Inspirational Physics/Math Books for High Schoolers & Grad Students

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The discussion centers around recommendations for books that can inspire high school students and rejuvenate graduate students in the fields of physics and mathematics. Key suggestions include "What Is Mathematics?" by Courant and Robbins, "The Man Who Loved Only Numbers" by Hoffman, and various autobiographies by Richard Feynman, particularly "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman." Additional titles mentioned are "1, 2, 3... Infinity" by George Gamow and "Chaos" by James Gleick. The aim is to provide resources that can spark interest and passion in these subjects, especially for those experiencing burnout.
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I'm looking for a list of books that may be used to either instill a passion for physics/math in high schoolers (leading them to pursue higher studies in the field), or to rekindle the snuffed flames in jaded graduate students. I have posed this question primarily to recover from my 4th year burn-out, although I'll carry forth the suggestions to my former high school physics and math teachers as well.
 
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Courant and Robbins, "What Is Mathematics?"
 
"The Man Who Loved Only Numbers" by Hoffman, and any of the Feynman autobiographies.
 
Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman
 
Thanks for the suggestions folks.
 
"1, 2, 3... infinity" by George Gamow.
 
"Chaos" by James Gleick is a good one.
 
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