Mechanics & Statics book - Need Suggestions

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For university-level mechanics and statics in a product design course, finding an accessible and engaging textbook is crucial. A user expressed frustration with their current book due to its small font and dull writing style. Recommendations included checking Amazon for options, with a specific book mentioned, although concerns about high prices were noted. It was suggested to explore local libraries to browse different textbooks before making a purchase, ensuring a better fit for readability and content quality.
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Hey guys,

Im doing mechanics and statics at a university grade level as part of my product design course (currently in year one). Can anyone recommend a good book as the one that i saw not only had tiny font that i couldn't read easily, but also was written in such a way as to send you instantly to sleep after reading it for 5 seconds.

If you have any suggestions it would be much appreciated as i need a book asap,

James
 
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Yeah, I didn't like my book either.

amazon.com has some listed, and this one popped up:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471406465/?tag=pfamazon01-20

They seem to be expensive compared to the one I used. But it was poorly written, and quite thin.

You might want to find a library that shelves some of this books, and browse before you purchase.
 

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