What is Textbook: Definition and 998 Discussions

A textbook is a book containing a comprehensive compilation of content in a branch of study with the intention of explaining it. Textbook are produced to meet the needs of educators, usually at educational institutions. Schoolbooks are textbooks and other books used in schools. Today, many textbooks are published in both print and digital formats.

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  1. ElectricRay

    Prob/Stats Probability/Statistics textbook suggestions

    Hello All, Does anybody have any suggestions for a good textbook on probability and statistics for someone who's studying Electrical Engineering? I follow a distance learning program but not always they use real good books so I like to buy extra books sometimes for the sake of extra material...
  2. C

    Classical Physics book with explanations instead of definitions?

    Hello everyone, I am taking my third term of physics right now, and we are talking about flux at the moment. This terms is supposed to be a lot about E&M. Though I find that our textbook (Physics for scientists and engineers a strategic approach 4/e) is very textbooky. I was wondering if there...
  3. L

    Classical Find the Best Undergraduate Optics Book for Graduating Seniors

    Hey does anyone have an Undergraduate Upper-Division level optics book they like? Maybe one that describes the concepts well? I am a graduating senior, last physics courses I'll take as an undergrad and our assigned book isn't well written. Appreciate any help, thanks!
  4. R

    Misleading naming in D'Inverno textbook

    I know this may sound quite as an old adagio, but I have some problems, or at least some concerns, about some chapter title in D'Inverno GR textbook. I'm referring to the chapter devoted to Tensor Algebra: Contravariant tensors Covariant and mixed tensors Within them you can find definitions...
  5. A

    Quantum I'm looking for a Quantum Mechanics textbook

    The title kind of says it all, but I'm searching for a textbook that has a heavy theoretical approach. Could someone help me with a recommendation?
  6. P

    Better Textbook than Lamarsh for Nuclear Engineering

    I browsed this forum a while ago and saw that several people recommend Lamarsh's Introduction to Nuclear Engineering as an intro to this field. I have read about half of this book and really don't like it. Some of the equations are derived in confusing/roundabout ways. For example, many formulas...
  7. S

    Calculus The Right Physics Textbook (math)

    Hello. I have a bachelor's degree in both Applied Math, and Computer Science. But I would like to study physics on my own. I have flipped through the pages of a few physics textbooks, and I've noted that the math in these textbooks looks somewhat basic. I have not seen any double integrals...
  8. BubblesAreUs

    Algebra Textbook for Abstract Algebra / Group Theory

    I am looking for an accessible textbook in group theory. The idea here is to use it to learn basic group theory in order to take up Galois Theory. My background includes Calculus I-IV, P/Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics including some graph theory, Linear algebra, and am currently...
  9. karush

    MHB Splitting a 352MB Calculus Textbook into Chapters

    I have calculus textbook that is 352MB I want to split it into chapters the book is 1050 pages I used one the free online splitters to cut out a chapter earlier. but now I can't find it. there are MB limits so I'm over I thought the acrobat reader on the University pc would do it but the...
  10. Frank Li

    Calculus Any Calculus Starter Textbook suggestions?

    I would like to start learning my calculus course before in school. Are here any textbooks or science reading books that would help me with the situation?
  11. W

    Quantum General textbook within the area of physics

    Hi everyone! I wanted to put a quick post up on the forum! I'm a final year undergraduate chemistry student, and my dissertation topic involves using molecular quantum dynamics to simulate charge-transfer at a solar cell heterojunction. My knowledge of quantum mechanics is acceptable, but I'm...
  12. fissifizz

    Studying Advice on reading an entire physics textbook in one semester

    Hey everyone. I'm a senior in high school who is taking AP Physics C, and I love physics. I've already known pretty much everything in Physics C (apart from some calculus derivations in E&M) from self-study, and I've studied astronomy and astrophysics a lot throughout high school as well. I've...
  13. T

    Other Looking for a Comprehensive Fluid Mechanics Textbook?

    Hi! I'm looking for a somehow "serious" textbook about fluidmechanics, something like the book by Kundu-Cohen...a book talking about it without by-passing the math involved (tensor analysis) like many books do! Thanks
  14. doktorwho

    Learn C: Best Book for Beginner & Harvard Intro to Programming

    Hear me out on this. I am an absolute beginner to C, i know some Python and i just finihed a month course on Pascal (school currciulum) and we're starting C by the end of February. Even though I am a beginner I am a fast learner and i want a book that is escalating moderatly or even fast. Also...
  15. D

    Calculus Calculus of variation textbook 'not under a single integral'

    I have to find functions that maximise certain criterea. The problem can however not be put "under a single integral", for example I've to find ##f(t)##, ##g(t)## that maximise: ## \int_0^{t_e}f(t)^2dt\int_0^{t_e}g(t)^2dt - (\int_0^{t_e}f(t)g(t)dt)^2 ## With ## -1 \leq f(t)\leq1## and ## -1...
  16. Z

    Is my textbook wrong about velocity/displacement vectors?

    My textbook states that "The velocity has the same direction as the displacement". I feel this statement is incorrect. Keeping in one dimension, let's say that I move in the +ve direction at velocity v for some time t. My displacement is vt which points in the +ve direction. However I then stop...
  17. Z

    What is the best textbook for learning C++?

    I've taken a class in C++ and we used Bjarne Stroustrup's Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++. We only got to the point to where we were just starting to learn about pointers, so I still consider myself a beginner. C++ is my first programming language. I really like how Bjarne...
  18. Xell

    Classical What is a good, basic classical mechanics textbook?

    I would like one that is not very mathematically intense, and not to advanced, thanks for any replies.
  19. G

    Textbook picture: Is direction of this eddy current wrong?

    Hi. This is from a high school textbook, in a chapter about eddy currents and Lenz's law. In a), a magnetic field is turned on, in b) it's turned off, which both induces a current in a suspended aluminium ring: I think the direction of the current is wrong in both pictures. Any opinions?
  20. Xell

    Chemistry What is a good, basic organic chemistry textbook?

    I would like to buy a textbook to learn about this subject, and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what to buy, thank you very much for any responses. Not too expensive please. I am teaching this to my self if matters. Not part of university or other courses.
  21. A

    What was the cost of a Soviet high school math textbook in 1976?

    I have been learning how to read scientific Russian, and my reading material is the Soviet high school math textbook Algebra and Beginning Analysis, (1976), edited by Kolmogorov. (I've seen the title also translated as Algebra and Elements of Analysis). The Russian title is Алгебра и Начала...
  22. Arman777

    Studying What's my level of physics according to the textbook?

    Theres a textbook "Principle of Physics" by Jearl Walker,David Halliday,Robert Resnick 10th edition.I can do most of the questions easily.Like If there's 25 question I can do 22 most likely. Is this book too easy ? Whats my level ? Should buy something heavier and more challenging ? I am...
  23. J

    Intro Physics Introductory physics textbook for a math student

    Let's start off by assuming that I know no physics at all. I am looking for an introductory physics book that is mathematically rigorous, but doesn't let formalism and rigor get in the way of intuition. My goal is to start from the "beginning" of physics and eventually reach general relativity...
  24. H

    Solid State Upper division resources in CMT

    Hi everyone. I'll start my master's degree in physics next year. My plan is to continue my studies in theoretical condensed matter physics. So I've decided to increase my knowledge in this area. In my undergrad I took some courses like Intro. to QFT and Many-Body physics. Also I have studied...
  25. Jezza

    Exploring the Mystery of Hull Speed: The Online vs. Textbook Debate

    There is a well known rule of thumb amongst sailors that a boat has a theoretical maximum speed called the hull speed, given by v_h \approx 1.34 \sqrt{L_{wl}}, where LWL is the waterline length of the hull. This so-called rule is pretty much complete rubbish; a boat can overcome this speed with...
  26. A

    Other German Secondary School Textbooks

    I would like to know what are the most famous German secondary school textbooks for physics, electronics, or mathematics, during the post WW2 era. In other words, these are textbooks that were used in the Gymnasium, Realschule, or Hauptschule, from c. 1950-1990. Thank you. P.S. Although my...
  27. K

    Studying Would I become a mathematician if I finished this textbook?

    question: would I become mathematician if I read and worked exercises of INTRODUCTORY FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS WITH APPLICATIONS (Erwin Kreyszig) ? information: I have been studying mathematics at my own, I am now probing which direction to go. suggestion needed: Please tell me any graduate level...
  28. Z

    Studying Theoritical physics'/math textbook for self-study

    Hello everyone, I've been trying to study theoritical physics since a long time now. I've seen a bit of math(ODE, basics Algebra and analysis) and physics(Lagragian/Hamiltonian, Solid mechanics, optics) using free courses and youtubes videos. But i find it more hard now as there is no more...
  29. Hughng

    Undergraduate Probability Textbook with Multiple Choice Practice Problems

    Would you please introduce me some textbooks that offer multiple choice or true-false questions at the end of each chapter so I can practice before my final exam? Basically, that class I am taking right now cover many central topics in Undergraduate Probability course such as: • Moments and...
  30. G

    Geometry What would a textbook on measure theory be called?

    I was quite distraught knowing that chegg.com has no textbook solutions for "measure theory" even though it has four for abstract algebra. Could it be that the textbooks are called something else?
  31. Derek Hart

    Proving ƒ(x) is the Identity Function

    Homework Statement I have been going through a textbook trying to solve some of of these with somewhat formal proofs. This is a former Putnam exam question. (Seemingly the easiest one I have attempted, which worries me). Consider a polynomial function ƒ with real coefficients having the...
  32. doktorwho

    Engineering Best books on solving circuits

    Hi, do you have any recommendations of books that deal with circuit analysis and circuit solving? I'm currently involved in a course that deals with linear circuits, and we are learning all of these methods of loop currents, thevenin's and norton's theorem, potential of knots and lots of methods...
  33. V

    Power Electronics / Power Systems Textbook?

    Anyone know any good power electronics / power systems textbooks?
  34. IntegralBeing

    Calculus I've just finished Stewart's calculus, now what?

    I hated that book so much; I had the opportunity to change to Spivak or Apostol in holidays but I didn't do it. I feel like I will have to read a good rigorous calculus text from the beggining since Stewart's textbook is sheer rubbish in many senses. Which book should I read to continue my...
  35. B

    Classical Physics textbook with difficult exercises?

    I am in search of physics textbooks which covers, basic kinematics, dynamics, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, gravitation and problems related to work and energy. I don't need theory. I prefer if the contains lots of exercise that are both difficult to solve as well as "concept...
  36. Z

    Engineering Discover the Best Statics and Dynamics Textbook: R.C. Hibbler

    Statics and dynamics textbook?
  37. P

    Intro Physics Physics textbook covering relative kinematics/dynamics

    My university's professors have a pathological obsession with non inertial frames of reference which apparently has been going on for decades. As a result we work tons of these problems involving kinematics, dynamics and so on. However, none of the books listed in the bibliography of the course...
  38. H

    Classical Modern Tensor Calculus/Continuum Mech Textbook

    Hi, I'm looking for a modern, colourful, illustrative introductory textbook to work through on tensor calculus/continuum mechanics. I'd like one with lots of physical examples, exercises, summaries, etc. I'd like an emphasis on engineering. Something in the mould of Frank White's Fluid...
  39. Saph

    Studying How to study from a Real Analysis textbook like this

    Hello, I am taking a class in RA, where we're using Bartle/Sherbert. Since I have studied few chapters from it in the summer before, I decided to take a look at a more rigorous book, like baby rudin, but since many have advised against that book, I turned to Pugh's real mathematical analysis...
  40. Z

    Classical How good is this Thermo textbook?

    Thermodynamics (Yunus Cengel Michael Boles , 8) I'm taking Thermodynamics right now at my community college and if you saw my last post about my physics teacher, you know I have the right to be paranoid about not learning enough in my classes. I've always heard Thermo for mechanical engineers...
  41. J

    What is the textbook for optical waveguide theory using matrix notation?

    I remember using matrix notation in my course on optical waveguide theory many years ago. The lecturer was using a textbook which I cannot remember. I have since misplaced my course notes. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to the source textbook? The notation (Eq. 2.20) is attached...
  42. D

    Quantum Additional textbook to Sakurai and Ballentine

    Hi. I already have Sakurai and Ballentine. I am looking for another textbook at a similar level. I am considering Gottfried & Yan , "Quantum Physics" by Bellac , "Quantum Mechanics" by Auletta. Any thoughts on these textbooks or any other suitable alternatives ? I do like textbooks that have...
  43. TheCapacitor

    Classical Best analytical mechanics textbook recommandation

    Hello, I'm a second year physics student. We are going to use "hand and finch analytical mechanics", however the reviews I saw about this book are bad. I've already taken calculus for mathematicians, linear algebra, classical mechanics, special relativity, and electromagnetism. The topics it...
  44. B

    Classical What High School Physics Textbook Complements Feynman Lectures Well?

    I have read that Feynman Lectures on Physics is pretty good; however, I also read it isn't a replacement for a good textbook. So I wanted a good physics(high school level) textbook that I could read Feynman Lectures on Physics along beside it. Regarding mathematics, I have completed Calculus I...
  45. W

    Is the derivative in my textbook correct here?

    Homework Statement Homework Equations d/dx The Attempt at a Solution d/dx (T) = d/dx(1/2mx'2) = mx'' d/dx(U) = d/dx(1/2kx2) = kx' ≠ kx It's probably me who made an error because I know that that equation (2.3) is the one I should be getting, but I don't understand how they did it because...
  46. August

    Density Functional Theory (DFT) textbooks

    I'm starting out on DFT right now. I'm an experimental Physics student, so I'm not very familiar with theories. Can you recommend any good textbooks or resources that I can utilize for my study?? Thanks in advance.
  47. Mr Davis 97

    Newton's Third Law textbook -- question about the sign of a force

    Imagine that I am pushing on a wall. Then my textbook says that by Newton's third law, ##F_{AB} = F_{BA}##, where I am B and the wall is A. Isn't this wrong? Shouldn't it be that ##F_{AB} = -F_{BA}##?
  48. K

    MHB Galois Theory: Textbook recommendations?

    I have been working my way through the book "A book of Abstract Algebra" by Charles C. Pinter. By the time I get to the end it will have taken me 2 years of self study, solving every exercise during my daily commute. A great little book! The last two chapters are titled: Chapter 32: Galois...
  49. Experience111

    Engineering Where Can I Find an Introductory Mining Engineering Course at the BSc Level?

    Hi everyone, I am a student in engineering specializing in materials science and engineering currently pursuing the equivalent of a Master's Degree in France. I am interested in mining engineering and I love to learn things myself. What is a good introductory course to mining engineering...
  50. A

    Classical Searching for an Advanced Textbook on Alternating Current

    As the title implies, I'm looking for a textbook on alternating current (not necessarily containing only about this topic). I'm looking for such a book with the following things in mind: - Is not just some introductory thing, but a book that treats the subject in an advanced manner using at...
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