The story of one University of Maine student’s quest for a reasonably priced textbook reveals just how complicated course materials have become as the textbook industry makes its awkward transition ...

All Wardell Wilson wants to do is complete his Spanish homework and call it a day. You would think the USF junior had everything he would need: a textbook, spiral notebook, pens and a computer.

is a senior reviewer covering laptops and other gadgets. Monica was a writer for Tom’s Guide and Business Insider before joining The Verge in 2020. Pearson, the largest publisher of college textbooks ...