Running Windows CD on Macbook?

Hey y'all
I've tried to find a solution in the discussions to no avail, so please forgive if this is a repeat.
I'm trying to run a CD from a textbook and the CD says it only works on Windows. Is there perhaps a trick to opening it on my macbook? I have "flip for mac" but that didn't help. Is there something else I can download to help open it or will I be playing frisbee with the worthless CD?
Argh, why do textbook publishers not realize that half of students use Macs? Curse them and their PC ways!!
Thanks in advance for any advice/tips/etc.
P.S.
I LOVE my MACBOOK!!!!!!
MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.10)

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