1) The recommended text book for the whole of
the 1st year maths course is:
Mathematical Methods for Physics and
Engineering: A Comprehensive Guide
ISBN: 0521679710
3rd edition
Paperback
You should read Chapters 7 and 8, which
completely cover the 1st year vectors and matrices syllabus.
2) You might also find the following book
very useful:
Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, 2nd or 3rd
Edition
Mary L. Boas
(DePaul Univ.)
ISBN: 978-0-471-19826-0
864 pages
Wiley
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