Elegantly readable, a staple of my library
937193
I cannot stop reading this book. I read a little most days, allowing the words to make in impression in my soul. I consider this and "The History of God" required reading for those interested in expanding their consciousness with genuinely fresh material, and I am very much looking forward to "Beyond the Source Book 2". I hope it has the same benefits for you.
2190386
Frankly I am puzzled by the criticisms leveled at this edition. There is another edition [also by Barnes and Noble] and it is cheaper, though the quality is very flimsy and I wonder if the other reviewers were confused with that edition?

This edition of Northanger Abbey is beautifully bound, with a cloth spine, and has a lovely portrait on the cover. The text is not too small unlike some other editions, it makes for comfortable reading. The book itself is sturdy, as it is in hardback, but not unwieldy - it fits nicely into my hands. Besides the main text of Austen's novel itself, it has added features - a brief chronology of the world of Jane Austen & Northanger Abbey, an introduction, the main text, as well as useful endnotes, inspiration for Northanger Abbey,comments, as well as a list of resources for further reading and criticisms. In all, a value buy.
2864712
I love it when my reference books do the work for me. This book is an elegant, witty read with deft explanations of the logic and application of grammatical principles.
2768738
Although I did find several typographic errors, (minor ones) this is an easy-to-read reference. The layout and format are perfect for my tastes, as the book functions as both an observing tool and an easy-chair companion for planning subsequent sessions. And of course, Mr. Tirion's style and credentials are unparalleled. I recommend this work to amateur astronomers on any level, from novice to veteran.
1889726
This is a classic, and I had to read it at this price!
4033859
Even when the power goes out and the battery cells die, this book is readable by the light of a candle or the moon. It is a good, handy version of reference for looking up and understanding words and contexts of those words. I am finding that the references are done in a scholarly way. It came recommended by a fellowship of scholarly folk. For this, I am thankful for a good little dictionary of manageable size. I own huge copies of dictionaries which seem to serve the same purpose; while this copy is to the point for shorter definitions, it covers it nicely.
3121367
This extremely handy reference book is ideal for browsing, or for using as a tool to assist in your academic readings. Hamilton goes through all of the great Greek mythological figures and tales, and explains them, using an unusual, but very entertaining, mixture of prose and excerpts. The book is masterful because a complete layman can start reading it, and yet get a flavor for the actual original texts. At the same time, someone who's reading a more involved text can turn to the appropriate section in the book to get a clear grasp of any particular story quickly, and to figure out who an individual is. My 1953 edition has some very nice illustrations by Steele Savage that capture the flavor of ancient greek carvings, but with a simplicity and flair that can be found in the best comic books. There's no wonder that this book has survived for so long in a field that has as many authors as students; for it's purpose, it is simply too good to be improved upon.
3353705
I love the way these books simplify and make such meaningful lessons digestible every day.  I'm not a Bible scholar, and very far from it in truth, but this resonates with me every single day I read it.
4269366
I have been using this translation for my personal devotional practice for over two years now, and believe me it has been a Godsend. The language is dignified,clear,concise and understandable, and the notes illuminating and helpful. The binding in black leather is solid and beautiful for the eye, as well as to hold in the hand. I started with the REB in the hardback Oxford Study edition, but found a copy of the Oxford-Cambridge edition (sans the exhaustive commentary) for sale in Britain and ordered it. I have never looked back, or needed another. It is a joy to read and has deepened my personal understanding of God's Word. The Baker publication is exactly the same as the one i use.
 I own many translations of The Bible, but this is by far and away my favorite.
2697749
I like what I've read.  It easy to understand, reassuring and not full of technical jargon I don't need to know.  I have read only some of its content, because I don't care if it's not happening to me.  When it does, I'll read some more.  Handy to have.
1223968
"A Reader's Hebrew and Greek Bible" is a user-friendly, reader-friendly volume. It has compiled the older "A Reader's Hebrew Bible" and "A Reader's Greek New Testament" into a single, leather-bound collection. The format is the same, which means that there are almost no textual-critical notes, but instead at the bottom of each page there are lexical entries. For the Hebrew Scriptures the words used less than 100 times are defined, and in the Greek New Testament words used less than 30 times are expressed. There is also a glossary at the end of Greek New Testament and the Hebrew Scriptures for the more frequently used words.

The text is clean and easy on the eyes. The lexical notes at the bottom can be almost visually overpowering at first (definitions upon definitions). But if a reader will patiently practice using the annotations it becomes less confusing, and reading the text becomes more manageable. The size of the bound manuscript is a bit bulky. But it's worth the trade-off (bigger volume, larger print, etc.).

Since receiving my copy this last Christmas, I have enjoyed using my edition daily in morning devotions. I find my copy inviting, and this has helped me to get back into the original languages. This would be a perfect gift for your favorite seminarian, pastor, or Bible scholar. I gladly recommend this edition!
4681182
Out of vet school, I had a handful of textbooks and nothing much else by way of resources for daily cases. One of the other vets at my first clinic had an old version of this book, and I found myself borrowing it daily (hourly, really). Like its predecessor, this has SO much vital information in an accessible format, and the best some of the best stuff are the updates. It isn't an all-encompassing reference, but for me, it is THE reference to start the foundation of my daily resources.
2840919
This book performs a service, much needed: it gives a coherent account of the "King Arthur" stories. The author goes through the massive relevant literature-romances and poems in middle and early modern English, and in various vintages of several other languages-to arrive at a reasonably balanced narrative that gathers all the main characters and the principal tales associated with them. Now, there are probably thousands of stories that impinge on this early constellation of narratives, and more that arise every year in tribute to the perennial fascination of those bright initial inventions. But it is these core stories that are the important ones, just as are the core stories of the Bible, and some few of the Greek myths, as basic cultural equipment.
This is a pleasant book to read, by a scholar, but not "scholarly". It is a medium-format glossy with many paintings and drawings by pre-Raphaellites like Beardsley and Burne-Jones that enhance the romance and magic that is so much of the appeal of the stories. There are wide margins to hold the occasional explanatory sidebar, as well as boxes convenient to--but out of the way of--the narrative flow, that discuss the bigger topics . Each of the stories is smoothly presented, with a seamless (but indicated) transition from Andrea Hopkin's connecting narratives to passages using the actual words (rendered into modern English) of the principal teller of the tale at hand, be it Chrtien, or Geoffrey, or some anonymous medieval writer. More than one writer may contribute his bit to a particular story, but the connecting material keeps the telling coherent and compact. This technique gives us a bit of a sense of the corporate authorship of these "legends", and some of the flavor of the individual style-especially Mallory's, whose words can be presented to us almost as they were written.
This book does, I think, succeed admirably, but I object to the lack of index. There is a list of the principal characters, and a glossary, but neither of these is cross-referenced by page number to the text. This book is not, strictly speaking, a work of fiction (tradition frowns upon indexing fiction!), though its "facts" happen to be the fictions of other writers. It deserves and requires an index. If it survives to a subsequent edition that repairs this lack, it will deserve a five-star rating.
4520840
Unlike other translations I've read, this version doesn't seem stilted or precious. It's clear, digestible while preserving poetic grace and style. The introduction is well worth reading before you get to the guts of the book. I keep buying copies because I seem to give this one away a lot.
732383
This is an excellent presentation of a classic work.

This version contains a solid preface, followed by the Marriott translation of the work itself and then a couple of essay appendices to provide further reflections and context. I have not read any of the other translations, but was pleased to find that even though this one was from over a century ago, it still reads quite well.

However, aside form the content itself being sound, what really struck me about this book was the presentation.
The hardcover binding is in a royal purple fabric with a sheen that gives the appearance of silk. This is pressed with textured lettering and silver detailing. The artwork consists largely of beautiful photos of relevant artworks which are scattered very liberally amongst the core content of the book. The pages are solid with every single one containing some colour, even if it is just for a fine border or faux watermark detailing. The typeset also appears to be Garamond which makes for clean presentation and easy reading.
As superficial as all of this is, it seems the people that pulled this book together wanted the presentation to frame the content well - and have succeeded.
4381596
I have primarily been reading this on my Kindle Fire HD and it is beautifully formatted.  I have it on the Kindle Paperwhite and am quite pleased with the formatting.  Unlike some Kindle books, this one is perfect for both readers.

As far as the text itself, I believe it is quite well translated and presented.  I have read The Analects several times and find this one to be quite satisfactory.
1284040
Since I graduated and went off to college I've not had a BCP in the house.  I finally decided that I wanted one of my own so I went to the local Christian bookstore but all they had was the more recent edition.  I prefer the language of the 1928 for the family morning and evening prayers, Creeds, etc.  This example is very well executed.  The binding feels robust but flexible enough for comfortable reading at a desk.  The pages are light and the edging is elegant.  The cover is soft to the touch but certainly rigid enough to protect the contents through a lifetime of frequent use.  There are two marker ribbons which is very convenient so I can keep my place in the Psalter and at the family prayers.  In retrospect, I would have liked to have my name embossed on the cover to personalize it but overall I am very satisfied with this purchase and the value for my dollar.