However hard I try, I won't be able to tell you just how outstanding this book is. Books like this do not come often. And when they do, they revolutionize the way I understand, learn and teach physics. For me, this book did to mechanics what Griffith's books did to Electromagnetism and Quantum Mechanics. I originally found this book while I was studying special relativity during the first year of studying natural sciences at the University of Cambridge. I was baffled. Special relatively made no sense. I found this book, and started reading.<br><br>The first thing that strikes you, as you pick up David Morin's work is how enjoyable his writing is. It's conversational, witty, peppered with limericks, and generally quite fun (assuming you like physics, that is :-) More to the point, it just makes sense. As I read through the chapter, things suddenly started clicking in ways they never had before (more on that later). But the best part of the book, without a doubt, are its footnotes. Time and time again, I was reading the book and came across a tricky point I didn't quite understand... And nine times out of ten, all I needed to do was look down and find a footnote answering my question. Uncanny at times, I'll admit.<br><br>In a broader sense, I think the main attraction of this book lies in the fact Morin builds theories from the bottom up. Where other physics books start with disconnected phenomena and covers seemingly disparate rules governing them, Morin begins from the very basic axioms, and builds a shining edifice out of them. And then delights you with endless unexpected applications and consequences of these principles that will fill you with wonder. This is what physics is about, and this is why his book makes much sense.<br><br>And obviously, the problems! I have never found a better repository of solved physics problems. Not only are they carefully chosen to be interesting and to progressively illustrate the topics in the chapters, but the solutions don't just solve the problems - they teach you to think.<br><br>Admittedly, this book is not for those who don't like physics. If all you're looking to do is pass a physics course, this probably isn't for you. If, however, you are looking to gain a deep, real, nuanced, complex understanding of one of the most beautiful theories around, pick up the book - you will not be disappointed.