What is the Best Thermodynamics Book for Bachelor's Study?

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The discussion centers on the quest for a deeper understanding of fundamental quantities, particularly the essence of heat. Participants express frustration with existing literature that provides definitions without exploring the underlying nature of these concepts. A recommended resource is R. Becker's "Theory of Heat," which is noted for its insightful approach to the topic. Other mentioned texts include Zemansky and Dittman's "Heat and Thermodynamics" and Cengel & Boles' "Engineering Thermodynamics," highlighting a desire for materials that delve into the true meaning of heat beyond mere definitions.
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but at the same time give true essence of fundamental quantities i.e. what truely is heat?
I have read couple of books where each book gives definition of quantities but not its essence.
 
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Zemansky and Dittman, Heat and Thermodynamics
 
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Engineering Thermodynamics, Cengel & Boles
 
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Im currently reading mathematics for physicists by Philippe Dennery and André Krzywicki, and I’m understanding most concepts however I think it would be better for me to get a book on complex analysis or calculus to better understand it so I’m not left looking at an equation for an hour trying to figure out what it means. So here comes the split, do I get a complex analysis book? Or a calculus book? I might be able to Borrow a calculus textbook from my math teacher study that for a bit and...

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