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Matter and MotionMatter and Motion 
by James Clerk Maxwell
Great physicist's elegant, concise survey of Newtonian dynamics, from simple particles to systems beyond complete analysis. Considered one of the finest elementary scientific treatises ever written. Notes and Appendixes.

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The Variational Principles of MechanicsThe Variational Principles of Mechanics 
by Cornelius Lanczos
Philosophic, less formalistic approach to analytical mechanics offers model of clear, scholarly exposition at graduate level with coverage of basics, calculus of variations, principle of virtual work, equations of motion, more.

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The Principles of Mechanics Presented in a New FormThe Principles of Mechanics Presented in a New Form 
by Heinrich Hertz
This classic created a new system of mechanics based on space, time, and mass. Its two-part treatment covers geometry and kinematics of material systems and mechanics of material systems. 1900 edition.

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An Elementary Treatise on Theoretical MechanicsAn Elementary Treatise on Theoretical Mechanics 
by Sir James H. Jeans
This concise introduction to mechanics by a renowned scientist emphasizes fundamental physical principles rather than mathematics or applications. Hundreds of fully worked examples and exercises illuminate the text. 1907 edition.

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Principles of Mechanics and Dynamics, Vol. 2Principles of Mechanics and Dynamics, Vol. 2 
by Sir William Thomson, Peter Guthrie Tait
More than a survey of facts, these essays offer thorough and detailed explanations, with many examples, derivations, and topics not included in more recent studies. 168 diagrams. 1912 edition.

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Classical Mechanics: 2nd EditionClassical Mechanics: 2nd Edition 
by H.C. Corben, Philip Stehle
Applications not usually taught in physics courses include theory of space-charge limited currents, atmospheric drag, motion of meteoritic dust, variational principles in rocket motion, transfer functions, much more. 1960 edition.

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Classical DynamicsClassical Dynamics
by Donald T. Greenwood
Graduate-level text provides strong background in more abstract areas of dynamical theory. Hamilton’s equations, d’Alembert’s principle, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, other topics. Problems and references. 1977 edition.



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Classical Mechanics: 2nd EditionClassical Mechanics: 2nd Edition
by H.C. Corben, Philip Stehle
Applications not usually taught in physics courses include theory of space-charge limited currents, atmospheric drag, motion of meteoritic dust, variational principles in rocket motion, transfer functions, much more. 1960 edition.


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Continuum MechanicsContinuum Mechanics
by A. J. M. Spencer
Undergraduate text offers an analysis of deformation and stress, covers laws of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy, and surveys the formulation of mechanical constitutive equations. 1992 edition.


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Continuum Mechanics: Concise Theory and ProblemsContinuum Mechanics: Concise Theory and Problems
by P. Chadwick
Comprehensive treatment offers 115 solved problems and exercises to promote understanding of vector and tensor theory, basic kinematics, balance laws, field equations, jump conditions, and constitutive equations.



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DynamicsDynamics
by Lawrence E. Goodman, William H. Warner
Beginning engineering text introduces calculus of vectors, particle motion, dynamics of particle systems and plane rigid bodies, technical applications in plane motions, more. Exercises, answers in every chapter.


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An Elementary Treatise on Theoretical MechanicsAn Elementary Treatise on Theoretical Mechanics
by Sir James H. Jeans
This concise introduction to mechanics by a renowned scientist emphasizes fundamental physical principles rather than mathematics or applications. Hundreds of fully worked examples and exercises illuminate the text. 1907 edition.


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Introductory Statistical Mechanics for PhysicistsIntroductory Statistical Mechanics for Physicists
by D. K. C. MacDonald
This concise introduction is geared toward those concerned with solid state or low temperature physics. It presents the principles with simplicity and clarity, reviewing issues of critical interest. 1963 edition.


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Matter and MotionMatter and Motion
by James Clerk Maxwell
Great physicist's elegant, concise survey of Newtonian dynamics, from simple particles to systems beyond complete analysis. Considered one of the finest elementary scientific treatises ever written. Notes and Appendixes.


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MechanicsMechanics
by J. P. Den Hartog
This classic introductory text features hundreds of applications and design problems that illuminate fundamentals of trusses, loaded beams and cables, and related areas. Includes 334 answered problems.


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The Principles of Mechanics Presented in a New FormThe Principles of Mechanics Presented in a New Form
by Heinrich Hertz
This classic created a new system of mechanics based on space, time, and mass. Its two-part treatment covers geometry and kinematics of material systems and mechanics of material systems. 1900 edition.


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Principles of Mechanics and Dynamics, Vol. 1Principles of Mechanics and Dynamics, Vol. 1
by Sir William Thomson, Peter Guthrie Tait
More than a survey of facts, these essays offer thorough and detailed explanations, with many examples, derivations, and topics not included in more recent studies. 168 diagrams. 1912 edition.


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Principles of Mechanics and Dynamics, Vol. 2Principles of Mechanics and Dynamics, Vol. 2
by Sir William Thomson, Peter Guthrie Tait
More than a survey of facts, these essays offer thorough and detailed explanations, with many examples, derivations, and topics not included in more recent studies. 168 diagrams. 1912 edition.


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StaticsStatics
by Lawrence E. Goodman, William H. Warner
Important text emphasizes use of vectors and carefully explains vector analysis. Other topics include analysis of statically determinate states of equilibrium, equilibrium under distributed forces, and frictional effects in statics.


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Theoretical Mechanics of Particles and ContinuaTheoretical Mechanics of Particles and Continua
by Alexander L. Fetter, John Dirk Walecka
Lucid, self-contained account provides natural framework for the introduction of advanced mathematical concepts in physics. Topics include Lagrangian dynamics, Hamiltonian dynamics, fluids and sound and surface waves, more. 1980 edition.


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The Variational Principles of MechanicsThe Variational Principles of Mechanics
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Philosophic, less formalistic approach to analytical mechanics offers model of clear, scholarly exposition at graduate level with coverage of basics, calculus of variations, principle of virtual work, equations of motion, more.


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