General Physics essentials/summary book

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A request for concise physics books covering classical and modern topics has emerged, emphasizing the need for resources that are significantly shorter than traditional texts like "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Tipler and Mosca. Recommendations include the Feynman Lectures, noted for their clarity and comprehensible math, despite their length. Additionally, subscribing to Physics Today is suggested for updates on recent textbooks suitable for undergraduates. A specific mention is made of "Physics: A Student Companion" as a potential resource that aligns with the desire for brevity, aiming for a reference book under 500 pages to efficiently refresh knowledge in physics.
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Does anyone have a good book which covers the basics of classical and modern physics in a concise fashion? Something like "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Tipler and Mosca but with 1/4 of the page count would be ideal.
 
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You've probably heard of them before, but the Feynman lectures are a really great resource. They're a little lengthy, but they're easy to understand, and the math is comprehensible. I also subscribe to Physics Today, which has a monthly section on recent textbooks and physics books, a decent percent of which are good for undergraduates.
 
I'm a graduate - I really must stress the need for conciseness. I want a book which contains most of classical and modern physics in less than 500 pages, as a reference and also to refresh some out of date physics. I can't be dealing with going through 1500 page door-stops to learn some physics.
 

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