If you’ve read a textbook before, odds are you’ve encountered, Pearson. Along with the big five publishing houses, Pearson controls 80% of the college textbook market in the US.
Whether virtual or in print, textbooks are crucial to the college experience. The average full-time undergraduate pays $1,226 for textbooks per year. Depending on the course and professor, a large chunk of that money goes to Pearson.
Without further ado, here are the most searched Pearson textbooks in 2024. Don’t forget to take notes! There’s a great article on our blog with tips on how to take notes from textbooks the best way.
The 8051 Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems
This textbook goes into depth about the programming of the 8051 microcontroller, which is historically the next step up from a microprocessor.
While coding systems and language programming sound intimidating, this textbook breaks down these overarching ideas into smaller sections. You’ll build your knowledge from the ground up, first learning about the inner workings of a computer and ending with semiconductor memory.
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsman
If you’re planning on working in tech, odds are you’ll encounter a fair amount of coding. Whether you’re reading it or writing it, as a future programmer, you’ll need to be well acquainted with “clean code.”
This textbook will teach you how to tell good code from bad code, how to format code properly, how to improve bad code and other basics that will elevate your coding skills. The chapters are broken down into baby steps as you learn the fundamentals of clean code.
The Feynman Lectures On Physics Vol.2
by Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, Matthew Sands
Whether you think about it or not, physics is all around you. From the electricity in the atmosphere to the liquids in your water bottle, physics plays a constant role in your life.
By making its lessons readable to not only physics students but anyone looking to dabble in the subject, >this textbook makes an otherwise unapproachable subject far more approachable.
Organic Chemistry
by Morrison Boyd, Robert Thornton Morrison
Organic chemistry is a must for any college student interested in healthcare, engineering, or chemistry itself. This subject is a deep dive into the reactions that make life possible.
This book is broken into five main sections, starting with the fundamentals and ending with more complex reactions. This updated version includes chapters on green chemistry, nanoparticles, and modern methods of synthesis.
Thomas Calculus, 14Th Edition
Maybe you were good at calculus in high school. Maybe you weren’t. Whether calculus is your thing or not, this textbook will provide all the mathematical basics you need to pursue mathematics, engineering, and science.
Each chapter walks you through new topics, practice problems, and explanations. Even if you don’t have a strong background in math, this book will support you through key concepts and the application of what you learn in real time.
History of Ancient and Early Medieval India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century
From coins to ancient texts, this textbook walks you through centuries of history. The sources, concepts, and theories work together to give the student a thorough understanding of each topic.
There’s nothing quite like experiencing events and learning about people who lived generations ago. This textbook brings history to life with a variety of primary sources and historical explanations to complement them.
Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition) – Standalone book
Anybody can write about introductory topics in physics, but not just anybody can create an interesting, application-driven text about physics. This textbook stands out from other, more basic introductions to physics through its applications to other subjects.
In this book, you’ll learn basic principles of physics along with applications to digital technology, architecture, biology, and medicine (as detailed in the product description).
The C Programming Language
With computers on our wrists, in our pockets, and atop our desks, it’s no wonder that programmers are constantly in high demand.
This Pearson textbook walks you through everything you need to learn about programming. With chapters on introductory concepts and more advanced topics, you’ll learn the world of programming from the ground up.
Microbiology: An Introduction
by Gerard Tortora, Berdell Funke, Christine Case
There’s nothing quite like learning about the smallest living things on our planet. This book dives into the world of microbes, from their metabolism to their genes.
While studying microbiology and its relationship to disease may sound intimidating, this book will help you visualize harder topics in an engaging, clear way.
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology
by Frederic Martini, Judi Nath, Edwin Bartholomew
The human body is a mystery, but it’s less of a mystery if you’re working with this book. The concise text, recent research studies, and visuals all work together to provide you the optimal learning experience.
Through its clear organization and breakdown of each topic, this textbook walks you through the “what,” “why” and “how” of the human body.
Principles of Marketing, (17th Edition)
by Philip T. Kotler, Gary Armstrong
Today’s world is all about marketing. Whether you’re trying to sell a pen or a company, this textbook is your first step to success.
Through modern examples, updated marketing strategies, and concepts backed by real-life companies, this textbook goes above and beyond introducing marketing concepts. You’ll know how to communicate effectively in the world of marketing and how to match your strengths with in-demand marketing jobs.
Campbell Biology (Campbell Biology Series)
by Lisa Urry, Michael Cain, Steven Wasserman, Peter Minorsky, Jane Reece
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in biology or any health science, you’ll need an unmovable foundation in biology. Campbell Biology will get the job done.
While engaging with this book, you’ll experience visual tools, activities, and in-depth passages that will start your journey in biology right.
Introduction to Modern Astrophysics Pearson New International Edition
by Bradley Carroll, Dale Ostlie
Thanks to this book, reaching for the stars is a possibility. You’ll learn about the most recent results in astrophysics, from star formation to other universes.
Not many people can say they understand how our universe was formed, much less how galactic evolution occurs. With recent discoveries and engaging visualizations scattered throughout, this edition will introduce you to and deepen your understanding of everything out of our world.
Design Patterns CD: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Professional Computing)
by Gamma Erich, Helm Richard, Johnson Ralph, Vlissides John
If you want a book that’s by software designers for software designers, this is the textbook for you. This text walks you through the design process, how to troubleshoot common problems, and real-world examples.
By the end of this book, you’ll know the essentials of software design and know how to adapt to any problems that arise.
Elementary Statistics
When you hear “statistics,” you probably think about dice, gambling, and Gallup polls. This textbook brings these concepts to life.
Through frequent practice with data, examples, and exercises, this book will guide you through key learning objectives and concepts in statistics. You’ll learn how to use statistical software and work with data like a true statistician.
Prebles’ Artforms (11th Edition)
by Duane Preble Emeritus, Sarah Preble, Patrick L. Frank
Whether you’re typically a fan of art or not, this textbook will help you see the beauty of art in society with an emphasis on the human form.
Through its five main sections, you’ll begin your journey with principles of art and creativity. By the end, you’ll have walked through centuries of art movements, gaining a newfound appreciation of all forms of art along the way.
Patternmaking for Fashion Design
Dresses, shirts, rompers, bodysuits—these are only a small portion of the fashion industry. If you’re interested in this textbook, you’ve probably gone above and beyond admiring fashion. Instead, you’re ready to make it.
This book will teach you far more than the basics (though you have to start somewhere). By the end, you’ll be working with kimonos, activewear, and leotards. Fashion Week, here you come!
Human Anatomy&Physiology with Mastering A&P, Global Edition
Visuals are essential to learning anatomy and physiology. To provide the best learning experience possible, this textbook breaks down the most complicated topics into simple step-by-step breakdowns.
Starting with the smallest unit of life (cells), you’ll work through every system of the body, ending with the reproductive system. You’ll be able to work on real-world examples and cases until you’re a master of each topic.
Microbiology: An Introduction, Global Edition
If you aren’t interested in majoring in microbiology, this is the textbook for you. Through carefully crafted overarching concepts, real-world applications, and media to accompany the text, this book gives you all the tools you need to tackle this difficult subject.
Thanks to updates in this edition, you’ll have access to extra graphics that break down complicated topics. You’ll be able to manage difficult topics with visual breakdowns. This book is designed to build you up until you’re ready to completely master topics that previously seemed impossible to understand.
Marketing Management, 15 edition
Marketing is one of those fields that’s constantly changing, adapting as the world does. Luckily, this book adapts to it.
Thanks to its clear organization and updated content to reflect today’s most successful marketing management practices, this book gives its readers the competitive edge they need to rise above the rest.
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