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Head First Physics
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Head First Physics

by Heather Lang
September 2008
Beginner content levelBeginner
942 pages
26h 16m
English
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
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How to Use this Book: Intro

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In this section we answer the burning question: “So why DID they put that in a physics book?”

Who is this book for?

If you can answer “yes” to all of these:

  1. Do you have access to a pen and a scientific calculator?

    Note

    Don’t worry if you’re missing the calculator - they only cost a few dollars.

  2. Do you want to learn and understand physics by doing, rather than by reading, whether you need to pass an exam at the end or not?

  3. Do you prefer chatting with friends about interesting things to dry, dull, academic lectures?

this book is for you.

Who should probably back away from this book?

If you can answer “yes” to any of these:

  1. Are you someone who’s never studied basic algebra?

    (You don’t need to be advanced, but you should be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide. We’ll cover everything else you need to know about math and physics.)

  2. Are you a physics ninja looking for a reference book?

  3. Are you afraid to try something different? Would you rather have a root canal than mix stripes with plaid? Do you believe that a physics book can’t be serious if it involves implementing a training schedule for thoroughbred hamster racing?

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this book is not for you.

[Note from marketing: this book is for anyone with the cash to buy it.]

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