Classical Supplemental text for calculus-based mechanics?

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For a college-freshman level mechanics course, a recommended supplemental text is Kleppner and Kolenkow's "An Introduction to Mechanics." This text is favored for its in-depth exploration of concepts rather than a focus on mathematical explanations, making it suitable for students who are solid in math but seek to strengthen their conceptual understanding. The discussion highlights the importance of grasping fundamental ideas that can aid in problem-solving, especially for those who may overlook these concepts due to a strong mathematical background. Additionally, the user mentions using "University Physics with Modern Physics" by Young and Freedman, indicating a desire for complementary materials that enhance conceptual clarity. Advanced texts are also appreciated for providing insights into ideas that will be relevant in future coursework.
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I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good supplemental text for a college-freshman level mechanics course (calc 1 being the pre-req). I am pretty solid on the math, and I feel like that ends up hurting me sometimes because I think of things more in terms of the mathematics and sometimes I tend to ignore important concepts that would help me solve the problems. Obviously, Feynman is great and I have all his books but sometimes he tends to skip over things that he finds to be elementary (and since he was a genius and all, that means he ends up skipping some stuff that a lot of us regular people don't necessarily find so easy). If it helps, my class uses University Physics with Modern Physics (13th edition) by Young and Freedman. So I'm looking less for something that explains the math and more something that gets in depth with the concepts. Thanks everyone!
 
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