Undergrad books for physics and math

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for undergraduate physics and mathematics textbooks, specifically seeking challenging materials for topics such as mechanics, gravitation, heat, thermodynamics, trigonometry, calculus, and algebra. Participants share links to resources and inquire about purchasing options for specific books.

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  • One participant requests recommendations for undergraduate physics books that match the level of Irodov and Halliday & Resnick.
  • Another participant shares links to resources for physics and mathematics books.
  • A participant inquires about where to buy older editions of "Fundamentals of Physics" and "Spivak's Calculus" at a low price, specifically mentioning their location in Canada.
  • Several participants suggest that older editions of "Fundamentals of Physics" from 1966 can be found cheaply on Amazon.
  • One participant expresses concern about the condition of used books, preferring those without highlighting and in good shape.
  • Participants discuss the possibility of finding books at the University of Toronto bookstore and suggest exploring used bookstores in the city.

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There is no consensus on specific book recommendations, and participants express varying preferences regarding the condition and purchasing options for textbooks.

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Participants mention specific editions and conditions of books, but there is uncertainty regarding the availability and pricing of these editions online and in local bookstores.

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I was wondering if you people knew any good book for undergrad physics(mechanics,gravitation,Heat and thermo all topics covered in halliday resnick) I already have Irodov. Do you know any other book of its level.

I am alos searching for a a tough undergrad books for trigo,calculus and algebra
 
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Where can I buy the cheapest "Fundamentals of Physics" (Older ones [not water down] if it is possible to get it new and cheap) and "Spivak's calculus" on the Internet (or not) that's new?

I'm in Canada by the way. This is because I never really brought anything on the Internet before.
 
Daverz said:
You can get the older edition of Physics from 1966 pretty cheap:
That's the edition I used as undergrad. Classic.
 
Daverz said:
You can get the older edition of Physics from 1966 pretty cheap:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0471345237/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Hi,

I never brought old books on the internet before, which one should I get? I want something that's clean, I don't want to feel like its a pain to learn physics.

How about Spivak's calculus 4th edition? I can't find it anywhere.

I'm going to UofToronto book store next weekend, maybe there? (But might cost too much)
 
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Bright Wang said:
Hi,
I never brought old books on the internet before, which one should I get? I want something that's clean, I don't want to feel like its a pain to learn physics.

I usually reject anything that mentions highlighting in the description. I've gotten very few books that weren't in good shape. You could also try alibris and abebooks, but I think Amazon gives you better protection in the case of a bad purchase.

Here are couple more listings for the 1966 edition of "Physics":

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000J4K37W/?tag=pfamazon01-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E0ACHQ/?tag=pfamazon01-20

How about Spivak's calculus 4th edition? I can't find it anywhere.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0914098918/?tag=pfamazon01-20

You're probably not going to find much of a price break on recent editions.

I'm going to UofToronto book store next weekend, maybe there? (But might cost too much)

You might try used bookstores in the city.
 
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