Customer Reviews

Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation (9th Edition)

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

This book makes very good use of color, graphics and graphs, which is more than I can say for many textbooks. The information the textbook relays is good, but that is where my praise for this book ends.

With regard to the graphics, the text refers to them often, but more times than not the graphic is not on the page where the referral is (in a few cases, it's not even in the same chapter), causing the reader to constantly be flipping pages to make sense of what the authors are saying. The layout is also all over the place, and in some cases there's a four-line column sandwiched between a picture caption above and a graphic below, and the reader ends up trying to make sense of a paragraph that is completely disjointed before realizing that poor layout caused them to miss a few critical lines that would make the whole idea make sense.

As for the information, the authors all too often say something to the effect of "we'll talk about this later," leaving the reader knowing that this skipped topic is important but still having no grasp of it or how it plays in. And for all the good and interesting information presented, the book has some serious flow issues, making it an alternately difficult and boring read.

If you are looking at this book listing, you most likely are required to get this book for a class. It is in fact cheaper here than in most stores (and definitely cheaper than the campus bookstore), and even the free Super Saver Shipping will get it to your door in under ten days in most cases.

If, however, you are looking for a good textbook for personal reasons, look elsewhere.

Buying the book new gives you the opportunity to us the CD that comes with it. And the registration on the book website is also very helpful.

My book was listed as "Like New" but when I received the book it was CLEARLY used. The book had highlighted marks and notes as well as a worn front and back cover. It should not have been listed as LIKE NEW.

Book arrived faster then the expected arrival date, and is in great shape. Good price made it a good value all around.

This book is very useful for for the college course I am taking. It is in very good condition, still has the CD-rom in tact, and I am very satisfied with it's very low price. It was well worth it.

I ordered my book and received it within one week. No problems at all, will use this seller again :)

This textbook gives an insightful look into the geographic, meterological and natural components of the earth. It simplifies complex ideas, yet includes all the essential components of physical geography with easy to follow script,illustrations, and maps. It is a must for every physical scientist.

I needed this book for a geography class and it was going to be over $100 at the book store. I am so glad I checked Amazon! It is exactly what I needed. Lesson to be learned here...Always check amazon for books for school!

The book was in good condition and when I e-mailed the seller explaining that I needed it ASAP, he responded quickly via e-mail and also sent the book out right away. He was personal and helpful.

Easy to read and understand, plenty of illustrations and pictures, that make it especially useful for visual learners : )