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For freshmen studying calculus, physics, and discrete mathematics, there are valuable resources for book reviews and comments on these subjects. Specifically, the discussion highlights two notable calculus texts: Spivak's and Apostol's. Both are recommended for students with a solid foundation in calculus from high school, as they provide rigorous mathematical frameworks. While these books are more suited for math majors and may be considered advanced, they offer comprehensive preparation for physics courses and mathematical analysis. Engaging deeply with these texts can enhance understanding and readiness for future studies in physics.
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I am a freshmen taking calculus and physics and discrete mathematics and things like that. I was wondering if there are any sites devoted to reviews and comments on books for physics , calculus.

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I have two calculus books, Spivak and Apostol, I took calculus in high school and whatever they are teaching me now in college is a little addition to it. So what do you think, books like Spivak and apostol better suit me. I want to major in physics.
 
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You pretty much can't go wrong with Apostol's two volume sequence and Spivak's Calculus/Calculus on Manifolds. As far as majoring in Physics, these books are more geared towards math majors. It'll be overkill but, should you thoroughly work through these books, you'll be prepared for any Calculus you'll encounter in your Physics courses and ready for you're first mathematical analysis class if you wished.
 

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