As an instructor, I often assist students on finding the best book deals. Ironically, the campus bookstore where I teach has some of the better local textbook deals.
I have recently learned though that e-textbooks are a new, popular (and greener) alternative to the super expensive textbooks, especially for those who use them mostly to find things as opposed to relaxing reading.
In the classes I teach, students do need to work through chapter exercises using their books, so this may not be the preferred method for all.
If you are ever interested in purchasing an e-textbook, visit the book manufacturer's site to see if that book is available for download, often at about 60% of the paper price. (This is not a plug for any particular company as many offer this alternative.)
Happy learning!
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