Classical What Are Some General Physics Books to Complement Resnick and Halliday?

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For those seeking supplementary reading alongside Resnik and Halliday's introductory physics, several accessible books are recommended. Isaac Asimov's "Understanding Physics," originally in three volumes, provides a non-technical overview of motion, sound, heat, light, magnetism, and electricity, making it suitable for general readers. Additional suggestions include "Magnetism: An Introductory Survey" by Lee, "A History of Electricity and Magnetism" by Meyer, and "Driving Force" by Livingston. Other notable titles include "Magnets" by McKeehan, "Magnets" by Bitter (a biography), "Magnetism" by Blundell, "Superconductivity" by Blundell, and "The Maxwellians" by Hunt. These books focus on classical mechanics and electromagnetism while maintaining an approachable style.
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I am currently reading some introductory physics. I am following resnik and Halliday. Can anyone suggest me some good general books on physics which would go comfortably with my resnik book. I need to read some general material not something technical. If possible on classical mechanics and electromagnetism since that have I covered.
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You could try Issac Asimov's Understanding Physics (Motion, Sound, and Heat / Light, Magnetism, and Electricity / The Electron, Proton, and Neutron) originally in three volumes. Not much math. It was written for the average person.
 
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Magnetism an Introductory Survey by Lee
A History of Electricity and Magnetism by Meyer
Driving Force by Livingston
Magnets by McKeehan
Magnets by Bitter (this is a bio)
Magnetism by Blundell
Superconductivity by Blundell
The Maxwellians by Hunt
 
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