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Welcome! The author himself!Ivan Savov said:@smodak: thanks for posting this!
An even longer (and more recent) preview can be found here: https://minireference.com/static/excerpts/noBSguide_v5_preview.pdf
Happy math learning to y'all!
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smodak said:I just checked out the preview of your linear algebra book. Looks superb. Even has quantum mechanics applications. Definitely on my purchase list. Do you now when the print version is coming?
smodak said:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0992001005/?tag=pfamazon01-20
It has the exact topics you mentioned and a very enjoyable book to read.
An extended preview could be found here. See for yourself.