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[–] TinyTinaTrumpsAll ago 

I think it's just because there's less demand for textbooks than there is for movies, games, music, etc. I agree, they charge ridiculous amounts for textbooks, and I never bought one through my college years.

I found it was a lot easier to find the previous edition of a text book, instead of the most current. I found ebooks for all my classes that way, and was able to pass my courses just fine. Usually they only change around format or edit a few sentences between editions, so page numbers may be different but most of the content was the same.

Like others have said, use your library first. See if your library has the book, an account with a large ebook site, or if they can borrow the book for you from another library. Scan the chapters that your class summary says you'll go over. If that fails, use TPB, KAT, or other torrent sites. It can take awhile to find one, but you should be able to eventually.

Also, check goodwill and other thrift stores in your area. A lot of kids donate their old textbooks at the end of the semester.