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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| RedShelf eTextbook (RedShelf) |
eTextbook (RedShelf) |
$78.65 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| BiggerBooks 150 Day eBook (expires 03/19/2027) |
150 Day eBook (expires 03/19/2027) |
$94.80 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| Knetbooks Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
$134.26 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| BiggerBooks Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
$139.69 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| Knetbooks Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$141.73 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| BiggerBooks Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$147.45 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| Knetbooks Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$149.18 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| BiggerBooks Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$155.21 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| BiggerBooks Used |
Used | $195.29 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| Knetbooks Used |
Used | $200.23 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| BiggerBooks New |
New | $269.89 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| Knetbooks New |
New | $271.26 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| BiggerBooks Used |
Used | $195.29 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| Knetbooks Used |
Used | $200.23 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| BiggerBooks New |
New | $269.89 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| Knetbooks New |
New | $271.26 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| Knetbooks Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$149.18 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| BiggerBooks Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (76 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$155.21 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| 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) |
$141.73 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| BiggerBooks Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (59 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$147.45 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| Knetbooks Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
$134.26 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
at checkout | |||
| BiggerBooks Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/19/2026) |
$139.69 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| RedShelf eTextbook (RedShelf) |
eTextbook (RedShelf) |
$78.65 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| BiggerBooks 150 Day eBook (expires 03/19/2027) |
150 Day eBook (expires 03/19/2027) |
$94.80 as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET |
FREE | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
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| eCampus New, used, rental & eBook |
New, used, rental & eBook | Check price at eCampus |
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| VitalSource eBook |
eBook | Check price at VitalSource |
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| Amazon New & used |
New & used | Check price at Amazon |
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| AbeBooks Used & new (marketplace) |
Used & new (marketplace) | Check price at AbeBooks |
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| SellBackBooks Sell back |
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Prices checked Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET. Totals include shipping where the store lists it. As an Amazon Associate, CheapestTextbooks.com earns from qualifying purchases.
When it comes to facilities planning, engineers turn to this book to explore the most current practices. The new edition continues to guide them through each step in the planning process. The updated material includes more discussions on economics, the supply chain, and ports of entry. It takes a more global perspective while incorporating new case studies to show how the information is applied in the field. Many of the chapters have been streamlined as well to focus on the most relevant topics. All of this will help engineers approach facilities planning with creativity and precision.
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