This book has everything you could want to get a strong mathematical background for going further in physics.<br><br>There are great explanations for techniques and how to apply them.  Lots of examples and lots of problems to practice on.<br><br>One especially nice feature is that a lot of time is not spent on theoretical derivations and proofs.  Instead, applications and skills are stressed.<br><br>I wish I had had this book in college rather than having to learn many of the techniques on an "as needed" basis.<br><br>Great textbook!!!