Intro Physics Thorough introductory calculus and physics books

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Recommendations for thorough books on first-year physics and calculus courses include Halliday, Resnick, and Walker, which is considered a standard text for freshman physics. For calculus, Swokowski is noted for its effectiveness, while Stewart's calculus books also receive positive feedback for their clarity and depth. The discussion emphasizes the need for resources that provide more breadth and depth than the current university-provided materials.
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Anybody have some thorough books on first year physics and calculus courses? My courses use mostly books written by the profs at my university, and I don't feel like they have the breadth and depth that other books might have. Any suggestions?
 
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Halliday Resnick Walker is the standard for Freshman physics, and I used Swokowski for calculus which I found good, but I have also heard good things about Stewart
 

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