About Textbook for CS3233 (Feb-2004)

Programming Challenges 
by Skiena, S.S., Revilla, M.A. 
2003, Softcover 
ISBN 0-387-00163-8 

Could not find it in bookstores in Spore (according to several
CS3233 students). Coop says that Springer do not have a rep in
Singapore (and I confirmed it) and it will take 6-8 weeks to get
it from Springer and with no special discount.

So, alternative is to go online....

Springer website:
Link:
  http://www.springeronline.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,10735,5-40007-22-2304727-0,00.html
  Cost:  Euro 39.95  (~S$84.70) 
  After my author discount Euro 26.63 (~ S$56.50)
  Regular delivery: 4-6 weeks;
  I checked with Springer about Express delivery and was told...
      "...our express delivery is made via dhl-express.
      the shipping costs for the 4 books is 64,25 EUR.
      the delivery time will be approx. 4 days."
  (That's equivalent to 2.4 books at discounted rate!)

Amazon Website:
Link:
  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0387001638/103-9960333-2518206?v=glance
  Cost:  US$29.00    (~S$49.20)        Shipment: US$6.99  (S$11.80)
  Placed order for 4 books;  
    With faster shipment at shipment cost US$37.95 (9.99 + 4x6.99)
    Total Order: US$153.95 (29x4 + 37.95) = (S$263)
  Expected delivery date: Mar 2 -- Mar 8;  Actual Delivery: 27-Feb