Intro Physics Book Question (Practice/Exercise/Workbook/Problems on Basic Physics)

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For beginners seeking a physics workbook with exercises and solutions, recommendations often include well-known publishers like McGraw-Hill, John Wiley, and Cengage Learning. While Schaum's Outline is frequently suggested, it is noted that it is not from a major publisher and may not meet everyone's preferences. Some users express dissatisfaction with the Schaum's series and seek alternatives. Concerns are raised about Irodov's classic text, particularly its lack of fully solved problems, which may hinder learning for some students. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of quality content over publisher reputation when selecting a physics workbook.
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Can someone please tell me what basic physics book for workbook/problem/exercises with answers/solutions is best for beginner. I am looking for book with famous publishers such as McGraw-Hill, John Wiley, Prentice Hall, Addison Wesley, Brooks Cole, Cengage Learning and so on. Thank you.
 
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If calculus based physics. One of the books that is frequently recommended is Schaums Outline https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071763465/?tag=pfamazon01-20.

However, it is not from a famous publisher... Just be aware that, just because a book is published by one of the major book publishers, it does not mean its a quality material...
 
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I don't like schaums series, is there any another book?
 
What's wrong with Irodov's classic? The fact that it doesn't have fully solved problems?
 

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