Physics Textbook - Halliday/Resnick/Krane vs Sears & Zemansky's

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The discussion centers on selecting a calculus-based introductory physics textbook for self-study after completing Spivak's Calculus. The user seeks a thorough yet engaging text, preferring a conversational style over a dry presentation, and appreciates a historical context in physics. After considering various options and feedback from forum threads, the user ultimately decides on Sears and Zemansky's University Physics, feeling it aligns better with their learning style. Additionally, they plan to read The Feynman Lectures on Physics alongside their chosen textbook.
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After researching through introductory physics textbooks, I've narrowed it down to the choices given in the title. Can someone tell me the highlights of both? I've looked through some of the threads in these forums, and both of them seem equally well regarded.

I'm looking for a through, calculus based text for self-study. As for prerequisites, I shall be coming to this after finishing Spivak's Calculus. I should prefer a more "fun" conversational text, over a dry one - while still being through. A bit of history of physics would be nice too. Sort of like how I prefer Spivak over Apostol.

Also, I shall be picking up The Feynman Lectures on Physics to read along with it.

Thanks.
 
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Hey! Thanks for running this forum. Not to worry.

If anyone is interested, I've gone with Sears and Zemansky's University Physics, which seems to be more my learning style.
 
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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