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Becoming a successful engineer or computer science major takes great dedication and determination, as with any other major a student decides to pursue while attending undergrad. It is within these particular studies that the student must at some point in time encounter the class known as,...

The most obvious way to perform a textbook search is to visit your local schools’ bookstore, but more and more people are straying away from this method because of the cost. With the rising cost in books, and the decline of the economy, people are looking for more economical ways to get their...

Human Anatomy and Physiology by Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn is the top selling anatomy book on the market. This Anatomy and Physiology textbook is on its eighth edition; previous editions include 1st edition, 2nd edition, 3rd edition, fourth edition, fifth edition, sixth edition and seventh...

The Elementary Linear Algebra textbook by Howard Anton is one of the most respected and usable textbooks currently available for students of elementary linear algebra. Anton has his PhD in mathematics from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and worked in the manned space program in the early...

We all know that Google is the “all-powerful search engine master”. But, a lot of people don’t realize that Google has TONS of advanced “search operators” that you can use to help you find all kinds of useful information regarding your required textbooks. Listed below are some of the advanced...

University Physics With Modern Physics with Masteringphysicsâ„¢ 12th Edition, this textbook was written by Roger A. Freedman of University of California, Santa Barbara & Hugh D. Young of Carnegie Mellon University. Published in 2007 by Addison – Wesley, and consisting of 1632 printed pages....

There are two excellent “Linear Algebra and Its Applications” textbooks available today that are particularly popular among Algebra students. Gilbert Strang is the author of one of these textbooks, and David Lay also has own book of the same name. Though these two textbooks are entirely different...

Perhaps one of the best textbooks to utilize in a classroom of students who are interested in pursuing the avenue of psychology would be David Myers compilation of concepts in the book entitled “Psychology”. Myers’ Psychology is currently in its 10th Edition, though the 9th Edition is still used...

Amazon started marketing the Kindle DX specifically for Kindle textbooks on the DX’s new 9.7” screen. This is twice the size of the original model. The DX model is also marketed for usage with periodicals. Size was one of the largest hurdles facing the usage of Kindle textbooks, the graphics of...

Technology is defining this next generation. Kids now are practically attached to a piece of technology at all times throughout the day; yes, even at night. Why fight this trend? Why not use this trend to encourage kids to enjoy learning? The best way to teach them something is to give them...

Stewart Calculus is a student friendly textbook. It walks the student through the course material, offering many examples, sample tests and practice questions. It commences dealing with limits and functions. Grasping these concepts gives the student a solid foundation to the many aspects of...

Elementary Statistics by Mario Triola was first published in 1980. Subsequent editions are as follows: the 2nd edition in 1983, the 3rd edition in 1986, the 4th edition in 1989, the 5th edition in 1992, the 6th edition in 1995, the 7th edition in 1998, the 8th edition in 2001, the 9th edition in...

Students compare textbook prices simply because education is extremely expensive. Most students graduate with a large debt on their backs. College students, save for the lucky ones, often find themselves scrimping and saving for even the tiniest bit of extra money. Some of them choose to rent...

What is an ISBN number? In this article we will answer all questions you may have in reference to this issue. An ISBN number is a specific computerized number given to a certain book to make it easier to track and find. An ISBN number is perhaps one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century,...

This method is a HUGE time-saver and it will keep you extremely well-informed with a few keystrokes! I don’t know about you, but I am an avid Internet shopping and research “junky”. So, before I purchase something, I always feel the need to frantically scavenge the web for the listed prices and...

eFollet is an online shopping resource for people searching for textbooks ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade. They even offer college textbooks at a great price also. The great thing about eFollet is the fact that just because you order your books online , there are multiple places you can...

Physics for scientists and engineers clearly explains the principles of motion by helping the student develop a fluid understanding of Newton’s Laws. This textbook begins with a series of lessons on Analyzing motion and develops this concept through multiple diagrams and review questions. Physics...

Everyone with a mind agrees, the quality of public education in today’s United States is appalling— and with such destructive trends as federal funding and “No Child Left Behind,” it shows no signs of improving in the near future. Fortunately for those parents who are seeking a quality education...

For teachers to truly be effective there is a required level of knowledge and expertise that must be passed onto the students. Teaching textbooks can offer a significant portion of the expertise and reference material that will help teachers understand the material that they will be passing onto...

College is hard enough without having to decipher the hidden messages of textbooks, especially Biology textbooks. The Campbell Biology series of textbooks help biology students perform at their best by giving them the tools necessary to achieve good grades, and finish their biology-related courses...