Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide, 2nd Edition

I am *so* happy I found this book! It's everything you could possibly want: it explains the information in a clear, simple, concise manner without ever coming off as condescending. As an adult with a strong curiosity for science, I found this book to include all of the information I could have hoped for. I bought it expecting a simple "Physics for Dummies" type of approach, but what I found was a detailed breakdown of physics, chemistry, electricity, and a handful of other fascinating subjects that are all directly connected to Physics. I never expected a single book to cover all of those subjects, much less in such a way as to show you how they are all connected. It's really quite brilliant. My favorite part is that each section includes a "Prerequisites" list, which is just a list of other sections in the book you should read first. This makes it very easy to skip around to the subjects that you're interested in. Finally, the book is full of questions and self-tests. This isn't an academic book that just throws information at you non-stop. Each section tells you what you should expect to learn, includes questions throughout, and then finally ends with a self-exam. I wish every academic book was this amazing. I've read $150 textbooks that aren't as well-structured and effective as this little $11 Kindle book. So if you want to learn about Physics (and all of the disciplines directly related to Physics), then do yourself a favor and BUY THIS BOOK!!!

Very few books are written in a clean and direct manner as this one. This is exactly what I wanted, all concepts in one place. I got this book for my 7th grader who goes to public school where the standards are still low in middle school. I wanted to cover concepts of Physics before it takes him by surprise in high school. As expected, the first chapter took a little adjusting, since physics is a new way of thinking that a student must understand. But then he got it and we are able to cover about 2-3 pages a day with him now understanding things intuitively. We hope to cover this book through the year, and man will he be ready for High School physics. The author has been conscious in presenting things in a simple and yet thorough manner. He doesn't meander with unnecessary verbiage. I had anticipated needing multiple books to cover physics concepts, but this is does it really well. I seldom devote time to write reviews, but this one was compelling.

I bought several basic books on physics. This one builds on each concept and uses a few basic problems to reinforce and build up the next concept. The math does not overwhelm you. Excellent starter book!

I have a degree in Chemical Engineering. But it's been 30 years since I graduated. So I picked up this book as a refresher. It was great. The book explains the basics of Physics in easy language and includes self-tests at the end of each chapter that really help the reader understand each topic. If you're a beginner, about to take a Physics course, or just wanting a refresher, this is an excellent book. A+++

This is right at the level I was looking for with teaching my son the basics of physics. It is a great home-school book that gives brief, yet effective overviews of the concepts they will get in high school and college. If you have a child that loves math and discussing why things work, then this is a great conversation starter. Quizzes and answers are at the end of each chapter. I copy the quizzes and give him open book tests. Then we discuss what he got correct and what he needs to study further. My goal for him was just to get him familiar with the terms of physics, then thinking and applying that knowledge to solving basic physical problems. We had a great discussion today about momentum of a fired bullet! I know, I know I am a GEEK. But the light bulb went on today and he was excited!

I ordered this textbook for my son, who is home schooled. Both he and I had been struggling with physics using the online text and workbook. I found this one on Amazon, the price was right, so I tried it. BEST thing I've ever done!! It's very easy to understand and learn from. He enjoys it and finds it to be on his level. I highly recommend for fellow home schooling parents or for any one wanting to learn physics.

This book was written in 1979 (revised 1996), and it shows. Which is a shame because the prose is clear and lucid, and examples are fantastic, and the pacing of the material is excellent. This is a very well written book, which unfortunately spends way too much time talking about "miles per hour per second" and "pounds per square foot". A student's head will be so full of gobbly-goop that when the teacher talks about grams and meters and newtons, they will be frustrated and end up hating the class and the book. About 20% of the questions so far have SI units, so the book is not a total wash. It might be the best written physics text I've ever read, and it is nearly worthless. A real shame.

After muddling and struggling through physics with one child, I wanted a way to teach the younger without the pain and tears and I can gladly say I have found it. It has every equation you could possibly need for an intro to physics course with guided examples and answers. Added bonus, it even has preliminary material such as scientific notation and metric units. If I had one complaint is that the answers to guided problems are right at the bottom, so the learner has to be trusted to actually work out the problems. Therefore it is not a good book for unaccompanied minors, but great if you can be trusted to want to learn and there is no tedious flippinbg to teh back every few seconds.

the book is preety good and it arrived in a SUPER condition,i thought that i would be filled with answers but no it wasn't completely empty book,ready for learning

Good book to learn the pure basics of physics.once this book has been vovered, then the higher secondary education will be covered.That's the magic of Karl master.so I am suggesting it for all.

It's a good book if you're looking to learn or refresh yourself on basic physics. I found that it was quite easy to follow and work through. One thing I would add to the book though is a list of all the equations and SI units either at the front or the back of the book. Kind of like you would have on an exam paper. If you're just buying the book I would write down the equations and SI units on a separate piece of paper or document as you go along. This will make it easier for you in the long run by making it clearer and I think it will give you a better understanding.

Edición muy sencilla y contenido más básico de lo que esperaba

文系でも授業を受けずに、物理、電気、電子系の単語に触れながら、基本的な公式を理解できるように構成されています。