The book came in perfect condition. Giancoli is the premium standard for high school and college physics books. They are well written and contain a variety of problem that make you think about the material in a different way. It is a great suppliment for classroom learning. As an Petroleum Engineering major, this book should have 5 stars. But the main issue I have is the price of the book, which is why I only gave it 4 stars. I do not believe college students should have to pay that astronomical price. The price of this book can equal the price of the class, and that is not good.