This is an upper division classical mechanics text. It covers both Newtonian and Hamiltonian/Lagrangian mechanics with a variety of applications. Topics covered include oscillations, chaos, central force motion, rigid bodies, waves, and special relativity.
Let me first say that I did not use this text as a student. I used Symon. However, as an instructor, I really like this text. I think it does things at the appropriate level, and provides the student with enough information to solve problems, but not so much that they don't have to think.
S. Thornton and J. Marion, Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems, 5th Edition ed. (2004), WWW Document, (http://academic.cengage.com/cengage/instructor.do?product_isbn=0534408966&disciplinenumber=13&maintab=About_the_Book&subtab=empty).
Thornton, S., & Marion, J. (2004). Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems (5th Edition ed.). Retrieved November 21, 2009, from http://academic.cengage.com/cengage/instructor.do?product_isbn=0534408966&disciplinenumber=13&maintab=About_the_Book&subtab=empty
Thornton, Stephen, and Jerry Marion. Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems. 5th Edition ed. 2004. http://academic.cengage.com/cengage/instructor.do?product_isbn=0534408966&disciplinenumber=13&maintab=About_the_Book&subtab=empty (accessed 21 November 2009).
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