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Re: Physics Textbook.

I went to www.amazon.co.uk, and I found Physics Demystified and the review put me off the book:

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Re: Physics Textbook.

Sometimes it's important to experience a bad idea so you can reinforce your own concept of a good idea.

Also, don't always take the word of a critic. I can think of scores of movies that were very poorly received by the critics, but which I enjoyed immensely. Same with books. Just keep an eye out for BS claims, and you'll be okay.

Oh, and don't worry too too much about the level of the book. The harder it is, the more you will learn. It's like practicing tennis. I'd rather play against Andre Agassi, getting my butt stomped, but get much better as a result of the incredible challange than to play against an uncordinated 2 year old who doesn't force me to try harder and improve. Sometimes an anchoring effect can be a good thing.


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Re: Physics Textbook.

I sort of agree with the review. It goes over the basics, and gives you a general idea of the harder stuff. But in my own personal opinion Demystified Physics does help some1 who wishes to further their education in physics.
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Re: Physics Textbook.

sorry it took so long here's the address for an online view of Hawking's Brief History of Time.

http://newton.physics.metu.edu.tr/%7...y_in_Time.html
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Re: Physics Textbook.

You could always get "Physics for Dummies". http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/Dumm...764554336.html

You could also try Jay-Qu's website: http://www.physicsguides.com/

It's still under construction, but you may want to check it out.
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Re: Physics Textbook.

One day I hope it could be as comprehensive as a physics textbook.. that day is a long way off, but not out of sight
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Is that not what we all want from life??
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Re: Physics Textbook.

no what would I really want from life is:

One day I hope I could be as comprehensive as a physics textbook
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