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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| Knetbooks Used |
Used | $198.03 as of Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET |
at checkout |
28% off
$198.03Buy Nowclick here! |
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| Knetbooks Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$233.46 as of Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET |
at checkout |
15% off
$233.46Rent Nowclick here! |
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| BiggerBooks New |
New | $272.01 as of Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET |
at checkout |
1% off
$272.01Buy Nowclick here! |
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| Knetbooks New |
New | $273.39 as of Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET |
at checkout |
1% off
$273.39Buy Nowclick here! |
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| eCampus New |
New | $274.76 as of Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knetbooks Used |
Used | $198.03 as of Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET |
at checkout |
28% off
$198.03Buy Nowclick here! |
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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiggerBooks New |
New | $272.01 as of Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET |
at checkout |
1% off
$272.01Buy Nowclick here! |
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| Knetbooks New |
New | $273.39 as of Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET |
at checkout |
1% off
$273.39Buy Nowclick here! |
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| eCampus New |
New | $274.76 as of Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| Knetbooks Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$233.46 as of Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET |
at checkout |
15% off
$233.46Rent Nowclick here! |
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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| VitalSource eBook |
eBook | Check price at VitalSource |
at checkout | |||
| RedShelf eTextbook |
eTextbook | Check price at RedShelf |
at checkout | |||
| Amazon New & used |
New & used | Check price at Amazon |
at checkout | |||
| AbeBooks Used & new (marketplace) |
Used & new (marketplace) | Check price at AbeBooks |
at checkout | |||
| SellBackBooks Sell back |
Sell back | Check price at SellBackBooks |
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Prices checked Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET. Totals include shipping where the store lists it. As an Amazon Associate, CheapestTextbooks.com earns from qualifying purchases.
About the Author Misty E. Vermaat has more than 25 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. In addition to consulting in the field, she was an Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design, and programming courses. Since 1990, Ms. Vermaat has led the development of the Shelly Cashman Series and has written or co-authored numerous Series textbooks, including many editions of DISCOVERING COMPUTERS, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS FUNDAMENTALS and Microsoft Word books. Katherine T. Pinard has more than 25 years of experience writing and editing books about computer concepts, applications, and technology. She has co-authored or contributed to more than 20 successful books and has edited or managed more than 60 titles. She is MOS certified in Word and…
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