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Hi, I am new to this forum and i was wondering which books is good to Get a better understanding/learning Algebra, pre-calc and trigonometry for a kid who knows some algebra geometry and functions?

I have dabbled in trig doing physics and understand enough to do simple problems with the 6 trig functions but next spring ill be taking trig and I am wanting to get a good self teaching book. does anyone have any suggestions for one. I would like to get one that has at least plenty of examples...

I started reading Penrose's Road to Reality and really loving it so far. I am just curious - are there other books such as this that do not avoid necessary mathematics but is not really a textbook? I love this format. I also finished and liked Susskind's Theoretical Minimum (first volume -...

So, I'm a computer science major because I love programming and maths, but I really want to also learn the hardware part of computers as well. My university doesn't have an electrical engineering programme or offer any serious courses dealing with electrical engineering. I really want to learn...

I am currently a junior in high school. I have recently read a few books about sub atomic particles and find my self wanting more. I would love some great and simple books about physics. I am mainly interested in particle physics, the standard model and really anything that has to do with string...

Hello. I'd like to hear opinions on good books about either/both Relativities. I have some knowledge of the workings of Special Relativity, and naught but the barest knowledge of General Relativity beyond the basic verbal descriptions, so I'd like to know about good books on that. Thank you...

Hello. I'd like to know of good suggestions of books on QFT. I have a somewhat firm grasp on non-relativistic Quantum Mechanics, and already know of some good books about it, so I'd like to understand some Quantum Field Theory if at all possible. Thank you in advance for your suggestions :)

Hello all, I am working on a science project based upon paper, and I have chosen the affect of friction between two interlaced books. The attachment below is something I have found on the internet, as part of my research. I don't understand why the Rav = 0.5 * (mass1 + mass2) *9.81. Why is...

Hello, I am a self-learner. I am teaching myself calculus through different sources on the net, but I feel I book is handy. Can you please suggest me a book on differential & integral calculus which: (a) I can self-learn (b) Has a lot of examples (c) Clears out the concepts through...

Any good GRE tips? As in general GRE and not pgre. I'm planning on spending sometime preparing for it since my writing sucks. I want to buy one or two books on general GRE, can someone do a review of the popular gre books? I see mixed review for every book.

Homework Statement I'm a student of a correspondance university in Japan. I want to learn physics and mathematics in English,but I can't find which books are suitable to study from very basic mathematics and Physics. "Very basic", I mentioned, means on a level like pupils at school in the U.K...

Hello, I'm in high school and I'm wrapping up calc this year. Does anyone know of any good math books (particularly focused on calculus- single or multivariable) for me to read this summer? Thanks

Physics is not my area so I don't have solid background to understand complex books, I am searching for books to introduce me to quantum physics that I can understand. Can you please recommend any books for me.

I have a substantial mathematics library. Perusing my collection, however, I noticed that none of the book authors were women. I find the lack of prominent female authors in mathematics to be disturbing, both in my libabrary and in the literature in general. So can any of you recommend me...

Hello, I am looking to read up on some popular science kind of books on Materials Science and Engineering. Something on the lines of "future of materials" or "materials of the future". Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks

Dear folks, I decided to prepare myself for taking the GRE on mathematics and physics next year, and coming from a non-traditional path (undergrad in music, basically self-taught in scientific matters), I'd like to ask you about some reference books and, thus, about the actual level of each...

I've been looking for a condensed matter problem book (undergrad to graduate level) to brush up on a lot of things. I have Kittel and Ashcroft & Mermin but was looking for something more along the lines of 'A Guide to Physics Problems' to get right to the heart of problem solving. I see...

Hey i was posting to ask what type of books i can get to make me more knowledgeable on the subject of astrophysics, it could be more general or very specific if you think its worth knowing please lead me to a book that explains. thank you

List all physics books you know with the level of difficult PROBLEMS AND also where it stands when it comes to THEORY AND CONCEPTS. LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY ! 1.too easy 2.easy 3.average 4.above average 4.hard 5.very difficult 6.extreme 7.insane! 8.are you nuts!

In The Time Machine, by HG Wells, George took three books with him when he returned to join Weena and the Eloi, to help rebuild civilization in the distant future. If you were in his position, which three books would you have taken?

I am in the process of re-learning math to become a high school math teacher. In school I never really tried or studied and would make C's or B's. I have pretty much forgotten everything, and plus I want to learn again from the ground up to better my understanding and how new learners learn...

Can anyone recommend a book that introduces electronics from a somewhat practical perspective but still doesn't shy away from the underlying math and physics? I know Maxwell's equations and the associated mathematics etc so I would prefer a book that introduces both the theory in its full...

I'd like to share two books of mine with MHB: Fernando Revilla on Scribd (Problems in Linear Algebra & Problems in Real and Complex Analysis). Although they are in Spanish, perhaps could be useful in some sense. At any case if some moderator consider non adequate this post, please feel free to...

Good night. I recently came across Robert Ash's page and realized it is a great source of free books on a handful of subjects. I enjoyed immensely his writing style, and here's hoping you agree. And here's a link to an interesting piece he wrote: Remarks on Expository Writing in Mathematics.

Could anyone give advice as to what are some good introduction books/textbooks to read. I have been really interested in QM for a while, figure I'd go away from Wikipedia and Lectures. I am a high schooler, so something more suitable for free time would be helpful. I wouldn't mind a little...

My geometry is pretty weak and I want to strengthen it.. because the other day my math teacher asked me what a tetrahedron was and I didn't know ... I've been desperately looking for this book "Geometry for the Practical Man" by J.E. Thompson. I have all the other books in the series and...

Hello, I'm studying for an admision exam and i found that De Lange-Pierrus "Solved Problems in Classical Mechanics" is really useful. Could you recommend books like that for electrodynamics and calculus (single and multivariable)? I already have an advanced level on physics and maths, i just...

Hi, I'm a high school student from Brazil who knows very little math, but I want to learn more (I've learned some stuff in school and forgot almost all of it).* Which books would you recommend? I've heard of Courant's What is Mathematics and of the Schaum's Outlines series. Are these...

Hello guys, Check out this book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393063410/?tag=pfamazon01-20 Do you any other good book on the subject?

Hello I am a second year student and i am starting to learn about quantum world. I am in biochem programm so quantum is not the main focus of my program, however i realize that without physics there is absolutely no succeses in research. I am very curious about how atoms work, bonding and non...

I'm going to be at an REU for discrete math and combinatorics over the summer. Do you have suggestions for combinatorics books to look at? An introduction to graph theory would especially help (I'm taking an algorithms class but I doubt that it would go into much depth regarding graph theory)? I...

hi guys, i' m looking for a good introductory and intermediate book about geochemistry, please give me links of that books thank you.

Hey guys, I'm looking for a few books (not textbooks) of or relating to space, architecture, electricity, and/or atomic level information. Would anyone happen to have some recommendations for some?

I am currently in high school and doing a lot of self study. I plan on going into physics in university and I was thinking about learning code, or at least becoming familiar with it. I have decided on C++ and I was wondering what are the best books for learning it on one's own. I don't know if...

Is Formal education the way to go? If so, why?

Hey guys, I have seen many posts on the same topic but I was unable to come to a coherent conclusion. I have seen people reffering to Arfken or Mary Boas. I have sufficient knowledge in linear algebra, statistics and calculus in many variables. I am presently taking a course in complex analysis...

Hi folks ... I urgently need good books about Functional analysis and Topology. These must be comprehensive and thorough, undergraduate or graduate. Please, advise and provide your experiences with such books. I accept only thick books ;) e.g Introductory Functional Analysis with...

Hi everyone! I just discovered this new branch of statistics/informatics called "data mining", and I was wondering if anyone could suggest me a nice book about it, maybe some not too technical lecture? Otherwise any academic introductory book? What do you think about this subject? Thanks!

I'm in tenth grade and am interested in studying physics. I've heard that the best way to get started is to have an understanding of elementary physics, so can anyone recommend some books and websites to get started? I have practically no background at the moment, so a general overview would be...

I am a high school student starting grade 11 . I am preparing for physics olympiad and i have a solid knowledge of theory upto the level of RESNICK HALLIDAY . I leant Calculus,Analytic Geometry,Trigonometry,Differential eqns and Higher algebra . So i am preparing to go for Astronomy Olympiad...

Greetings. I have been reading the textbook recommendations and they help me greatly already, but I need to ask for little guidance. My question is this: If you were to replace the introductory physics book ("Fundamentals of Physics", "University Physics", "Physics for Scientists and...

Hey Forum , Ive been wanting to learn Classical Physics(calculus based) and Astrophysics, but have not crossed paths with a book which seems to satisfy my hunger for thorough and complete explanation. What I ask of you folks is to Recommend a few books for Classical Physics , and...

Can anyone please recommend me a good book on undergraduate level solid state physics preferably with plenty of examples for self study? Thanks.

Abstract Algebra Aluffi - Algebra: Chapter 0 Artin - Algebra Dummit, Foote - Abstract Algebra https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=704700 https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=704865 https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=672385 Herstein - Topics in Algebra...

I need some reference books on the following... My 3rd year 2nd sem Undergraduate physics syllabus has a part like this- (I have 2 sem q.m., 1 sem special relativity as background.) The nuclear two-body problem and simple theory of the deuteron. Elementary particles: Baryons...

Hi all, Can someone recommend a good book on how to learn about superconductors, a general overview of the field? Is there any book in the field of superconductivity ananlogous to the big book of gravitation in general relativity? If you know of more than one good intro to superconductivity...

Hello everybody, I've come across this website that contains a lot of old books scanned and for real low prices. They even have a policy of 5 free books per computer, so you can download some before considering buying any. Cheers! (Yes)

Is Landu & his student Lifgarbagez's all book really for a good read.Also can you give me details about the Level of Book Undergraduate or Graduate.

So finally after many years of avoiding it due to pure fear of the subject, I've decided I am going to learn maths no matter how hard it is for me. The question is which book should I get? With so many out there I am looking for something with plenty of problems, a mixture of text based and...

I'm a Engineering student at "Instituto Superior Tecnico" in Lisbon (it's capital), renowned in Portugal for being its best engineering school. I have a hard time finding the best books in each subject since the bibliography is very extensive most of the times, or the teacher just chooses his or...