When you're picking course materials for a software design course, the textbook can make or break your semester. You need something that matches the software version you're learning, explains commands without assuming prior knowledge, and doesn't fall apart halfway through. The AutoCAD and Its Applications Comprehensive 2018 attempts all of that in one thick trade paperback.
Quick verdict
If your class uses AutoCAD 2018, this is a solid, complete companion. The used copy we're looking at costs $99.95 and shows only minor exterior wear, with fully intact interior pages. For the breadth of coverage, that's a reasonable price for a single comprehensive edition.
Who it suits
This suits self-learners and students in a software design course that follows the 2018 release. The book bundles both introductory and advanced topics, so you won't need a second volume for the basics or the deeper CAD features.
What stands out
The book is a revised edition (ISBN 9781635630633) from Goodheart-Willcox, and it comes as a trade paperback. It's a hefty single volume-98.4 ounces and over 10 inches long-so you know you're getting substantial coverage rather than a thin overview. The interior pages are described as clean and fully intact, which is exactly what you want from a used textbook.
AutoCAD and Its Applications Comprehensive 2018
This is the one product worth considering. The concrete reason to choose it is the combination of comprehensiveness and condition: it covers both introductory and advanced AutoCAD topics in a single very-good-condition paperback at $99.95. The limitation is the 2018 edition. If your course has moved to a newer AutoCAD version, you'll be studying an older interface and missing newer commands. Also, the exterior cover shows minor wear, so don't expect a pristine shelf copy.
Meaningful trade-offs
The biggest trade-off is the version. AutoCAD changes every year, and the 2018 edition is now several releases behind. If you're working on a current software design course that uses the latest AutoCAD, this book won't match what you see on screen. The used condition is another consideration: "very good" means clean pages but some exterior scuffing, so it's a working copy rather than a collector's piece.
Bottom line
At $99.95, this AutoCAD and Its Applications Comprehensive 2018 is a worthwhile purchase if you're learning with AutoCAD 2018. It delivers the full curriculum in one volume, and the seller's condition note is honest about the wear. If you need the newest software version, save your money and look for a later edition-but for the right course, this is a dependable resource.
