Gravity from the Ground Up: Physics Book for Engineers & Laypeople

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The discussion highlights the discovery of "Gravity from the Ground Up" by Bernard Schutz as a valuable resource for understanding physics. The user seeks additional recommendations for accessible physics books suitable for laypeople, emphasizing a preference for visual learning over mathematical approaches. There is a call for the creation of a sticky thread dedicated to recommended reading in the forum, suggesting that a lack of such resources is a significant oversight in promoting education. The user expresses a commitment to providing a review of the book after reading it.
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I found an excellent book through this forum: Gravity from the ground up by Bernard Schutz.

I would appreciate more recommendations for good books on physics for the layman. I am not afraid of math (I am an engineer) but I think visually not mathematically.

Once I get through the first book I promise a review.
 
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Sorry for posting in the wrong area. However, there should be a sticky of recommend reading in each area of the forum. Frankly, I consider this a big oversight. I believe this forum is about education and in this society, education begins with books. I am not just complaining, let me help.
 

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