With a daughter in college, I am acutely aware of the cost of textbooks. Since her cvollege doesn't have a book store, she would have to run around to other schools &/or Barnes & Noble in downtown Manhattan to get her books. It is amazing to me that we can get most of her books at half.com for more than 75% less than what we would pay at a college book store. The range of subject matter available is incredible and sometimes the postage costs more than the books. The books we've received have always been in good condition, and the descriptions the sellers use are accurate.

 Most of the time, regular...