A classic, but in need of updating
932786
Classic list of tactics - would have benefited from some organisation or explanation about different themes, but well worth its place in the library.
609029
A great classic of musicology, a very-very useful book for me!
But badly reussued: the book's size is much smaller that the size of the original edition. This is because some facsimiles are difficult to watch and to read. Bad impression quality.
1403830
The author does a good job of introducing concepts with useful examples that encourage the reader to work along.  There is also a number of interesting historical accounts of usage.

The book could use a bit of updating now though, ten years after being originally published in 1997.  In terms of computational power and encryption research, that's several generations, meaning recommended RSA key lengths have changed considerably and new encryption techniques are in use, most notably AES.  It's also unfortunate the book was not updated when it was translated to English in mid-to-late 1998 since the EFF DES Cracker had just completed it's historic 3 day crack of a DES message.  The book also doesn't mention the 1997 RSA Challenge which spawned that project (as well spawning the first successful DES cracking effort, DESCHALL, in 1997).

Lastly, the author provides unsubstantiated opinion at a few points in the book.  The most memorable being on page 209, where he responds to champions of data protection who oppose authorities gaining the ability to read encoded messages by saying that he "...lived altogether ten years under two dictatorships and value the democracy under which I have now lived nearly fifty years - despite some of its drawbacks.  That is why I would grant our government the right to control encrypted data traffic in justified cases - [possibly by depositing] the key with a state authority, while a private group would make sure that the state does not abuse this privilege."  He provides no justification for this opinion, or for the apparent disregard for his years under a dictatorship which one would think provided a healthy dose of skepticism about:
* a government promising to not abuse its power (where the "bar" for justification drops until it is really no longer even a bar)
* the ability of any group to effectively monitor the government for abuse
* the chance that the monitoring group itself hasn't been compromised by supporters of the government

Despite these short comings, it is definitely worth a read for what it is: a good introduction and a good historical reference.
726094
This book has some interesting New York history as well as the history of this famous building, but I should have checked to see when it was written before buying it.  It could use some updating.
3088738
It would be in the customer's interest for Amazon (or any other online seller) to insert the current publication date AND the original publication date after the title. "New Edition" in this case is 2001 - 16 years ago as of this writing. The original writing was in 1957 - 60 years ago as of this writing.
The scope of Egyptological research since either date is immense and subject to intense peer review; one Egyptologist advised me to be cautious about publications more that 20 years old, and all of them disavow Budge. Many old books have fallen out of copyright and into public domain, whence questionably re-issued with modern publication dates.
That said, I did enjoy this book with reservations, and found it more entertaining than enlightening as an 'academic' work.
You may find more information on a publication if you are willing to scroll down through all the other offerings to 'Editorial Reviews' and 'Product Description', for example:
Review: "Lorton's new translation fills a substantial need for students of Egyptian religion. The book is aimed at non-specialists as well as students and is written in a highly accessible style."Denise M. Doxey, Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Religious Studies Review, Vol. 27, No. 3, July 2001
and "This 1957 classic originally written in French is finally made available in English, thanks to David Lorton's excellent translation. Widely illustrated in black and white, this book should be recommended reading for everyone."Frankie's Bibliography of Ancient Egypt. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
3847198
I'm still in the middle of my reading, but for sure it is a good book. However, needs to be updated, since most of the commented boats are from two or three generations behind.
1616163
Not a bad book, but it is out dated.  Could use a updated version and it would be a lot better.
3997238
I purchased it for a class at CWU by John Hudelson. It was interesting, but it was not completely up to date. He said he would have an updated version out soon.
4695986
This is a fantastic story that has been around for a very long time. I originally read this book in German, so I was interested to see the differences in the English version. This book shows its age with the language, and really needs a newer translation. Great read, would read again if someone rewrote it.
1804427
This book is a classic for a reason.  And when the Anniversary Edition was released, rather than revising the existing essays, the author chose to add some new essays, and a bit of an addendum to sort of bring the book up to date.  I didn't like this approach. I would have rather had the original essays updated.

Leaving the old essays in tact in their original form may be valuable from a nostalgia standpoint, but from a practical standpoint, it makes the reading redundant.

It's still a good book, and every software professional should probably read it.
3706649
This book is clearly the classic reference book for the pigeon fancy.  Unfortunately the book is basically unchanged since the 50's.  The chapter on diseases and their treatment is severely dated and needs a complete rewrite to address modern treatments and drugs--but there is no author who  can do the job.  However, there is a corresponding advantage--the chapter  on breeds and varieties could not be done as well these days.  In the  intervening years, with the changes in society and interests, the quality  of many of the rarer breeds has declined markedly.  Still, this is the book  that everybody with an interest in the pigeon fancy must have!
4606959
This book is full of information for those interested in spying, PI'ing and privacy issue buffs. Unfortunately, some if not most, of it's information is over eight years old and in dire need of an update.
The public information gathering section still has relevence. And it is written in a tongue in cheek manner which I enjoyed. There are also quite a few typographical errors in this edition which lend a bit of humor themselves.
1208662
It was a great book when originally printed but some things are quite outdated now.  Still a good read though
1721098
Indespensible games collection, but needs to be updated by better diagrams, algebraic notation and recent analysis.
4334285
Gombrich's text is, of course, a classic. The size of the book and its price are huge benefits. The are, however, two catches that make it less than perfect. First, the text pages are amazingly thin. I'm worried that they might tear and it's possible to see the text on the other side, which is distracting. Second, the text all goes first and THEN all of the plates together at the end. I understand the necessity of this strategy but it does mean that one has to flip back and forth between the text and the plates. Otherwise, it's a wonderful book and an ideal introduction to art. Given the exceptional price, the drawbacks become trivial. As such, it's an ideal text.
3991776
Got the last edition. Updates are going to be missed from here on out.  There is tons of info that will remain relevant for years to come, but be wary of shallow depths and shifting sands that will no doubt change over time.
1399576
This reviews Colbert's THIRD edtion, from 1980. This points out a serious Amazon flaw where one finds a title, BUT ALL EDITIONS ARE NOT CLEARLY LISTED or DESCRIBED. It takes some digging to find out what editions are available. In this case the old editions may not be a bargain for those serious students wanting latest accuracy. I studied from the first edition of 1955, written right after the Glaciers left, Paleontologically speaking. The best reason to own this book is for the illustrations, and for the general,though outdated background. Much of the vertebrate taxonomy has changed greatly since these editions, and even the newest edition is outdated according to Donald Prothero's review discussed below. At the very low prices for this edition, is well worth owning as a "Before" example of Vertebrate Evolution study. I also bought Colbert's FOURTH edition, to compare with, and it is much improved but nowhere near as valuable as "Vertebrate Paleontology" by Michael Benton, second edition, 2000. Be sure to read the very accurate and valuable review by Donald Prothero of later Colbert editions of "Evolution of the Vertebrates", and his comments on Michael Benton's work. Prothero's summary of the rapid progress in the study of vertebrate evolution, is very significant and helpful, guiding my latest purchases of these books.  At low used prices, for "Very Good" and "Like New" books, I obtained excellently preserved copies. Heilung