What are the best resources for self-studying physics and mathematics?

[H0tblackDesiat0]

Hi,
It has been a decade since I dropped out of college (course in Electronics & Telecommunication), and I have been working as a writer (mostly for advertising) and as a musician. But a few years ago I started reading a lot of non-fiction (general science, physics, maths, philosophy), and my love for science was reignited.

In 2015, I read Feynman's Six Easy Pieces and Six Not-So-Easy Pieces, both which are compilations of selected chapters from his three volume Lectures on Physics.

This year, 2016, I decided to tackle The Feynman Lectures on Physics. Started the first volume last week.

I also plan on reading The Road to Reality by Roger Penrose to get to the bottom of maths. Should I read this book simultaneously, or should I finish Feynman's three volumes and then begin The Road to Reality?

Any other book suggestions and ways to improve my knowledge would be helpful. I want to understand string theory and the other theories that lead to M-theory. So, much to know, so little time. But at least I need to try.

 

[RJLiberator]

I'm not sure how advanced you are, but the popular science books by Brian Greene (The Elegant Universe, and my favorite: The Fabric of the Cosmos) were simply inspiring and excellent reads for me.

 

[jtbell]

Welcome to Physics Forums, H0tblackDesiat0!

For book suggestions, try our Science and Math Textbooks forum.

 

[H0tblackDesiat0]

I'm not sure how advanced you are, but the popular science books by Brian Greene (The Elegant Universe, and my favorite: The Fabric of the Cosmos) were simply inspiring and excellent reads for me.

My formal education is up to electromagnetic wave theory, microprocessors, signal processing and modulation/demodulation and all the maths to do with telecommunications. But I am a quick learner. I have watched the documentary The Elegant Universe based on Brian Greene's book. Is the book more detailed?

 

[H0tblackDesiat0]

Welcome to Physics Forums, H0tblackDesiat0!

For book suggestions, try our Science and Math Textbooks forum.

Thank you. Just getting used to the site.

 

[RJLiberator]

I have watched the documentary The Elegant Universe based on Brian Greene's book. Is the book more detailed?

Very much so, however, I strongly suggest The Fabric of the Cosmos.