Is Simple Nature by Benjamin Crowell sufficient for self-study?

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Physicist Benjamin Crowell has published several open-source textbooks, including "Simple Nature," which is noted as a sufficient introductory resource for self-study in physics. Users in the discussion express positive experiences with the textbook, highlighting its accessibility and the author's contributions to the community. However, some mention encountering challenges that require consulting additional resources for clarification. The conversation also references supplementary online lecture series from MIT and NPTEL, which are recommended for further learning. Overall, Crowell's work is praised for its quality and affordability, making it a valuable resource for independent learners in physics.
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Physicist Benjamin Crowell has released several open-source textbooks on physics and mathematics; one of them being http://lightandmatter.com/area1sn.html" .

I have decided to study physics on my own in my spare time and Simple Nature seems to be quite sufficient; at least as an introductory textbook. Does anyone here have any experience with this textbook?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Excellent. Thank you both! I'll definitely take a look at those lectures.

I didn't know prof. Crowell was a member here. Not only a member, but a very contributing member as well. He seems like a really cool guy, releasing textbooks in a Creative Commons license and all.
 
I've reviewed Ben's book and would highly recommend it. (And you can't beat the price!)
 
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I've reviewed Ben's book and would highly recommend it. (And you can't beat the price!)

Why would you recommend it??
 
By looking around, it seems like Dr. Hassani's books are great for studying "mathematical methods for the physicist/engineer." One is for the beginner physicist [Mathematical Methods: For Students of Physics and Related Fields] and the other is [Mathematical Physics: A Modern Introduction to Its Foundations] for the advanced undergraduate / grad student. I'm a sophomore undergrad and I have taken up the standard calculus sequence (~3sems) and ODEs. I want to self study ahead in mathematics...

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