Conceptual Physics, 10th Edition 10th Edition

The book was just as described. I actually needed the 11th edition book for my physics class but this one was cheaper and from the research that I did most people said that there are only minor differences between between editions in most cases, so I decided to risk it. It has worked out great so far but that may be due to the fact that my class also uses lecture slides, group discussions, and and online discussion board for our homework; I use the book but it is not my only resource for the class. Happy with book, in good condition, shipped in a timely manner.

This is a fun way to learn physics. Great explanations of all the basic areas without the need to solve complicated math problems. Some reviewers said it's not real physics if you're not solving problems, but you don't need to be a music major to appreciate a good song, a degree in architecture to enjoy a nice building or knowledge of zoology to enjoy animals. Of course, it's also too basic for someone who has already taken physics courses or is a scientist or engineer.

I've found that most of my college textbooks either draw out whatever they are trying to teach you, or go off on strange tangents (My guess is to increase page numbers, so it looks like you're getting your moneys worth). But With this textbook I was able to read through the assigned chapters very quickly, while still getting all of the important information.As a student I find this textbook to be an excellent material choice.

My science precocious 10 year old wanted a quality book on physics. The age appropriate books were too simplistic for him. He is an excellent reader. He is a science whiz. He is working through this book and is able to understand it. He is learning a great deal. It is not for everyone, but is an excellent non-math intensive discussion of physics.

Thought this was the book for my class, but I needed the condensed version. Its ok though, I can still sell it back to the school and the price was good, so no problem. Made an A in the class last semester.

This is a very good book for those who have no exposure to physics, from grade 7 to adults. The subjects are well-explained, exemplified with daily experiences, and illustrated with simple cartoons. The book does not belabor readers with a lot of math, and this perhaps is its main drawback for math-oriented students. However, it does present problems for readers' reviews.

Okay so it's a physics book. What was i supposed to expect, a soundtrack and room service? It was required for my physics course (or the newer one was but it doesn't make much of a difference in terms of reading)... It's a cheap alternative to a hundred dollar book, just know that they changed the review questions so you gotta photocopy those out of the new edition for homework. Oh, and those pages? Don't distribute them or some big company will throw a tantrum. Anyway, my actual copy came in fine though I think a middle school had it before or something because its doodled on. It also feels like a middle school level read. I'm not complaining though because the rest of my courses have intense textbooks and this is like a refreshing breeze or playing the first couple levels of Mario world 2... You can almost study on your Brian's muscle memory.

Good Book, Pearson is still awful. Hideous and unsafe Flash Player interfaces for the online content. For the eBook version (which is also run through Adobe Flash), the highlighter (an essential component) doesn't work properly. Placed highlights are either off by 1/4 or 1/2 inch, or randomly crash the Flash Player. Search option is useless, it brings up individual chapters that hold the words, and because the pages don't scale at all, you have to look for the awkwardly tinted (not even highlighted) words that you were looking for by essentially reading every page..I don't think professors realize how much of a pain in the rear Pearson is for students. McGraw-Hill and Norton are so much better for online content, if you absolutely must have it. But if you don't, do your students a favor and stick to the cheapest book suitable to your course, and steer clear of proprietary course software.