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Hi, I saw a couple of Peter Norton books: Linux , Java, How to Repair PCs on sale, for about $3 each. Are they still, being this old, worthwhile as a reference, and in general to learn those topics, or are the books likely outdated? Fortunately I can afford the ~ $10 for the three books, but I...

I’ve been self-studying quantum mechanics for a while, and currently looking at scattering theory, using chapters in books by Shankar, Sakurai, and John R. Taylor’s Scattering Theory text. But was wondering if there are any good sources that relate the theory in these books to actual experiments...

Hi, I have decided I like to learn some physics as I know absolutely zero physics and also including chemistry or biology, and I’d like to learn a bit of all 3, to the high school level perhaps. It seems that from, what I’ve read if I want to learn chemistry, I’ll first have to know physics, and...

I'm studying physics and would like to read physics books during my free time. Does anyone have any suggestions? When I'm not studying it would be nice to read some not-so-technical books just for enjoyment. I've thought about reading biographies of influential physicists but I am up for...

hi, I’ve been walking through posts on this forum, and found plenty of book recommendations for QM. My problem is, I haven’t had enough practice in a long while. I could go over Solved Problems in e.g. Galitsky, or Gasiorowitz, but they seem to be a little far from what I want to test...

I have taken one first QFT course last year which used Matthew Schwartz "Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model" book. The course went all the way to renormalization of QED, although path integrals weren't discussed. Now I want to continue learning QFT and also I want to make a second...

Hello! I am looking for a book about statistic applications, I don't know the name or any other ditails, just some quotes. I don't have too much experience in such search. If anyone can help me I will be very thankful. There is a PDF file attached, there is some questions and solutions, I guess...

Hi there , well my questions is in the title but i have to say some things : I have multiples mathematiques and physics courses calc-based and so i want to review the basic . I already search around this forum and others and i find some books who looks popular here there are : - Pre-Calculus...

Hi. I want to learn - amateurishly - Quantum Mechanics, and General Relativity, but my experience with Physics is very small. I want to ask, what should I learn - what books should I read - before I start to learn those theories? Sorry for my english.

I'm aiming to make a list of popular science books to read along the year. Can you recommend some?

Tom and Devi read 34 books in a month. Devi and Weiming read 58 books in the same month. Weiming read twice as many books as Tom. How many books did Devi read in that month? My way of answering it: x + x + 2x = 92 x = 23 I got stuck there.However The book answer is 58 - 34. Then 34 -24 = 10...

Hey guys, I just bought the book Elementary Cryptanalysis: A Mathematical Approach by Abraham Sinkov, yet before I start it, I would like to know if there are any prerequisites I should know about as I am 16 and I still haven't even taken all of high school mathematics although I am self...

Hello! About Me: I'm an Electrical And Computer Engineer under graded student. The only physics we learn in the University in which I'm enrolled is Electromagnetics and nothing more. Well in high school we learned Classical Physics but i don't remember anything (Except some of Newton's motion...

Please Suggest me some good books(introductory level) to understand detonation in engines.

I am 2nd year physics undergrad. Just want to study a bit about materials in my free time. I have no idea about engineering books. Please suggest some good books. Thanks.

I plan on taking a multitude of AP classes next year. I would like some books that I should buy for good study.

Hi, I have seen that their are competitive math books like Moems, Mathcounts, Mandelbrot and AMC. Are these useful for learning and practicing math, or are they only useful for doing competitions and would be mostly a waste of time instead of learning from textbooks or just learning more new...

I'm not sure if this is the appropriate thread but this is the level of math I am at so here goes. I have two textbooks: Blitzer's Introductory and Intermediate Algebra (4th) and Blitzer's Precalculus (5th) A couple years ago I took an intro to algebra class at CC and hated the book they...

Hi Everyone, I'm currently working toward a HNC in Mechanical Engineering and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for books to help me out. Ideally what I would like is something that actually breaks the formulas down to their components and explains everything in plain English. If...

Hello everyone, I've been watching the Khan Academy physics lectures and although they're nice (does anyone know a better one?) I'd like to get much deeper into the details of everything. So please if any of you knows a book, preferably available for free, which is really detailed and of an...

I learned my analysis from Ruden way back when. It fell apart from overuse so I got two books to replace it - Apostol and Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Forms: A Unified Approach by Hubbard - both very different in approach. But recently I have read Terry's two volume set...

Hello. I'm going to University on this September , Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering. I want to know Which are the best books for basic aeronautical engineering?

Hi, I am an Alevel science student and looking forward to study Astrophysics in university. Can someone recommend books that are more like fact books with descriptions of celestial bodies, their composition, formations and etc. Like more like an encyclopedia than a book .

Alright, I am looking for a good physics textbooks that cover all or most of these contents given below: Measurement Mechanics Oscillations and Waves Thermal Physics Gravitational Field Electrostatic field Magnetic Field Current Electricity Electronics Mechanical Properties of Matter...

What are the best book to study Calculus? And there is a academic book with History of Calculus? I would like recommendations. I appreciate all.

Can anyone suggest a book from where I can learn the math used in relativity like Tensors,Minkowski spacetime metric ,etc ? A suggestion of pdfs would also be appreciated?

Hi. I have a problem and I will be so grateful if someone can help me with this. I would like to know are there books that are similar to P.Orlov: Fundamentals of machine design 1,2 and 3. The book should include pictures of what is wrong and better solution of certain design. Thank you in...

I'm currently reading: introducing philosophy, God, mind, world and logic. It has a picture of what looks like an entanglement on the cover and I know I have to be mindful of the way the words and arguments are presented as to not fall into a faulty reasoning mode of thought, I mean I still need...

Although the question came to my mind while studying Weinberg's QFT books, the doubt is much more general than that, and is not a doubt about physics, but rather about how to actually study and learn the topic alone from the book. From one point I agree that coming up with this doubt nearly...

Hi guys, i am preparing my self for the second year in physics and i have subject about relativity but i couldn't find any good book about it, that contains : Lorentz transformations, relative motion, stellar abbreviation,sequence of events connected causally, minkowski, co-variance of dynamics...

Hey everyone! So i have finished my first year at the university and i would like to share my experience for those who about to proceed their first year or want to improve their knowledge! Starting with Mathematics: I recommend these books * First Course in mathematical analysis Canuto-Springer...

Hey all, I think most of you know me and probably this question will sound silly but anyways, I am learning python over a 3 month now and The course in the school is over and there will no other course. I want to learn more and is there any source you can recommend me. What I know: 1-I know...

Hello, I am a first-year mathematics PhD student. I am completely initiated in rigorous mathematics, and have a strong intuitive and working understanding of basic mathematics concepts across analysis and algebra. I also have a strong interest in physics, and want to learn enough to be quite...

I have just started to learn calculus.Can you suggest the best book to grasp the concepts and to teach myself the true calculus.

I wanted to go through Calculus and then Linear Algebra following either of two paths: a) Keisler's Infinitesmal approach>>>Nitecki Deconstructing Calculus>>>Nitecki Calculus in 3D>>>Freidberg's Linear Algebra OR b) Simmons Calculus with analytic geometry>>>Apostol Vol 1>>>>Apostol Vol...

Hey, I haven't seen a thread on this topic, so I figured I should start it. Hopefully others can contribute! Srinivasa Ramanujan - SL Loney, Trigonometry & GS Carr, A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics SS Chern - Hall & Knight, Higher Algebra Bernard Riemann -...

Good evening (or, technically, morning, depending on where you are and all that jazz)! Recently a professor of ours told us to look into those books; they're three volumes as far as I'm aware. Thing is, as you probably all know (I mean, they're pretty famous, certainly no indie darlings)...

If you have any material (books, links, articles) on transistors i would appreciate that. I am looking for a way to get more general knowledge on subject. Thank you.

Hello there, I'm a senior year student.physics is my favorite subject, but I somehow only get B's .I would like to expand my knowledge in physics vastly.I would like to know if there's a book which contains all the concepts a senior year student should know and much more. It would be a...

Hello, I've been trying to improve my algebra since I've never been particularly good with math. I'm going through Serge Lang's Basic Mathematics textbook and while I have been learning a lot his proof-based exercises are a pain to get through and the back of the book only provides answers for...

Hi everyone, I am a software developer (bachelor's degree in Europe, different than a bachelor's degree in the US I believe) and I don't have a strong math/physics background but I am willing to learn. For a few years now, I have been really interested in machine learning but until now, I only...

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Just wanted any books / pdfs which introduce special relativistic calculus.

I am in search of one or more books that describe the progress in the field of physics (especially during the 18th 19th and 20th century) not only by mentioning the names of lead scientists and the abstract of their work but also have some deeper insights if possible (some math too) last but not...

Hi, I just acquired the art of problem solving prealgebra book. So I would like to ask, how does one use the AOPS books, are they meant to be supplementary to a full textbook? Or are they used for introducing new concepts that you would have leant in a textbook etc. I am hoping to use the AOPS...

Hello. I have been looking for some learn-to-hack resources. I have Kali-linux VM, firewall, proxy and terminal. My teacher tells me that he learned to hack and technology by reading hacking books. He did not mention any. I had a google around for some. Some cost too much or do not have many...

I need a book with exercises, to try to excel my next classical mechanics, I really to get a good grade. Thank you very much!

I am freshman engineering student and i want to improve myself in physics specially in mechanics now i study from "Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics ( 8E 2009 ) Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett" (Serway) and i want to know if (Serway) will be enough for my study...

I want some undergraduate level (or postgraduate level will also do) books on physical chemistry. I've got two books: one by Ira Levine and the other by Peter Atkins. But both these books contain only huge amounts of thermodynamics. Other topics are almost not touched upon. I want a book that...

What are some good books to learn spherical trigonometry from basics to the advanced level?