Looking for cheap online bookstores

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding affordable online bookstores for purchasing textbooks, specifically in the fields of engineering mechanics, solid mechanics, and numerical analysis. Participants share various resources and suggestions for both new and used textbooks.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about online bookstores for cheap textbooks, focusing on engineering mechanics and related subjects.
  • Another participant suggests Amazon.com as a potential resource for textbooks.
  • A participant recommends AbeBooks as a good option for finding textbooks.
  • Another participant agrees with the recommendation of AbeBooks, noting the availability of international editions.
  • A participant expresses appreciation for the suggestions and mentions using both Amazon and AbeBooks, while seeking additional bookstore options.
  • One participant introduces allbookstores.com as a site that compares prices from various online retailers.
  • Another participant echoes the suggestion of allbookstores.com and adds that they frequently use bookfinder.com for similar purposes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of Amazon and AbeBooks for finding textbooks, but there is no consensus on additional bookstores beyond those mentioned.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the completeness of their suggestions, indicating a desire for more options beyond those already known.

Who May Find This Useful

Students and professionals in engineering and related fields looking for affordable textbook options may find this discussion helpful.

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I was wondering whether anyone knows of any online bookstores where one can get hold of cheap textbooks (used or new). I'm currently mainly thinking of engineering mechanics, but general solid mechanics and numerical analysis would also be of interest to me. Thanks.
 
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bda23 said:
I was wondering whether anyone knows of any online bookstores where one can get hold of cheap textbooks (used or new). I'm currently mainly thinking of engineering mechanics, but general solid mechanics and numerical analysis would also be of interest to me. Thanks.

What about Amazon.com?
 
Abe books might be a good resource.
 
x2 on abe. They often have a lot of international editions available as well.
 
Thanks for the suggestions. I use amazon and abe both and agree, they are very good. I was just wondering if there were any other bookstores out there that I mysteriously had never heard of. But those bookstores you've mentioned are very good, too.
 
try allbookstores.com

Will show competing prices for a book from many online retailers.

jason
 
jasonRF said:
try allbookstores.com

Will show competing prices for a book from many online retailers.

jason

Not sure how it compares with that one, but I often use bookfinder:

http://www.bookfinder.com
 

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