Thermal Physics. Waves and Optics. Electricity. Mechanics. Properties of Matter. Materials Data.

Updated and expanded with new topics, this second edition offers a unique and educational approach to learning physics at a level suitable for first-year science students. This new edition expands the presentation to include senior topics, such as statistical mechanics, quantum physics, and nuclear physics. It provides detailed graphics, simple and clear explanations of difficult concepts, and annotated mathematical treatments in a one-page-per-topic format that is the signature style of the author's companion books.