On the subject of "Engineering mathematics" by Stroud - I've also got it on the shelf. If there's a better book on maths for engineers, scientists, or just the mathematically bewildered, I've not yet found it. Brilliantly clear and well written, with excellent coverage.
He's written an "advanced engineering mathematics" as well, but to my relief, I've so far avoided needing that (and I have an engineering PhD!)
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