BEST college physics/calculus II books ??

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<p>Next year, I will be taking physics I(mechanics) and calculus II in college. Can anyone recommend a good, comprehensive textbook for those classes? So far, I have had experience with james stuart and fundamentals of physics, but they seem too abstract and I find myself reading the same part ten times before I can finally grasp the theorem, concept, etc.</p>

<p>Since, I did not take AP physics nor calc in HS (i forgot all my physics and just finished calc I in college), I wanted to get acquainted with the material during the summer so I won't fall behind in class. </p>

<p>What are your suggestions???</p>

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<p>Bump anyone?</p>

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<p>Physics: Halliday and Resnick, it's the best book out there for mechanics (although young and freedman's university physics explains physics II much better)</p>

<p>Calc II: Stewart's Calculus: Early Transcendentals, it has Calc I, II, AND III</p>

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<p>I would also recommend HRW and Stewart, and I too needed to read each chapter in the books multiple times - they aren't novels, but they are certainly more comprehensible and comprehensive than others.</p>