Let's talk about this Physics Matters activity book - the one that arrived looking like it survived a black hole. The cover? Pristine. The content? Well... about 50% missing.
PROS: What's left is actually decent. The activities that remain are engaging and do help reinforce physics concepts. The paper quality feels sturdy, and the layout is clean for note-taking. When intact, this would be a solid companion workbook.
CONS: Here's the neutron star of the problem - HALF THE PAGES ARE RIPPED OUT. I'm not exaggerating - entire chapters are just... gone. It's like Schrodinger's textbook - simultaneously complete and incomplete until you open it.
REAL USE CASE: Trying to use this for study sessions became an exercise in frustration. I'd flip to an important section only to find torn edges staring back at me. The remaining pages work fine, but you're constantly aware you're getting half the product you paid for.
FINAL VERDICT: If you find this COMPLETE and at a discount? Maybe. As-is? You're better off with a PDF version or just taking your chances with a different seller. This particular copy belongs in a physics demonstration about entropy.