What Physics Introduction Books are Recommended for Beginners?

[steindd]

Hello there.

So, I am new to physics. All I know about it is what I heard on school. I am looking for a book that can give me a good introduction to physics. Something which could show the works that have been done so far (I assume that must be a lot) and that can also show me where physics are right now.

Could you indicate some books that might do this job?

Please share some thoughts on this. Appreciate it.

 

[micromass]

What math do you know? Algebra? Trig? Geometry? Calculus?