Recommend any good Condensed Matter Physics books please?

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Recommendations for undergraduate-level Condensed Matter Physics books emphasize the need for concise explanations and numerous examples. Suggested titles include "Introduction to Solid State Physics" by Charles Kittel, "Solid State Physics" by Ashcroft and Mermin, and "Einfuehrung in die Festkoerperphysik" by Hellwege, which is noted for its extensive examples on magnetism. The discussion also mentions "Solid State Physics" by Phillip Hoffman as a potential resource. The focus is on finding accessible texts that avoid overwhelming walls of text, catering to those who may struggle with more traditional resources.
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Hi all. Can anyone please recommend me a good undergraduate level Condensed Matter Physics book that has a number of examples and concise explanations rather than walls of texts? It should cover typical topics such as scattering, magnetism etc. I apologize if this may strike a nerve with Condensed Matter purists: I have tried to go over books by Kittel, Ashcroft/Mermin, Dove, etc but I simply couldn't really get into them and struggled unfortunately.
 
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