Books You Wish Were Available Back in the Day

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Recent discussions highlight a desire for the availability of books like Arfken and Weber's "Mathematical Physics" during undergraduate and graduate studies. Participants note that the closest alternatives, such as the CRC Handbook of Mathematical Stuff and Schaum's Outlines, lacked the depth and visual aids found in more recent texts. The Schaum's outlines were particularly favored for their accessibility and detailed discussions on coordinate systems. The nostalgia for these resources emphasizes the importance of comprehensive and user-friendly materials in academic settings. Overall, there is a clear appreciation for modern educational tools that enhance learning experiences.
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Which more recent books do you wish had been available when you were an undergrad student, grad student, or postdoc?
 
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Arfken and Weber: Mathematical Physics or something similar.

The closest book I had to it was the CRC Handbook of Mathematical Stuff and the Schaum's Outlines Mathematical Handbook
 
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CRC Handbook of Mathematical Stuff
I still have CRC (Chemical Rubber Co.) Standard Mathematical Tables, 15th Ed. I've had it since "back in the day."
 
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My preference was the Schaum's as it had more pictures and a detailed discussion on coordinate systems, ones I'd never heard before. Also it was a bit lighter and easier to carry to class.
 

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