Which Halliday and Resnick book is right for me?

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In summary, it seems like you are looking for a Halliday and Resnick textbook and are unsure which edition to get. The 10th edition may be more expensive without any added benefit, so I suggest considering the 3rd edition of "Physics" instead.
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I believe that you want ISBN -13: 978-1118230718 Wiley; 10 edition (August 5, 2013)
 
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If you don't need a particular edition for a course, newer editions like the 10th edition are just going to be more expensive, without any benefit to the reader. Also, I recommend "Physics" over the simplified "Fundamentals of Physics". I like the 3rd edition:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/047134530X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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