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Whether you're in the market for "Introduction to Modern Chemistry" (ugh) or other used textbooks that may be on your college list this semester, naturally check out the well-known book behemoths like Amazon and Barnes & Noble for great bargains.

The latest in making textbooks more affordable is the rent-a-textbook option — so be sure to ask about it at your local college or bookstore for savings up to 70% off the list price of actually buying a new or used edition. Once you're done, you simply return it.

Elsewhere, get help at sites that compare prices, or locate hard-to-find editions. And don't overlook the specialty search engines — or the new online book swaps, where students meet to buy, sell or trade popular titles ...

Amazon.com - Book seller and more. This site has reduced prices on many popular titles and specialty sections - from 90% discounts on used college textbooks to rare finds in the Loeb Classical Library collection of Greek and Latin texts. Plus surf around for links to toys, tools, household goods & dorm room essentials.

Barnes & Noble - B&N is one of the top booksellers on or off the Net who are also pioneering the rent a textbook option. You'll find a great selection of new & used text books and other products with reviews by editors and visitors.

Campus Books Used Textbooks - A top seller of college assigned & hard-to-find textbooks with a price comparison tool, or browse by category - including algebra, business, calculus, chemistry, biology, nursing, psychology, engineering, and more.

Direct Textbook - Comparison shopping tool with, i.e.,, a medical textbook ranging from a little over $90 at one store to close to $200 at another. Also find fiction, nonfiction, mystery, science fiction and lots of other titles.

Campus Book Swap - Register to take advantage of textbook exchanges at this online bulletin board system that helps buyers and sellers find each other.

iBookX - The Internet Book Exchange - If you're looking for a specific title, this international book search engine is just what you need. Rare and out-of-print books as well as some in languages other than English are searchable.

Abebooks - Well known international search of bookstores on the Internet by Title or Author - cheap used paperbacks & textbooks, first editions and rare books are all available through this search.

Bookfinder.com - This site has an amazing number of hard to find and out-of-print books in a comparison shopping format. You'll need to know the author and title to get the best results, but if you've been frustrated trying to find a book give them a try. User reviews give them a top rating.

All Bookstores - Search and compare prices with special sections for book clubs and most popular books. The listings of special discounts at the stores can mean a real savings on book shopping.

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