Good Textbooks for Introduction to Degree-Level Physics

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A user preparing to start university is seeking recommendations for accessible degree-level physics textbooks to gain insight into the course material. They express a preference for books that are not overly complex, having struggled with more challenging texts in the past. Two specific textbooks are suggested, both available on Amazon, along with a reminder to use a provided link for purchasing. The discussion concludes with supportive messages wishing the user good luck in their university journey.
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Hi - i am going to go to univerisity soon and have begun to look up courses in Physics. can anyone please recommend a degree-level physics textbook (in either general physics or a specialised area) that I can read over just to get an idea of the course and how it will be?

i don't want a very difficult or complex book, because I have already tried reading one and the first few pages were beyond me!

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