The best edition in English
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A definitive edition of this work would require separate critical editions of its 5 parts, based upon a thorough examination of all extant manuscripts in many languages. That such a Herculean task might ever be accomplished seems set to remain a rather improbable eventuality, and until such a time we are lucky to have Peterson's slightly less ambitious volume.
Peterson has produced a reliable English version based on Sloane 3825 in the British Library, giving some variant readings from other manuscripts in the same collection, and testimonia from such authorities as Trithemius. The result is an edition superior to any previously published. The Ars Notoria section, however, is just a reprint of Turner's widely available translation. At the back, the index omits the many Angelic names which comprise the essence of the text. You can get a preview of this edition at his website esotericarchives.com.
Aside from the question of scholarship, the physical book is quite a nice production. One might wish that the many sigils had been professionally redrawn for this publication; or, failing that, at least some regularity might have been brought to their size. The text might have benefitted from wider outer margins also, but these are minor quibbles.
At the time of writing, April 2008, this edition has just gone out of print. Second hand prices have skyrocketed. Perhaps this will give incentive to the publisher to bring out a second edition.
437328
After having read several translations of the Indian Sacred Literature I can say without doubt that this is one of the best editions available in the English Language today. The translation is very clear and the commentaries reveals that the author is deeply rooted in the Gaudiya Vedanta Tradition, a lineage that goes back to the original speaker of the holy treatise about spiritual life. The presentation is also 5 stars: excellent quality paper, wonderful hardbound, gold stamping. The price does not cover the real value of such an edition. One more thing: the commentaries are profound but short, and this is very important because the reader will get much more from it and if is interested in the topics presented will investigate other treatises and books available on the subject matter. I will recommend the book to any person interested in topics such as spirituality, self-help, mysticism, devotion, monotheism, eastern religions, God, avatars, and yoga. You will not be disappointed by the chance of reading this edition of the Bhagavad Gita. As graduate of Masters in Theology I recommend the reading of this book.
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This is my favorite version of the Quran in English out there. It is wonderfully translated and the commentary is a priceless edition to the reading experience. It is really important to have the commentary to get a deeper understanding of the scripture and I've really appreciated it. It deepened my understanding and brought things to light you wouldn't think of concerning certain verses. It is a must have and I use it at home regularly!
3546307
I love the original and this edition is chock full of notes, illustrations from various editions from around the world. Really rich!
2826944
There are a number of English translations but I decided to brush up on my college German and tackle the German Language edition. I am glad I did. It not only helped me practice my German, I learned a lot that I simply never understood when I first read Manheim's translation. I was glad to see a German edition finally being reprinted. I looked several times before but could only find the original ww2 versions which were too expensive for me.

As for the work itself, I think there is a lot to be learned in Hitler's words. The anti-Semitism is obvious, but there is a lot more to the book and his ideas about the world. I do recommend that you read more than just this book if you want to truly understand it. There are a few analysis books out there which make this one much clearer.

I also recommend the Ford English translation of Mein Kampf along with this German edition and Dissecting The Hitler Mind which discusses Mein Kampf in many details and analyzes Hitler psychologically.
2823333
This edition of Hamlet is a joy to read.  The text itself is on the recto pages; explanatory notes are on the verso.  In addition, margin-notes define terms which some readers may find obscure and archaic.  The cut-paper artwork is unique and adds to the aesthetics of the book.  The play itself, of course, is a tragic story of a Danish prince's quest for justice following the death of his father.  An indispensable classic of English literature -- of all literature -- presented here in a durable and impressive format.
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having spent many years studying the Bhagavad Gita in a number of different translations, i have to say that i always come back to this particular edition as the one that i rely on.  The translation is so clean and clear that it is easy to follow the line of thought presented.  (This is not always the case with translations, so this is an exceptional benefit).  My test case is to compare, side by side, translations of the 13th chapter which is usually very hard to understand in most editions.  It was almost a revelation to read Sri Aurobindo's translation for the first time and see clearly what was being said!  I also like the idea that the Sanskrit text and translation is given and separated from the commentary so that one can follow the text if one chooses, while scanning the commentary when desired.
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This Top Five Classics Illustrated Edition is the best ebook version of Pride and Prejudice that Ive found. It is organized for optimum maneuverability, boasts of adhering closely to the original 1813 text, is very readable, and includes 36 illustrations by the Brock brothers combining the illustrations from their 1898 and 1907 editions. For a standalone copy, this is it! Loved it!
1920685
This is a good edition.  It is clear and easily read.  I am pleased with it and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to use this cantata in a church setting and is wanting to sing it in English.
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I have read many editions of Hamlet in my time and this has been one that has impressed me greatly. There's no need to comment on the text itself; the brilliance of Shakespeare's writing is a given. This edition presents the text in a font that is clear and easy to read which allows for better enjoyment of the meaning of the text and Shakespeare's words.

The footnotes are also excellent both in terms of quality of writing and their informativeness. They offer good textual analysis and also contextualizations which give the reader a great insight into the world in which Shakespeare wrote his play. This allows them to discover for themselves why Shakespeare might have chosen to write about the things that he did.

To sum up, a good edition of a truly great play that is perfect for scholar and casual reader alike.
1102934
An excellent, compact edition of one of the great English classics, edited down from Vinaver's wonderful three-volume edition.  In this edition the glossary at the back is very useful, and easier to use than the full Oxford, which otherwise is what you need.  You are especially likely to need this sort of help in some of the sections where Malory has been working from French versions and adopts quite a bit of the vocabulary before him which never became established in colloquial English.
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This is a fantastic translation of a fantastic book.  Moreover, the page layout is excellent, the Hebrew and English font are very easy to read, and the introductory sections and appendices add considerable value.  An absolutely first rate treatment of this classic.
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First, the vendor:  The book arrived promptly and in condition and a very nice price.

Second, most important:  This is a 20th century translation of the Bible, very pointedly based on the best editions of the original languages and carefully done to accurately translate the meanings into clear modern English.  In fact, the English was intended to be clear to people whose education in that language might have been considerably less than that needed to figure out the stilted Elizabethan diction of the old King James Version.  This version is excellent for teachers, for children and young adults.  I made a point of getting the edition that included the Apocrypha.  I have always found it accurate and reliable.
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Even if your school doesn't stock this edition, English teachers, buy it for yourselves! As an educator, I've found this edition to provide the right amount of notes, photos, and illustrations while giving just the right amount of text per page for students (or teachers) to absorb. Students, if they get to purchase the book, can write in the margins and keep a running literary journal. Any English teacher should do the same anyway in order to prep for teaching.

I haven't seen the 2005 edition, but if it's an update of this version, it's sure to be just as excellent.

I think an English teacher will be quite ready to teach this play if they also stock the following in their curriculum library: Shakespeare Alive (a great overview of Elizabethan England, with just the right amount of kid-friendly trivia and important history), the Folger Library's Shakespeare Set Free, and the NCTE's Teaching Romeo and Juliet: A Differentiated Approach.
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This edition surpasses all others in terms of rendering the text itself, as well as providing the reader with exceptional essays at the end that place this text in history. "Sister Carrie" is easily read, but the reader is quickly aware of changes in tone, voice, overwhelmed by description, and thrown, all at once, into high society of Chicago and New York in 1900. The term "Millennial", set next to its current meaning, really helps reveal the period like no other text. The essays include one from Allen Trachtenburg, and 1/2 dozen others that help decode Dreiser and his writing - the political and historical essays are excellent. Those from the classical literary perspective disappoint and distract. That aside, this edition is pure gold.
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This is a great edition of the book. 4 tidy little pocket sized editions that are easy to read with one hand and have a comfortable print size. Much prefer this to other editions that come as one giant tome that's impossible to read comfortably.
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The Oxford Edition is well edited and annotated. The introduction is very informative and helpful in both putting the play in context and enhancing  the reader's understanding of the text itself. I chose to read the play first and return to the intro which worked for me because I had just seen a wonderful performance of the play so the plot and characters were familiar to me and this made reading the play more approachable. I typically like the Folger editions with notes on the facing page but this edition was highly readable.