"That book is really dense [...]" Yes, that's sort of the point. ;) Most textbooks that contain a lot of math and science-y stuff are that way. Also, you don't

"That book is really dense [...]" Yes, that's sort of the point. ;) Most textbooks that contain a lot of math and science-y stuff are that way. Also, you don't have to read a textbook cover to cover - I know I didn't in college.