books are good for learning spectrum computation?
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Other Old but good C++ textbook available for free
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Chemistry Equivalent of Irodov for Chemistry?
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Quantum Dirac notation based quantum books?
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Introductory Linear Algebra Texts
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Calculus Books for practice integration problems and calc 3
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Quantum Could you finish a course in QM (using Griffiths) with another book?
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Relativity How are David Tong's Lectures on General Relativity?
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Classical Opinions about these textbooks for vibrations and waves
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Quantum An alternative route to learn mathematics for physics, the "rigorous way"
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Applied Mathematics for physicists books (poll)
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Classical No review of the book "Physics : A general course" by Savelyev
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Is Yuri Manin's A Course in Mathematical Logic generally unsound?
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Quantum How to grasp Cohen-Tannoudji's Photons and Atoms?
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Quantum Where to Go Next: Quantum Mechanics Textbooks Beyond Shankar?
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Classical Which books are good for Lagrangian/Hamiltonian formulations for continuum?
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Classical Which Books Cover Simple Harmonic Motion for High School and Undergrad Levels?
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Other Studying Advanced Subjects Without Answers
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Text covering the algebra of reflections? (From Penrose's R2R)
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Quantum Books on electroweak and strong interactions (& QED)
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MHB Michael Sullivan Precalculus Textbook Arrived Today
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Classical Advice on Algebra for High School
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Calculus Apostol's vol 1 calculus not as good as Stewart's calculus?
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Prob/Stats Introductory textbook for Probability and Statistics
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Free offers from Springer during lockdown
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Rigorous Study of the Higgs Boson - Question
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Quantum Intro to Quantum Electrodynamics
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Quantum gravity and quantum cosmology books
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Other Science and math books with nice covers
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Other Free Springer books during lockdown
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Classical Classical electrodynamics for high-energy physicists
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Baby Morin book -- Is this book really meant to be this difficult?
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Classical Books about tensor analysis just good enough for physics
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New Free books by Springer in ML
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Classical Analyze Dampened Oscillations in Fluids: Math & Physics
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Geometry Modern Differential Geometry Textbook Recommendation
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Quantum Is Zuber's Quantum Field Theory textbook any good?
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Classical Supplement to Classical Mechanics by Goldstein
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Other What are some sources of recommendations for Math books?
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Looking for Readings on Dark Matter
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Gap in the market for a book on the Standard Model
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What are best civil engineering books for beginners?
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Analysis Books for learning Fourier series expansion
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Other Relearning Math: Comparing Resources for the Best Learning Experience
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Intro Math Math Tour: Explore Math Fields & Prepare for Grad School
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Particle What are the best resources for studying physics beyond the standard model?
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