To master the subject using this text, don't just read it like a novel. Follow this "Study Loop":
A detailed look at the "disorder" of systems and the Clausius inequality.
Published by S. Chand, this book has stood the test of time because of its pedagogical approach. It doesn't just present formulas; it builds the concepts from the ground up.
Deep dives into the Zeroth, First, Second, and Third laws.
Every chapter is packed with solved examples and unsolved exercises that mirror the difficulty level of university and national exams.
Understand the assumptions made at the start.
Why "Heat and Thermodynamics" by Brijlal & Subramanyam is a Classic