Book question

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>When the bookstore site says (Save $ - Buy Text Alone) does that mean it is a component of another package? For example for physics 240 they list:
1. YOUNG, UNIVERSITY PHYSICS,VOL.2-W/MAS (Required)
2. YOUNG, UNIVERSITY PHYSICS,-STUD.SOLN. (Recommended)
3. YOUNG, UNIVERSITY PHYSICS-STUDY GUIDE (Recommended)
4. YOUNG, UNIVERSITY PHYSICS,VOL.2-TEXT (Save $ - Buy Text Alone)
5. YOUNG, UNIVERSITY PHYS.-MASTERING PHY (Save $ - Buy Text Alone)</p>

<p>Do number 4 and 5 make up number 1?</p>

<p>How crucial are the study guides and study solutions? Or is it best to wait, form a study group, and then chip in to share one of each? Does anyone every split the cost of a guide and then copy it?</p>

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<p>4 and 5 make up 1. Don't know about the study guides.</p>

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<p>Thanks. I thought it was getting pretty expensive when they had an option to buy ALL of the books.</p>

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<p>For physics 240, all of the homework is done through the "Mastering Physics" website, which you have to purchase a subscription to. I'm almost positive you don't have to get it from the bookstore, and that you could just buy it directly from the website.</p>

<p>Personally, I never used a study guide or knew of anyone with a study guide for 240. It's a common enough class that you'll be able to find enough people to make a study group that can collectively function as a study/answer guide.</p>

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<p>Are most students still able to buy books if they don't preorder them? I was thinking about waiting until I was there in person since I still might change my schedule. Would the stores be out by then?</p>

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<p>No, you should be fine. It might happen occasionally, but in that case the professor will certainly understand that it isn't your fault.</p>