Small state? We aren't Rhode Island or Delaware.

I disagree with you.

I am looking for work, and I am not lazy. Most companies don't want to hire a female in an engineering role. I have plenty of motivation and throw my heart and soul into whatever work I'm doing. I am passionate about engineering (whatever engineering it may be). I love a mental challenge; that's why I went into mechanical engineering. I got a degree from a 5-year college including a thesis. Does that seem lazy to you?

On to other things; since your company is hiring, and I'm a DEGREED mechanical engineer, how about a job? I can relocate.

I agree with you but... Why is the cost of a paperback text the same as a hardback one? When I went to school, the physics book I got was used. The bookstore was selling the hardback used book at the same price as the paperback used book. I got one of the last hardback physics texts there was of that edition. I've noticed that with other books as well. I don't know about you, but as a student, I always prefered the hardback books. They lasted longer, and were in better condition to resell to the bookstore. I'd get more value back for the hardback ones than the paperback ones. And, if I wanted to keep the book (like I did with my core and specialty engineering books) I wanted something that was going to last. Just my 2 cents.