Best Textbooks for Self-Studying Physics and Calculus: Expert Recommendations

[Lightfuzz]

Hello.

I am a high school student wishing to self study physics. I am just seeking some advice on the textbooks that I should use for both physics and the accompanying mathematics. For calculus, I already have some background knowledge based on previous readings of Stewart's book, but I would like to study calculus thoroughly this time. What textbook should I use? As for physics, it is a similar situation with regards to the background knowledge. Should I start with a general calculus-based textbook such as Halliday and Resnick or University Physics? And if so, which one should I use?

Thank you.

 

[marcusl]

Thomas, Calculus and Plane Geometry (or something like that) is a classic text. I learned from the 2nd edition and let my kids use it as a supplement when they studied calc--no complaints. You can therefore save yourself some money by buying a used copy of an early edition (after all calculus hasn't changed much!)

I think Halliday and Resnick is a better book than Sears and Zemansky's.