College books

[swami.bhakti]

Hi Trancefix. I am in college and I just figured out that this semester im goiong to be spending about $500 (US dollars) on textbooks. I dont think I can afford this, so I was wondering if any of you guys know a website or something where you can download the textbooks for FREE (i dont wanna pay anything). Like a PDF file. Ive looked around but cant seem to find anything. Thanks for the help.

[Euforix]

books are books, they cost money. No one likes it but that's just the way it is. If you want cheaper books, ask seniors if they could sell you some of their old books.

[swami.bhakti]

books are books, they cost money. No one likes it but that's just the way it is. If you want cheaper books, ask seniors if they could sell you some of their old books.

Yea, but the only issue i have is the money. . Thats why i asked the question if anyone on this forum knows a website or something.

[Euforix]

Yea, but the only issue i have is the money. . Thats why i asked the question if anyone on this forum knows a website or something.

Well I hardly believe that there is this kind of site because different school's use different books.

[swami.bhakti]

Well I hardly believe that there is this kind of site because different school's use different books.

OK. Maybe someone else might know though. I've tried Googling the titles but so far no luck.

[aki]

try p2p /torrent/usenet!

[Thijs]

try p2p /torrent/usenet!

Would believe that too and tried to find a few of the books I have, but can't find any.
Yeh, indeed the thing is buy them from seniors, one by one at the moment you need the book. Don't buy them if they are on the list but as soon you need the book

[swami.bhakti]

try p2p /torrent/usenet!

Yes. I will try. Thank you. I dont really like torrents tho, but will try. You dont know any websites?

Would believe that too and tried to find a few of the books I have, but can't find any.
Yeh, indeed the thing is buy them from seniors, one by one at the moment you need the book. Don't buy them if they are on the list but as soon you need the book

Yea, i guess

[Ms.Sivad]

A website for that is probably the last thing you'll find, am afraid to say... I too have tried just finding popular fiction books in digital form, and I was lucky if I could even find and buy it as an e-book.

You'd have better luck searching for websites that sell actual books with used/bargain prices. Besides, could always resell them again to another student.

[swami.bhakti]

A website for that is probably the last thing you'll find, am afraid to say... I too have tried just finding popular fiction books in digital form, and I was lucky if I could even find and buy it as an e-book.

You'd have better luck searching for websites that sell actual books with used/bargain prices. Besides, could always resell them again to another student.

hmmmm, yes you are right, but i cant afford to spend anything. I guess im screwed :/

[Ms.Sivad]

hmmmm, yes you are right, but i cant afford to spend anything. I guess im screwed :/

Hate to say it, but it might be time to pawn/sell some stuff. If there's no one generous enough or simply not able to lend you their book for free when you needed it.



EDIT: Should check out these suggestions...
http://www.ehow.com/how_2053849_get-...ooks-free.html

[Alchemist]

You can study in the college library.. that's what my cousin does..

[DaiChi]

at my university we have used book sales where students can sell and buy used books for really cheap prices. maybe your's has one as well? we also have a student book exchange website (http://www.tusbe.com) where students can buy and sell used books online, kind of like craigslist for books. finally, we have discount bookstores where they sell brand new books for slightly less than the what the university bookstore sells for. you could ask seniors in person for books or, if anything, ask a classmate if s/he can share with you.

[lovecomesagainx]

maybe you can try, Google books?
http://books.google.com/

or this website, it has so many books, documents:
http://www.scribd.com/

[swami.bhakti]

Hate to say it, but it might be time to pawn/sell some stuff. If there's no one generous enough or simply not able to lend you their book for free when you needed it.


EDIT: Should check out these suggestions...
http://www.ehow.com/how_2053849_get-...ooks-free.html

Haha. Yes I know. Thanks for the help mate.

You can study in the college library.. that's what my cousin does..

at my university we have used book sales where students can sell and buy used books for really cheap prices. maybe your's has one as well? we also have a student book exchange website (http://www.tusbe.com) where students can buy and sell used books online, kind of like craigslist for books. finally, we have discount bookstores where they sell brand new books for slightly less than the what the university bookstore sells for. you could ask seniors in person for books or, if anything, ask a classmate if s/he can share with you.

I think we do as well. I will look into it. Thanks you.

maybe you can try, Google books?
http://books.google.com/

or this website, it has so many books, documents:
http://www.scribd.com/

I heard of the first one, but not the second link. Will check it. Thanks