Is a good book, but overpriced for soft cover, and no online access code
350277
I was forced to buy this book for an EMT course I was taking, and although it does a good job explaining things, it is extremely overpriced in my opinion. Also, the soft cover and the heaviness of the book did not go well together, and resulted in damage almost immediately to the outside of the book, even with me being a careful user. It is very heavy also so it's not easily portable, which was a problem when we had to bring it to class each day. This book also did not come with the mastering online code needed for the homework, so I had to spend even more money buying that separately. Definitely try to buy them together.
4320
I am an instructor who requires this textbook.  If you are a student shopping for a deal, MAKE CERTAIN the copy of the text you purchase includes the OWL access code.  If you make a mistake on this one, you will need to purchase the access code separately (OWL with Cengage YouBook 24-Months Instant Access Code for Bettelheim/Brown/Campbell/Farrell/Torres' Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry ISBN10: 1-133-93630-X, ISBN13: 978-1-133-93630-5).  The price for the access code alone is currently $124.  Access codes are non-transferable.  Many used copies do not guarantee that the access code is included.
4166444
There's an excellent first edition (with one more author) that's basically as good, but is available much cheaper.  BTW, it also has the same CDROM.
2581163
You can access the book for free online, and this is best purchased a reference guide. The site online also has the ability to both practice typing your code structure and even test it and view the answers that the authors would use. It's a good book with solid info, but it definitely relies a lot on self-instruction and testing/failing a lot on the part of the learner. This may impact the achievement of some students, and be appealing to others.
3762757
Good book. But does NOT come with access code. DO NOT get this if you need an access code. It only comes with quizzes and other exercises.
1605730
Though the book is good, and great for class, it does not come with a Wiley registration Code, thus making you have to Pay $80 more in order to get that. Some classes require that, so keep that in mind when purchasing or renting this copy of the book.
3548917
I purchased this as a new item, I am sure the product is good, but as I needed the online access code that this product didn't come with I am having to buy in the campus book store, just a warning to anyone else.
1001400
Wow... I bought three Rockwell textbooks for my current RE courses I'm taking this fall at the community college. I have come to learn that my texts did not come with a "Student Access Guide Code" (you need a code for each textbook to enter the Rockwell online course). I found out my bookstore bundles the textbook/code for $50. I paid $44 for this textbook on Amazon sans code. now I'm going to have to buy the code separately on Rockwell's website for $39.99!!

In short, if your syllabus states you need a code, then don't buy on Amazon, get the bundle if it's an option!
365340
The original hardcover version of this book is only available from specialty book sellers. It is also a better quality version than the current softcover version, e.g. typographical errors. Unfortuantely some book sellers such as Supermart advertise the original hardcopy (showing the original dust cover on the Amazon web page) but ship the current softcopy version. Supermart does not provide a customer service phone number or instructions for RMA processing. I sent several emails to Supermart and Amazon requesting the hard cover version (as adveretised) and instructions for returning the softcover version they sent me. Never heard from either company. I finally found a reputable book store in NY that did send me the original hardcover version in impeccable condition. Be cautious when using Amazon Marketplace affiliates. Unless they provide a customer service contact, phone numbers, and stated return policy, find another seller.
3574523
The book was fine - but I had enquired about if it contained an access code for the Mastering Chemistry online tools and was told it did- but it does not. $100 for a looseleaf copy of the book is too high w/out the access code. You can get and online copy of the book with the mastering tools for $110. I will be returning this.
1558041
The Kindle version did not come with the access codes for the online portion of the class.  After I spoke with the customer service rep for 40 minutes, I was told that the hard cover does but not the Kindle version.  You need the access codes.  I have no idea what they are thinking by not including them. The digital version is not cheap, it should have them.
1390390
The book is great but buying it from Amazon was not.  There is a code inside the spine of the dust jacket. I bought the book as "new" but there was no code in the back to take the online test at the end of the book. I returned the book and got a refund but if I didn't know about the code I would have read 1/2 the book before learing about the code and I don't know how Amazon would have handled a returned 1/2 read book.
4734640
This book was supposed to be a new one with an access code. But it came without an access code. So I can't access the online questions I need very much to complete my studies. Please provide me an access code or reimburse me. Sincerely, B.F. Ndi
3351058
I did not get an access code with my digital version. It is very stressful trying to find a solution. Then I bought the book. The access code to
FA Davis Plus did not, they said it was a gliche. Amazon has been great with furnishing me a new book. I don't have mush to say about FA Davis. How can you sell a book when you cannot get access to the Bonus Chapter that you are required to read & test on? Go figure.
1471344
Great book, but the Connect access should come with it, considering the price comparison with the physical version that does.
1139074
I've only read some of the book. I really just wanted to point out that nobody should pay the ridiculous prices people are charging and instead go to the author's website and download it for free. It's not in the best digital format (the book is released as several files, each relating to a chapter and has a file type of 'doc' for word processors), but you could always just combine them all together and convert it into a PDF format for a quick method of keeping on any portable device you like. The content of the CD is also included.
1708378
No access code! ugg But the book came in great shape, I got what I paid for.