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EPGY Course Textbook Information

Some texts are available from the Stanford Bookstore, which also takes orders by phone at (800) 533-2670.

In some cases, links are provided to selected online retailers, as well as to web sites that perform book price comparisons. Note that these links are provided solely as a convenience; EPGY does not endorse or guarantee service from any listed vendor.

K7 Mathematics Textbooks

No textbook is required for the K-7 mathematics courses.

Secondary and AP Mathematics Textbooks

Course Textbook
M011: Beginning Algebra Beginning Algebra by Lial, Hornsby, and McGinnis, 9th ed, Addison-Wesley. ISBN# 0321127110.
Available from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and other online booksellers.
M012: Intermediate Algebra Intermediate Algebra by Lial, Hornsby, and McGinnis 9th ed, Addison-Wesley. ISBN# 0321127137.
Available from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and other online booksellers.
M013: Precalculus Precalculus, by Lial, Hornsby and Schnieder, 3rd Ed., Addison-Wesley. ISBN#032122762X .
Available from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and the Stanford Bookstore at 1800-533-2670.

You may also use the older edition: Precalculus, by Lial, Hornsby and Schnieder, 2nd Ed., Addison-Wesley. ISBN#0321057643 .
M040, M041, M042: Calculus A,B,C Calculus 8th ed. (Late Transcendental Functions, Single and Multivariable Version) by Anton, Bicens, Davis. Wiley. ISBN# 0-471-48273-0.
Available from Amazon.com, John Wiley.

University-Level Mathematics Textbooks

Course Textbook
M51A: Linear Algebra Linear Algebra, by Bronson ISBN 0121352455
Available from: Amazon.com, Academic Press.
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The second edition (ISBN 0120887843) is also acceptable.
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M52A & B: Multivariable Calculus Calculus: A New Horizon, 6th ed., Vol. 3, ISBN 0471243493, containing all the chapters for M52A and M52B.
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The 6th edition (ISBN 0471153060) containing both single and multivariable calculus is also acceptable.
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The 7th edition (ISBN 0471046329), which has a slightly different title, is also acceptable.
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The 7th edition (ISBN 0471381578) containing both single and multivariable calculus is also acceptable.
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The 8th edition (ISBN 0471482374), which has a slightly different title, is also acceptable.
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The 8th edition (ISBN 0471482730) containing both single and multivariable calculus (which is used in EPGY's M042) is also acceptable.
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M53A: Differential Equations Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, by Boyce and DiPrima, 6th ed. ISBN 0471089559
Available from Amazon.com, John Wiley.
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The 7th edition (ISBN 0471319996) is also acceptable.
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The 8th edition (ISBN 047143339X) is also acceptable.
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M106: Complex Analysis Complex Variables and Applications, by Brown and Churchill. 6th ed. ISBN 0079121470
Available from Amazon.com
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The 7th edition (ISBN 0072872527) is also acceptable.
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M109: Modern Algebra Modern Algebra with Applications, by Gilbert.
ISBN (Paperback) 0471235431
ISBN (Hardback) 0471414514
Available from John Wiley, and other online book sellers
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M115: Real Analysis Elementary Analysis : The Theory of Calculus, by Ross. Springer-Verlag. ISBN 038790459X
Available from Amazon.com, Springer.
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M131: Partial Differential Equations Partial Differential Equations : An Introduction, by Strauss. Wiley. ISBN 0471548685
Available from Amazon.com, John Wiley.
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M152: Elementary Number Theory An Introduction to Number Theory, by Stark. MIT Press. ISBN 0262690608. Available from Amazon.com, MIT Press.
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M157: Introduction to Logic EPGY supplies text with course materials.
 

Textbooks for English courses

Electronic Readers: We are introducing the use of electronic readers for a number of our English courses. Students who register for courses which require the use of an electronic reader do not have the option to purchase a physical copy of the reader from the bookstore. Registered students receive directions on how to purchase the required reader, including the name of the online vendor.

Please do not contact the Stanford Bookstore for electronic readers. The bookstore does not process requests for electronic readers.



Course Textbook
W09ABC: Elementary Expository Writing
W09A: W09A Electronic Reader
W09B: W09B Electronic Reader
W09C: W09C Electronic Reader
W10A: Intermediate Expository Writing W10A Electronic Reader
W10B: Intermediate Expository Writing
W10B Electronic Reader
Miller, Arthur. The Crucible (following edition only: Penguin Books, 2003, ISBN 0142437336)
W10C: Intermediate Expository Writing W10C Electronic Reader
W11A: Advanced Expository Writing
W11A Electronic Reader
W11B: Advanced Expository Writing Shakespeare, William. The New Folger Shakespear Library Julius Caesar (following edition only: Simon & Schuster Trade, 1992. ISBN 0743482743)
W11C: Advanced Expository Writing
Kennedy, X. J., et al., eds. Bedford Reader (following edition only: 9th ed., St. Martin's Press, Inc. ISBN 0312-43317-4).
E05ABC: AP English Language and Composition
Shea, Renee H., Lawrence Scanlon and Robin Dissin Aufses. The Language of Composition. Bedford/St. Martin’s: Boston, 2008. ISBN# 978-0-312-47302-0.

Swovelin, Barbara V. Cliffs AP English Language and Composition, 3rd. edition. Wiley Publishing, 2006. ISBN # 0-471-93368-6.
W041: Topics in Creative Writing W041 Electronic Reader
EG20: Grammar and Style of the Sentence no text
LAW: Language Arts and Writing no text

Physics Textbooks

Course Textbook
P10ABC: Elementary Physics Physics, by Giancoli. 6th ed. Prentice Hall. ISBN# 0130606200
Available from Amazon.com.
P051: Mechanics Physics for Scientists and Engineers, by Tipler, 5th ed. (or 4th ed.) Worth Publishing. ISBN#0-7167-8339-8
Available from Amazon.com.
P053: Electricity and Magnetism Physics for Scientists and Engineers, by Tipler, 5th ed. (or 4th ed.)Worth Publishing. ISBN#0-7167-8339-8
Available from Amazon.com.
P055: Light and Heat Physics for Scientists and Engineers, by Tipler, 5th ed. (or 4th ed.)Worth Publishing. ISBN#0-7167-8339-8
Available from Amazon.com.
P070: Modern Physics Concepts of Modern Physics, by Beiser. 6th edition McGraw-Hill. ISBN# 0072448482
Available from Amazon.com.
Spacetime Physics, by Taylor and Wheeler. W.H. Freeman. ISBN# 0716723271
Available from Amazon.com.
P110: Intermediate Mechanics I
P111: Intermediate Mechanics II
Classical Dynamics; of Particles and Systems, by Marion, J. and Thornton, S. 4th Ed. Saunders College Publishing (Harcourt Brace College Publishers) c1995. ISBN# 0-03-097302-3.
Available from Amazon.com.
P120 & P121: Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism Introduction to Electrodynamics, by David J. Griffiths. 3rd Edition. Prentice Hall c1998. ISBN# 013805326X
Available from Amazon.com.
P130: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, by David J. Griffiths. Prentice Hall c1995. ISBN# 0-13-124405-1 Available from Amazon.com.

Textbooks for Computer Science Courses

C compiler:
Students need to install a C compiler for the C11A/B/C courses. The recommended compiler for this course is DevC++. It is available for free on the Internet.

Course Textbook
C11A: Introduction to C Programming Optional textbook:
The Art and Science of C, by Eric Roberts, ISBN# 0201543222
Available from Amazon.com.
C11B: Introduction to C Programming, Algorithms and Techniques The Art and Science of C, by Eric Roberts, ISBN# 0201543222
Available from Amazon.com.
C11C: Compound Data Types and Advanced Topics in C Programming Abstractions In C, by Eric Roberts, ISBN# 0201545411
Available from Amazon.com.
C015: Introduction to Java Java 2: The Complete Reference, by Herbert Schildt McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2002. ISBN# 0072224207
Either the Fourth Edition, or the Fifth Edition, is acceptable.
Available from Amazon.com.

Music Textbook Information

Course Textbook
U001: Fundamentals of Music Theory Foundations of Music by Nelson and Christensen, 4th ed.,
Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, ISBN #0534567649.
Though it is out of print, the book is available from the publisher at 1800-354-9706.