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the best textbook you've ever used. pictures and introductory texts encouraged.

>> No.4431042

Never used a textbook, there is none for what I study. I use a book to complete and diversify my course, which is "les maths en tete", but it's no textbook. Bump for interest though.

>> No.4431051

spivak's calculus

>> No.4431054

>>4431042
>>4431042
>>4431042

>What do you study?

>> No.4431080

communication systems by Bruce Carlson

this is a really ghood book if you want to really know about electronic communications

>> No.4431084

Does anyone know any good books for high school maths from Alg II up through Calc I?

>> No.4431087

>>4431054
>>4431054
a French mix of algebra, analysis, diff geometry, topology, calculus etc, combined with optics (geometrical and ondulatory), EE, electromagnetism,diffusion of particles, heat and quantity of movement( fluids mechanics), thermodynamics, a little bit of thermochemistry and kinetics, punctual and solids mechanics, ondulatorics (don't know if that's the word but you get it), automatic control, and some other stuff that I certainly forgot (like all the precalc stuff that i don't know where to put). We have like 3 semesters to complete that.

>> No.4431092

>>4431087
does it have an english version

>> No.4431094

>>4431084
blitzer's precalc

I don't know about algebra and geometry

>> No.4431095

>>4431092
>>4431092
>2012
>Still not teaching yourself at least one other language by the age of 18
French is complicated as fuck; you'd better start soon anon.

>> No.4431104

>>4431095
>le french
>complicatèssen
les laughing dammes.effl

>> No.4431108

>>4431104
From the perspective of a native English speaker, yes.
English is pretty simple when compared to most Romance languages.
At least French isn't pronoun dropping.

>> No.4431109

>>4431092
I don't think so, it's called CPGE, and Frenchies always complain about it because it's costly (it's free, so the taxes pay it) almost no other country has copied that system (only Morocco and maybe another one and that's it I think).

>> No.4431127

>>4431084
>>4431084
>>4431084
>>4431084

seconding this. I took a gap year and want to refresh my high school math before college.

>> No.4431157

bump

>> No.4431173

the worst textbook thread gets 80 posts, but this one stays at 10. I guess /sci/ likes to bitch and moan.

>> No.4431198

I liked calculus for the practical man as an intro into calc 1, but it's no replacement for an actual textbook

>> No.4431199

COME ON /sci/
I KNOW YOU CAN DO BETTER

>> No.4431200

- Munkres for topology
- Rudin for real analysis
- Dummit and Foote for abstract algebra
- Hoffmann and Kunze for linear algebra
- Griffiths for QM and ED

My university uses none of these books, except for the last two. It's a shame.

>> No.4431202

http://1337x.org/torrent/90928/Myriad-Mathematical-Library-version-1-1/

Anyone know what's good from here?
I already have the whole thing.

>> No.4431206

>>4431204
Yes.
Click the button labelled "files"

>> No.4431204

>>4431202
Is there a list available of the books in there?

>> No.4431225

>>4431202
It would be nice if we could get some more seeders for this too.
We could put it up on the shitty /sci/ knowledge database we have here.

>> No.4431226

>>4431202
>A_Guided_Tour_of_Mathematical_Physics-Snieder
Written by a Dutch geophysicist. Not actually about mathematical physics.

>Speakable_and_Unspeakable_in_Quantum_Mechanics
Haven't actually read it myself, but I only hear good things about this book.

>A_First_Course_in_Algebra
Not bad. Used it as a supplement when I started learning group theory. Wouldn't recommend as a primary text.

>Linear_Algebra_and_its_Applications-Lay
Shit.

>> No.4431232

>>4431226
Can you say anything about the high school maths texts?

>> No.4431236

>>4431232
mix of good and bad. Bridging the Gap to University Mathematics is good. most others are mass-produced series books like "Teach Yourself...", "...Demystified", and "...in 20 minutes a day".

>> No.4431247

Artin's Algebra

>> No.4431249

>>4431236
That looks to be largely Geometry, Trig, Pre-Calc, and Calc
You think someone halfway through Alg-II could start using this book?
We're doing statistics shit in class anyway.

>> No.4431253

>>4431236
>>4431249
And what about the alg/trig text at the top of the list?

>> No.4431257

>>4431034

Just downloaded this and it looks AMAZING. Thanks, anon.

>> No.4431258

>>4431253
Algebra_and_Trigonometry_Graphs_and_Models-Bittinger looks like a solid text. I had never heard of it but the product description on amazon seems to be exactly what you're looking for.

>Covers college-level algebra and trig and is appropriate for a one or two term course in precalculus math. Approach is interactive and visual. Goal is to enhance the learning process through the use of technology. Although a course in intermediate algebra is a prerequisite for using this text, Chapter R provides sufficient review to unify the diverse math backgrounds of most students.

>> No.4431261

>>4431258
OH SHIT
I'M CUMMING

>> No.4431262

Is Spivak usually considered the top tier when it comes to calculus? I don't care so much about proofs; I want to gain quick proficiency with calculus.

>> No.4431264

>>4431262
>I don't care so much about proofs
>I want to gain quick proficiency with calculus
In case you haven't learned this yet, it's never a good idea to rush through things, and learning and becoming proficient at anything takes time and effort.
Don't expect it to happen at a magical speed.
Learn the material properly.

>> No.4431265

>>4431262
>Is Spivak usually considered the top tier when it comes to calculus
Yes.
>I don't care so much about proofs
>I want to gain quick proficiency with calculus.
Then don't use Spivak. If you just want "quick proficiency" you're never going to progress past calculus. Spivak will teach you to actually understand. He almost explains it too well, and you're not left to figure anything out for yourself.

>> No.4431270

>>4431265

Ah, thank you. Do you have the title of a text I can use?

>> No.4431279

>>4431270
Thompson's "Calculus Made Easy". I don't like it, I swear by Spivak, but it's still a useful introduction to calculus.

>> No.4431291

bsmp

>> No.4431294

how far does spivak's calculus take you?

>> No.4431307

Is there a big difference between the second and third editions of OP's book?

>> No.4431311

Apostol calculus, suck my cock Spivak

>> No.4431314

>>4431294
the final chapters deal with fields and complex power series. it only covers basic calculus, but it covers it very rigorously. I would rather learn the basics extremely well rather than have a general knowledge and attempt to move on to multivariable calculus.

>> No.4431318

>>4431311

I'd like to add an addendum-
Halliday & Resnick first edition
Stilman & Harkins Russian Grammar

>> No.4431319

>>4431258
>college level algebra
>college level algebra is really exterior and abstract algebra, not HS amateur shit

confirmed for faggot

>> No.4431326

>>4431318
>Stilman & Harkins Russian Grammar
Got anything for other languages?
Preferably French, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch, and Latin.

>> No.4431338

>>4431084
wow, what a faggot, "Algebra II"
get the fuck out and come back when you've read these-

Lagrange- lectures on elementary mathematics
Euler- elements of algebra
Barnett & Ziegler trig
Lial precalculus (just to teach logs, exponential functions and decay, and other basic shit, this was a good book)
Apostol calculus (for everything basically)
Spivak/anything else (for calculus)
Apostol vol II
Hoffman linear alg
Tenenbaum ODE
Farlow PDE

congratulations on being a genius in 3 years

>> No.4431344

>>4431338
YOU ARE MY LORD AND SAVIOR

>> No.4431343
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>>4431326
>implying /sci/ actually discusses science 4 srs

>> No.4431350

>>4431338
In that order?

>> No.4431359
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4431359

I just picked up this book from the library. Is it any good?

>> No.4431364

>>4431350
yes, in that fucking order

I'll see you in 3 years, anon

>> No.4431368

>>4431364
brb getting downloads

>> No.4431373
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Fundamentals of Applied Dynamics
James H. Williams Jr.

Best fucking textbook on Lagrangian dynamics ever.
Starts off with a Carl Saganish feel on our niche in the cosmos and builds up through Newton-Euler method to Hamilton's principal and Lagrangian dynamics.

I remember there is a chapter in which he also refers to the Beatles song 'All you need is love'.

>> No.4431386

>>4431373

anyone on /sci/ tried Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics?

>> No.4431541

bump for one of the few non shit threads on the board right now

>> No.4431549

>>4431034
>never buy a book
>never attend lectures
>never study during semester
>start to study five weeks before exam
>only study old exams
>get A 70% of the time

Get on my level

>> No.4431552

>>4431549
The point is to learn the material as well as possible.

>> No.4431563

>>4431549
oops, i meant five DAYS before exam

>>4431552
I studied multi variable calculus all semester - remember as much as i did from transformation theory which i studied just before exam

>> No.4431577

>>4431563
Impressive.
70% of the time is still a pretty horrible percentage.

>> No.4431644

>>4431577
>70% of the time is still a pretty horrible percentage.

I thinks its good. Grades in my education doesnt matter so much

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>>4431364
>>4431338
amidoinitrite?
I haven't put it in order yet.
Please consider that before you post.

>> No.4431733

bamp

>> No.4431737

analysis by lang
p-chem by whoever, the dark red thick books full of math and detailed explanation. fuck Atkins.

>> No.4431765

Why do actually good threads get little attention?
YET ANOTHER BUMP

>> No.4431849

>>4431034
Boas is a pretty awesome textbook.

>> No.4431873

http://ebooks.cambridge.org/ebook.jsf?bid=CBO9780511694288

An Elementary Course of Infinitesimal Calculus by Sir Horace Lamb

>> No.4432085

mfw only good thread on the board right now is DEAD OR DYING

>> No.4432120

>>4431359

this is undoubtedly the best text I used. it's simply amazing. high-five to you for posting it.

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pic related.

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4432164

If you are an engineer/scientist you will need a book like this or the one OP posted. This one has a really good solution manual, for self learners. Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Greenburg is also really good.

If it is not in these books then it probably does not have a real world application. Most pure math classes are a waste for people that actually have to use math to make things.

Even though it was not required for civil engineering, I took the year long math for physicists as an elective. Applied math is best taught by engineers/physicists.

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>> No.4433223

>>4432164
I thought that one was pretty shitty. Although I guess you need to learn that stuff at some point, so..

>>4433175
Ok, now that's some good stuff right there.

Personally I would say that Weinbergs QFT tomes are very nice and clear on an otherwise often confusing subject.

>> No.4435142

anyone have a download link for mcquarrie's physical chemistry book?

>> No.4435150

I've never had bad text books, but I've never had a text book that pops out in retrospect. Are some textbooks really that good or was I simply oblivious?

>> No.4435156

>>4433223
I agree. I thought Riley sucked.

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>>4435142
>2012
>not using Linus Pauling chemistry