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| Method | Cost | Quality | DRM? | |--------|------|---------|------| | | Free | Low | No | | Internet Archive (borrow 1 hr) | Free | Medium (scan) | Yes (time-limited) | | Amazon Kindle edition | $45 | High | Yes (removable) | | Pearson/InformIT | $50 (eBook) | High | Yes | | Used paperback + scanner | ~$30 | DIY | No |